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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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The Oaks at Paso Robles

526 S River Rd, Paso Robles, CA 93446

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

The Oaks has been a wonderful place for mom. After having on accident she was no longer able to stay home alone so we needed help and the Oaks has been wonderful! She is always busy, happy and well cared...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Brookdale Oro Valley

10175 North Oracle Road, Oro Valley, AZ 85704

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

When you need a place but can't stay at home. Brookdale is this next best place. The facility and its staff bring joy to difficult times. Thank you, Brookdale, for being the missing piece for our family.

Provides: Memory Care
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A Life of Purpose and MeaningWhen you decide to move your loved one into our warm and welcoming memory care community, you can rest easy knowing they will be surrounded by a friendly care team and given all kinds of opportunities to enjoy a life rich in purpose and meaning. Because our community...

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Highpoint at Cape Coral

1701 Four Mile Cove Pkwy, Cape Coral, FL 33990

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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23 Photos available
8
8 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
50 reviews

2nd floor carpeting should be cleaned or replaced. Some of the helpers are great, some are fair. The costs keep rising but it has been a wonderful place for my mother and her husband as long as they can...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Highpoint at Cape Coral is a locally owned, market-rate, continuing care rental senior living community developed by Fortress Ventures on a 10.8-acre site located on Four Mile Cove Parkway in Cape Coral, Florida. The community is centrally located off Del Prado Blvd S and Four Mile Cove Pkwy,...

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Sunrise of Pikesville

3800 Old Court Road, Pikesville, MD 21208

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
70 reviews

I like that it isn't a huge community. To me, there is a family feel. Staff knows all the residents (in memory care) and are friendly to family. Yes, I would recommend them.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Sunrise of Gilbert

580 South Gilbert Road, Gilbert, AZ 85296

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.4
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97 reviews

I think there is a continued effort to make sure that they are pleasant and helpful at Sunrise Of Gilbert. The company ethic seems appropriate. We do have to observe carefully , as with most any living...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Sunrise of Gilbert is located in Gilbert, AZ, which was ranked 16th by Money Magazine as one of the Best Places to Live in 2006. With nearby restaurants, museums and golf courses, this site is located in the heart of Maricopa with easy access to major routes (Route 101 and of Route 60) and...

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Brookdale Concord Parkway

2452 Rock Hill Church Road, Concord, NC 28027

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

I was very impressed with the staff on my first visit. My loved one isn't very picky about food but hasn't been impressed with the meals. Cleaning the residents rooms based on my loved ones experience...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Imagine being able to live by your own design, every single day. That means pursuing your passions, forging new friendships and fostering old connections—and living a truly vibrant life. That’s how life is at our community, which is conveniently located just 30 minutes outside Charlotte, North...

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The Arbors at Islandia - East and West

1515 Veterans Memorial Hwy, Islandia, NY 11749

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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18 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
208 reviews

It has been a wonderful experience from start to finish. Everyone from the sales team to administration to the care specialists are all really wonderful. I feel very comfortable with my dad being there and I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Arbors at Islandia East & Islandia West - SafeCare Neighborhood for the memory-impaired- Transitions Neighborhood for those who feel more comfortable in a smaller intimate environment- Spacious sun filled accommodations with balconies- Extraordinary restaurant-style farm to table meals...

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Five Star Residences of Dayton Place

1950 S Dayton St, Denver, CO 80247

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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44 reviews

Comfortable; happy with activities; daily encouragement; wonder and friendly staff : friendly atmosphere. I love living in this beautiful place with a comfortable atmosphere, freedom of movement, and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Whether you're looking for independent or assisted living, DAYTON PLACE is one of Denver's finest retirement communities. We offer a gracious lifestyle, with a wide range of services and programs designed to enhance the health, comfort, and security of our residents. Since 1987, DAYTON PLACE has...

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The Village at South Setauket

4089 Nesconset Highway, South Setauket, NY 11720

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Photos available
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5 Floor plans available
9.4
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99 reviews

[name removed] was incredible! We were having issues trying to convince my brother in-law that he needed to be in a place with more people around. He can be ornery. [name removed] exhibited the patience of a...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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At Atria South Setauket, we take care of all the work while you socialize and try new activities. Relax on the patio, swim in our outdoor pool or take a cooking class with friends. Enjoy the hotel-like amenities in the convenient Long Island community you love, right near plenty of shopping and...

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Stratford Court of Palm Harbor

45 Katherine Blvd, Palm Harbor, FL 34684

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
53 reviews

I am very pleased with my new home. Fabulous food friendly ,many perks on Dr. visits, church etc. I have even given up my car since coming here. Thanks for the recommendation.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Stratford Court, a premiere senior living community, is located on the west coast of Florida between Tampa and St. Petersburg in picturesque Palm Harbor. Our community is conveniently located minutes from Tampa International Airport but provides our residents with small town amenities such as...

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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.