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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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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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Avalon Park Independent Living

11001 Cottleville Trails Dr, Cottleville, MO 63304

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

I have been very happy here, and have highly recommended it to several friends. We have wonderful caring staff! Our activities director keeps us busy with crafts, bingo, brain games, etc. We have weekly bus...

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Provides: Independent Living

Avalon Park is a brand-new community located in charming Cottleville, MO. Priced 10-15% lower than any other community in the area – we offer the best value in senior living. Once you arrive at Avalon Park you can feel the authentic and caring culture from the staff the moment you walk in! The...

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Trustwell Living at Miller Place

1506 Meadowview Drive, Celina, OH 45822

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

My mom is just loving it here! I really didn't think she would get involved as much as she is. She is even attending their cardio drumming and going to the lunch outings. This has really been a weight lifted...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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At Miller Place, our senior living community provides thoughtful, compassionate care to help our residents thrive. We develop individual care plans to meet the needs of each resident, and a full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of...

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Brookdale Phillippi Creek

5501 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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45 reviews

The food is really good. They have a good selection and it is tasteful. The staff is always helpful. Overall its been a good experience for me and my wife. I have trouble seeing but they got new floors in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Putting the Life Back In Senior LivingYou’ll find exceptional memory care and assisted living at this community located in desirable Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota is a popular destination for people of all ages, boasting stunning Gulf beaches, a rich history that includes the Ringling Brothers...

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Hammond Square

128 Walnut Lane, North Augusta, SC 29860

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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82 reviews

What we like the most about Hammond Square is the Staff, larger rooms, activities! Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience so far.

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Hammond Place, our senior living community, we develop individual care plans to meet the needs of our residents. A full-time registered nurse is available 24 hours a day to provide clinical oversight and coordination of care. We welcome pets and help our residents thrive in mind and body by...

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Independence Village of Grand Ledge

4775 Village Drive, Grand Ledge, MI 48837

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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197 reviews

Independence Village has a wonderful caring staff that goes above and beyond to take care of my dad. He gets 3 good meals a day, laundry service, bed linen’s changed weekly and periodic nurse visits. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Grand Ledge! 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, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care....

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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community

3666 East County Line North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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78 reviews

The staff has been nothing short of amazing. [name removed] and the housekeepers are so friendly and always willing to help. My living quarters are nice and cozy. I do wish they would offer some different...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active is nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake. We offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from your front door, and we're a short drive from the Twin...

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Pavilion at Great Hills

11819 Pavilion Blvd, Austin, TX 78759

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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79 reviews

It's a 4. Would be a 5 but they appear to be understaffed and the common area carpeting needs cleaning to remove spills and spots and overall dinginess. Very nice mgmt however. Quick to respond. Yes, I would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Pavilion at Great Hills Assisted Living & Memory Care community has a little something for everyone. Located in beautiful North Austin hill country, we are near three major hospitals, numerous shopping centers including two miles from the Arboretum, theaters, museums, great restaurants,...

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Sunrise of Buffalo Grove

180 West Half Day Road, Buffalo Grove, IL 60089

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

Since moving into Sunrise of Buffalo Grove, my 105 year-old father has made new friends, put on a few healthy pounds, improved his word puzzle skills, and received outstanding care from the staff. My wife...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Fieldstone Place

51 Patel Way, Clarksville, TN 37043

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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29 reviews

Staff has been very responsive and prompt. Mom had been very impressed with the quality of the food. mom is now calling bingo and running one of the card games in the evening. Mom says she feels like she...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Nikkei Senior Gardens by Cogir

9221 Arleta Ave, Arleta, CA 91331

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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15 reviews

Nikkei Senior Gardens is an absolutely lovely facility! My mother is so happy to be staying at such a nice, peaceful place where the entire staff is very friendly, enthusiastic and always eager to help. As a...

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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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.