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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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Independence Village of Aurora

505 South Chillicothe Road, Aurora, OH 44202

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

I would say that it has a warm homey feeling that makes you feel welcome. As in any place there are a few residents that can't seem to muster a smile

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Aurora! 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 and assisted living. Throughout each service level, we...

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The Gardens of Sun City

17225 N. Boswell Blvd, Sun City, AZ 85373

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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54 reviews

5 across the board! [name removed] the director knew residents names and preferences. That was huge to me. The staff was very friendly during the tour and while mom was there.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Premier Assisted Living, Award-Winning Care — Tailored to Your Lifestyle Enjoy the freedom and uncomplicated living you deserve! At Gardens of Sun City, we offer a variety of options for assisted living apartments, care services, dining, and activities — so you can choose the lifestyle that...

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Brookdale Corpus Christi

6410 Meadowvista Drive, Corpus Christi, TX 78414

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
43 reviews

I rate Brookdale Senior Living Community on Meadowvista Dr. I rate it a 5. This is a perfect place for seniors. It has everything a person needs and a very good life. The staff at Brookdale is very friendly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our continuing care retirement community (CCRC) provides a wide range of care options, activities and amenities for seniors in a comfortable, home-like environment. We’re located in the vibrant bayside city of Corpus Christi, Texas, in a residential area that’s quiet, yet convenient to shopping,...

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The Solana Vintage Park

19929 Chasewood Park Road, Houston, TX 77070

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11
11 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
79 reviews

The Solana Vintage Park has been a great facility for my mom. She was having issues transitioning to assisted living at another facility and we toured/selected the Solana and she decided to move there. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Best That Senior Living Has to OfferIt’s time to discover what luxury senior living can look like. Trade cooking, cleaning and chores for a life surrounded by interesting things to do and interesting people to do them with. Our community is located in Houston, Texas and provides personalized...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Glen Ellyn

2 South 706 Park Blvd., Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

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

The residents are treated with dignity. Yes, we would recommend Arden Courts community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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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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Holiday Thornton Place

2901 Southwest Armstrong Ave, Topeka, KS 66614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
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21
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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Revel Eagle

745 E Riverside Dr, Eagle, ID 83616

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
63 reviews

My mom has lived at Revel Eagle for over 3 years and it has truly been a wonderful experience. The food is great and there are flexible hours for each meal so there is not a set time she has to eat each...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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Sunrise of Danville

1027 Diablo Road, Danville, CA 94526

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

From the moment we walked in, we felt welcomed—not just as potential residents, but as family. The team has gone above and beyond to ensure our mom feels safe, cared for, and, most importantly, loved. Every...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Community & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in Danville, CAVery close to Blackhawk Medical CenterMinutes from beautiful Diablo Country ClubSurrounded by stunning gardensSunrise of Danville, in Danville, California, offers a loving environment, staffed by experienced caregivers. Our...

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Brighton Gardens of St. Charles

600 Dunham Road, Saint Charles, IL 60174

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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101 reviews

Brighton Gardens was recommended to us by A Place For Mom, as a place that could provide the assisted living services that my mother-in-law needed. My MIL was opposed to going to an assisted living but being...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We stop at nothing to make our residents' experience engaging and inviting, and we've learned that the little things make a big difference! With over 35 years of experience, the Brighton Gardens of St. Charles provides both Assisted Living and Memory Care in a cozy and warm setting that offers...

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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.