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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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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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Evergreen Court

451 O'Connell St, North Bend, OR 97459

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

My parents moved to Evergreen Court in[date removed] My dad had dementia and my mom, as his caregiver, needed to focus on him and not worry about running a household and taking care of a house. Everyone at...

Provides: Independent Living

What are you looking for in an independent senior living community? Security? Companionship? Planned activities? Freedom from the burdens of home ownership? Whatever you’re looking for, chances are you find it at Evergreen Court located on the campus of Baycrest Village. At Evergreen Court, you...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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43 reviews

I know there are a lot of choices for memory care, hands down Arden Courts Kensington is the Best! From the moment we walked in and met with [name removed] we knew. She introduced us to several staff...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care
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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington's primary focus is to provide care for people with Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of memory impairment. To visualize Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Kensington, picture four single level houses all connected by...

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Limestone Manor

600 US Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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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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Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care

3932 Monitor Rd., Bay City, MI 48706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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77 reviews

Bayfield has been a perfect place for my dad. He unfortunately is unable to go back to his home. Bayfield has made him feel welcome and part of their family there. The staff is wonderful. They always are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Bayfield Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...

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Sunrise of Sunnyvale

633 South Knickerbocker Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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61 reviews

Sunrise Sunnyvale was fantastic. Great compassionate care for the 10 days our mother was there. Prompt refund on the rent according to the terms. Lovely staff. Excellent food (which mom didn't eat, but my...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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About Sunrise of SunnyvaleCommunity & Location Highlights:Convenient location in beautiful Sunnyvale, CANear El Camino HospitalRooftop garden with stunning views of the surrounding regionConvenient access via Highways 85, 101, 880 and 280Minutes from Sunnyvale Town Center, featuring Macy's...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Northbrook

3240 Milwaukee Ave, Northbrook, IL 60062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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51 reviews

Extremely caring staff. Family member has shown improvement in very short period of time! The staff is very friendly & accessible They are flexible and accommodating I have n no reservations about...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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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
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73 reviews

Our mother has been a resident at the Cape May, Wilmington, Ohio, facility for 8 months. Our family is extremely pleased with this placement. The staff are friendly, professional and personable. It truly is...

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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Cogir of Edmonds

21500 72nd Avenue West, Edmonds, WA 98026

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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42 reviews

Support staff and caregivers are great. Communication has at times been a struggle with administrators. Room size for one bedroom is great. Food could use more variety on the daily offerings but is largely...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cogir of Edmonds is a fine, full-service senior living community nestled in the city of Edmonds. Offering residents the opportunity to live their lives to the fullest, the community features gracious amenities, thoughtful services, fine dining options, and a diverse social calendar. Narrow,...

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Atria Lincoln Place

612 George Washington Highway, Lincoln, RI 02865

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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62 reviews

I was searching for a safe bright place for my aunt and found atria online my aunt moved in about a year and a half, the facility is beautiful the staff is get helpfully and knowledgeable I would definitely...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Lincoln Place is a popular Rhode Island retirement community that offers an active, warm atmosphere with all the comforts of home. A diverse calendar of events provides daily opportunities for staying healthy and socializing. Residents interested in exercising may work out with an...

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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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37 reviews

This is a beautiful, well-appointed home. The staff are caring and knowledgeable, and STABLE. They don't leave! Everyone has worked so hard to make sure that our mom has a good, welcoming environment whwre...

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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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.