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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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Forest Glen Assisted Living

29601 Amerihost Dr., Dowagiac, MI 49047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
60 reviews

From the first day. The care and gentleness provided by our caregivers continues to today. The resident support to my sing-a-longs is truly impressive. I have been able to meet so many wonderful residents...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Forest Glen, a Leisure Living Community in Dowagiac, Michigan, residents can relax under the pergola on a sunny summer day or keep warm next to the fireplace in the winter. Our assisted living residents experience the joys of everyday life in a continuing care environment, living in the local...

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Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care

777 Church Street, Lake Zurich, IL 60047

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
94 reviews

I'd go there. It's bougie. The staff is highly qualified and friendly. It's not too big or not too small. Has a great memory care option. Location and location to the hospital. Atmosphere. Staff. Price. ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cedar Lake Assisted Living & Memory Care is the premier assisted living community located in southwestern Lake County approximately 37 miles from downtown Chicago. We offer Assisted Living, Transitional Memory Care, and Dementia/Memory Care. Cedar Lake Assisted Living and Memory Care will put...

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Aiello Adult Foster Care

26071 Denning Road, New Boston, MI 48164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
84 reviews

The place is nice and clean, and is always smells great when you walk in. The residents are always happy and clean looking. Staffs are very accommodating and very friendly. I would definitely recommend this...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

Aiello Adult Foster Care, a 6 bed ranch residential home, is located in a quiet neighborhood in New Boston, MI. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, and loving home environment for seniors, allowing them to maintain as much self sufficiency as possible, while giving you peace of mind that...

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Stonegate Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

70 W Argyle Street, Sandusky, MI 48471

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
61 reviews

Mom is very happy here at Stonegate. She is well taken care of and at peace. She loves being around people so this has been good for her.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Stonegate Village, a Leisure Living Community in Sandusky, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...

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Limestone Manor

600 US Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
108 reviews

I attended the Valentine party . This was a very nice experience. The party was well planned and executed. The food was balance and tasted good had a nice variety. Decor was beautiful. Games were...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Limestone Manor Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...

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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
55 reviews

Both of my parents live there. I visit weekly. Every time I go, both of them are well cared for. They love the food there. This is the best place for them. My mother can be a very difficult person. The staff...

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Provides: Assisted Living

Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
104 reviews

They were a 5 all the way. If it were not for them, my grandmother would not have died with the dignity she deserved. They catered to her and when it became clear she was not going to recover as hoped they...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

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North Pointe

701 Simpson Rd., Anderson, SC 29621

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

Mother has been here little over a year and well taken care of great experience. North Point and its staff have been a blessing to my mother and our family. They do a great job in caring for her physical...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Feel the electricity at North Pointe, where exciting amenities, world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents energized and buzzing. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Anderson, South Carolina, feels like one big family that shares meals...

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Grand Villa of Palm Coast

100 Magnolia Trace Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164

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

I moved into Grand Villa of Palm Coast in [Date Removed], and it was a happy day indeed!! I always start my day with a nutritious breakfast with lots of options to choose from then move on to morning...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Palm Coast! Our beautiful community offers seniors aging in place options with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are able to customize a care plan for each resident. Our community is decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often...

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The Fountains of Calhoun

265 Lovers Lane Rd SE, Calhoun, GA 30701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
16 reviews

The staff is wonderful. Very helpful and caring to my mother. Yes we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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.