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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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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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41 reviews

For 7 years my mom has lived at FARH – almost evenly between the ALF and SNF and through all that time I have felt reassurance and gratitude for the wonderfully warm, compassionate and excellent care she...

Provides: Assisted Living

Evergreen Court

451 O'Connell St, North Bend, OR 97459

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77 reviews

Moving here was the best move I ever made. I have lived here for 3 years and love it. We are one big family and the staff are wonderful. We can be as active and involved as we want to be. There is always...

Provides: Independent Living

What are you looking for in an independent senior living community? Security? Companionship? Planned activities? Freedom from the burdens of home ownership? Whatever you’re looking for, chances are you find it at Evergreen Court located on the campus of Baycrest Village. At Evergreen Court, you...

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The Lofts by Cogir

5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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77 reviews

The times I've eaten here the food and selections are quite good. I usually shop for and cook for myself. I don't pay attention to the activities they offer. There is a pool and a gym, and a theater.- it's...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Arbor Landing at Surfside

3105 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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42 reviews

My MIL and FIL moved into ALSS 18 months ago. When I tell you they were greeted with the most attentive, accomodating, and kind team, it's a gross understatement. Wanna feel welcome in the eldercare...

Best Activities
Provides: Independent Living
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Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...

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Sycamore Trace

1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763

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93 reviews

Such a safe, beautiful, warm, and cozy assisted living facility. I love the atmosphere but most importantly the care staff gives to the clients and how the client is still allowed a sense of independence.

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Provides: Assisted Living
See all Greenbrier Senior Living communities

Sycamore Trace is an exclusive assisted living community for seniors located in Kingston, Tennessee. Sycamore Trace is home to inviting waterways, a robust Recreational life and breathtaking vistas. Nestled on hill just a few short steps down a walking path to the lakeside parks … Residents can...

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The Club at St. Cloud

3791 Old Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769

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47 reviews

My mother in law has been a resident for over 2 years. She has been well taken care of. Every one of the staff has always been cheerful, courteous and gentle with the residents. I can not sing enough...

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Innovation Senior Living communities

The Club at St. Cloud Assisted Living Community, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in St. Cloud, Florida, a small family oriented city just South of Orlando. Located in Osceola County, conveniently near the Florida Turnpike and US-192, there are many avenues for all to...

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Isle at Watercrest Bryan

4091 Eastchester Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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47 reviews

Food could definitely be improved. i really appreciated the frequent trash being taken out daily. I founf it very difficult to take my laundry down the hall to wash and dry it. [name removed], the activity...

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Integrated Senior Lifestyles communities

At Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the ideal balance of comfort, care, and empowered living. We understand that we are just one chapter in your loved one’s journey, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. By partnering with your family, we...

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North Woods Village at Edison Lakes

1409 East Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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49 reviews

The most important thing is people who truly care. I have entrusted my mother to the people of Northwoods Village and they treat her with genuine kindness at all times. Every time I visit, the staff is...

Provides: Memory Care
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North Woods Village Edison Lakes provides residents with an assisted living community that is located in Mishawaka, Indiana, a part of St. Joseph County. This community offers residents a comfortable place to live, and the city of Mishawaka is a beautiful location to visit or to call home. Guests...

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The Residence at Village Greens (Spring 2025)

4400 Haines St, Sinking Spring, PA 19608

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28 reviews

Staff very friendly and accommodating, Staff always goes above and beyond. Will refer all of my friends, activities are great, and the food is wonderful. Housing keeping dose a wonderful job. Dining room...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

The Residence at Village Greens is the newest Senior Living Community in Berks County. We opened our doors in September of 2024. We offer Independent Living, Personal Care & Memory Care on the same campus. Located on the grounds of the past Village Greens Golf Course, a well-known 18 hole...

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The Gardens of Port St Lucie

1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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60 reviews

The facility is really clean, the staff are upbeat and so friendly and the room is more than we could have asked for. Plenty of activities that take place in the “living room” and the art room. A beautiful...

Provides: Assisted Living
See all Five Star Senior Living communities

Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...

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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.