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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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Morningside House of Towamencin

900 Towamencin Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446

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

The people living there are friendly and most are ambulatory. Special things to do every day. Wish there wasn't such a big overturn of staff. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would absolutely...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Landing of Towamencin offers holistic personal care* and memory care services in Lansdale, Pennsylvania. We are conveniently located near the Lansdale Exit of the PA turnpike. Our senior living community approaches senior care a bit differently. We are committed to giving our residents...

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Avalon Memory Care - Cedar Park

2215 South Lakeline Blvd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

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

I moved my mom in from a larger Assisted Living facility & even though she only lived two weeks at Avalon before she passed away I witnessed a great group of employees who helped her during her last days....

Provides: Memory Care
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Avalon Memory Care Cedar Park is an assisted living and memory care community located in the beautiful city of Cedar Park, Texas. Cedar Park is situated in Williamson and Travis counties, and it is known for its vibrant history and outstanding amenities, including the recently completed Cedar...

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Water's Edge

800 Agency Trail, Mankato, MN 56001

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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36 reviews

The facility is wonderful in how it is laid out. All rooms are single rooms with a shared common area and open kitchen/dining area on each floor. The building sits on a secluded lot with a large pond in the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.7
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28 reviews

This past weekend my family went to visit my aunt at the Esplanade. We were so happy to see the incredible care she is getting there. Every staff member who passed her in the hallway greeted her by name and...

Provides: Memory Care
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For residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Esplanade of Woodmere is proud to feature MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME™ memory care programming. We make every day feel special for your loved one with exceptional care and success-oriented programming that brings a sense of purpose and meaning to...

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Ella Springs Senior Living Community

16700 Ella Blvd, Houston, TX 77090

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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120 reviews

I like Ella Springs they are doing a great job taking care of my wife and her needs. Over all they are very accommodating and the Memory care staff is excellent. They also have monthly meetings to help those...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Worthington Place

10799 Alliance Drive, Camby, IN 46113

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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72 reviews

Very helpful and accommodating, go above and beyond. Room size is adequate. They have lots of activities, my mother just won't participate.

Provides: Assisted Living
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Worthington Place assisted living is nestled in a quiet neighborhood in the small town of Camby, Indiana. Camby is fifteen miles from Indianapolis, enabling us to enjoy the best of small town living and nearby big city amenities. Indianapolis is home to many activities, restaurants and festivals...

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Oliver Woods Assisted Living and Memory Care

1330 West Oliver Street, Owosso, MI 48867

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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69 reviews

Oliver Woods is an excellent facility for all the care and services our mom needs. Her personal staff is very caring and attentive to make sure all her needs are met. She enjoys the meals and the activities...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Oliver 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, we...

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Brookdale Tarpon Springs

1651 South Pinellas Avenue, Tarpon Springs, FL 34689

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

My brother did not want to go to assisted living. The staff went out of their way to help him make the adjustment. I have found all the staff to be super friendly and helpful. The food is great and guests to...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Full Lives, Full HeartsSeniors shouldn’t have to give up their quality of life just because they need a little extra help. That’s where our Tarpon Springs community comes in, providing a huge range of activities, each of which is designed to put some life back in your senior living. Visit,...

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Brookdale Allenmore IL

2010 S Union Ave, Tacoma, WA 98405

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

I would give a four across the board. In general, the people were very friendly. The facility is a bit tired but clean. The apartment size was appropriate for the needs. My stepfather did not wish to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Brookdale Allenmore-Independent Living Community is idyllically located close to shopping, medical centers, therapy, eye and dental facilities and yet has a lush green belt to the west for quiet, peaceful enjoyment. A seasoned devoted staff will great and welcome you. The sense of friendliness...

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American House Johnson City

406 E Mountain View Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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39 reviews

When looking for a place for my mom it was very important to me that the residents and staff all seemed happy. Usually when staff and residents seem content and upbeat they are getting good care. This is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Providing Assisted Living and Memory Care to the Johnson City area.

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.