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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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Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living

4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living
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7
7 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
58 reviews

My Issues are they have changed Directors twice within a year and new Activities Director. All residents very welcoming and warm! They increase rent every year. Overall I am pleased for my brother to be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cogir of Rohnert Park reflects its name as it is located within a lovely, park-like setting, ideal for those seeking retirement surrounded by nature. The country-style community’s residents enjoy basking in the views of the redwood trees, strolling the serene courtyard, and taking a dip in the...

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McClellan Senior Living

41 Polkville Dr, Anniston, AL 36205

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

McClellan Assisted Living Facility has been a blessing for my uncle who had to implement a lifestyle change due to getting older and needing to have a little help with his basic needs while maintaining his...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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While you may have known Fort McClellan as a premier military installation in the Southeast, the fort's Army days are in the past. Today a portion of the former military base has a whole new mission.Welcome to the new McClellan, and welcome to Anniston, Alabama. A growing retirement destination...

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Spring Village at Danbury

8 Glen Hill Road, Danbury, CT 06811

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
81 reviews

Thank you so much for everything you do to make Spring Village a home, treating all of the residents like family. The kindness and compassion you all show to residents and family members is nothing short of...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Spring Village at DanburySpring Village at Danbury in Danbury, Connecticut is a senior living community offering older adults assisted living and memory care lifestyle options. Established under the WoodBine Senior Living Community brand, it is our mission to provide the highest quality of care,...

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Brookstone of Aledo

405 SE 13th Avenue, Aledo, IL 61231

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

I visited Brookdale in Aledo, IL to receive information about my sister possibly living there. The sale manager met with me and she was a wealth of knowledge. I had MANY questions and she answered all and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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A gracious affordable assisted lifestyle community for the older adult. At Brookstone of Aledo, you'll enjoy friendly neighbors to share common life experiences and an active community full of choices. In the privacy of your own apartment which has been conveniently designed for senior living,...

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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown

2 Chester Turnpike, Allenstown, NH 03275

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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26 reviews

The rooms and appliances were up to date. The staff are nice and smiling. Always. The restaurant is excellent and the LNA's are top notch. It is rare to see residents upset.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Hillsbrook Village at Allenstown has 119 apartments of senior living suited for independent, assisted and memory care living. Whether you are interested in having a respite from cleaning, cooking and home maintenance but need no or little care, or, you need some assistance with daily living or...

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Richmond Place

3051 Rio Dosa Drive, Lexington, KY 40509

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.8
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138 reviews

My mother has had a wonderful move-in experience with Richmond Place. All the staff have been so kind and gracious. The residents seem happy and friendly. The campus is beautiful! The apartment is roomy,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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This community does not fulfill the legal definition of Assisted Living in Kentucky. A Place for Mom uses the term "assisted living" to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state...

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Danbury Cuyahoga Woods

1691 Queens Gate Circle, Cuyahoga Falls, OH 44221

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

I placed my mother in the memory care/assisted living area of Danbury. She has her own "apartment" where she sleeps, watches TV, and showers. The furniture in the room is all her's. The staff, with some...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Danbury Cuyahoga Woods! 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 strive to make...

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Independence Village of East Lansing

2530 Marfitt Road, East Lansing, MI 48823

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.8
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104 reviews

That the residents are always around visiting each other and they know the staff. Also that they keep track of if a resident misses a meal. They will check to be sure they are ok.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Discover personal freedom and spacious apartments at Independence Village of East Lansing, offering exceptional Independent Living services in East Lansing, Michigan. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may...

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Brookdale Maltsberger

13303 Jones Maltsberger Road, San Antonio, TX 78247

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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41 reviews

The administration is hands on and knowledgeable of goings on in facility. Staff are very willing to discuss mom's needs. All staff are pleasant with residents.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our home-like, inviting assisted living community in culture-rich San Antonio, Texas, is close to numerous shopping and dining options, as well as fascinating local attractions, such as the historic Alamo and the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. Our community offers spacious private...

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The Addison of Oakleaf

417 Oakleaf Plantation Parkway, Jacksonville, FL 32222

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

My husband and I retired several years ago and mom lived with us. When she moved in we have piece of mind to travel, day trip and relax again knowing mom is cared for.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We. Are. Family. Award Winning Senior Living! National Winner-Top 50 in Aging Services by Fortune magazine. A Great Place to Work certified 3 consecutive years. Multiple Pinnacle Customer Service Awards. Call or drop by to see what makes The Addison of Oakleaf the most desired in the...

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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.