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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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The Addison of Port Orange

812 Airport Rd, Port Orange, FL 32128

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

Everything from the caring employees to the creative activities & even the food is amazing. My Uncle is very happy here & I can rest at night knowing he is in good hands. If you are considering a facility...

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 Port Orange the most desired in the...

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Independence Village of Zionsville West

6800 Central Blvd, Zionsville, IN 46077

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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54 reviews

All 5's I appreciate so much the care and love that [name removed] received there. I only wish I had moved him sooner from [community removed] care so he could have benefited from all opportunities offered....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Zionsville West! 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, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...

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Chesapeake Bay

2300 Repsdorph Road, Seabrook, TX 77586

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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20 reviews

I rented sight unseen!!! The office staff was the reason. So helpful. Spent so much time to help me. Other properties wouldn’t even talk to me. The villas are SO quiet!! I love the dog park. Could not...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Senior Apartments
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Experience the daily vacation-style living at Chesapeake Bay, a luxury 55+ active adult community. Located in scenic Seabrook, Texas—minutes from Clear Lake Shore, the Boating Capital of Texas—our community offers one and two-bedroom residences, including both active adult apartments and charming...

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Villa de San Antonio

8103 North Hollow, San Antonio, TX 78240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
115 reviews

To a person, the staff at the Villa de San Antonio is attention, respectful, and caring. They know the residents personally and seem to communicate well with one another as well as with the residents. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Villa de San Antonio, a Kisco Senior Living Community, is ideally located in the medical center area of San Antonio, close to world-class health services, thriving businesses, the University of Texas Health Science Center and convenient shopping and entertainment venues. The Villa de San Antonio...

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Five Star Residences of Clearwater

4519 E 82nd St, Indianapolis, IN 46250

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
60 reviews

Our Dear friend [name removed] has lived at Five Star Residences of Clearwater for about 2 years. She feels happy and safe inside the building, she had been living alone in her condo and the upkeep was just...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located in the heart of Indianapolis, Indiana, Five Star Residences of Clearwater, an Independent and Assisted senior living community offers the best of home and adventure. There’s plenty to do at our community, from reading in our charming library to dining with friends to enjoying something...

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Cogir of Rohnert Park Senior Living

4855 Snyder Lane, Rohnert Park, CA 94928

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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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The Woodlands of Hamilton

896 Northwest Washington Blvd, Hamilton, OH 45013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
51 reviews

My mother in law recently move into The Woodlands of Hamilton. From our 1st tour until now our family has been very pleased. The staff is very involved with residents and treat them with kindness. Great...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Enjoy thoughtful amenities in a warm, homelike environment at The Woodlands of Hamilton, an Assisted Living and Memory Care community nestled in the west side of Hamilton, Ohio. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to world-class services such as medication...

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Asher Point Independent Living of Arlington

2315 Little Road, Arlington, TX 76016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
194 reviews

A perfect 5 in ALL 8 categories! My mom has a young lady who cleans her room weekly, she's Puerto Rican, like my mother! The staff Director & her Assistant have both helped me (above & beyond the call of...

Provides: Independent Living
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As Arlington’s premiere Independent Living community, we are dedicated to providing a meaningful experience for residents who are ready to live their best days.Located in Arlington, Asher Point Independent Living allows its residents to thrive in their retirement years in a convenient, quiet...

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The Wellington

4522 S 1300 E, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.7
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76 reviews

I like that she has easy access to everything she could need and that there is someone keeping an eye on her in case she needs help.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Nestled in the heart of Salt Lake City, Utah with views of the Wasatch Mountains, The Wellington is an award-winning community that provides resort style senior living in a campus setting and has a reputation for being Salt Lake's preferred full service senior living community. The Wellington is...

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Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff

80 Medical Center Dr, Woodruff, SC 29388

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
Review Score
47 reviews

Very clean place well laid out most courteous and professional staff you will ever meet. Kept me informed on everything. Lots of things for Entertainment all the people seem to enjoy it seem like all...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff — Where Care Feels Like HomeAt Brookstone Terrace of Woodruff, we believe senior living should be about more than just care — it should be about comfort, connection, and truly feeling at home. Located in the heart of Woodruff, South Carolina, our charming...

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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.