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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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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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Landings of Kaukauna

793 Tarragon Drive, Kaukauna, WI 54130

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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44 reviews

All staff are always ready to help their residence. They keep residents happy and active with all sorts of fun activities .They truly care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At The Landings, you’ll find more than senior living services. You’ll find community. We offer living options for seniors in the Kaukauna, WI area. Feel confident in our experienced senior care team who are invested in your wellbeing. Choose from our living options to find the suite that you...

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Gardens at Northridge

17650 Devonshire St, Northridge, CA 91325

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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52 reviews

I would rate a 5 for each category. My sister is very happy there. The main thing I am pleased about is the way they keep in touch with my sister. She is encouraged to join in their daily activities. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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It’s maintenance-free living at its best.At our CCRC community (Continuing Care Retirement Community) in Northridge, California, you can redefine your independence with more time for what you want to do. With four levels of care on one campus, including independent living, assisted living, memory...

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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
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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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Sugar Valley Estates

4320 Georgetown Drive, Loveland, CO 80538

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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72 reviews

The staff was wonderful. Very helpful, kind, and attentive. Highly recommend! Nice variety of activities and good food. The place is very clean and comfortable. I would highly recommend Sugar Valley Estates...

Provides: Independent Living
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Sugar Valley EstatesSituated in the foothills of the Rockies- just a few miles west of Boyd Lake is Sugar Valley Estates, a Sky Active Living community. Here, you can continue enjoying the pastimes you love while having access to the independent living services you deserve. Traditional...

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Savannah Square

1 Savannah Square Dr, Savannah, GA 31406

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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27 reviews

Savannah Square is a warm and caring community. There is something for everyone. We are glad we choose to move to Savannah Square. We also like the fact that we can age in place here and move to assisted if...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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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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StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place

1700 Bronson Way, Kalamazoo, MI 49009

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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43 reviews

I loved the music. I love the 40's and 50's style. The instrumentalists were Marvelous wonderful musicianship and personality.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Kalamazoo at Bronson Place! 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, enhanced living and assisted living. Throughout...

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Danbury Broadview Heights

9500 Broadview Rd., Broadview Heights, OH 44147

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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41 reviews

The residence is bright, cheerful, wide hallways that my mother enjoys walking daily.....staff are helpful and available for whatever my Mom's needs might be....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Danbury Broadview Heights! 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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Brookdale Oswego Springs Portland

11552 Southwest Lesser Road, Portland, OR 97219

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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36 reviews

The staff is great..they are just a little short handed as are most facilities today...the food could be better...and more activities...the setting is nice..backed up to a forest with good outdoor spaces. I...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Exceptional Senior Living for Exceptional SeniorsTucked away in a wooded Portland suburb is Brookdale Oswego Springs, a personal care community serving seniors and their families from Portland and surrounding suburbs and towns in northwest Oregon. Residents here have traded the worries and stress...

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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.