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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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Inspired Living at Ocoee

1061 Tomyn Blvd, Ocoee, FL 34761

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
106 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 North Naples

1710 Southwest Health Parkway, Naples, FL 34109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
93 reviews

I visited Brookdale at North Napkes a few times before making the decision to move my Mother there. The staff and the aids are very friendly and made me feel very welcome during this difficult time. [name...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living
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Exceptional Senior LivingThere’s a way to get everything senior living has to offer. A life full of interesting things to do, a community full of interesting people to do them with, and a facility and grounds that feel more like a resort than a senior living community—these are all waiting for...

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The Peninsula Assisted Living and Memory Care

5100 W Hallandale Beach Blvd, Hollywood, FL 33023

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

From the first day I contact The Peninsula my experience was simply EXCELLENT [name removed] “Above Excellence” a Great Service showing me the installation and every details The Best Tour and lnformation...

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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Brookdale Phillippi Creek

5501 Swift Road, Sarasota, FL 34231

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
45 reviews

The food is really good. They have a good selection and it is tasteful. The staff is always helpful. Overall its been a good experience for me and my wife. I have trouble seeing but they got new floors in...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Putting the Life Back In Senior LivingYou’ll find exceptional memory care and assisted living at this community located in desirable Sarasota, Florida. Sarasota is a popular destination for people of all ages, boasting stunning Gulf beaches, a rich history that includes the Ringling Brothers...

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The Jefferson

900 North Taylor Street, Arlington, VA 22203

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
42 reviews

Received prompt professional courteous service. Submitted work order and the next day job was scheduled and completed. The modifications were exactly that which were requested. Great workmanship. Thanks.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to The Jefferson, where ownership and a unique approach to active aging are conveniently located at The Gateway to Arlington Virginia, just minutes away from Washington, DC.The Jefferson has skillfully combined independence, luxury,services and amenities with the security of home...

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Revel Folsom

2075 Iron Point Rd, Folsom, CA 95630

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

We looked at several facilities. This one fits our needs best. Independant living at its best in this area. The staff is outstanding, facility is well run. Dinning is excellent and served in four dinning...

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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Avalon Memory Care - Keller

1137 Rufe Snow Dr, Keller, TX 76248

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
50 reviews

The reason we choose Avalon was the low staff turn over then about 6 months in they started having a hug turnover Loosing your memory makes it really hard for the residents to adjust I hope they have fixed...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care
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At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...

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The Wellington at Dayton

2656 West Alex Bell Pike, Dayton, OH 45459

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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26
26 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

The staff and the maintenance are very attentive. The building I think is around 16 years old and it does show his age but it's clean and well kept.

Best Meals and Dining
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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Calusa Harbour

2525 First St, Fort Myers, FL 33901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11
11 Floor plans available
9.6
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40 reviews

I recently moved my mother to Calusa Harbor in an attempt to better manage her finances. The move not only better fit our budget but I’ve been pleased with both the facility and the friendly personnel. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Calusa Harbour Senior Living offers Independent Living and Assisted Living for seniors who want to maintain their rich and rewarding life without the responsibilities of running a household. Here, you're given independence and options. We offer a choice of apartment floor plans, restaurant-style...

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Morningside House of Towamencin

900 Towamencin Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.6
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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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.