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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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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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Morningside House of St Charles

70 Village St, Waldorf, MD 20602

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

I was very pleased with Morningside House of St. Charles. The staff was professional but caring friendly. They really took care of my mom in a loving manner. I love Morningside House of St. Charles. The...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Morningside House of Saint Charles, located in Waldorf, Maryland welcomes you. Our premier apartment-style accommodations allow every resident to be in control of their lives, even while we offer a variety of care services designed to meet every need. We believe that a sense of independence...

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Brookdale Harbor Bay

9324 North Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98332

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

Absolutely everyone there is so kind and helpful and caring. Based on the experience we have had so far, we would without hesitation recommend this community to other families.

Provides: Memory Care
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Memory Care at its FinestIt’s time to get some help on the senior journey. Fortunately, you’ve found one of the premier memory care communities in the Harbor Bay area.We are a warm and welcoming memory care community located in Gig Harbor, Washington. Our community features a valued location with...

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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
61 reviews

Bringing my father to a new home was a little challenging. As we arrived everyone was so helpful, positive, happy which made the check in smooth, easy and quick. My father feels at peace, enjoys going to...

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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Sugar Fork Crossing

1745 E 67th St, Anderson, IN 46013

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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48 Photos available
7
7 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
48 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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Brookdale Riverwalk

350 Calloway Drive, Bakersfield, CA 93312

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

I have only dealt with one other place and Brookdale seems much better though larger in everything, residents, staff, are etc. Always seems clean. Very friendly caring staff and professional Quality of care...

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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Grand Villa of Clearwater

2750 Drew St, Clearwater, FL 33759

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

Some of the staff had no patience with the elderly. Yes, I would recommend this community to other families but it would depend on the patient's diagnosis - not dementia. My husband was not a good patient to...

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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Traditions of Hershey

100 North Larkspur Drive, Palmyra, PA 17078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
91 reviews

Traditions staff is very engaged with residents and family. Dining services and food are very, very good. Relationship with Home Instead is very strong and very helpful to residents and family. Very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Independent living means living without the responsibilities that come with being a homeowner. Choose from one of the beautifully appointed studio, one and two-bedroom apartments, each with their own kitchen and private bath. Enjoy a host of services and programs that encourage you to live...

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Cogir of Glenwood Place

5500 NE 82nd Ave, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
Review Score
75 reviews

The community is full of things to do since it's right next to the Vancouver Mall for shopping, with lots of restaurants for dining. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Cogir of Glenwood Place is a charming, craftsman-style senior living community located in Vancouver, Washington. From sandy, riverside beaches and cascading waterfalls to mountain views and evergreen forests, the city offers an abundance of nature. Additionally, city dwellers can enjoy skyscraper...

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Brookdale College Parkway

8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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76 reviews

While they claimed the turnover of staff was minimal, it actually appears to be standard to others in the industry. There appears to be true empathy and care exhibited by all forms of staff, from Maintenance...

Provides: Independent Living
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Together, We’re Redefining IndependenceYou’ve earned this. Our independent living seniors get to trade away the hassles of homeownership, getting in return a safe community with emergency care available 24/7, and a whole team of caring staff members that will take care of cooking, cleaning, and...

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Sodalis Jacksonville

7620 Timberlin Park Blvd, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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

[name removed] tour was fantastic. I learned so much in the time we spent and now feel we’re choosing the best possible place for mom. We were confused by all of our options but [name removed] made it...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sodalis Jacksonville is an intimate, senior living community designed to provide optimal comfort, care and privacy. Some features include:Private and shared assisted living and memory care apartmentsCharming, home-like community settingsCommon areas for socializing, dining and entertainingEasy...

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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.