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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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The Cottages of Fox Lake

16 Lilac Ave, Fox Lake, IL 60020

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

They are attentive and understanding of my mother's changing needs. Everyone including director, business manager, nurses, caregivers have been open to my questions, comments, and requests. The facility is...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Cottages of Fox Lake - A Charter Senior Living Community - is a unique, retirement lifestyle which opened in 2005. Located on a beautiful campus, each of the four assisted living homes caters to only 16 residents. Our residents can feel the warmth of home and experience individualized...

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10 Wilmington Place

10 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

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

Well I can only give my opinion based on our visits and I would give a five to all of them. I want to stay there. However my mother in law left because she didn't like the food. Couldn’t stand it. Stopped...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

For 37 years, 10 Wilmington Place has been one of Dayton's premier senior living communities and has remained family-owned since opening in 1986. Situated on 34 acres of historic beauty in one of Dayton's classic neighborhoods, 10 Wilmington Place offers a wide range of services and amenities at...

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The Waterford at Mansfield

1296 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
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76 reviews

I truly feel the staff are angels in disguise. Staff are always greeting residents, family, and visitors with a friendly smile and by their preferred name. The building and apartments are well kept and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...

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Sunrise of Rocklin

6100 Sierra College Boulevard, Rocklin, CA 95677

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
57 reviews

What we like the most about Sunrise of Rocklin is the size and the community. Yes, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far .

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Community & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in a country-like, residential neighborhood in Rocklin, CANurses on staff to manage resident well-being and complex medical situationsAccommodate couples who want to stay together, but have different care needsProviding placement in...

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Twin Cedar Senior Living

364 Little Walker Rd, Shohola, PA 18458

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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84 reviews

I placed my mother at Twin Cedar Senior living [date removed]. I could no longer care for her at home . I was very happy with the staff, food activities and overall everything! my mother is doing very well...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Life at Twin CedarTwin Cedar Senior Living is an award winning assisted living/personal care home that offers a wonderful lifestyle in a perfect location, bordering New York and New Jersey giving our residents family and friends the ability to visit with ease. Our home is a 37-bed assisted living...

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Willow Grove of Sherwood

9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120

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

Mom moved into Willow Grove of Sherwood (WGS) [date removed]. We reviewed, visited and received referrals from several of her friends. WGS was her first choice from the day she walked in, even before [name...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...

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Traditions of Cross Keys

3152 Glassboro Cross Keys Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
79 reviews

Traditions of Cross Keys is a wonderful assited living community. They take pride in getting to know each resident personally they understand the special needs, likes and dislike of their residents in order...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spacious living suits with enclosed courtyards and paved walking trails highlight Traditions of Cross Keys, located in Glassboro, Gloucester County, New Jersey. History buffs and antique collectors know that Glassboro got its name from the successful glass industry is a part of its past....

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The Ashton on Dorsey

1105 Dorsey Lane, Louisville, KY 40223

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
38 reviews

Ashton was a very happy community of wonderful caregivers. They gave mom exceptional attention and worked hard to make sure she felt safe and cared for. Food was delicious most of the time.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dealing with the realities of aging can be challenging—from physical limitations and medical issues to cognitive changes and more. No matter where you are in your story, we know that finding the right senior living experience is paramount. At The Ashton on Dorsey, we’re dedicated to helping you...

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Village at Mill Creek

2950 E. Douglas Avenue, Visalia, CA 93292

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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21 reviews

The staff here at village at mill creek are incredibly kind and patient, always going above and beyond to ensure all residents feel comfortable and cared for. The meals are delicious and well-prepared with...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cedar Creek Assisted Living

4279 Judith Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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38 reviews

The staff have been very nice for the most part. We've had a couple issues with meds and then handling them but I think things have been worked out. I understand there are kinks in the beginning. Mom is...

Provides: Assisted Living
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“CARING, PASSION, RESPECT in Assisted Living”, It’s what they do!Boasting 68 one-and-two bedroom apartments and studios, Cedar Creek offers the amenities of a booming community while maintaining the family friendly and personal atmosphere that draws so many to Merritt Island. “Upon becoming a...

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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.