Assisted Living
Memory Care
Independent Living
Senior Living
Sign in

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.

Showing 769 communities
Sort by
Filters
Change location

Review Score
Care Type
Assisted Living
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).
Memory Care
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.
Independent Living
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.
Home Care
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.
See communities with
Providers
View all providers
Showing 769 communities
Sort by
Filters
Change location

Care Type
Assisted Living
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).
Memory Care
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.
Independent Living
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.
Home Care
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.
See communities with
Providers
View all providers

StoryPoint Knoxville West

8501 S Northshore Dr, Knoxville, TN 37922

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of StoryPoint Knoxville West
32
32 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
84 reviews

StoryPoint is a facility that provides excellent care overall. The administration oversees day to day operations and addresses issues that arise promptly and always with the resident's wellbeing as the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to StoryPoint Knoxville 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 assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

... Read more

The Barrington

901 Seminole Boulevard, Largo, FL 33770

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
39
39 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
106 reviews

I was a previous resident 10 years ago and wanting to move back. I called and was walked through the steps of moving in. I love my apartment, it is very spacious and has plenty of space to walk with your...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Concordis Senior Living Communities communities

The Haven and The Laurels in Stone Oak

575 Knights Cross Dr, San Antonio, TX 78258

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
19
19 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
73 reviews

We have been very satisfied with the experience at The Haven and The Laurels in Stone Oak! The staff has been very caring and supportive. Highly recommend this facility to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Five Star Senior Living communities

Nestled in the heart of one of San Antonio's most desirable and beautiful areas, The Laurels in Stone offer relaxed resort-style assisted living. The atmosphere is welcoming and gracious, including beautifully appointed rooms and amenities you'd come to expect from an exceptional senior living...

... Read more

StoryPoint Naperville

504 N River Rd, Naperville, IL 60563

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
23
23 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
139 reviews

I didn't actually eat any of the food but it smelled good the couple of times I was there. My aunt could be very difficult and the story point staff was more than accommodating and was very helpful with her....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to StoryPoint Naperville! 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, enhanced living, assisted living, memory care and respite care....

... Read more

The Waterford on Highland Colony

619 Highland Colony Pkwy, Ridgeland, MS 39157

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
13
13 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
66 reviews

We have found Water senior living to be a step above last place we lived, added space in apartment walk in closets any dining is great staff is friendly and helpful.

Provides: Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Join a community overflowing with warmth and friendliness at The Waterford on Highland Colony. Featuring Independent Living services in Ridgeland, Mississippi, our community puts a focus on getting the most out of life. Our residents can participate in weekly activities, including movie nights,...

... Read more

Independence Village of Saginaw

4141 McCarty Road, Saginaw, MI 48603

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
24
24 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
100 reviews

We were attracted to them because of the friendliness of the other residents when we went there for the visit and the food was excellent when we went there to visit. I would happily recommend to anyone and...

Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Independence Village of Saginaw! 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 active adult and independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive...

... Read more

The Waterford at Levis Commons

7100 South Wilkinson Way, Perrysburg, OH 43551

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
92 reviews

Staff are very friendly and always helpful . Residents are very friendly and outgoing, and try to include newcomers to everything..

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Embrace a bright future at The Waterford at Levis Commons, where desired amenities and convenient services provide residents the opportunity to live a vibrant lifestyle. Imagine an apartment home with no cooking, cleaning or maintenance — and friends next door. That's what residents get at The...

... Read more

Broadway Creek Senior Living

1046 N Jefferson St, Medina, OH 44256

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
87 reviews

After looking at several facilities, we chose Broadway Creek for my mom. They were the best fit for several reasons. We liked it was not so large that mom would not get lost in the crowd. Very nice staff and...

Best Activities
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Sinceri Senior Living communities

Located in a suburb between Akron and Cleveland, Ohio, Broadway Creek Senior Living, a Sinceri Senior Living community, provides family-centered programs and services to residents seeking assisted living and memory care . As a part of Sinceri Senior Living, the community is committed to enriching...

... Read more

Ludington Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

502 N. Sherman Street, Ludington, MI 49431

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
55 reviews

5 for each item listed. The facility and staff were amazing. The staff is very friendly and love all the folks who live at Ludington Woods. They have plenty of activities, games, and plenty of opportunity...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communities

Welcome to Ludington Woods Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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,...

... Read more

Smithfield Woods

171 Pleasant View Ave, Smithfield, RI 02917

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
41 reviews

I like its physical location-in a neighborhood, on a pond and not far from our home. Majority of the apartments have been upgraded and it is clean. Staff and management friendly and respectful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Meridian Senior Living communities

Smithfield Woods is luxurious senior care community in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Our elegant and stately community, located in Providence County, is just minutes from the historic town of Smithfield, with fine dining, shopping, banks and medical offices just minutes away. The dynamic city of...

... Read more

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.

Viewing 421-430 out of 769 communities

Frequently asked questions

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.