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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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Cypress Woods

2755 Chestnut Ridge Road, Kingwood, TX 77339

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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101 reviews

We are very pleased with the facility, meals are very good and house keeping is great. Yes, we would recommend Cypress Woods to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Independent Living
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Cypress Woods provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Nestled in picturesque grounds and surrounded by trees, you'll love the graceful elegance of our facilities while enjoying all the conveniences of the nearby community. We're close to shopping, healthcare,...

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Sunrise of Sandy

2130 East 9400 South, Sandy, UT 84093

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.9
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95 reviews

We didn't ask about end of life care and we probably should have. With not knowing what to expect from the facility during this time I would like other families to know how great they were with all of our...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Community & Location Highlights:Offering assisted living, memory care and short-term staysNear Alta View Hospital and Alta View Senior ClinicClose to Sandy Senior Center, the Quarry Shopping Center, South Towne Mall, Jordan Commons movie theater, La Caille, Sandy Amphitheater and Rio Tinto...

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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
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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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Brookdale Cape May

591 Route 9 South, Cape May Court House, NJ 08210

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.9
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42 reviews

Since my wife was only there for about 2 weeks it is difficult to fully evaluate the services provided. She did not use the food service or activities. The staff was friendly and courteous. Facility very...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Here you get to define your day every day.If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our assisted living and memory care community could be the right fit for you. You’ll have help with medications, dressing and...

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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 Floor plans available
9.9
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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 Floor plans available
9.9
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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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Ohio Living Cape May

175 Cape May Dr, Wilmington, OH 45177

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

My experience at Cape May has been very good. I appreciate the friendliness and activities. The meals have been very good. Staff has been very helpful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

Ohio living Cape May is an independent and assisted living community that is found in the charming city of Wilmington, Ohio, which sits in Clinton County. The area is filled with beautiful parks, such as Cowan Lake State park, and when someone wants to spend the day playing miniature golf they...

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Heritage at The Plains at Parish Homestead

163 Heritage Circle, Oneonta, NY 13820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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93 reviews

The communication is not the greatest- but overall everything has been good! Takes a while to have emails returned! Communication issue between the community and administration/intake! Short staffed...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place

37950 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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88 reviews

Everything is good. We just need more staff on the weekend because we need more people doing dining room duty and activities. The friendships are good and the new people that i have met are also good.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Westwood Place is located in Woodsfield, Ohio, a small town surrounded by beautiful farm country. We provide assisted living for seniors looking for caring and fun retirement living. Our lively community offers many amenities to help you enjoy each day: Fitness room Whirlpool Private dining...

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The Joy Senior Living of Loganville

434 Conyers Road, Loganville, GA 30052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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15 reviews

We have been very pleased! They have been available and eager to answer any and all of our questions, and they really have taken great care of our mom! They are easy to get a hold of and are very responsive....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

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.