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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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Sunrise at Sterling Canyon

25815 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

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

I know that all residents take their own timing to get acclimated in new living conditions. Our mom took a whole month before engaging with others but the staff never stopped trying to get her there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Valencia, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon is situated next door to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, across the street from Granary Square and just blocks away from Valencia Town Center Mall. Sunrise at Sterling Canyon sits just around the corner from the beautiful Vista...

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Cadence at Mooresville by Cogir

198 E Waterlynn Rd, Mooresville, NC 28117

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

We haven't tried the food but my father in law isn't a big fan, that's the only reason for a middle answer. The staff has always been really great. Greetings us when we arrive, kind things to say about our...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residents and visitors alike will feel right at home at Cadence at Mooresville. This one-story senior living community has a charming covered front porch with rocking chairs to enjoy the fresh air. White railings and decorative gables give this community the feel of a country cottage.Inside,...

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3030 Park, a CCRC

3030 Park Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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52 reviews

They do a great job welcoming and introducing new residents into the community. They could digitize the events though, they just have a newsletter and bulletin board, a digital reminder through phone or...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Over twenty years of experience have taught us that today's seniors want more choices and are leading a more active lifestyle than generations before. That's why we created a community filled with choice. Great restaurants, brain and body fitness courses, a Health Care Center with assisted...

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Atrium at Liberty Park

1321 NE 24th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33909

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

Hello, my mother-in-law Moved in to the Atrium in[date removed]. The care that she has received is excellent. They go above and beyond to make sure the care she is given from the care givers is the same or...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...

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SYNERGY HomeCare Northeast Metro

1879 Station Parkway NW, Andover, Andover, MN 55304

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

They did an excellent job. I am not sure what they could have done better. They were prompt. I liked that they helped us by trying to get here to do the exercise for Parkinson's. They did a good job. I don't...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Home Care

Welcome to SYNERGY HomeCare. My name is Brian McDonald and I am the owner of SYNERGY’s Twin Cities Northeast Metro office. As the owner of this business, and as someone who has experienced the need for caregiving in my family, I am committed to providing the highest quality in-home care for my...

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Carriage Crossing Senior Living of Arcola

909 Green Mill Road, Arcola, IL 61910

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

The food is really good. Over all I'm pleased feel like I made the right choice. I have and definitely would recommend Carriage Crossing to others who are searching for a place for their loved one.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Carriage Crossing Senior Living is your premier choice for assisted living in seven beautiful locations, Arcola and Champaign, Decatur, Bloomington,Rochester Illinois. We are committed to providing our residents a safe and meaningful lifestyle.Our vibrant assisted living apartments offer you...

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Harbor Terrace Retirement Community

435 W. 8th Street, San Pedro, CA 90731

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1
1 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
42 reviews

The staff have been so wonderful! They went above and beyond to help make my Dad's transition as smooth as possible. They maintain consistent outreach and send me regular updates on his status. The facility...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Harbor Terrace has been voted BEST ASSISTED LIVING in the entire SOUTH BAY by Daily Breeze readers for the past 13 years.We are proud to be family owned and several of our staff have been with us for 15+ years.We are walking distance from unique boutiques and shops, restaurants, theaters, banks...

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Sugar Creek Alzheimer's Special Care Center

505 E Vernon Ave, Normal, IL 61761

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

Sugar Creek is a caring family oriented facility. The caring staff is always there for support for the resident as well as the family.

Provides: Memory Care
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Sugar Creek Alzheimer’s Special Care Center is located in Normal, a charming suburb of Bloomington, Illinois. The one-story community features an outdoor courtyard, cozy common spaces, and a homelike atmosphere. Just off interstates 55 and 74, residents enjoy easy access to shopping and dining...

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Ingersoll Place

3359 Consaul Rd, Schenectady, NY 12304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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46 reviews

My dear friend [name removed] was a resident for 6 years. She had advanced dementia. Ingersoll staff could not have been more attentive or caring. They made sure she had whatever she needed, got her to all...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Rich in history, Ingersoll Place has provided a supportive and nurturing environment for individuals who are unable to remain in their own homes due to physical limitations or mild to moderate cognitive impairment. Ingersoll Place is a local, not-for-profit organization providing assisted...

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Presbyterian Village of Cobb

2000 E West Connector, Austell, GA 30106

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

I would give Presbyterian Village a 5 in all categories. We hope to be moving there in mid January. We were impressed with everything. We took a tour and we found out that they have homes, cluster homes...

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

Welcome to Presbyterian Village of AustellEveryone is a neighbor at Presbyterian Village.  Our atmosphere of nurturing the whole person encourages residents and staff to keep learning, serving, growing and appreciating each other more fully each day. Presbyterian Village is a recognized...

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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.