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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: All Categories

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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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The Lofts by Cogir

5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
Photo of The Lofts by Cogir
18
18 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
85 reviews

I have lived at Cogir The Loft for over 4 years, it is an independent senior facility. If you are looking for a new home, consider The Loft. There are many activities from daily games to long trips. Or, just...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Atria Draper Place

25 Hopedale Street, Hopedale, MA 01747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
75 reviews

Dad was a bit hesitant at first, but as soon as we talked him in to a trial run, he immediately couldn't say enough good things about it. He enjoys having people around to interact with, raves about the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Draper Place offers a relaxing senior community in the historic New England town of Hopedale. Residents enjoy taking a stroll down to the pond or quietly reading a book from the public library. A variety of lectures and entertainment provide social interaction for residents, friends and...

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Hearthstone Communities Sterling I

42660 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
59 reviews

THIS Heartstone is amazing home for memory care! The crew care keep home clean wonder home cook food. Entertainment all the time. Clean beds, clean floors, no dust. 100% Wonder home. Also very loving home

Best Activities
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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Sycamore Trace

1098 Bradford Way, Kingston, TN 37763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9
9 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
96 reviews

I would give them a 5 on everything. I thought the place was wonderful but my aunt had developed dementia and she wouldn't accept being there. I just found everyone to be so kind and helpful. The food was...

Best Meals and Dining
Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living
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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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American House Wildwood

7676 Rio Grande Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
222 reviews

The biggest thing that I like about this place is that the washer and dryer is in the apartment. You don't have to go out in any hallway hallway to do your wash and that's a big thing for me. Me and the food...

Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...

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Cogir of Cedar Creek

500 N Westberry Blvd, Madera, CA 93637

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
45 reviews

They ensure the level of care a resident's doctor recommends is taken into account and is followed for the well-being of the resident.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Situated in the Central Valley of California, Cogir of Cedar Creek is a senior living home providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Surrounded by green grass and full trees, the care home features a safe comforting homelike environment. Cogir of Cedar Creek’s team aims to...

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Clarendale of Algonquin

2001 W Algonquin Rd, Algonquin, IL 60102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
10
10 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
283 reviews

I have been at Clarendale just about every day for the past month with my wife who is a resident . This is her first time at Clarendale and I have to admit I’ve been watching with a very critical eye . I...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Clarendale of Algonquin, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Indoor and Outdoor parking available at our location. Our purpose-built community has the advantage of specialized...

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Keystone Woods

2335 N Madison Ave, Anderson, IN 46011

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
7
7 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
24 reviews

Staff is very friendly. Residents express a good feeling. Activities Department is fabulous. I enjoy all of the outings. I go to all events that are offered. Some apartments could use a refresh maintenance...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Keystone Woods is a licensed assisted living community that offers comfortable one-bedroom apartments and 24-hour services tailored to our residents' needs. Close to shopping, dining, hospitals, and doctors' offices, our community has many gracious features, including a beauty shop, private...

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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook

420 Elbrook Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
119 reviews

i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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For more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...

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Hearthstone Communities Sterling Heights

36688 Briarcliff Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
71 reviews

Hearthstone Community in this case the [name removed] home is the best!! They take such great care of my grandfather with Alzheimer’s. They know so much about what he does and doesn’t like and treat him like...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Best Activities
Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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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.