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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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Sun City Senior Living

3855 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
151 reviews

Moved my mom in on a Saturday everybody welcomed her the residence's were very friendly. Everybody seemed to be very outgoing. The room was clean. Staff very friendly and acknowledges you when needed

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida and convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg and the beautiful beaches. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care and Respite in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We are pet friendly, close to beaches, shopping and hospitals. We offer daycare from...

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Avalon Memory Care - Garland

1150 Colonel Drive, Garland, TX 75043

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
30 reviews

Everyone that I have encountered here is amazing. They are always smiling and eager to help. You can tell and feel the love that they have for the residents as well as staff and visitors. Another fun perk is...

Provides: Memory Care
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At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...

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Woodmont Senior Living

3207 North Monroe Street, Tallahassee, FL 32303

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
114 reviews

I’ve really liked the over 3 years that a family member has lived here and recently my spouse has moved here. Good care! It’s close to home and I can visit every day. My husband has adjusted well enjoys the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Pacifica Senior Living Woodmont is an assisted living community located in sunny Tallahassee, Leon County, Florida. Surrounded by beautiful gardens, it is a wonderful place to enjoy. You or your loved one could spend time with other residents socializing, or visiting with family while enjoying...

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Harbor Village Senior Living Communities

90 Allen Rd, South Burlington, VT 05403

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
48 reviews

I am totally happy with this facility. Each Individual has gone over and above making my Aunt (who is not happy about moving into assisted living and giving up her independence) feel very welcome. Staff are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Harbor Village offers comfortable, spacious apartments available on a month-to-month lease, offering Residential Care so that you can enjoy your retirement years.Staff available 24 hours for emergencies, with emergency call systems in all apartments, minimum one meal every day served in our...

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Westmont of Escondido

500 E Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
60 reviews

My mom was extremely overwhelmed with my there's ever growing care needs and memory concerns, we had to make a quick decision to move dad into Westmont of Escondido. The tram was able to quickly and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Westmont Town Court is centrally located in Escondido, within walking distance from the Historic Grand Avenue Downtown District where residents can enjoy unique shops, fine eateries and medical services as well as cultural performances and fine art at the nearby California Center for the Arts....

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Shell Harbor Retirement Community

2855 Murrell Road, Rockledge, FL 32955

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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21 reviews

We moved in Shell Harbor when it first opened in 2021 and we have never regretted doing so. The facility is beautiful. We have a nice apartment. We feel very safe here. We love the people. Everyone is...

Provides: Independent Living
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Shell Harbor, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Murrell Road in Rockledge. We look forward to opening brand new during the Summer of 2021! Shell Harbor will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your...

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The Waterford at Baytown

901 West Baker Road, Baytown, TX 77521

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
97 reviews

Miss [name removed], I am writing to express my family's and my heartfelt appreciation for the outstanding work that you and your management team have been doing for our loved ones. We have seen a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Discover convenient services and compassionate care at The Waterford at Baytown in Baytown, TX, a charming and close-knit city located on Texas' scenic Gulf Coast. Our goal is to enrich the lives of our residents by providing an environment that is physically, mentally, spiritually and...

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The El Dorado

714 West Arapaho Road, Richardson, TX 75080

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
175 reviews

El Dorado is my special place! The staff is awesome! There are more activities onsite and off that you can’t possibly do them all! Food is great, also. The residents are so friendly and warming to others and...

Provides: Independent Living
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The El Dorado....a homey community of 104 apartments, two floors, central elevator situated on a 5 acre greenbelt. A walking path surrounds the community; and if walked (4) times around equals ONE MILE. Just blocks away from State recognized well-known Richardson Senior Center, grocery stores,...

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Manor At Market Square

803 Penn St, Reading, PA 19601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.5
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72 reviews

They have nice people/employees my dad reports good food. Communication to families could be improved a bit. Yes I would recommend this facility to others. Ultimately, of all the options my dad and I toured,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Manor at Market Square is truly a gem in the heart of Reading, PA. If you're looking for a community that exudes a friendly and fun atmosphere while still providing the little extra assistance when you need it, you're in the right place. Catering to both independent living and residents who...

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The Residence at Ferry Park

60 Cold Spring Road, Rocky Hill, CT 06067

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

I would highly recommend it! It's a wonderful place and everyone is so friendly and nice to my mother. I would give it a rating of 10 stars!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our assisted and memory care community is nestled on ten beautiful acres in Connecticut, providing a warm and inviting background for the perfect senior living experience. With spacious and comfortable accommodations that feel like home, events and activities that nourish that soul and...

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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.