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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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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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Pine Ridge of Garfield Senior Living

36333 Garfield Road, Clinton Township, MI 48035

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

The staff was friendly and welcoming from the front desk to the sales staff. The residents are vibrant and friendly. The cafeteria selections are excellent, with good choices of food and good substitutes....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge of Garfield!Nestled in the heart of Clinton Township, Michigan, our 55+ independent living community provides unparalleled amenities and services tailored to complement a vibrant and carefree lifestyle.Our on-site chef-prepared...

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Mission Ridge

4349 South Kansas Avenue, Springfield, MO 65810

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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35 reviews

I moved to Mission Ridge from out of state over a year ago and I've had a very good experience. I've met a lot of wonderful people and feel welcome here. I've made so many friends. The staff is wonderful....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in the Southwest area of Springfield, our brand-new community offers quality senior living at its best. Mission Ridge senior living offers independent retirement living, assisted living and memory care. We feature spacious private apartments and stunning amenities.Our community is...

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Sodalis Wharton

1930 Briar Ln, Wharton, TX 77488

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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111 reviews

Mom has been eating better since admittance. What we like the most about the community is that it is always clean and fresh smelling. I will have to get back with you on improvement suggestions. Mom has had...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Sodalis of Wharton!Residents in our Assisted Living Community are proud of the independence they maintain and enjoy the security of 24-hour personalized assistance. While we offer a helping hand with day-to-day tasks such as dressing, bathing and medication monitoring, they are treated...

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Merrill Gardens at Rancho Cucamonga

9942 Highland Ave, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91737

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
25 reviews

Moved here three months ago. Great staff and employees. Excellent food. Very comfortable lifestyle ! Plenty of activities to keep busy including games, exercise , Bible studies, trips, grocery shopping ,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa of Sarasota

730 South Osprey Ave, Sarasota, FL 34236

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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98 reviews

Our parents moved into Grand Villa (GV) 1 1/2 years ago. At that time, I wrote a 5 star review because the staff was so instrumental with welcoming our parents into GV. Literally: about 8 staff members came...

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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Residences at Coffee Creek

2300 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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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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Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

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

My overall experience has been positive. It a difficult transition and very personal experience. I think Atria is doing a very good job. You just wonder if you are doing the right thing. To me my Mom is...

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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Grand Villa of Palm Coast

100 Magnolia Trace Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164

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

GVPC is the place to live, enjoy the activities, and enjoy the fabulous food. Each staff member truly cares about our health as well as our self-esteem and our happiness in our senior years. As a resident in...

Best of Senior Living All Star
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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Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort

3664 West US 22 & Ohio 3, Loveland, OH 45140

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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76 reviews

I have lived here for 5 years and enjoyed every minute. There is a great mix of people here and it has been easy to make friends. There is always something to do from card games to fitness classes, book...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Deerfield Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, welcomes you! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Deerfield Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in...

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Brookdale Lowry

150 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80230

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

My grandmother has lived at Lowry for 6 months. She did not want to move from her home but she needed to. Now she has friends, enjoy the meals and loves their outings.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...

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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.