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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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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods

1064 West Mills St., Columbus, NC 28722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
61 reviews

It's hard for your parent to be in a facility that is not home but Laurelwoods made the transition easier...mom even transitioned easily! The cleanliness is a 4....only because they have been undergoing...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...

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Heritage Green Lynchburg

200 Lillian Lane, Lynchburg, VA 24502

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
79 reviews

In the Lynchburg area, this facility came the most recommended by people we knew who had experiences at other places. So my [age removed] dad moved in back in January, and he has had a good experience. We...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Growing a tradition of care! Heritage Green Assisted Living Community is a beautifully designed, single story building that caters to seniors that require assistance with activities of daily living but do not need skilled health care services. This 48-unit, 64 bed Assisted Living Community shares...

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Morningside of Concord

500 Penny Ln NE, Concord, NC 28025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
31 reviews

Finding A Place For Mom is a difficult decision and choice no matter what. The staff at Morningside were very gracious with their time in showing us the facility and answering our questions. They helped to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...

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Brookdale Glen Ellyn

60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
114 reviews

The staff was very helpful and friendly. They understood our situation and weren't too pushy until we were ready to move forward. My dad has been there a month and is very happy with the overall experience.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Villas of Holly Brook Herrin

505 Rushing Drive, Carterville, IL 62918

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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34 reviews

They are always so nice and friendly. They take such good care of my aunt. They have such fun activities and even have family nights. I feel that she is well cared for and I do not have to worry about her....

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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The Waterford at Mansfield

1296 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
77 reviews

I truly feel the staff are angels in disguise. Staff are always greeting residents, family, and visitors with a friendly smile and by their preferred name. The building and apartments are well kept and...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...

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Cedarbrook Village at Ware

73 South St, Ware, MA 01082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
45 reviews

My stepdad was in the memory unit. The staff were very attentive to him a made his stay more comfortable. I also worked with a hospice patient in the memory unit. I was so impressed with the care he...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Tucked into the verdant hills of the Pioneer Valley is the town of Ware, Massachusetts. Named the “Manour of Peace” in 1716 by its founder, John Read, Ware remains to this day a quiet town that embraces commercial and recreational growth without allowing it to impose on...

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Vista Corona Senior Living

737 Magnolia Avenue, Corona, CA 92879

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
92 reviews

Very happy with such a warm and welcoming community. My ex husband has became a resident and it has been a lovely experience for him and our family. He was received wonderful assistance from [name removed]...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Live your best life every day.If you’re ready more freedom and a fun lifestyle, our assisted living community in Corona, California, might be the perfect fit for you.With assisted living, you’ll have assistance with medications, dressing and bathing, as well as services like housekeeping and...

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Brookdale Medi Park West

7404 Wallace Boulevard, Amarillo, TX 79106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
99 reviews

The staff learned their names and mine. Always greeting me. The staff helped my parents with what they needed help with and until they were strong enough and was able to do self care on their own. I have...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Exceptional Living for Exceptional SeniorsIt’s time to put a little more life into your senior living. To escape the stress and hassles of living at home and embrace a truly redefined independence. That’s what you’ll find here at our luxury senior living community in Amarillo, Texas. We offer...

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Westmont of Chico

2750 Sierra Sunrise Ter, Chico, CA 95928

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
27 reviews

5 for all categories. The staff is great and there are a lot of activities for the residents. The food is good, and the place feels like a resort. My mom is enjoying her apartment and balcony. Yes, we would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled in Sierra Sunrise Village, overlooking California Park Lake in Chico, Ca. The Terraces Retirement Community offers residents comfort, and well being in a pleasant active environment. The Terraces Retirement Community offers three lifestyle choices for your enjoyment and peace of mind:...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on review

Offer assisted living, independent living, skilled nursing, or memory care in the United States or Canada

*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.