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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 Memorial City

11900 Barryknoll Lane, Houston, TX 77024

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

Excellent email communication. Great care during weather disturbances. Super nice residents who seem to be happy. Grounds are beautiful and well maintained. Highly recommend!

Provides: Independent Living
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Trade home maintenance for more time to do what you want to do. At our independent living community in Houston, Texas, you can start your day with a swim in our heated outdoor pool maybe try a line dancing class Or maybe you want to explore your creative side with an art class in our arts and...

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Solista Carson by Cogir

2120 East Long Street, Carson City, NV 89706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Photos available
16
16 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
77 reviews

If you are thinking about moving in. Don't hesitate. I've received excellent assistance and refreshing kindness. The activities are varied and numerous. Everyone on the staff goes out of their way to help.

Provides: Independent Living
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Not far from Lake Tahoe and tucked amongst rugged mountains is Solista Carson by Cogir — a charming community offering a home-like environment, friendly fellowship, and quality independent living services.Rustic, brick exteriors and cozy, wood-accent interiors welcome you home. This thoughtfully...

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Brookdale Mandeville

1414 North Causeway Boulevard, Mandeville, LA 70471

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.5
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53 reviews

My grandmother has been at Brookdale of Mandeville in memory care for nearly 3 months. We are very pleased with the level of care.The staff is very friendly. We love the regular communication and updates....

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A Life Worth LivingWhen you make your new home at our adult residential and memory care community, you can leave behind the burdensome household chores like cooking, cleaning and laundry. Instead of filling your time with things you have to do but don’t enjoy, you can spend more time doing the...

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Clarendale of Addison

1651 W Lake Street, Addison, IL 60101

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
69 reviews

Beautiful facility. The staff is amazing and very welcoming. [name removed] was simply wonderful and so caring to work with. The amenities are everything you could need or want. The location is within the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Clarendale of Addison senior living community offers extraordinary independent living, assisted living, and memory care all under one roof. Service-rich, yet as comfortable and welcoming as a friendly village, Clarendale of Addison keeps you connected to the people and places you love most.Our...

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Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee

13822 South 46th Place, Phoenix, AZ 85044

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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56 reviews

Hawthorn Court has so many different activities and fun things for their memory care residents. They are Montessori inspired and that really makes a difference to our family. They do outings and give the...

Provides: Memory Care

Hawthorn Court at Ahwatukee is a distinguished memory care community in Phoenix, offering a unique Montessori-based approach to dementia care. Our community is dedicated to providing personalized, compassionate services that cater to the physical, emotional, and spiritual needs of our residents....

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Sunrise at Holladay

4650 Highland Drive, Salt Lake City, UT 84117

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

I'm confident we found the best match for [name removed] needs when we chose Sunrise at Holladay over the others we visited. Yes, it was proximity that put it on the top of the list, but as time progressed...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Sunrise at Holladay, home should be a place full of possibility, a place to grow and a place you feel truly comfortable. After all, that's what Senior Living should be: life on your terms. Nestled on Salt Lake City's East benches, you'll enjoy beautiful views of the valley and downtown in one...

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Morningside of Springfield

205 Westgate Dr, Springfield, TN 37172

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

We had a great experience touring the facility and all of our questions were answered. We had a great experience moving in. Everyone was friendly and helpful. The directors, staff, and nurses are very...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located in Springfield, AL, Morningside of Springfield offers Independent Living and Assisted Living in a beautiful setting. Cute, cozy neighborhoods line the community, trees sway with the breeze and there’s always a friend nearby to share the day with. It truly is home, sweet home.Leave behind...

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Oakmont of Carmichael

4717 Engle Road, Carmichael, CA 95608

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
10 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
48 reviews

I would give a 5 rating for all 8 categories. We have been very satisfied with Oakmont of Carmichael. It's clean and the Care Providers (the people that tend to our mom) are very nice. The response time when...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oakmont of Carmichael is a lovely retirement community set on a lush campus with beautiful views, industry-renowned dining, and an abundance of on-site amenities. We are also within walking distance of shopping, fine dining, the arts, and world-class entertainment. In our retirement community,...

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Five Star Residences of Northwoods

2501 Friendship Blvd, Kokomo, IN 46901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.5
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28 reviews

My mother had to move out of her home after a fall and time in the hospital. 5-Star Residences of Northwoods has been very helpful in getting her settled into her “new home” - even when she was unhappy that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Let’s talk about senior living. For that, you want to love where you are, who surrounds you, and what you’re doing. Sounds like Five Star Residences of Northwoods in Kokomo, Indiana. The living and community spaces are elegant with just-right warmth. There’s so much to do and share here, it’s a...

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Sunrise of Jacksonville

4870 Belfort Road, Jacksonville, FL 32256

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

The staff really care about the residents. I know they are really busy, but they could improve a little on returning calls, mostly the nurse on duty. I know she is really busy. We would absolutely recommend...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Sunrise of Jacksonville, FL, is proud to offer residents and their families the benefits of Sunrise Senior Living’s 30-plus years of expertise in caring for the needs of seniors. Situated on three beautiful acres with walking paths and benches, our mansion-style community features gorgeous...

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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.