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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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Town Village of Leawood

4400 W 115th St, Leawood, KS 66211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Town Village of Leawood
22
22 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
77 reviews

Town Village of Leawood is a very welcoming, friendly community. The move in was easy and Assisted Moving of Kansas City was very helpful! The maintenance provided, good food and housekeeping have made it a...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Independent Living
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Town Village of Leawood is an award-winning senior living community in Leawood, Kansas. As soon as you walk through our door, meet our wonderful staff, and see our beautiful community — you will understand why seniors love living at Town Village of Leawood.Awarded U.S. News's Best Independent...

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The Waterford at College Station

1103 Rock Prairie Rd, College Station, TX 77845

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
111 reviews

Had the pleasure of meeting [name removed] today in the sales office. You can tell she has a passion for what she does. She took her time and spent most of the day with our family showing us around the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Discover Texas hospitality and friendly staff at the Waterford at College Station, offering Assisted Living and Memory Care services in College Station, Texas. Recently renovated, our community invites residents to relax and experience the very best amenities, both in our apartments and in the...

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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
9
9 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
96 reviews

Moved across the country and welcomed with open arms. The staff is caring, supportive and very fast. Always trying to make it a good day.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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Landing at Watermere - Frisco

4300 Cotton Gin Rd, Frisco, TX 75034

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

Choosing The Landing at Frisco for my father has been one of the best decisions we’ve ever made. The entire team is dedicated to creating a nurturing and supportive environment where residents feel safe and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Limestone Manor

600 US Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.9
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86 reviews

I felt like it was time for me to make a decision on my life or in my life and I chose Limestone manor and I think it was the best choice that I have made in a long time when you’re by yourself and you’re...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Limestone Manor Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...

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The Addison of Narcoossee

2910 N Narcoossee Rd, St Cloud, FL 34771

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
20 reviews

The Addison (Benton) house is the place to go to for assisted living. It is clean ,and aesthetically pleasing. The staff are compassionate, caring and patient. They really care about their residents. They...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what make The Addison of Narcoossee such a special place!Uniquely designed, The Addison...

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Elegance at Lake Worth

9948 Woodwind Lane, Lake Worth, FL 33467

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
38 reviews

We have been very pleased with the experience at Elegance of Lake Worth. The staff has been very patient with us as we ease our Mom into her new routine. Everything is working out very well. Word of mouth is...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated in the heart of Lake Worth close to the beach, parks, Park Ridge Golf Course, Lake Worth Lagoon and Loxahatchee National Wildlife Refuge, Elegance at Lake Worth is a modern, just-right sized senior living community located near Palms West Hospital and St. Mary’s Medical Center, with easy...

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The Palms of Fort Myers

2674 Winkler Ave, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
39 reviews

There are no doctors on staff. They are PAs. The food can be repetitive. The organized activities are AMAZING (although my parents aren't well enough to utilize them). Living in hurricane country, it was...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Palms of Fort Myers is a retirement community offering Independent, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Our residents enjoy a heated swimming pool, walking paths, a game room, a pub, library, gym, beautiful chapel and a Rehabilitation and Wellness Outpatient Clinic, among many other services and...

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Paradise Springs

5600 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
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127 reviews

I moved here five years ago in the midst of COVID. Living here is like home. The staff and residents are all so friendly and welcoming. It feels like a big family. They cook our meals and clean our...

Provides: Independent Living
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Paradise Springs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in an affluent suburb of Houston, you'll enjoy an elegant and peaceful home right next to big city convenience. With shopping, dining and top-notch healthcare just minutes from the front door,...

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Brookdale Burlington

3615 South Mebane Street, Burlington, NC 27215

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
38 reviews

The staff at Brookdale have been so helpful and welcoming to my parents. They are meeting new friends and attending daily events. The experience has been very positive in the month they have been living...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Sustaining social relationships and friendships is an integral part of aging well and living well. In our community, you can connect with others who share similar interests so you can enjoy a vibrant life. You’ll experience a sense of connection in our community, where neighbors become friends...

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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.