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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.
Sensations Memory Care Residence
511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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112 reviews
Working with people who have memory loss must be challenging on the best of days, but the staff of Sensations are always kind, patient, and clearly familiar with my Grandma’s idiosyncrasies - which means...
Provides: Memory Care
Sensations is family owned with over 75 years combined experience in the senior industry—many years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Sensations has just opened with 39 beds, in Private and Friendship rooms. Adult Day Care and Respite Care is also available. ...
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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo
16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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34 reviews
My mother has lived here for her last 23 months. She loves the musical programs and live entertainment they bring in. She also enjoys the chair tai chi, bingo, bible study, outings, but especially her 3...
Provides: Memory Care
See all Americare Health and Retirement, Inc. communitiesNewly constructed, the separate Memory Care Suites building on Silvergate’s beautiful retirement campus provides seniors with a higher level of award-winning care in a secure, nurturing environment. Our “Neighborhood Design” eliminates long hallways for a more familiar home-like setting. Drawing...
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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care
150 Meadow Lane, Bad Axe, MI 48413
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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47 reviews
In [date removed] my mother was experiencing a steep decline in her cognitive state after a stable period of home care. We were torn as a family of 6 on whether we should pursue identification of a memory...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesMeadow Lane, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Bad Axe, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services that...
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Gardens of Eufaula
395 Lake Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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88 reviews
My mother and my mother in law both lived at the Gardens of eufaula. Both had good experiences and were very happy there. I hope that my wife and I will be able to get a room there one day. I recommend...
Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Cavalier Senior Living communitiesGardens of Eufaula is much more than an assisted living community, it’s a place where residents are surrounded by people who care. A unique setting where your parent or loved one lives among piers, new friendships are made, lives are shared and where they will feel right at home. Located across...
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Atria Westchase
11424 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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107 reviews
Very friendly staff and they are ALWAYS helpful and assisting. Atria Westchase is a great place that I would highly recommend to anyone.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Atria communitiesAtria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...
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Hutcheson Manor
21620 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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51 reviews
The owner and staff are top notch! They are experienced, trained caregivers who are kind and friendly to residents and their families. We are grateful that our family member. (my grandma) is a resident.
Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Hutcheson ManorYour Home away from HomeYour Nursing Home AlternativeWelcome!Hutcheson Manor is your home away from home. We are your alternative to a nursing facility—we are quite the opposite. What makes us different?Quality Care You ExpectOur home is a small, licensed adult foster care home for...
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Hearthstone Communities Sterling I
42660 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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55 reviews
The care and attention my loved one receives at this facility is exceptional. The staff is compassionate, professional, and truly goes above and beyond to make the residents feel at home. The food is really...
Best Activities
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
See all Hearthstone Communities communitiesWelcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...
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Palos Verdes Villa
29661 S Western Ave, Rancho Palos Verdes, CA 90275
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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82 reviews
Entrusting a beloved parent or relative to the care of an assisted living facility is among the most profound decisions one can face—a choice heavy with love, responsibility, and the desire for dignity in...
Provides: Assisted Living
We are located just a few minutes from the Pacific Ocean, near the 110 Freeway. Our newly remodeled 73-unit complex is equipped with all the modern amenities including air conditioning, cable TV, and security system. Our spacious rooms are equipped with an intercom system that connects each room...
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Brookdale Russellville
240 South Inglewood Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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34 reviews
In [date removed] my very special friend had to more from her home. I live 2 minute down the road. But [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], [name removed] the cafeteria staff. I absolutely love,...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Brookdale communitiesDo more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids? It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...
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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles
250 Bal Harbor Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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63 reviews
Brookdale of PGI is a small, family-like community that feels personal and caring in every way. It’s not a big, corporate facility where residents get overlooked, here, everyone truly knows and looks out for...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Brookdale communitiesPutting More Life Into Senior LivingIf you think moving to a senior living community is like joining a nursing home, think again. Our residents enjoy happy hours, sundae socials, weekly card games, fitness groups each morning, and movie nights. They explore creative pursuits, and discover old and...
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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria
*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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What are the best assisted living communities in the United States?
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.
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