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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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Hudson Grande Senior Living

5400 Darrow Road, Hudson, OH 44236

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

People are very nice, thorough, and attentive to your needs. Occupants are friendly and nice. Seems like a good community. Meals are generally good but high variation is present in a given day’s ...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Caring for Hudson area seniors since 2013, Hudson Grande Senior Living, formerly known as The Gables of Hudson, is locally owned and professionally managed by Arrow Senior Living.Before Hudson Grande Senior Living opened, locals knew the location as Lil Joe’s Pub and Waters Banquet and Event...

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Truewood by Merrill, Henderson

2910 West Horizon Ridge Parkway, Henderson, NV 89052

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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63 reviews

We were impressed about the staff's long time employment. They have always been very helpful. We have not had much interaction with the administrative staff, which is why I cannot answer question #5.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Truewood by Merrill, Henderson offers personalized assisted living in a warm and inviting atmosphere designed with your needs in mind. Our community, which is just a short distance from Lake Mead and Red Rock National park, offers opportunities for residents with all types of social, medical, and...

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Vista Lake

700 S Lake St, Leesburg, FL 34748

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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89 reviews

I have been here for a couple years now. This is the best place I have lived in. I would never go back to where I was. I can do all the activities, the food is great and tasty. The lady that takes your...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Vista Lakes offers assisted living options for seniors in Leesburg, Florida in our intimate single story building.Stroll through our lush courtyard garden, watch your favorite movie in our TV room or enjoy a book by the fireplace. At Vista Lakes there is something for everyone to enjoy. We offer...

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Tribute at Melford by Cogir

17300 Melford Blvd, Bowie, MD 20715

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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49 reviews

Tribute is well run for the residents. The staff is friendly and the facility is clean. There are many activities that vary from day to day giving residents choice in what they do from cognitive to active...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located at the new Melford Town Center, Tribute at Melford offers a living experience that combines easy access to modern conveniences with the peacefulness of suburban living. Resting on the edge of Globecom Wildlife Management Area, the community provides assisted living and memory care...

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Traditions of Lansdale

1800 Walnut St, Lansdale, PA 19446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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140 reviews

The people that work here care about the residents which is most important. The staff are also very nice. Nobody is perfect, but I feel safe and comfortable. I like living at Traditions of Lansdale.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Heritage Senior Living, LLC. communities

Traditions of Lansdale: Caring for those who cared for us.Knowing your loved one will have the things that matter for health and security makes the decision to seek personal care a whole lot easier for the entire family.Traditions has individualized personal care that goes beyond the basics to...

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Claremont Place

120 W San Jose Ave, Claremont, CA 91711

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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45 reviews

Mom relocated to Claremont Place from another assisted living facility earlier this year. She was legally blind, pretty deaf and had a number of other health related issues. Staff got her engaged and made...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Our senior living community in Claremont, California, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you...

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Senior Commons at Powder Mill

1775 Powder Mill Road, York, PA 17403

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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117 reviews

Staff are very helpful and friendly. They take very good care of Dad! Lots of group activities, music and games to participate in. Shopping trips & country rides to enjoy.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Since 1986 Senior Commons at Powder Mill has been recognized as York, Pennsylvania's premier provider of assisted-living residences, independent-living apartments and secure dementia care. Managed by Heritage Senior Living, Senior Commons at Powder Mill is committed to providing the highest level...

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Brighton Gardens of Edison

1801 Oak Tree Road, Edison, NJ 08820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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83 reviews

I’ve lived here for about 8 years. You can’t expect to have any place make food like mom made it, but here, what they give you is very worthwhile. First time in my life I am eating good healthy food. When we...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Brighton Gardens of Edison is located just minutes from the Garden State Parkway, the New Jersey Turnpike, Route 1, Route 287, and is within walking distance from the Metro Park train station. Residents may enjoy the many nearby attractions including the Menlo Park Mall, seasonal farmers markets,...

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Grace Haven Assisted Living and Memory Care

1507 Glastonbury Dr, St. Johns, MI 48879

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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71 reviews

I don’t worry about my mother's care. I know she is in good hands. I enjoy interacting with the staff, other residents and their families. The staff has my mother’s best interest in mind. The only...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Grace Haven Assisted Living & Memory Care! 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...

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Esplanade of Woodmere

130 Irving Pl, Woodmere, NY 11598

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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29 reviews

This past weekend my family went to visit my aunt at the Esplanade. We were so happy to see the incredible care she is getting there. Every staff member who passed her in the hallway greeted her by name and...

Provides: Memory Care
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For residents with Alzheimer’s or other dementia, Esplanade of Woodmere is proud to feature MONTESSORI MOMENTS IN TIME™ memory care programming. We make every day feel special for your loved one with exceptional care and success-oriented programming that brings a sense of purpose and meaning to...

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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.