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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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The Breakers at Edgewater Beach

5333 North Sheridan Road, Chicago, IL 60640

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9
9 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
117 reviews

I am enjoying my life at The Beakers. The food is good, although sometimes food seems to be high in fat, salt and carbs. But, I understand that cooking for so many people with different tastes is difficult....

Provides: Independent Living
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At The Breakers, I have my choice of a quiet evening in my apartment home or spending time with my friends. There is fun and lively entertainment all in one spot. What's really special is that there is always someone to visit and talk with. It's a warm, friendly community where everyone feels...

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Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes

1200 54th Avenue West, Bradenton, FL 34207

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.3
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81 reviews

I've had my husband in 3 different homes plus with family and Hidden Lakes tops them all. I love that they invite this family to come and join them and when they said it was truly if everyone there was truly...

Provides: Memory Care
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Located just off Route 41 in the heart of Bradenton, Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes provides personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory impairments. The care your loved one receives at Inspired Living at Hidden Lakes is tailored to each resident. We begin by...

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Van Mall

7808 Northeast 51st Street, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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58 reviews

Staff are very friendly and professional. They help foster a very good community for all the residents. My mom loves her apartment, and the weekly cleaning / linens service, as well as the prompt maintenance...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Van Mall offers luxurious apartment homes in a fun and active retirement community. We are very proud to be managed by Nile Living, locally owned and operated in the Pacific Northwest. At Van Mall we have set colossal standards for quality and choice in guest services, amenities, resort-style...

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Avalon Memory Care - McKinney Ranch Parkway

5401 McKinney Ranch Parkway, McKinney, TX 75070

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
30 reviews

The Staff treats you like family. Depending on her needs, she moved from one room to another because her wheelchair wouldn't fit in the bathroom door.

Provides: Memory Care
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We provide professional and sensitive care for the physical, emotional, mental, social and spiritual needs of your loved one suffering from Alzheimer’s, dementia, or other cognitive impairments. At Avalon, we focus on the safety and well-being of our residents, 24-hours a day, seven days a...

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John-Wesley Villas

5471 Thomaston Road, Macon, GA 31220

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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33 reviews

I work with someone whose parent lives at John Wesley when I told her about some of my own struggles she recommended we look at John Wesley and I was really impressed by the cleanliness and how friendly the...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Home is waiting for you at John-Wesley Villas! We are the only family-owned community in the area and have been open since 1986. We offer family values sharing in the same common goal- our residents are our families and are treated as such. John-Wesley Villas Macon understands that no two people...

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West Park Senior Living

801 Cypress Way, San Dimas, CA 91773

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.3
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143 reviews

Our Aunt seems happy and the staff are very friendly. That makes all the difference. The nursing staff could be more trained. They seem very young but are very kind. There are activities and outings.

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located within view of the stunning San Gabriel Mountains, West Park Senior Living is nestled on the eastern outskirts of Los Angeles in San Dimas, California. Our community is minutes away from the stunning Angeles National Forest and Mount Antonio, with Southern California’s world-renowned...

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American House Southland Senior Living

25250 Eureka Rd, Taylor, MI 48180

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
93 reviews

My mother has been here for 3 yrs and just recently celebrated her 100th birthday. The staff is compassionate and caring. Facilitated a wonderful birthday celebration.The facility is well maintained. She has...

Provides: Independent Living
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Meet the different personalities of our staff Friday, October 24 from 1 to 3pm This is a great opportunity to come and see what life is like here at Southland. Each department will have a display table to share with you what they do at our community. You'll receive a thank you gift, including a...

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St. Mary Villa, a CCRC

701 Lansdale Ave, Lansdale, PA 19446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
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54 reviews

my wife's been fed puréed food for the past year that she's been there. with the advanced dementia at this time my wife doesn't have the mental ability to communicate coherently, or physical ability to do...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Nestled quietly near the Wissahickon creek in Lansdale, PA is St. Mary Villa for Independent and Retirement living. From the moment you enter the elegant and well-appointed lobby, you'll feel immediately at home. Once you walk on the wide paths through the gardens and pass the chapel filled with...

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Burr Ridge Senior Living

16W301 91st Street, Burr Ridge, IL 60527

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8
8 Floor plans available
9.3
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48 reviews

On Independent living they no longer do daily check ins or have the Life Alert like button service. A resident would need to get their own service. So that was a prior selling point. There was no reduction...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At Burr Ridge Senior Living, we live by our core values of integrity, respect, leadership, personal growth, excellence, and stewardship.Our commitment to service and dedication to compassionate senior care can be felt throughout our community. From our empathetic staff to the many organized...

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Brookdale Monroe

1605 Fredericks Lane, Monroe, MI 48162

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
37 reviews

All of the staff are very friendly and helpful and kind. I really appreciate the care they give my mom. We picked this community because of the location.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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It’s time to put more living back into your senior lifestyle.Whether you’re looking for assisted living, which means just a little extra help with daily activities like dressing, bathing or managing medications, or you or your loved one are struggling with cognitive problems or Alzheimer’s, this...

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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.