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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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Dominion Senior Living of Louisville

6000 Hunting Rd, Louisville, KY 40222

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

We were very happy with Dominion. The staff was beyond amazing. We found the staff very helpful, sweet, honest and supportive

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Dominion Senior Living of Louisville at Northfield strives to meet and exceed seniors’ spiritual, mental and physical needs on a daily basis through technological integration, life enrichment activities and professionally trained nurses and caregivers who are available 24 hours a day. The 42,000...

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Atria Draper Place

25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
70 reviews

Atria is a well kept, fun, and welcoming community. Both residents and staff are always walking around with a smile and are there to help with whatever you need. One of my good friends lives here and she is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...

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Parc Place

1301 Airport Freeway, Bedford, TX 76021

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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119 reviews

What we like the most about Parc Place is the friendliness and all of the activities. Yes, we would recommend the community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Parc Place!Nestled in the heart of Bedford, Texas, our active adult community provides a warm and inviting atmosphere tailored for comfort, convenience, and happiness. From meticulously landscaped grounds to generously spacious apartments and...

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Watercrest at Mansfield

250 East Debbie Lane, Mansfield, TX 76063

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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60 reviews

This has been a great fit with my mom. The food and facilities quality are great. The staff is very friendly. There is a lot of options for activities.

Provides: Independent Living
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Watercrest at Mansfield is an independent living community that is a part of Mansfield, TX. This community, located in Tarrant County, offers adults the chance to live independently yet supportedly. The city of Mansfield provides much to do outside, including spending time at the Hawaiian Falls...

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Briarwood Assisted Living and Memory Care

620 Ely Street, Allegan, MI 49010

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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63 reviews

My dad calls Briarwood HOME. Our experience has been great. Everyone treats my dad with compassion and respect. They have fun activities, field trips, always something fun going on. The staff makes the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Briarwood 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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Oakmont of Orange

630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868

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

Admin staff is good, but fortunately the daily care staff and nurses are excellent. Admin is more business casual. Highly recommend. I visited many that I could barely find a parking spot. This has gated...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Orange is a luxury retirement community set on a beautiful campus with industry-renowned dining and an abundance of on-site amenities. We are also within walking distance of shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. In our retirement community, where friends and...

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Legacy Living of Florence

8520 Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY 41042

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

The staff at Legacy Living is friendly and worked with mom and family to resolve concerns. The room size is good, enough to not feel squished in. Salon, fitness center theater are very convenient

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence offers specialized programs of care designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents.Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care

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Karen's Kare House

36611 Paddock Dr., Clinton Township, MI 48035

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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34 reviews

Karen's Kare House like being at your own home! Once your family member is settled in, you're a part of the family! Care instructions are followed as ordered. The rooms and home are immaculate.

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes

At Karen's Kare House we understand that difficult time arrives in our lives when our loved ones can no longer care for themselves. It is very hard to place your loved one in the care of others. We are here to help make the transition more comfortable for your loved one from your home to ours. A...

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Barrington Terrace

1425 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
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55 reviews

I can’t be with my dad 24/7. Who can? But at a place like Barrington Terrace, there’s people everywhere! It’s intimate. I could speak about my father to any team member, and everybody knows exactly what, why...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Fortune Magazine just added Five Star Senior Living to its' National TOP 10 Best Place to Work ranking! US News & World Report, Year 2024 & years past, named Barrington Terrace, Boynton Bch, as Best of Senior Living by achieving a perfect 5 out of 5 rating!!AHCA awarded Barrington...

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Paradise Village

2700 E 4th St, National City, CA 91950

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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67 reviews

This is a very friendly place as both staff and residents make you feel welcome. The activities here are varied and all encourage one to participate. The food in the dining room is good and the waiters are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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WELCOME TO PARADISE! Introducing Paradise Village, the newest retirement community located in San Diego's South Bay. Offering retirement and assisted living in a resort-style, gated community with a Mediterranean flair. One bedroom, one bedroom w/den, 2 bedroom, and penthouse options. Studio and...

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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.