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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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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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StoryPoint Cordova

1600 Appling Rd, Cordova, TN 38016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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56 reviews

I like the size of mom's apartment, the fact that they have a pool and a salon on site, and that she could do physical therapy on site when she needed it. I think they need to perhaps do a better job of...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Cordova! 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 independent living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...

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The Brielle

140 Friendship Ln, Staten Island, NY 10314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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57 reviews

The facility is being renovated and being done very nice. The room is perfect for my mom and they were very accommodating on setting things up for her arrival. My mom was set up for OT and speech therapy...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A cozy community, The Brielle is nestled along 10 acres of lush wooded greenery. With multiple hospitals in the vicinity of the community, the closest is less than 3 miles away. Explore the city of Staten Island, New York, with a zoo, golf course, museums, beaches, and nature preserves within...

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The Woodlake

1445 Expo Pkwy, Sacramento, CA 95815

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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40 reviews

This is name removed]niece. {name removed]passed away. I was taking care of [name removed] for the last year especially. He liked The Woodlake very much. The staff were very friendly and attentive. It is...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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NOW OPEN!!!The Woodlake is a premier assisted living and memory care community in Sacramento, California. Our senior living community offers a different kind of retirement experience where residents receive holistic, person-centered care services. It’s a whole different experience with a whole...

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Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch

5424 Lena Road, Bradenton, FL 34211

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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105 reviews

What we like the most about Inspired Living is the cleanliness and the friendliness of the administrative staff, they are great. Where they are lacking is the ratio of residents to caregivers. Yes, we would...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Bradenton’s premier senior living community, Inspired Living at Lakewood Ranch, sits on 14 lush, wooded acres conveniently located off SR 70, and within quick access of Interstate 75. We are just minutes away from the exclusive restaurants and shopping areas of Lakewood Ranch.Purposefully...

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StoryPoint Cincinnati

8135 Beechmont Avenue, Cincinnati, OH 45255

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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78 reviews

The staff are very friendly and helpful. The facility is being updated and be beautiful when finished. Apartments are very roomy.

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Cincinnati! 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 independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...

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Sunrise of Wayne

184 Berdan Avenue, Wayne, NJ 07470

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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61 reviews

When it comes to the activities we are unable to evaluate due to my dad's medical condition. What we like the best about the community is the welcoming environment. What they could improve on would be...

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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Avalon Memory Care - St. Louis

5342 Butler Hill Rd, Saint Louis, MO 63128

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
Review Score
33 reviews

I recently visited my cousin at Avalon. I was very pleased to meet some of the staff taking care of her and witnessed their loving and compassionate interactions with her. The food was wonderful and her room...

Provides: Memory Care
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If you are a resident of the St. Louis metropolitan area, then you may need to be aware of the services that Avalon Memory Care can provide for you or a loved one. This community provides support for dementia-related illness for you and your loved one within this appealing urban setting.The staff...

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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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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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Avalon Memory Care - Irving

3400 Country Club Road North, Irving, TX 75062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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54 reviews

Its an ideal place to have your parent be comfortable and respected. I witnessed how Avalon Memory Care cared for my mother as though they been knowing her since childhood. She was loved by staff and...

Provides: Memory Care
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At AVALON, we set ourselves apart from other residences with the level of care and compassion we show to our residents. Our care is unique in that we treat our residents as people with individual needs rather than grouping them as 'those with dementia.' After all, a lack of cognitive ability...

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Spring Village at Dover

35 Pointe Place, Dover, NH 03820

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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85 reviews

Spring Village has been amazing for our family, my husband resides there. They have lots of activities that I enjoy joining in on. The support group they offer is amazing for us families going through this...

Provides: Memory Care
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Spring Village at Dover is a new 56-bed assisted living community specializing in memory care, conveniently located in the developing Pointe Place neighborhood of Dover, NH. Woodbine Senior Living, LLC, a management and development company with over 40 years of experience in the Senior Living...

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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.