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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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Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach

1050 SW 24th Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33442

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach
24
24 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
127 reviews

Very happy here. GV has helped me to find purpose. After a decade of shuffling around with my family. I finally feel that I have my life back.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Deerfield Beach, our lovely assisted living and memory care community is located in Deerfield Beach, FL, and minutes from the Atlantic Ocean. Grand Villa offers outstanding features and amenities that help our residents live every day to the fullest!Grand Villa offers...

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Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne

2116 Butler Rd, Fort Wayne, IN 46808

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
95 reviews

Cedar Creek is really amazing! The staff is extremely personable. They definitely get to know the residents and they are so kind and helpful!! They are doing all kinds of activities all the time and fun...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Cedar Creek of Fort Wayne, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Fort Wayne, Indiana, offers assisted living for those who require assistance with activities of daily living.Cedar Creek of...

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Sunrise of Mt Vernon

8033 Holland Drive, Alexandria, VA 22306

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
66 reviews

Beautiful decorations and yummy food for Mother’s Day! Everyone was so friendly to us and even offered us Mimosas and chocolate treat bags. My mother has been enjoying her time here and has also made many...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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American House Johnson City

406 E Mountain View Rd, Johnson City, TN 37601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
40 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.

Rivermont Independent Living

800 Canadian Trails Dr, Norman, OK 73072

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
66 reviews

We truly loved Rivermont for my mom and she did too. She had a cute little apartment. It was clean and neat all of the time. The staff were wonderful and caring. The meals were very good and she was meeting...

Provides: Independent Living
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Rivermont Independent Living, located in Norman, OK, offers active seniors the opportunity to say goodbye to household tasks and live a maintenance-free, carefree lifestyle focusing on wellness. Our beautiful residence features a vibrant lifestyle that makes life even more engaging and vibrant....

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Sunrise of Providence

5114 Providence Road, Charlotte, NC 28226

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
18
18 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
77 reviews

It's been a good experience overall. have been pleased with the service levels. Food is pretty good. Clean facility and the help has been very good.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Holiday Sky Peaks

1520 Sky Valley Drive, Reno, NV 89523

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
18
18 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
61 reviews

We have a very caring and loyal staff people are very friendly facilities have been upgraded. Someone cooks. Someone cleans for a guy that is perfect and cheap enough for me

Provides: Independent Living
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Sky Peaks is in Northwest Reno with gorgeous, panoramic views of the Reno skyline and Sierra Nevada mountains – in a quiet, residential neighborhood across from a beautiful park – yet we’re just minutes from lots of shopping, downtown Reno and Interstate 80.Sky Peaks is an independent living...

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Palos Verdes Senior Living

18441 North 87th Avenue, Peoria, AZ 85382

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
14
14 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
180 reviews

Lack of consistency is a concern. In close to a year they've had 3 Directors, 3 Medical Directors and a lot of turnover at every level. Routine and structure is important to residents dealing with dementia...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Palos Verdes is the premier senior living community in Peoria, Arizona just northwest of Phoenix. We offer independent living, assisted living and Dementia / Memory Care in Peoria, Arizona. Palos Verdes Senior Living puts a new level of affordable luxury within your reach - including 'At Your...

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Brookdale Hawthorn Lakes in Vernon Hills Independent Living

10 East Hawthorn Parkway, Vernon Hills, IL 60061

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
100 reviews

They are not the most buttoned-up, sometimes requiring repeated calls to get through. Assuming it's a high-turnover position. Not unfriendly, but not always helpful. Some members over-worked and it shows in...

Provides: Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Prairie Pointe Assisted Living and Memory Care

58 W Park Ave, Sugar Grove, IL 60554

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
27
27 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
52 reviews

Only challenge is staffing in that they are understaffed at times. However, I think this is a challenge for all assisted living facilities right now. Very friendly and responsive. But with limited staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

From personalized assisted senior living to day care services, we offer expansive services, inspirational programs and tasteful environments where seniors thrive. Prairie Pointe leads the way in meeting the changing needs of senior adults and their families. We are dedicated to providing world-...

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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.