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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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Verena at Gilbert

1505 Willis Rd, Gilbert, AZ 85297

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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57 reviews

The food quality varies from really good to fair throughout the week and the dog park should be bigger include more shade and water. However, the community is vibrant. Everyone is friendly and keeps an eye...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at Gilbert!With convenient access to Chandler, Mesa, Scottsdale, and Phoenix, Verena at Gilbert is the perfect place to enjoy your retirement in Arizona. Our 55+ all-inclusive independent senior living community offers chef-prepared...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Lely Palms

6125 Rattlesnake Hammock Road, Naples, FL 34113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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57 reviews

Mom has been in Arden Court for 3 years this coming February 2026. The care she has received from the staff and management has made this difficult transition easier. This is her new safe & caring home.

Provides: Memory Care
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For over 25 years, Arden Courts ProMedica Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals living with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts is solely dedicated to caring for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each...

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Villas of Holly Brook Newton

101 South Gregory Dr., Newton, IL 62448

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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15 reviews

[name removed] is no longer at Holly Brook, but the facility was great and the help there was amazing and everything was great thanks

Provides: Assisted Living
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Atrium at Liberty Park

1321 NE 24th Ave, Cape Coral, FL 33909

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9.8
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124 reviews

All 5 stars! The facility is clean and the residents rooms are cleaned daily. The staff are personal and treat the residents like family.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to award-winning senior living at Atrium at Liberty Park in Cape Coral, Florida. Honored for outstanding service by families, and national and local publications and media outlets, Atrium has set a new standard for the highest quality of care and lifestyle. At the Atrium, life is vibrant...

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Oakmont of Folsom

1574 Creekside Drive, Folsom, CA 95630

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9.8
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55 reviews

The staff is very caring, friendly and empathetic. They go out of their way to make sure the residents are comfortable and looked after. Someone is always nearby to help and be available to tend to their...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oakmont of Folsom is a charming retirement community set on a verdant property with beautiful views, world-class cuisine, and an abundance of on-site services. Shopping, exquisite dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment are all within easy reach. In our retirement community, where...

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Brookdale Beavercreek (Offering HealthPlus)

3839 Indian Ripple Road, Beavercreek, OH 45440

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9.8
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74 reviews

The staff have really taken the time to get to know my Aunt. They go out of their way to make her comfortable and to get her involved in the different activities.

Provides: Assisted Living
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From The Moment You Arrive, You’re HomeImagine what your life would look like if you could shed the everyday burdens of things like home maintenance, bill pay, and errands. Would you spend more time cultivating the hobbies you’ve always been curious to explore but never quite had time to dive...

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Alalik Care Home

11152 Woodley Ave, Granada Hills, CA 91344

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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45 reviews

The workers are always ready to help with a smile. The meals are good, and the home is warm and clean. I feel secure and cared for here, and I couldn’t ask for more. Living here feels like being part of a...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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"Alalik Care Home assessed living is part of a continuum of long term care service that provides a combination of housing, personal care services, and health care designed to respond to individuals who need assistance with normal daily activities in a way that promotes maximum Independence."

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9.8
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90 reviews

We chose Arden Courts in San Antonio because of the closeness of the facility to my house, the locked in rate, and the friendliness of all of the staff. They are very thoughtful and always looking out for...

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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West Shores

2607 Albert Pike, Hot Springs, AR 71913

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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121 reviews

Everything was excellent, the only problem is an occasional miscommunication. Based on the experience we have had so far, we have already recommend West Shores to other families.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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See the natural beauty that flows through West Shores, a 17-acre community that combines serenity and security by offering desired services and amenities in every studio, one- and two-bedroom apartment home. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is...

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South Jordan View Retirement Community

11352 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095

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9.8
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44 reviews

Its beautiful with caring staff and residents. Nature around you. Exercise options. Excellent activities! Help forgetting to appointments. Outing to museums and other experience trips to stores and doctors...

Provides: Independent Living
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South Jordan View, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Redwood Road in South Jordan. We look forward to opening brand new during the Winter of 2021! River Valley will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...

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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.