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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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Grand Villa of Lakeland

2111 Lakeland Hills Blvd, Lakeland, FL 33805

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15
15 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
139 reviews

Caring and professional and kind. Realistic compatibility, clean entertaining, and positive vibes controlled environment that is secure just like home.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Lakeland! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Lakeland, Florida, is centrally located between Orlando and Tampa. Grand Villa is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities designed to help our residents enjoy life to the...

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Independence Village of Traverse City

3950 Sumac Drive, Traverse City, MI 49684

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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57 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
48 reviews

I really enjoy how friendly everyone here is and how they try to include new people. There are so many activities that it is hard to get moved in. I also am so that they allow you to have your pets with you.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Traverse City! 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. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

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The Waterford on Cooper

1860 N Cooper St, Arlington, TX 76011

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

My mother has been in Magnolia Trails (the memory care section) at the Waterford on Cooper for five years this June. I cannot thank the resident assistants and medical tech staff enough. I feel like they try...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Waterford on Cooper is a single story community tucked away on a tree filled lot in an established neighborhood, across from Rolling Hills Country Club. Our residents enjoy visiting on the front porch watching hummingbirds, butterflies and the golfers chase their little white balls. We are...

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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay

841 Venetia Bay Blvd, Venice, FL 34285

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
135 reviews

I have lived at Tuscan Gardens for 3 months now. It is like living on a cruise ship! The food is delicious, lots of activities and the staff is wonderful. I am so fortunate to have found this beautiful...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay has been in operation since 2016 and is nestled on over six lush acres in the heart of Venice, Florida. In 2021, the readers of the Venice Gondolier Sun voted Tuscan Gardens of Venetia Bay the 'Best Assisted Living Community with 50+ beds'.Tuscan Gardens Senior...

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Gardens of Hazel Green

372 Jimmy Fisk Rd, Hazel Green, AL 35750

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
21
21 Photos available
9.7
Review Score
61 reviews

The people are great and the workers are wonderful. I am grateful for this place. Sitting at home by yourself is not any fun. Being here provides me with an opportunity to open myself up to other people. I...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Hazel Green Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady back porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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Genesis Village

2429 S. Reynolds Road, Toledo, OH 43614

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

I have been here 22 1/2 yrs. My first 2 weeks I felt like I was all alone soon later I found out I had many friends. My family and I found out that I had many friends and they were all my second family....

Provides: Independent Living

Genesis Village is an independent living community and offers respite care options located in the beautiful, serene city of Toledo, Ohio. Upon arrival, visitors and prospective residents will recognize our community as the ideal place to age in grace. We offer a spacious 2,000 square foot atrium...

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Revel Nevada

1525 Wigwam Pkwy, Henderson, NV 89074

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
57 reviews

The staff here is very helpful. The meals are excellent. There is always something to do. Entertainment is cruise level on a rotating basis- always enjoyable a fun place to live. You will never be bored,...

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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Brookdale Lake Shore Drive

2960 North Lake Shore Drive, Chicago, IL 60657

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
13
13 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
83 reviews

At Brookdale Lake Shore Drive, we found a very complete package of retirement and active living, well explained by the sales manager that resulted in our immediate decision move in. We're looking forward to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Good Times, Good CompanyLocated in the active and vibrant city of Chicago, Illinois, our independent and assisted living community boasts stunning views of Lake Michigan and the city skyline, spacious common areas for relaxing and entertaining, delicious meals served in a restaurant-style dining...

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Merrill Gardens at Tukwila

112 Andover Park E, Tukwila, WA 98188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.7
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25 reviews

Definitely 5 for all the categories. My sister, who had a hard time accepting the idea of moving out of her home, where she was living alone with her cat, into Assisted Living, is now happy with her life at...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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You’re going to love it here. Merrill Gardens at Tukwila boasts beautiful views, engaging programming and much more. With spacious apartments, stunning common areas, and a variety of amenities to serve you, Merrill Gardens offers a wonderful place to call home.It's all about choice. Choose from...

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Oakhaven Manor

1320 Ashebury Ln., Howell, MI 48843

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.7
Review Score
36 reviews

I love it here. Everyone is so nice and always helpful. Lots of things to do here and I enjoy it all. Everyone is so friendly.

Provides: Independent Living
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Oakhaven Manor is an elegant retirement community designed exclusively for those of you 55 years and older.As a resident of Oakhaven Manor you will live in grand style in a lovely one or two bedroom apartment.Our Activities Coordinator has a wide variety of activities planned, including shopping,...

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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.