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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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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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The Oaks

3675 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297

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

Moving a family member to memory care is an unpredictable experience. The Oaks standards and disciplines make the transitions as stable as possible. After all, you are trusting your loved ones care into a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Elk Grove

1940 Nerge Rd, Elk Grove Village, IL 60007

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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70 reviews

We were attracted to them because of the cost. We appreciated all the staff who worked there. We ultimately took our mom home, as it was not a good fit for her.

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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The Waterford at Fairfield

1460 Corydale Drive, Fairfield, OH 45014

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

After touring this facility, we found ourselves comparing every other option to Waterford of Fairfield. The common areas are bright and clean. The residents and staff are friendly. The food is good (but not...

Provides: Independent Living
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Seize the opportunity to thrive at The Waterford at Fairfield, where residents have the freedom to focus on family and friends thanks to our modern amenities and convenient services. Our Independent Living community in Fairfield, Ohio, offers the privacy and freedom to live the way residents...

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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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9.7
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124 reviews

My dad needed a memory care facility and I was recommended by my neighbor who had her mom there for a while. I toured and it was much better than I expected. It was smaller than the other places I saw but I...

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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The Crossings at Riverchase

2171 Parkway Lake Dr, Hoover, AL 35244

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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23 reviews

Everyone is very kind and they do their jobs well. My dad has the smallest room, but it's still plenty big. They have lots of activities, trips, and food options.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Independence Village of White Lake

935 Union Lake Road, White Lake, MI 48386

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

I am very happy with Independence Village, the care and treatment of my parents by all staff members has been wonderful. If ever I have questions they are answered quickly. Thank you so much for everything.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of White Lake! 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 enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we...

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Inspired Living at Bonita Springs

27221 Bay Landing Drive, Bonita Springs, FL 34135

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

Inspired Living is a Memory Care Community that has an amazing staff. A friend of the family is there and they are beyond happy. 5 Star highly recommend. The activities and dining and the nursing is top...

Provides: Memory Care
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Located just off Rt. 41 (directly behind Carrabba’s Italian Grill), Inspired Living at Bonita Springs is one of the most progressive memory care communities in southwest Florida. Our specially trained, dedicated staff offers personalized care with assisted living services specifically designed...

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Grand Villa of Boynton Beach

1935 South Federal Highway, Boynton Beach, FL 33435

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

Staff is amazing! They always makes my mom feel extremely comfortable. She was hesitant to have nursing administer her meds, but now she looks forward to the connection! Everyone is so accessible and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Boynton Beach! Our lovely assisted living and memory care community in Boynton Beach, Florida, is a resort style community with fabulous features and amenities, designed to help our residents enjoy life to the fullest!Grand Villa offers lifestyle options...

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Cottonwood Creek

1245 E Murray-Holladay Rd, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

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

The staff is caring and they respond quickly. The facility is close to us. The dining room is open all day. The cost is great.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Cottonwood Creek is an assisted living community in Salt Lake City, Utah. Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County and is the most populous city in the state. It offers a wide variety of cultural amenities, recreational opportunities and more, making it a wonderful place to live or visit. ...

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Brookdale College Square

11000 Oakmont Street, Overland Park, KS 66210

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

My husband became a first time memory care resident at Brookdale, about 2 months ago. Before that, I was his primary and sole caregiver for the past 3 years. It was so hard to make the decision to place...

Provides: Memory Care
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A Warm and Welcoming CommunityWe know how difficult it is to care for a loved one dealing with Alzheimer’s or another form of dementia. We also understand how challenging it can feel to transition their care to someone else. But after you visit our memory care community in Overland Park, Kansas,...

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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.