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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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Brookdale Sevierville

1020 Middle Creek Road, Sevierville, TN 37862

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
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44 reviews

My mom resided at Brookdale on the assisted living side for over five years and then in memory care for close to two years. My mom recently passed and the care and compassion the staff showed to her and my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Something for EveryoneWith custom care plans, beautiful accommodations, a fun-filled events calendar and a care team on campus 24 hours a day, seven days a week to make sure your every need is met, our assisted living and memory care community gives you all the freedom and independence you crave....

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Sycamore Trace

1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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98 reviews

Visiting my mother and knowing she so well cared for and happy keeps me at ease. This place is well maintained with a very courteous staff! They always go above and beyond. I’m thankful to know I don’t have...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...

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62 reviews

Coming into this facility, it allows an individual to feel like home when they’re in the presence of a great team from front to back. Excellent care plans put together as well as staffing appropriately with...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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The Bungalows at Bowling Green

981 Campbell Ln, Bowling Green, KY 42104

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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34 reviews

My grandmother lived here for a few months and while it was unfortunate that she didn't get to remain longer. She was well taken care of while she was a resident. She passed away in a place that was truly...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located conveniently on Campbell Lane, Morningside of Bowling Green has provided a home-like atmosphere for seniors since 1999. We understand the uniqueness of each resident and promote continued independence through individualized service plans that address the physical, spiritual, intellectual,...

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Chateau of Batesville

44 Chateau Blvd, Batesville, IN 47006

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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21 reviews

[name removed] gave us a tour and was very attentive and answered all of our questions. The facility was very pretty and seems like a perfect fit for my dad.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Enjoy rural charm with upscale amenities at Chateau of Batesville, centrally located between Indianapolis; Cincinnati, Ohio; and Louisville, Kentucky. We offer a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring that promotes companionship among residents and staff. The Assisted Living community in...

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Brookdale Des Plaines

800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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172 reviews

I have been very happy here at Discovery Village Des Plaines. The residents and staff are great people. The meals are very good and healthy. I enjoy the variety of activities. I would recommend Discovery.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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It’s good to be home.Our community just outside of Chicago gives you the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able...

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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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144 reviews

I love the people at Grand Villa. I love my room and the security I get at Grand Villa. The staff is very capable and friendly. The pool and entertainment is incredible.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...

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Brookdale Mandarin Central

10875 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

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9.9
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61 reviews

My uncle has had excellent care here for over two years. He is very happy and the staff are very kind and attentive. He is more engaged and participates in activities and outings. The personal interaction...

Provides: Memory Care
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A Community Built for One Thing: Memory CareWhile other communities might offer a range of care levels, we do one thing, and we do it very well. And because memory care is such a specialized kind of care, we think you’ll find that makes us special. Our community offers Alzheimer's and dementia...

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Avalon Memory Care - Keller

1137 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
62 reviews

Our family will always be deeply grateful to Avalon Memory Care for the love and care they showed both of my parents. Having both of them at Avalon was an enormous comfort during a very emotional time, and...

Provides: Memory Care
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At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...

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Keystone Villa at Fleetwood

501 Hoch Rd, Blandon, PA 19510

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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116 reviews

Everything was excellent food was very good. My family was very impressed, food was ha. I already signed then up for the nest meal. I hear nothing but good things.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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.