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Best of 2026 Senior Living Award Winners: Assisted Living

Top Assisted Living Facilities

These are our 2026 best assisted living facilities, representing the top 1-2% of senior living providers nationwide based on reviews. Residents and families praised the top assisted living communities for their exceptional staff, facilities, food, and more.

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Morningside House of St Charles

70 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20
20 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
86 reviews

Morningside was amazing! [name removed] and her staff took awesome care of my Father- in- law, and the other residents. They knew them by name and treated us like family! My father -in-law passed away on...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...

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The Skybridge at Town Center

360 Sky Bridge Dr, Largo, MD 20774

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
9.3
Review Score
44 reviews

The facility is fantastic. The staff is very caring and friendly. The food in Memory Care is really not the most appetizing. The downfall is not knowing the cost from month to month--up and down and awfully...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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THE SKY BRIDGE AT TOWN CENTERChoose between two distinct communities in Largo Town Center.Immerse yourself in a setting where positive energy and never-ending opportunities for exploration meet. Let every day be filled with excitement and unforgettable experiences. We know that not everyone’s...

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Westerwood (Friendship Village Columbus)

5800 Forest Hills Blvd, Columbus, OH 43231

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
15
15 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
56 reviews

What we like the most about the community is that the staff are very nice and the holiday meals are always very nice to see everyone

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Friendship Village of Columbus is a not-for-profit Continuing Care Retirement Community established in 1978. Nestled in a residential setting on 25 acres of naturally wooded grounds, we are conveniently located near downtown Westerville. Our community is based on respect for older adults and...

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Atria Longmeadow Place

42 Mall Road, Burlington, MA 01803

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
68 reviews

Atria is great. The staff is caring and helpful and go above and beyond food service is also excellent in the dining area. The facilities is extremely clean and pleasant, well decorated. They do a great job...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Longmeadow Place is a welcoming senior community nestled in a wooded area of Burlington, Massachusetts. The community is adjacent to town conservation land and located directly across the street from the world-renowned Lahey Clinic. Residents at Atria Longmeadow Place enjoy the best of both...

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StoryPoint Grove City

3717 Orders Rd, Grove City, OH 43123

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
9.3
Review Score
230 reviews

Good place to live except very expensive. If you can afford the rent this is a very good community to live in Every one that works here is so wonderful and caring. The food is good unit's are nice and homey.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Grove City, we are so proud to serve seniors and families in the area! Our community offers catered services, including independent living, assisted living and memory care. We have tailored our community's experiences to each resident and their specific needs, which is why...

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Sodalis Stuart

860 SE Central Pkwy, Stuart, FL 34994

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Photos available
9.3
Review Score
49 reviews

My overall experience was great. From start to finish the personnel was very helpful. The main area was pretty clean most of the time but there were a few times I noticed the room was not. My mother was very...

Provides: Assisted Living
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EASY LIFESTYLEEngaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Stuart, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents-both on campus and throughout the beautiful Stuart area. With designer touches throughout, you'll enjoy a...

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Seasons Alzheimers Care and Assisted Living

15170 Nacogdoches Rd, San Antonio, TX 78247

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.3
Review Score
42 reviews

The room is nice and big enough for his things; the care is overall very good; food is good most of the time; activities are a bit sparse (but he doesn't participate much); my biggest complaint is...

Provides: Memory Care
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Season's Alzheimer's and Assisted Care is a residential care home for seniors that is located in the city of San Antonio, Texas which is in Bexar County with small portions extending into Medina and Comal counties. San Antonio is a city with a great deal of history. The Alamo is a national...

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Cedarhurst of Oakwood

4251 Hudson Drive, Oakwood, GA 30566

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
61 reviews

Staff was very helpful and they all knew [name removed] personally. She loved the bingo. Cedarhurst took her out to Walmart and restaurants on day trips. She made friends with the other residents and enjoyed...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Pave the way to a carefree life when choosing to reside at Cedarhurst of Oakwood with today's most desired amenities and thoughtful features. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our Assisted Living and Memory Care residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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Brookdale Charlotte East

6053 Wilora Lake Road, Charlotte, NC 28212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
10
10 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
125 reviews

My cousin constantly complains about the food service. She says by the time food is brought to the table, it is always cold and not fit to eat. Also, the food staff is often rude to the residents. Her other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Aging well can mean living well, especially with the resort-style amenities available at our community. Start your days strolling through expansive courtyards and along flower-lined walking paths, perhaps stop at the wellness center and then enjoy a stage play at the on-site theater. Or maybe...

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Atria Del Sol

23792 Marguerite Parkway, Mission Viejo, CA 92692

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
134 reviews

I am the caregiver for my elderly sister. I toured seven facilities and found Atria Del Sol to be it the most personable. It’s well maintained, and the staff is friendly. Three weeks ago. My sister moved in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Del Sol is an inviting senior living residence serving active older adults. In addition to independent and assisted living options, our thoughtfully designed community now offers Life Guidance, Atria's innovative memory care program for residents with Alzheimer's or other forms of...

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Best of 2027 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on reviews

Offer assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2026 to Dec. 31, 2026. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best assisted living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2026 Best of Senior Living Awards based on resident and family reviews. The highest-rated assisted living communities represent the top 2-3% of assisted living providers nationwide.