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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: Assisted Living

Top Assisted Living Facilities

These are our 2025 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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Atria Draper Place

25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

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

Dad was a bit hesitant at first, but as soon as we talked him in to a trial run, he immediately couldn't say enough good things about it. He enjoys having people around to interact with, raves about the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...

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Grand Villa of Sarasota

730 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

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

I first moved into Grand Villa about 2 years ago. The view of the trees and the back Bayou is part of what appealed to me. The staff is very helpful. I'm thankful to have found a wonderful place to call...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa of Sarasota is a beautifully landscaped, Florida community situated on three lush acres on the Hudson Bayou. It is close to historic and charming downtown Sarasota, which offers residents plenty of excellent shopping and dining options. Residents enjoy our warm, relaxing environment,...

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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
65 reviews

Overall our parent has adjusted well. Seems only complaint is quality of food when we visit/ask. Also, we think you should ask all residents to participate in activities. Our parent does not know where to go...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

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Gardens of Pelham

2124 Old Montgomery Hwy, Pelham, AL 35124

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

A great place for your mom or dad!! My mom has been in it for almost 2 years. She loves it and tells us that is her home and she never wants to leave. The staff is great they are very attentive to the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At the Gardens of Pelham Assisted Living, our retirement community meets the diverse and changing needs of today’s senior citizens. Conveniently located off 1-65 North at exit 246 in Pelham near the Oak Mountain Park, the Garden’s atmosphere is warm and relaxed. Our month-to-month rent, without...

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HarborChase of Germantown

6300 Briarcrest Ave, Germantown, TN 38120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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30 reviews

They are great. We love it there. My step dad is very happy. Very caring staff and the faculty is very clean. I would recommend it to others

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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HarborChase of Germantown is a place where unrivaled hospitality and classic elegance converge in a timeless setting of peaceful tranquility. Here, you’ll find much more than amazing value in the award-winning cuisine, personalized housekeeping, exhilarating activities, generous amenities and...

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin

505 Rushing Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

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

I enjoy the people talking to them and listening to them watching people play Bingo how they get so many cards and get so excited when they win. We have Bible study enjoy that. I have not been here long but...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Villas of Holly Brook is the premier assisted living community in Southern Illinois. We are managed by Meridian Senior Living, a national leader in providing quality care for seniors. The community offers 1BR, 2BR, and 2BR deluxe apartment floor plans. Our staffing includes a 40-hour /week RN...

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Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655

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

Mercy Circle was wonderful. My dad was able to heal with support kindness and support. We highly recommend Mercy Circle to everyone.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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A faith-based not-for-profit communityMercy Circle’s residents and staff together create a vibrant, caring community where all people are welcome and our non-profit status is reflected in no entrance fees. Residents pay only a monthly fee, which includes meals, services, amenities and...

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Residences at Coffee Creek

2300 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304

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

Mom has lived at RCC for a few years. She has been cared for by the staff like she was their family member. I would not have her any other place because I can count on these people to give her good care. Any...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...

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Sunrise at Siegen

9351 Siegen Lane, Baton Rouge, LA 70810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
49 reviews

Sunrise at Siegen is now called Glenncrest At Siegen. It was purchased by the Blakely across the street. Much of the staff is the same. We are still happy with the care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise at Siegen is an assisted living community situated in the lovely cultural capital of Baton Rouge, East Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana. Louisiana is one state that has increasingly been an independent setup and it has been incredibly endowed with French culture and customs. This...

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Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA

4820 Hazel Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
51 reviews

Very friendly dinning staff, always welcoming family and guests in the dining room. Staff were reminding residents to participate in activities respectfully. Staff also supported outside medical appointments...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just one mile from HWY 50, Sunrise of Fair Oaks is centrally located between El Dorado and Placer Counties. Nestled between oak trees on the corner of Hazel Ave. and Sunset Ave., residents enjoy the intimate and home like feel of Fair Oaks. We offer a large range of individualized...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, home care, 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, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best assisted living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2025 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.