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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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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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Springwood Hudson

125 Omni Lake Parkway, Hudson, OH 44236

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21 reviews

My mom has had a great experience to date, and I am truly happy that she is at a wonderful place. There are activities that she can get involved in to help her meet new people through this next stage of life

Provides: Independent Living
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Locally owned and operated, Springwood- After 55 luxury living is a great option for people wanting to downsize and live maintenance free but enjoy their time doing the things they love to do. We offer heated covered parking on both sides of the building. Secure entrances to community which has a...

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Magnolias of Chambersburg

745 Norland Ave, Chambersburg, PA 17201

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27 reviews

When my mom was diagnosed with dementia/Alzheimers, I felt lost and unsure and horribly sad. She went from being a vibrant, engaged woman to someone who began closing in on herself. Fast forward about 5...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Situated on a beautiful campus in a charming and thriving neighborhood, Magnolias of Chambersburg combines all the amenities, social atmosphere, and personalized care of contemporary senior living with the comforts of home. It’s Senior Living at its finest and is just minutes from downtown....

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Dry Harbor Nursing Home

61-35 Dry Harbor Rd, Middle Village, NY 11379

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385 reviews

It was clean, comfortable, and filled with friendly faces! My husband has settled in well, and the nurses are always available when he needs them. He also finds the activities interesting and feels refreshed

Provides: Nursing Homes

Dry Harbor Nursing Home & Rehabilitation Center is your premier choice for skilled nursing and sub-acute care in the community of Middle Village, New York. The longevity of our caring staff and complimentary transportation for family visits sets us apart from the typical skilled nursing...

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All Heart Home Care

11417 West Bernardo Court, Suite E, San Diego, CA 92127

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10
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156 reviews

This agency has my heart! My friend is a senior who I adore and care for so much and I finally convinced her to get a caregiver to help her out at home since her family lives out of state. I came across...

Provides: Home Care

Resort Nursing Home

430 Beach 68th St, Far Rockaway, NY 11692

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17 reviews

My rehab journey would not have been the same without the amazing team here at Resort Nursing Home. They treated me with such respect and encouragement every single day. I am thankful to each and every...

Provides: Nursing Homes

Mercy Circle Senior Living

3659 W 99th Pl, Chicago, IL 60655

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121 reviews

Mercy Circle was wonderful. My dad was able to heal with support kindness and support. We highly recommend Mercy Circle to everyone.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

A faith-based not-for-profit communityMercy Circle’s residents and staff together create a vibrant, caring community where all people are welcome and our non-profit status is reflected in no entrance fees. Residents pay only a monthly fee, which includes meals, services, amenities and...

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Waltonwood Lake Boone

3550 Horton St., Raleigh, NC 27607

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9.8
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29 reviews

Waltonwood at Lake Boone is the 4th retirement complex we’ve lived in. Though we don’t consider ourselves to be experts on the subject, we do feel we are very knowledgeable. We’ve learned bigger is not...

Provides: Independent Living
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Arroyo Gardens

160 N La Canada Dr, Green Valley, AZ 85614

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9.8
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17 reviews

My dad chose Arroyo Gardens for independent living because the staff were friendly and he liked the layout of his apartment. He made a great choice! He loves the food, he walks downstairs everyday for the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

At Arroyo Gardens, we've created a community of people who are invested in each other's success, happiness and comfort. Set against the allure of the Santa Rita Mountains, our community offers resort-style living combined with a staff of professional caregivers and nurses able to provide a...

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Waterman Village

150 Waterman Ave, Mount Dora, FL 32757

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9.7
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141 reviews

5 for everything. I've never tasted food. But, it looks nice. Both the care staff and front office are very nice. I'm pleased with my choice. Facility is relatively new. It has a nice residential feel to the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

Waterman Village is Central Florida's TOTAL retirement/senior living community. Not-for-profit, faith-based tradition, locally operated, no off-site management company, no off-site corporate ownership. Truly mission over margin since 1989. Independent living homes and apartments, an assisted...

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Atria Hertlin Place

675 Portion Road, Lake Ronkonkoma, NY 11779

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74 reviews

The staff was caring and supportive. The facility is beautiful. The food options are not as extensive as other atria facilities. Lunch is a small boxed lunch and breakfast is a muffin/cereal/fruit. The cost...

Provides: Independent Living
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Set on 14 magnificent acres in the beautiful hamlet of Lake Ronkonkoma, Atria Hertlin Place offers an independent lifestyle for today's active older adults. Our convenient location provides easy access to the surrounding area, local beaches, and the exclusive shopping, restaurants and museums of...

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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.