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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: All Categories

Best of Senior Living Communities

The top senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and in-home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top 1-2% of senior care providers nationwide based on reviews from those who matter most: residents and families. Below are the winners from the 2025 Best of Senior Living Awards. The 2026 award winners will be announced in February 2026.

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Assisted living provides long-term housing and care for seniors. Assisted living residents are generally active, but may need support with activities of daily living (ADLs).
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Memory care provides housing and 24-hour care for seniors with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia. Memory care facilities focus on improving quality of life, reducing confusion, and preventing wandering.
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Independent living offers a carefree lifestyle for older adults who want to enjoy retirement with ease. Senior independent living facilities provide a variety of convenient services and amenities.
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Home care provides non-medical care and companionship for seniors living at home. From help with daily activities to medication management, home care services can be tailored to seniors needs.
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Photo of Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in West Orange
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30 reviews

I am always amazed that the staff is so very kind, professional and competent. The nurses and staff are taking very good care of all the residents. The meals are good There are good activities and a good...

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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Hearthstone Communities Macomb III

52315 Melody Drive, Macomb, MI 48042

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 reviews

The resident has had nothing but a positive experience. Staff are wonderful owner is great and wonderful to work with. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Provides: Care Homes
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Welcome to Hearthstone Communities Macomb III Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our luxury 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...

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Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas

5455 La Sierra Dr, Dallas, TX 75231

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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24 reviews

Professional, loving community from the residents to all the staff. Hands down the best place I visited for my Mom. So glad we found it!

Provides: Independent Living
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Five Star Premier Residences of Dallas is a vibrant, rental independent living senior community located in Dallas, TX. Step out of your well-appointed apartment to a stunning 10-story atrium where you’ll find smiling tenured staff, spirited residents, nooks to socialize, and activities designed...

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The Palms of St. Lucie West

501 NW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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27 reviews

I had a wonderful experience here at The Palms in St. Lucie West. My very first experience was with the executive Director [name removed] on a Sunday afternoon and he was so pleasant and helpful. Everybody...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Everything you love and need.At the Palms of St. Lucie West, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Adult day program, A short-term stay, or a year-round home? We’re here.You’ll find restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity...

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Sensations Memory Care Residence

511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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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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Watercrest at Bryan

3801 E Crest Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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38 reviews

Watercrest at Bryan has truly mastered the art of independent living with its flexible options to suit any lifestyle. Whether you’re an active adult or looking for a touch of assistance like meals,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Bryan, a independent living retirement community located in Bryan/College Station, TX just minutes from Texas A&M University. Watercrest is dedicated to a creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment...

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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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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
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Newly 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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Hearthstone Communities Macomb I

50036 Barrett, Macomb Township, MI 48044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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93 reviews

This assisted living community feels like family. My loved one has been thriving here, thanks to the dedicated and kind staff. The activities and care plans are outstanding! We couldn’t have chosen a better...

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Provides: Care Homes
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Welcome 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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Hearthstone Communities Sterling I

42660 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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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...

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Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome 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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Gardens of Eufaula

395 Lake Drive, Eufaula, AL 36027

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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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
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Gardens 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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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 senior 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 senior living communities represent the top 1-2% of senior living providers nationwide.