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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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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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Richland Woods Assisted Living

3324 Elton Rd, Johnstown, PA 15904

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

I feel very lucky to live here. This community is very comfortable. Everyone has been very nice to me. I can't say anything bad about anybody or anything. I'm very happy I decided to move to Richland...

Provides: Assisted 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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3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
94 reviews

The staff and facilities are outstanding. I would and have recommended Discovery Point. My son in law's mother is now living here. I have met a lot of wonderful people since I moved in to this facility. I'm...

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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Sunrise of Chevy Chase

2201 Colston Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20910

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
21 reviews

They all have compassion. That is worth a lot during a stressful time. In general I have a very high opinion of Sunrise Chevy Chase and recommend it highly.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Sunrise of Chevy Chase, conveniently located adjacent to Washington, DC, in Maryland’s Montgomery County, we provide a safe, comfortable living environment and excellent care delivered by an experienced, compassionate team of caregivers. Our beautiful community, nestled in a desirable...

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Tuscany Villa of Naples

8901 Tamiami Trail E, Naples, FL 34113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.8
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46 reviews

Staff are are good and a new chef, [name removed], has given us new offerings. Physical therapy and occupational therapy staff are excellent. I am glad I chose this facility.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Tuscany Villa of Naples is a beautiful retirement community, offering assisted living apartments. Step inside our doors, and discover charming retirement living, with a historic grace reminiscent of Old Naples. Personal touches create a community rich in hospitality and friendship — a...

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Residences at Coffee Creek

2300 Village Point, Chesterton, IN 46304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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62 reviews

Mom has lived at RCC for a few years. She has been cared for by the staff like she was their family member. I would not have her any other place because I can count on these people to give her good care. Any...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residences at Coffee Creek is Duneland's award winning senior living community. Our community offers a unique approach to senior living and memory care, blending a culture of independence, compassionate care and modern senior living. Being physician-owned and locally-operated, we’re big enough to...

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Holiday Thornton Place

2901 Southwest Armstrong Ave, Topeka, KS 66614

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

After living at Thornton Place for about 10 months, I am enjoying it very much. I love my apartment, the staff are enjoyable and concerned about the residents and offer a medley of various activities for...

Provides: Independent Living
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Thornton Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled within gorgeously landscaped grounds in the Flint Hills, you'll love the grandeur of Thornton Place while enjoying all the conveniences of nearby Topeka. We're just minutes from shopping, dining,...

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Brookdale Bonita Springs

26850 South Bay Road, Bonita Springs, FL 34134

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

My mother's transition was incredible. They had a resident volunteer who took her to different activities and introduced her to other residents. She made her feel very welcomed and my mother loved that.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Voted “Bonita’s Best” for the Past Five YearsThey don’t make many senior living communities like this. From a five-star resort feel to first-class independent living and assisted living care, we think you’ll find our luxurious community to be at the top of its class. Our residents enjoy...

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Ovation Sienna Hills

1525 E Ovation Pl, Washington, UT 84780

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

What we like the most about Ovation Sienna Hills is that they make us feel welcome when we visit. They treat my father like family. He loves it there. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Waterford at Plano

3401 Premier Drive, Plano, TX 75023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
172 reviews

The staff are very friendly & always go out of their way to help my Father. The food service could definitely be improved- bring in chefs that could be more innovative.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Gain the wealth of friendship while enjoying the good life at The Waterford at Plano. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Plano, Texas, affords residents a privileged lifestyle with quality services and top-notch amenities that continue to exceed expectations. Residents gather...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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31 reviews

I can't praise and thank them enough for all they did for us. Their pricing was clear and nothing else was added every time we turned around. The director met with me on short notice. Calmed my fears even...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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ProMedica Charlotte Stephenson Manor is a licensed Assisted Living Community that combines the resources of secure housing, personalized services and a continuum of healthcare designed to meet the needs of those who require help with daily living. Older adults who want to preserve the highest...

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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.