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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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Hearthstone Communities Macomb III

52315 Melody Drive, Macomb, MI 48042

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 reviews

The resident has had nothing but a positive experience. Staff are wonderful owner is great and wonderful to work with. I would recommend this place to anyone.

Provides: Care Homes
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Welcome to Hearthstone Communities Macomb III Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our luxury family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they...

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Highland Senior Living Rome

1168 Chulio Rd, Rome, GA 30161

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38 reviews

The staff is great and really do care about the residents. The food is great and pleasantly presented. My mom's room is cleaned well. There are lots of activities. All these great features for less than I...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Highlands Senior Living Rome, formerly The Gardens of Rome, is located in Rome, Georgia, surrounded by the stunning Appalachian foothills. Our community is proud to offer All- Inclusive Rates while providing exceptional personalized care and memory care services. We are also proud to have...

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Carriage Hill Assisted Living

306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823

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54 reviews

What we like the most about Carriage Hill are the staff as well as the physical building. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...

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Sunrise at Sterling Canyon

25815 McBean Parkway, Valencia, CA 91355

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56 reviews

[name removed] was our liaison and he was very friendly. Very informative. Family friendly. They need to be more diligent with bathroom, bedroom. Trash especially. From what I've heard, the food is great and...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Valencia, Sunrise at Sterling Canyon is situated next door to Henry Mayo Newhall Memorial Hospital, across the street from Granary Square and just blocks away from Valencia Town Center Mall. Sunrise at Sterling Canyon sits just around the corner from the beautiful Vista...

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The Palms of St. Lucie West

501 NW Cashmere Blvd, Port St. Lucie, FL 34986

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26 reviews

I had a wonderful experience here at The Palms in St. Lucie West. My very first experience was with the executive Director [name removed] on a Sunday afternoon and he was so pleasant and helpful. Everybody...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Everything you love and need.At the Palms of St. Lucie West, you’ll find beautifully appointed assisted living apartments with services tailored to what you need most. Adult day program, A short-term stay, or a year-round home? We’re here.You’ll find restaurant-style dining, a spacious activity...

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Sensations Memory Care Residence

511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813

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112 reviews

Working with people who have memory loss must be challenging on the best of days, but the staff of Sensations are always kind, patient, and clearly familiar with my Grandma’s idiosyncrasies - which means...

Provides: Memory Care

Sensations is family owned with over 75 years combined experience in the senior industry—many years working exclusively with Alzheimer's and other forms of dementia. Sensations has just opened with 39 beds, in Private and Friendship rooms. Adult Day Care and Respite Care is also available. ...

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Watercrest at Bryan

3801 E Crest Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

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38 reviews

Watercrest at Bryan has truly mastered the art of independent living with its flexible options to suit any lifestyle. Whether you’re an active adult or looking for a touch of assistance like meals,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Bryan, a independent living retirement community located in Bryan/College Station, TX just minutes from Texas A&M University. Watercrest is dedicated to a creating a friendly and hassle-free living environment...

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Silvergate Rancho Bernardo

16061 Avenida Venusto, San Diego, CA 92128

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34 reviews

My mother has lived here for her last 23 months. She loves the musical programs and live entertainment they bring in. She also enjoys the chair tai chi, bingo, bible study, outings, but especially her 3...

Provides: Memory Care
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Newly constructed, the separate Memory Care Suites building on Silvergate’s beautiful retirement campus provides seniors with a higher level of award-winning care in a secure, nurturing environment. Our “Neighborhood Design” eliminates long hallways for a more familiar home-like setting. Drawing...

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Hearthstone Communities Macomb I

50036 Barrett, Macomb Township, MI 48044

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93 reviews

This assisted living community feels like family. My loved one has been thriving here, thanks to the dedicated and kind staff. The activities and care plans are outstanding! We couldn’t have chosen a better...

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Provides: Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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Hearthstone Communities Sterling I

42660 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

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55 reviews

The care and attention my loved one receives at this facility is exceptional. The staff is compassionate, professional, and truly goes above and beyond to make the residents feel at home. The food is really...

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Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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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.