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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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Fairforest Grove Senior Living

120 Fairforest Rd, Columbia, SC 29212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
64 reviews

Great place she is still unhappy due to the move but daily they have been wonderful with her! We greatly appreciate all there work and care. Activities are limited for her because she is not sure about...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Fairforest Grove, you’ll feel the difference that regional ownership and management make in creating a warm, family-focused environment, especially suited for senior living. Fairforest Grove is owned and managed by Mainstay Senior Living, not by a corporation or senior care conglomerate. Our...

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Brookdale Lowry

150 Quebec Street, Denver, CO 80230

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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115 reviews

They staff is SO accommodating and kind. The facility is extremely clean. Very happy with our choice to put our Father at Brookdale Lowry They have been fantastic!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Savor a Rich and Full LifeIf you’re looking for an assisted living and memory care community in Denver, Colorado, look no further. Nestled in the Lowry Air Force Base area, our community is convenient to the grocery stores, banks, the public library and VA hospital. But even though we’re in a...

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Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby

4200 W Utica Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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106 reviews

Friendly, welcoming, accommodating, and helpful staff. Average selection of, studio, 1 & 2 bedroom apartments. Our 2 bedroom is spacious and well laid out.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby!Nestled in the heart of Shelby Township, Michigan, our all-inclusive 55+ independent living community provides easy access to nearly 1,200 acres of parks and 18 miles of trails, giving residents ample opportunities...

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Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge

7179 40th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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69 reviews

My father was there for only one month sadly before he passed. I only got to visit him two or three times. I chose Ivy Ridge for its interior and exterior appearance. I would rate the cleanliness and...

Provides: Memory Care
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Located in northwest St. Petersburg, Inspired Living Ivy Ridge provides personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory impairments. The care your loved one receives at Inspired Living Ivy Ridge is tailored to each resident. We begin by learning his or her life...

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Addington Place of Jupiter

1031 Community Dr, Jupiter, FL 33458

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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27 reviews

Very happy with Addington. It has a feeling of community that my step mother has enjoyed very much. Level of care is excellent and people are treated as individuals.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We planned Addington Place of Jupiter as a way to bring seniors together. To foster a sense of community and connection between residents, caregivers, and staff. That’s because we want Addington Place to be the best place you can imagine living. A place providing life-enriching activities,...

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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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Verena at The Reserve

121 Reserve Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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46 reviews

I have been living here for 5 years and enjoy it very much. I have many friends and I like the activities that are offered. The residents are very friendly and the staff are very helpful.

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Verena at the Reserve!Nestled just minutes away from Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia, our all-inclusive 55+ independent living community’s gourmet dining, social activities, and lush tree-filled grounds are sure to impress. Our all-inclusive...

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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon

444 Prescott Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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112 reviews

My mom lived at Solstice for only a year but the way she was treated will stay with me for every. She was loved by the staff and many of the residents. My entire family loved visiting her as we felt like...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Solstice Senior Living at El Cajon is a warm, welcoming, vibrant, engaging independent Senior Living Community in the heart of the city. Enjoy adventure, entertainment and the beautiful outdoors. Family and friends find comfort with our on-site personal care professionals. We are close to...

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Silver Lakes Senior Living

509 Pineview Ave, Glencoe, AL 35905

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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44 reviews

Staff is always friendly, helpful,& concern about the residents well being. The facility is in a nice area of Glencoe with a park and senior facility near by. Go by Silver Lakes and see for yourself.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Silver Lakes Senior Living offers Independent Living, traditional Assisted Living as well as a person-centered Memory Care program. This newly renovated community offers a vibrant, homelike environment where assistance is right around the corner any time of the day or night. Whether it’s...

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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.