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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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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge

30 Community Way, East Greenbush, NY 12061

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

I have been here 14 years, moving in with my husband in 2010. I wish I had come 2 years earlier. The facility is the absolute best. The employee and staff are the best you can find. I love being here. I feel...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Eddy Hawthorne Ridge Senior living campus offers residents a full Continuum of Care, all on one beautiful campus in East Greenbush, NY. This means peace of mind that comes with maintaining the life you love with access to the care and services of Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.

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River Ridge Retirement Village

706 Kentucky Avenue, South Haven, MI 49090

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

I have yet to meet one bad employee, they are so good to us. I have lived here over 12 years in independent Living and just recently assisted living.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to River Ridge Retirement Village! 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...

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Arden Courts A ProMedica Memory Care Community in Fair Oaks

12469 Lee Jackson Memorial Highway, Fairfax, VA 22033

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

My mom moved into Arden Courts 5 months ago. It was a difficult and heart wrenching decision to leave her in the care of strangers. Best decision ever! I can not express how lovely the staff is- from the top...

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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Chateau McKinney

5701 Virginia Parkway, McKinney, TX 75071

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

What we like the most about Chateau McKinney is that the staff and residents are very welcoming and friendly. View from the balcony is gorgeous. Nice place to walk your dog. We would definitely recommend...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Chateau provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Experience the carefree retirement lifestyle you've always imagined at this stunning community in the heart of McKinney. The Chateau is conveniently located near area medical centers, world-class golf, and many...

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Lely Palms A ProMedica Senior Living Community

1000 Lely Palms Drive, Naples, FL 34113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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65 reviews

Lely Palms is an older not as fancy place as some but my mom loves it. They staff are always helpful and willing to help in any way. The food is good. They have constant activities and if you want to stay...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Looking for a community that offers something for everyone? Look no further then Lely Palms, a ProMedica Senior Living Community. Here you will find affordable, rental choices nestled on 28 scenic acres. Whether you are hoping to simplify your lifestyle by choosing the Full Service Plan or...

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StoryPoint Medina

122 Medina Rd, Medina, OH 44256

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
76 reviews

Lots of things to do people just need to take advantage n=morning and lunch services are great but dinner needs attention but the staff all try and overall its good.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Medina! 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 assisted living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

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Novellus Kingwood Assisted Living and Memory Care

2401 Green Oak Drive, Kingwood, TX 77339

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

Novellus is an older facility but it is clean and they are planning some upgrades. My mother doesn't care for the food but we keep a stocked refrigerator in her; each room is spacious. The activity staff is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Nestled among trees in a secluded setting, you'll find comfort and relaxation at Atria Kingwood. Our beautiful community features a well-stocked library, lighted gazebo and outdoor gardening area. Just 15 miles north of Houston, Atria Kingwood received a 2007 Platinum Award from the National...

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Sunrise of Shelby Township

46471 Hayes Road, Shelby Township, MI 48315

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

The staff is very nice the place is very clean they really care about there people, they do lots of activities. I would recommend to others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our community is ready to celebrate 15 years this February. Our staff has over 50 combined years of care giving experience. We were awarded the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award by the NQA. Sunrise has over 350 locations is the US, Canada and England. We have been around for 40 years and what...

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Revel Vegas

4940 S Conquistador St, Las Vegas, NV 89148

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Floor plans available
9.6
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67 reviews

The residents are very friendly. There is always someone to talk to. The Ovation restaurant has good food, just needs a little more consistency. [name removed] is a good waiter, always listens, checks in on...

Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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INDEPENDENT LIVING, REIMAGINEDRevel Vegas is reimagining independent living in a vibrant community where personalized experiences meet comfortable living. A place where good food and good friends go hand-in-hand, and fun is never far from home. Here, you’ll laugh, learn, and make some of the best...

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Brookdale Texarkana

4204 Moores Lane, Texarkana, TX 75503

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

Accommodating staff& administrators. Things have been as they were promised. Staff is receptive to complaints & work to resolve issues in a timely way. We receive information about family events so we can...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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There’s a lot to love here—like care when you need and a worry-free lifestyle.Here at our assisted living community, you can focus on fun ways to spend your day and we’ll take care of the rest. So go ahead join your new friends for a card game or meet up for a shopping trip. Here you’ll have the...

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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.