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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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Verena at The Reserve

121 Reserve Way, Williamsburg, VA 23185

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

After checking other communities, Verena with its well landscaped exterior invites you to an open bright interior with more than enough activities to choose from . The people are what make Verena a No 1...

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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Oakmont of Orange

630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
9.8
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59 reviews

They have been really good to work with and even though it has been a tough transition for my mother. They are certainly been understanding and have been very helpful.

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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Traditions of Cross Keys

3152 Glassboro Cross Keys Rd, Glassboro, NJ 08028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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84 reviews

We chose this facility because it was a better value for the money. It also felt more informal. The administration staff made the process very smooth. They were very easy to work with.

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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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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Brookdale Santa Fe

640 Alta Vista, Santa Fe, NM 87505

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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61 reviews

Brookdale is great. Friendly helpful staff there, a great outdoor pond courtyard area , good food, excellent activities, and other residents are pleasantly interactive.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Find Your Redefined IndependenceIt’s time to upgrade your senior living, and you don’t even have to leave town to do it. We are a senior living community right here in Santa Fe that offers beautiful independent living and assisted living residences in pueblo-style architecture with magnificent...

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Acclaim at East Beach Independent Living

4801 Pretty Lake Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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29 reviews

This place is beautiful and well maintained. They bend over backwards to be sure you are satisfied. Variety of activities. Visits all the grocery stores in the area. Heated swimming pool. Wonderful deck...

Provides: Independent Living
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LUXURY SENIOR LIVING ON THE WATERFRONTIf you’re looking for a luxury-filled retirement community with waterfront views, discover more about Acclaim at East Beach. Located near Little Creek Marina and boardwalk, our independent lifestyle was designed for seniors 62 or better to provide you with...

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The Waterford at Ironbridge

1131 East Lakewood, Springfield, MO 65810

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

All of the amenities are as expected, such as apartment, staff, food and activities. Meets our needs as our life necessities have changed. Very satisfied living here and the residents are very friendly.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...

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Park Place of Fountain City

5405 Colonial Cir, Knoxville, TN 37918

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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22 reviews

The thing that I find most endearing is the family atmosphere. We feel like a big family and love each other accordingly. We enjoy our flower gardens and the fellowship we have when tending them. We enjoy...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discovery Point Retirement Community

6210 E. Arbor Avenue, Mesa, AZ 85206

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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95 reviews

If you have a problem with your apartment, maintenance is always right on it and they get it taken care of right away and they're very friendly and just do the work so well and they're so helpful. Food...

Provides: Independent Living
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Live life to the fullest at Discovery Point! Whether enjoying your favorite exercise program, playing cards, or attending a local restaurant or shopping outing, residents are free to do the things they enjoy when they take advantage of all that Discovery Point offers. Services and amenities...

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The Timbers of Shorewood

1100 N. River Road, Shorewood, IL 60404

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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98 reviews

Perfect place for my mom! She's having a blast. She's on a bowling league (Wii) Bingo just being able to socialize when ever she wants. She's having a fun time! 2 different size apartments with 1 bedroom and...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

The Timbers of Shorewood delivers an unusual blend of secure senior living with elegance and independence! With full-service kitchens in every apartment, supportive services available for Independent living residents and perfectly coordinated services for Assisted Living residents. There is 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.