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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 Wellington at Conroe

500 River Pointe Drive, Conroe, TX 77304

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
81 reviews

The staff is always helpful and my mom seems to enjoy everyone. Unfortunately, there is turnover because they do not pay their employees what they are worth. Sometimes, because of this you could say “you get...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Find a new you at The Wellington at Conroe, offering Independent Living and Assisted Living services in Conroe, Texas. Our community invites residents to appreciate the benefit of living in a community that puts you first. Residents choose from a number of floor plans, all of which strike the...

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Brookdale Rotonda

550 Rotonda Boulevard West, Rotonda West, FL 33947

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
40 reviews

While it is never easy having a parent, sibling or friend have to leave their home and enter an assisted living facility, for my father it was especially trying. He is a difficult man at the best of times...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Our assisted living community offers a carefree lifestyle in sunny Rotonda West, Fla., where our residents live as independently as possible in the privacy of their own apartment. And because we provide assistance 24/7, you can exchange the fear of living alone for the security and comfort of...

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Brookdale Adrian

1200 Corporate Drive, Adrian, MI 49221

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
86 reviews

My father falls a lot while using his cane. The staff insists for his safety that he use a walker. He has one but refuses it. I like how they keep me informed of everything about my Dad. Safety, activities,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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All the Comforts of HomeYou should never have to sacrifice quality care in exchange for freedom, especially when you can enjoy both here at our beautiful independent and assisted living community. Just a short drive from West Maumee Street, your new home puts you convenient to every part of town....

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The Opal at Lakes Park

14521 Lakewood Boulevard, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
95 reviews

Everyone is very welcoming and lovely. The atmosphere walking in is homelike. There were people watching a movie and the smell of popcorn was in the air when I first visited. All the staff are incredibly...

Provides: Assisted Living
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A Community That’s Redefining IndependenceTucked into a quiet corner near the center of all that Fort Myers has to offer is a premier assisted living community that provides a wonderful retirement lifestyle. Our residents trade the stress and isolation that often come with life at home for a...

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StoryPoint Schererville

7770 Burr St, Schererville, IN 46375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
82 reviews

When our family member could no longer continue at home, he chose StoryPoint, and we are happy that he did. We all received excellent orientation before he moved in, and the community liaison was very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Schererville! 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 service level,...

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The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care

5100 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33023

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
96 reviews

Have recently moved my love one in and the hospitality and care they have given hom has been remarkable with excellence and appreciation. The staff have shown great care and concern when it comes to your...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Peninsula Assisted Living Community offers assisted living and secured memory and Alzheimer's care services in Hollywood, Florida. Licensed for 200 residents, The Peninsula is full of vibrant activity while also offering a warm and comfortable feel. The residence offers affordable assisted...

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Inspired Living at Ocoee

1061 Tomyn Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
105 reviews

My wife's been a resident now for almost a month. Majority of the staff are pretty nice. The meals don't seem to be warm enough when they're presented to the residents. Otherwise I'm pretty satisfied with...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Now Open! Inspired LivingLocated right off Rt. 429 just south of Florida's Turnpike, Inspired Living provides premier independent and assisted livingservices with personalized memory care for those with Alzheimer's, dementia or other memory impairments.Our senior living community features...

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Brookdale El Camino

4723 Surfwood Lane, Pueblo, CO 81005

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

I am absolutely delighted with the care and environment at Brookdale El Camino. Moving my mother there has been one of the best decisions I’ve made. She is genuinely happy, and I am especially impressed with...

Provides: Assisted Living
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With our assisted living services, located in Pueblo, Colo., a thriving city known for steel production and low cost of living, you have all the independence you want, along with the peace of mind knowing our staff is available 24/7 to help with personal care, mobility and any emergencies that...

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StoryPoint Fairfield

7129 Gilmore Rd, Fairfield Township, OH 45011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.7
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107 reviews

Absolutely a five, it was the best! Story point is one of the top rated adult/senior communities in a five state area. A beautiful amazing complex, the staff was continuously exceptional. The activity...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Fairfield! 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 and memory care. Throughout each...

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The Wellington at Dayton

2656 West Alex Bell Pike, Dayton, OH 45459

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
26
26 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
87 reviews

My aunt has been at the Wellington for about 6 weeks. I have seen her make efforts to get more involved. We appreciate that she has two meals a day, housekeeping help, and an interesting variety of...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Take flight for the good life at The Wellington at Dayton, where desired amenities and convenient services make everyday living comfortable and exciting for seniors. Thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities provide our residents with...

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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.