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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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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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Thrive Home Care - San Leandro

14895 E. 14th St Suite 130, San Leandro, CA 94578

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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115 reviews

Our male caregiver for my father has been very responsible and hardworking since day one. He consistently shows dedication, compassion, and professionalism in his work. We truly appreciate his reliability...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Home Care

Discovery Village Bonita Springs

26850 South Bay Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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124 reviews

My mom is happy there. She is [age removed] years old now. But it's in the process of changing to Discovery Senior Living. I've read that Brookdale has been losing money. I hope it will be better with the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Voted “Bonita’s Best” for the Past Five YearsThey don’t make many senior living communities like this. From a five-star resort feel to first-class independent living and assisted living care, we think you’ll find our luxurious community to be at the top of its class. Our residents enjoy...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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43 reviews

[name removed] at Preferred Care has always been so helpful. My mom had a recent visit to the ER and had to have pain medication. We were worried about her falling during the night. I called [name...

Provides: Home Care

We are a family-owned business serving the needs of seniors in Sumner, Davidson, and Wilson Counties. Now in our 10th year of operation, Preferred Care at Home is the proud recipient of the Best of In-Home Care Award from SeniorAdvisor for the past 3 years in a row. Our experienced caregivers are...

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The Waterford at Park Falls

354 Linden St, Park Falls, WI 54552

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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71 reviews

The facility is always neat and clean. The staff treats their residents with dignity and respect. They take their time to address any problems etc. my mom needs extra care, they tend to her needs in a timely...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Appreciate comfort, convenience and compassionate care at The Waterford at Park Falls in the tranquil city of Park Falls, WI. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a vibrant lifestyle that encourages happiness and well-being through innovative recreational, educational and health...

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Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir

9221 Arleta Ave, Arleta, CA 91331

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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16 reviews

Nikkei Senior Gardens (NSG) is a caring and secure environment for our mother with dementia, now living in the Memory Care unit. The staff are caring and loving to residents and supervisors are alert and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Nikkei Senior Gardens. Created for you.Nikkei Senior Gardens is located in the city of Arleta, a quiet residential community in the San Fernando Valley. This vibrant neighborhood serves as a multicultural assisted living community for those seeking a bit of extra help to maximize their...

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StoryPoint Pickerington

611 Windmiller Dr, Pickerington, OH 43147

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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70 reviews

I've made so many great friends at this community! You can always find something great to eat in the dining room. The staff is so kind and serves you like family. The activities are great and keep us...

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Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Pickerington! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include independent living and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to...

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The Waterford at Westover Hills

4315 Rogers Rd, San Antonio, TX 78251

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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56 reviews

No one greeted us at the front desk, arrival or departure. My sister’s room was not clean. The floor needs be swept and mopped. Nothing in the bathroom to dry hands. The aids that came im were attentive...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located in the SeaWorld – Lackland areas of San Antonio, The June offers comforts and choices that you and your loved one are seeking. Our resident-focused Assisted Living and Memory Care communities offer beautifully designed living options with lovely apartment-style residences,...

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The Glenwood Supportive Living of Greenville

605 S. Dewey St., Greenville, IL 62246

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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19 reviews

The ED is consistent and always helpful, responsive. The staff is friendly and a few who have been there awhile are personable with residents. There is turnover with the head nurse (we have seen 2 maybe 3 in...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Glenwood of Greenville is a supportive living community located in Greenville, IL. The city of Greenville is located in Bond County and is home to about 7,000 people. Greenville is a quiet town with picturesque views from nearby Greenville Park. Residents can enjoy going on outings with...

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Villas of Holly Brook Chatham

825 E. Walnut Street, Chatham, IL 62629

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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39 reviews

Helpful staff, great food, staff takes a vested interest in everyone- even upper management. Recreational activities are fun. I would highly recommend to other families.

Provides: Assisted Living
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We are Chatham's only ALL INCLUSIVE community. We are pet friendly as well. Tours and admissions accepted 7 days per week.

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Whispering Pines Village

937 East Park Ave, Columbiana, OH 44408

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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67 reviews

The staff are very conscientious. They are proactive and will notify me with any changes or concerns. They will notify me of any equipment needs. My Dad enjoys the food and going to the dining room to eat....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Follow your heart to Whispering Pines Village, where desired amenities and convenient services give our residents a sense of home the minute they arrive. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Columbiana, OH offers a relaxed atmosphere of warmth and caring in the “City with the...

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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.