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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 College Parkway

8351 College Parkway, Fort Myers, FL 33919

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
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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The Oaks

3675 S Rome St, Gilbert, AZ 85297

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

What stood out the most - Competency of the staff. Willingness of the staff to deal with challenging circumstances that were outside of the guidelines of their day-to-day jobs. Competency and humanity...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our senior apartments have been designed to be the largest and most spacious inthe area. We are prepared to provide Independent Living, Assisted Living, MemoryCare and Respite services. Our community environment is designed to be rich indaily activities, with all day restaurant-style dining,...

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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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Lone Star Living

10680 Westbrae Pkwy, Houston, TX 77031

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

What stood out the most is the helpful, thoughtful, welcoming from residents as well as staff. Apartment size was perfect for our needs, location close to previous residence.

Provides: Independent Living

Lone Star Living is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, conveniently located minutes from shops, restaurants, hospitals and various Jewish synagogues. We offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including 3 chef-prepared meals daily, a brand new 200 foot dog run, library,...

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Village on the Park Plano

3670 Mapleshade Lane, Plano, TX 75075

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.6
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101 reviews

We are very happy with the care and level of activity my mom gets at the Village on the Park. Thank you to the wonderful team who shows up every day with smiles on their faces. My kids also love visiting mom...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Ideally located in southwest Plano, Village on the Park Plano offers an active lifestyle with just a la carte supportive care for each resident. Beautifully designed for a carefree, amenity- and service-rich lifestyle, the community features luxurious, yet comfortable, accommodations where...

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Atria Stamford

77 3rd Street, Stamford, CT 06905

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
84 reviews

The staff at Atria is wonderful. So many have been there a decade or more and that shows up in each interaction on the business and medical side. My mother has been there about 6 weeks- she's being taken...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Stamford has served the families of Fairfield County since 2007. With a continuing commitment to quality, the community is undergoing an extensive renovation and expansion to enhance beauty and functionality. Once complete, residents will enjoy a host of exciting new spaces and amenities,...

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American House St. Petersburg

1101 66th St N, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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12
12 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
76 reviews

American House, is a great facility, I wish I had started there. For sure a 5 star rating, great staff, quality care and superior food. Oh, and the building is wonderful!

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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American House St. Petersburg is the newest senior living community in St. Petersburg, Florida, breaking ground in May 2019. Located on the corner of 9th Avenue and 66th Street, this beautiful, contemporary community will offer independent living, assisted living and memory care services,...

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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
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76 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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Danbury Brunswick

3430 Brunswick Lake Pkwy, Brunswick, OH 44212

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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47 reviews

I'd strongly recommend anyone to place a loved one in an assisted living environment like Danbury in Brunswick, OH. They have very friendly, professional and well staffed workers who will take the best care...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Danbury Brunswick! 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 every...

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Brookdale Lake View

3121 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60657

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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133 reviews

Would highly recommend Brookdale! We were impressed with the professional, warm welcome upon our arrival at Brookdale. It was a genuine reception that felt above commercial standards and more like a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Healthier Life, Healthier YouHave you been on the hunt for an exceptional senior living experience that gives you the quality care you want without sacrificing the independence and freedom you crave? If so, look no further. Our independent and assisted living community is located within walking...

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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.