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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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Brookdale Riverwalk

350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312

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

What impressed my mom was that people are always walking around in the common areas. All the residents smile and say hello. It's a happy place. We would recommend Brookdale.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Here you have fewer chores and more adventures. Our CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Bakersfield, California, has independent living, assisted living, memory care and skilled nursing all on one campus. And if you or your spouse need more care later, you’ll have the lifestyle...

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Holiday Palmer Hills

2617 Maplecrest Road, Bettendorf, IA 52722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
62 reviews

In two weeks, we will have been at Palmer for a year. Four years ago my husband and I “shopped” retirement residences. I was totally ready to make the move. My husband could not decide. So we put it off....

Provides: Independent Living
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Palmer Hills provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Tucked away in a quiet suburb of Bettendorf, residents love the convenience of living in this charming and bustling community. You'll appreciate being just minutes from shopping, medical offices and numerous...

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Brookdale Texarkana

4204 Moores Lane, Texarkana, TX 75503

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

Everyone was genuinely caring and professional. The nurse was very helpful, efficient and knowledgeable. My only concern was the billing so much added as incidentals. My Father left without notifying in...

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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Plum Creek Chicago

6700 S Keating Ave, Chicago, IL 60629

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

We have had a great experience with the staff. There have been a few things that have broken, like a faucet leak and an air conditioner not working. They were awesome! We never waited more than a couple...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Don't let our value prices fool you -- Autumn Green is a beautiful community!   Autumn Green at Midway Village offers full-service rental retirement living at a mid-range price for persons aged 62+ OR For-sale condominiums for persons aged 55+ in the adjacent Midway Village...

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Bedford Court, a CCRC

3701 International Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
104 reviews

Staff is friendly and helpful during the move in. It has continued throughout our time here. They provide additional help upon request. Eg. 2 hours of help hanging pictures.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Bedford Court is a Continuing Care Retirement Community with one of the lowest Entrance Fee that is 100% refundable. Located within walking distance of the Leisure World shopping center. Our community offers you a comfortable lifestyle, superb amenities and the highest standards of hospitality...

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Harbour View Senior Living

3505 Bergen Turnpike, North Bergen, NJ 07047

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

[name removed] the manager was very helpful in making the transition for my brother . She answered all my questions and got back to me quickly when I had problems with the apartment before moving in. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Hudson Hills Senior Living invites residents to a home of endless possibilities, growth and comfort. Residents choose from spacious studio, one and two bedroom apartments and live a maintenance-free lifestyle. All daily amenities are included in this North Bergen, New Jersey Independent Living...

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StoryPoint Farmington Hills

30637 W 14 Mile Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48334

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

My mother has resided at Story Point for over a year now. She doesn’t need much assistance, just someone to supervise her showers. The staff is very conscientious about this and is dependable on keeping a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Farmington Hills! 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 strive to make...

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Revel Vegas

4940 S Conquistador St, Las Vegas, NV 89148

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

Consistent group of small admin and dining staff .. the evening wait staff in the restaurant is amazing, not always the quickest kitchen but the staff know and care about the residents. The lifestyle...

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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The Windsor of Bradenton

2800 60th Ave W, Bradenton, FL 34207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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91 reviews

I honestly can’t say enough good things about te Windsor. The staff has been great keeping me in the know of what’s going on with my mother. They communicate on a regular basis. I was disappointed however...

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Provides: Assisted Living
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The Windsor of Bradenton is a licensed assisted living residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We have been serving the needs of senior adults...

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Garden Estates of Tyler

2055 W. Grande Boulevard, Tyler, TX 75703

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

They offer a lot to residents. The price is reasonable. The food is not the greatest taste wise. They also don't have an option for residents to get food any time. The bus schedule is great but I've had to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Garden Estates of Tyler has been serving seniors for over twenty years. Our tenured staff are passionate about resident care and dignity. We have been voted 2018 Best Assisted Living by senioradvisor.com. To see for yourself, visit our Facebook page for a snapshot of our residents in action. ...

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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.