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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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Sierra del Sol

8151 East Speedway Boulevard, Tucson, AZ 85710

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

Although my husband is no longer there, our overall experience was very positive. The care staff could improve, but all of the other staff was great. The food was good. Cleanliness was excellent, the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We offer a home like setting and cheerful smiles from our professional staff who greet you everyday. Our caring staff offers the assistance you need while respecting your independence. Our peaceful setting, restaurant style dining experience, activities and beautiful setting combine to create a...

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Brookdale Fort Myers The Colony

13565 American Colony Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33912

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

The facility is always clean, decorated, provides a happy vibe appeal. The staff is excellent. They work hard as a team to deliver excellent care to the residents. Communication has been wonderful. I could...

Provides: Memory Care
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Safe, Secure, Serene and SatisfyingWe do one thing, and we do it really well. Our community is built for the specific needs of our memory care residents, who are dealing with all stages of Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive challenges. That means you can have the peace of mind knowing that...

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Paradise Village

2700 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950

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

Paradise shuttle is not very easy to book a ride for appointments, my mother does not like the food, but she's picky. Also the salespeople told us things that were not true, which put mom into a state of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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WELCOME TO PARADISE! Introducing Paradise Village, the newest retirement community located in San Diego's South Bay. Offering retirement and assisted living in a resort-style, gated community with a Mediterranean flair. One bedroom, one bedroom w/den, 2 bedroom, and penthouse options. Studio and...

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The Belvedere

5110 19th Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11204

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

The Staff was polite friendly and respectful. They took very good care of my Aunt. She really couldn't walk that well and used the wheelchair most of the time. Food was ok. Rooms were clean and spacious. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

estled in the vibrant heart of Brooklyn, Kings County, The Belvedere stands as a beacon of elegance and warmth in assisted living and memory care. This charming community, surrounded by the bustling energy and conveniences of a cosmopolitan neighborhood, offers its residents not just a place to...

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Brookdale Anaheim

200 North Dale Avenue, Anaheim, CA 92801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
123 reviews

I give the experience at Marbella 5 stars. The responses to my interest were timely and the first visit was comfortable and informative. The move-in itself was well organized and welcoming. Since then I have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Your Best Chapter YetIt’s time to write a new chapter of your life—and this one is going to be your best chapter yet. It includes all kinds of enriching and inspiring activities, events and excursions, freedom to rekindle a passion for former interests and discover new ones, and a community of...

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CareOne at the Cupola

100 West Ridgewood Avenue, Paramus, NJ 07652

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
55 reviews

The staff for the most part is very good, the cleanliness and laundry service good, the food mediocre and the activities for residents are excellent. I feel our overall experience has been positive what I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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CareOne at the Cupola is an assisted living community located in Paramus, New Jersey, in Bergen County and home to just over 26,000 people. Paramus is a wonderful borough with parks, golf, tennis shopping malls, small eateries and convenient access to interstates to New York. Residents will enjoy...

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Heartlands Senior Living Village at Ellicott City

3004 N Ridge Rd, Ellicott City, MD 21043

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
82 reviews

My brother seems to like everything mentioned except the food, I believe he would like more choices. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to HeartLands, a Five Star Senior Living community and Howard County's premier rental retirement community. We are the only community in the county that offers cottages and apartments. Located on 48 picturesque acres near historic Ellicott City, we are close to antique and specialty...

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Vitality Living Spring Hill

7030 Evergreen Woods Trail, Spring Hill, FL 34608

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
163 reviews

The room size was great for chair, double bed dresser tv and other little table, they kept everything clean. There needed to be in my opinion more activities for the people to keep them alert. They good good...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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As the premier independent living, assisted living and memory care community, Vitality Living Spring Hill is nestled within 16 wooded acres, close to the Tampa/St. Petersburg, FL area. Here at Vitality Living Spring Hill, each day is an opportunity to experience a greater well-being with a...

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Atria Sunnyvale

175 East Remington Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
126 reviews

The staff at Atria are all very friendly and helpful. There's a pretty good variety of activities on a daily basis--donuts & bingo is probably the most popular activity! The apartment size is good...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Sunnyvale is a welcoming assisted living community in a lovely, quiet neighborhood situated close to downtown Sunnyvale, California. Residents and their families can enjoy a stroll along winding walkways or relax in the beautifully landscaped courtyard. Or they may prefer to entertain...

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Whitehall Manor

1177 Sixth Street, Whitehall, PA 18052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.2
Review Score
125 reviews

The staff is wonderful and very supportive. The facility is very clean. My husband's room is enormous. He loves the high ceiling with the fans. There are several activities available. Sometimes my husband...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Whitehall Manor opened its doors to its first residents in Fall 1998. Our local owners are personally committed to providing the quality of care that is surpassed in the industry. Our organized healthcare service team brings to you many years of experience in all aspects of healthcare and...

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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.