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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: All Categories

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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 Gables at Winchester

299 Cambridge St, Winchester, MA 01890

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

What we like the most about The Gables is the overall friendliness, the quality of the care services, the administrative staff and the overall value for cost. Yes, we would recommend this community to other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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For over 30 years, The Gables at Winchester has been serving the Winchester and surrounding communities. The Gables is a comfortable and elegantly furnished senior living community offering the finest in independent and assisted living apartments, as well as rehabilitation services and...

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Smoky Springs by Barclay House

940 South Enota Dr NE, Gainesville, GA 30501

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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23 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
124 reviews

Very friendly, courteous staff, beautiful facility (though they could use a second elevator), 5-star dining facility/food service. Lots of fun excursions available and in-house activities to keep one busy.

Provides: Independent Living
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Smoky Springs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled near the Northeast Georgia Mountains and overlooking Lake Lanier, Smoky Springs is the home you've been looking for. Residents love the peace and quiet of a country home with big city conveniences...

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Sugar Fork Crossing

1745 E 67th St, Anderson, IN 46013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
53 reviews

First of all let me say, they have the greatest staff. They make your love ones feel loved. I personally felt loved. I would rate Assistant living at a A+. Memory Care I think needs more help in laundry...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sugar Fork Crossing is a senior living community located in Anderson, Indiana, that offers exceptional assisted living and memory care services to its residents. At Sugar Fork Crossing, we put our residents first, customizing care around each resident's needs and concerns to maximize their...

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Villas of Holly Brook Marshall

17050 N. Quality Lime Rd., Marshall, IL 62441

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

This was a very hard decision for our family to make. Taking care of our father was a promise made to our mother and we as a family felt we weren't keeping that promise! However, the staff has welcomed my...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Water's Edge

800 Agency Trail, Mankato, MN 56001

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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37 reviews

My sister [name removed] experience at Waters Edge was very good. The staff was always helpful and kind. The facility was welcoming and comfortable. [name removed] had a wonderful view of the lake from...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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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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121 reviews

In our experience. Everybody went above and beyond for my daddy. My dad was only there for 9 weeks before he passed away. He loved it there. He always told us how much he loved it there. The staff were...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Ashford Court

37501 Joy Road, Westland, MI 48185

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
145 reviews

The staff at Ashford Court was caring and considerate. They really got to know our mom and her needs. The care team was excellent - we were supported at every transition. When our mom was at her most...

Provides: Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Ashford Court, we provide all the comforts of home without the responsibilities of home. All our apartment suites include kitchenettes, private bathrooms, heating, air conditioning, and 24/7 emergency response services. Rent at Ashford Court includes regular housekeeping and linen services,...

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Holiday Maple Downs

7220 E Genesee St, Fayetteville, NY 13066

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

You arrange you own independent HHC with teams they have approved to work there. Level of care can adjust as need adjusts without having to move to another facility. The apartment sizes are comparable to...

Provides: Independent Living
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Maple Downs provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Enjoy our private rural setting featuring a pond and wildlife in Fayetteville, a quiet suburb of Syracuse. You'll love the convenience of being situated close to shopping, first-class healthcare and unique...

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Summerfield of Roseville Memory Care

110 Sterling Ct, Roseville, CA 95661

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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51 reviews

What we like the most about Summerfield of Roseville is the friendly attitude's. The Facility Oder...Could use some air fresheners around the interior in my opinion

Provides: Memory Care
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For over 14 years, we have differentiated ourselves by specializing in the care of those with memory impairment. Our interior is designed to allow residents to securely navigate throughout their home. Our four cottage-style neighborhoods feature shared and private rooms, skylights to minimize...

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Grand Villa of Clearwater

2750 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33759

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.6
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163 reviews

After my mom had a serious fall—breaking her right wrist and shoulder—everything changed. On top of her physical recovery, I realized her dementia had advanced much further than I'd understood. Suddenly, I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to the new Grand Villa of Clearwater. Our beautiful resort style senior living community in Clearwater, Florida, is located on three acres of beautifully landscaped grounds and offers a family-atmosphere with wonderful amenities to help our residents get the most out of life.Grand Villa...

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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.