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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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Traditions of Mill Creek

7110 Southpoint Pkwy, Brentwood, TN 37027

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16
16 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
39 reviews

The location is very convenient and [name removed] who is the driver is great. The food and food service is in serious need of help. The staff is not very well trained and the food is mediocre. The property...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in Brentwood, Tennessee, Traditions of Mill Creek is the premier senior living community. Traditions specializes in independent living, assisted living, and memory care that allows adults to be themselves and experience a vital life at any age.

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Carmel Village

17077 San Mateo Street, Fountain Valley, CA 92708

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

We've been pleased with the facility and the caregiver staff support. My mom unfortunately is now bed bound so unfortunately she's not able to enjoy the beautiful grounds/ courtyard or the regularly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Carmel Village is a private residence designed to provide a comfortable and active lifestyle for seniors. Our commitment is to offer a lifestyle that provides a warm family atmosphere. When you visit us, you will surely notice our attractive and beautifully maintained grounds with gardens, mature...

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StoryPoint Portage

3951 W Milham Ave, Portage, MI 49024

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

They are very open to constructive criticism and make a concerted effort to address a concern. They have outstanding facilities and they are well maintained. Also I like the excellent staff ratio in support...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Portage! 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, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care. Throughout each...

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Sunrise on Vernier

1850 Vernier Road, Grosse Pointe Woods, MI 48236

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
34 reviews

Caring. Treat residents with respect and love. Private room. Staff. Facility was clean. Front desk staff went above and beyond

Provides: Memory Care
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Community & Location Highlights:Located in Grosse Pointe Woods, MI conveniently off of I-94, at the corner of Vernier Road and Mack Avenue.Specializing in Alzheimer's and dementia care since 2006, offering permanent and short-term respite staysWe accommodate all stages of memory loss in our...

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The Reserve at East Longmeadow

741 Parker Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.4
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66 reviews

It was more affordable than most others, clean and conveniently located. There seems to be a lot of turnover in administration and staffing issues in the food area causing long waiting.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Reserve at East Longmeadow is a new and exceptional assisted living and memory care community in East Longmeadow, Massachusetts. East Longmeadow is a beautiful city just outside of Springfield, one of the 'greenest' cities in the country with over 2,400 acres of parks. Springfield is also the...

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The Wellington at Arapaho

600 West Arapaho, Richardson, TX 75080

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

The people at The Wellington of Arapaho are exceptionally welcoming and friendly, creating an atmosphere where residents and visitors feel immediately at home. From the moment you step inside, the warm...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Get plugged in to The Wellington at Arapaho, where residents can experience luxury and style in a supportive environment in the Telecom Corridor. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Richardson boasts the comforts of home with walk-in closets and wall-to-wall carpet in spacious...

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Atria Park of Vintage Hills

41780 Butterfield Stage Rd, Temecula, CA 92592

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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33 Photos available
11
11 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
115 reviews

The staff at Atria Park are, without exception, superb. The facility is very attractive giving off "high end" vibes. Food could be improved. (I personally had more indigestion problems there than...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Overlooking the lush Temecula Valley wine country of Southern California, Atria Park of Vintage Hills provides amenity-rich, resort-style living for older adults. Located near the Old Town district, with easy access to shopping, dining, medical centers and places of worship, Atria offers a full...

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Saucon Valley Manor

1050 Main Street, Hellertown, PA 18055

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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11 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
215 reviews

Saucon Valley Manor was an excellent choice for my mother she had Dementia and they treated her so well she really liked it also staff was great and Management was great especially [name removed] . A place...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Saucon Valley Manor is a senior living community located in the beautiful borough of Hellertown, PA. Surrounded by lush greenery, you will never find yourself disappointed with the view. At Sacuon Valley Manor, you can be sure that your loved ones are taken care of. With twenty-four hour care,...

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Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living

3620 Happy Woods Ct, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

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

The staff I liked. The administrator didn't want Bernie so he was there on a weekly basis as respite care. At the start of the 3rd week he fell, then he couldn't walk. Hospice sent him to hospital and we...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Myrtle Beach Grove Senior Living has recently joined the Sinceri Senior Living organization with much to offer the families of Myrtle Beach!

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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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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.