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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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Highlands Village Senior Living of Mansfield

120 Regency Pkwy, Mansfield, TX 76063

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
117 reviews

The director, [name removed] is absolutely amazing as well as several of the workers [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], [name removed], and so many others really care about the residents.

Provides: Assisted Living

Highlands Village Senior Living is offering the seniors in the area top-notch assisted living and memory care services. The community has a variety of floor plans to choose from as well as activities to enrich it's residents lives.

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Reward Senior Care of Lisbon

131 Pendleton St, Lisbon, OH 44432

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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41 reviews

They keep it very clean. Very festive and regularly updated decor. Home cooking and birthday celebrations are done very well. Is the same staff there? My remarks relate to Allay senior care with [name...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living

At Allay Senior Care, we work to make every resident feel comfortable and independent,but we also know that making a major change at any point in life can be stressful.Our staff is available to make your transition to an assisted living community in Lisbon, OH, as peaceful — and even joyful — as...

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Atria Golden Creek

33 Creek Road, Irvine, CA 92604

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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106 reviews

I moved from up North to be closer to my family. Little did I expect to build a new one here. I have happiness in my life I never expected. The place is nice, clean and the staff is wonderful.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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What makes Atria Golden Creek the best senior living option in Irvine? It's our commitment to enhancing the lives of today's seniors and future generations with energy-saving renovations, including a pursuit of LEED certification. We offer a beautiful community where you'll find a friendly and...

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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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45 reviews

My mother [name removed] was happy at this nursing home. The staff was so great to my mother [name removed]. I totally recommend this place to anyone.

Provides: Assisted Living

Arden Courts Parma, A Memory Care Community

9205 Sprague Rd, Cleveland, OH 44133

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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61 reviews

Coming into this facility, it allows an individual to feel like home when they’re in the presence of a great team from front to back. Excellent care plans put together as well as staffing appropriately with...

Provides: Memory Care
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For nearly 25 years, Arden Courts Memory Care has catered to the special needs of individuals with memory loss. Staffed by specially trained caregivers, Arden Courts cares for individuals diagnosed with Alzheimer's disease and related dementias. Each community features home like common areas,...

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Elmbrook Village at Bozrah

380 Salem Turnpike, Bozrah, CT 06334

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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42 reviews

My daughters helped me find Elmbrook and it has been amazing. Whenever I have any issues with anything, everyone here tells me the truth and gets it fixed right away. I appreciate that. I love that everyone...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Now doing in person tours!Elmbrook Village at Bozrah opened in September 2019. Offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Elmbrook Village was designed to maximize the amount of natural light available and has 115 apartments with a variety of styles. We have some of the largest...

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The Gardens of Port St Lucie

1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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65 reviews

My sister and I toured for our mom. We toured 4 places and this place was the best. The salesgirl was very nice helpful. She explained it all better than the others. The apartments are bright and there was...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...

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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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129 reviews

Brookedale facility was the place I chose for our mother to reside. The staff and caretakers were pleasant and very helpful to my mother. They had activities for the residents to keep them engaged and...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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Sensations Memory Care Residence

511 E. Shephard St, Charlotte, MI 48813

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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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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Azalea of Cinnaminson

605 US Route 130, Cinnaminson, NJ 08077

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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36 reviews

What we like the most about the community is the location, their staff, the overall atmosphere and design. Yes, we would recommend The Azalea of Cinnaminson community to other families based on the...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Tucked in a prime location that features the convenience of the city with the charm of residential living, Azalea of Cinnaminson features exceptional hospitality, timeless design, and meticulous attention to detail. You’ll enjoy access to convenient amenities and supportive services, all in a...

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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.