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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: Assisted Living
Top Assisted Living Facilities
These are our 2025 best assisted living facilities, representing the top 1-2% of senior living providers nationwide based on reviews. Residents and families praised the top assisted living communities for their exceptional staff, facilities, food, and more.
The Gardens of Port St Lucie
1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
61 reviews
This facility The gardens was perfect for my sister. It was a small enough community that I knew she wouldn't have any trouble navigating from her room to the activity center to the dining room. My sister...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Five Star Senior Living communitiesLocated just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...
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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks
2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
8
8 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
119 reviews
I recently moved a family member into Brookdale Dowlen Oaks. The facility is warm, cheerful, welcoming, clean, well equipped and maintained throughout. The staff members are simply outstanding - they are...
Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Brookdale communitiesAre 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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The Isle at Cedar Ridge
2200 S Lakeline Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
54 reviews
We chose Isle at Cedar Ridge for my father’s advanced care needs, and it’s been the best decision. Their two-person assist and diabetic management services are handled flawlessly. The Memory Support program...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Integrated Senior Lifestyles communitiesHearthstone Communities - Sterling Heights
36688 Briarcliff Road, Sterling Heights, MI 48312
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
66 reviews
When mom changed to hospice they were reluctant to medicate, had to have a conference with the hospice and the manager to get them to use the morphine. Disappointed that they were not knowledgeable about...
Best Activities
Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
See all Hearthstone Communities communitiesWelcome 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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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook
420 Elbrook Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
119 reviews
i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Americare Health and Retirement, Inc. communitiesFor more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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Woodlawn Meadows Assisted Living and Memory Care
1821 N East St, Hastings, MI 49058
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
17
17 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
68 reviews
I lived in a "torture chamber" before I lived at Woodlawn Meadows. This is much better! I like the freedom, mobility, and the staff that cares about you. They aren't here just for a paycheck. I like the...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWoodlawn Meadows, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Hastings, Michigan. Here, we’re passionate about serving our senior-living residents and sharing life’s journey together. Offering assisted living and memory care options, our purpose is to provide high-quality senior lifestyle services...
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living
306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
20
20 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
56 reviews
We are very pleased with the personal care that my Mom receives at Carriage Hill. There are only 24 residents which helps give it a more homey feel. I find the facility to always be clean and the staff to be...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Carriage Hill Assisted Living is a family owned and operated residence with 24 residents and opened in December 2015. Our residency is intentionally small for each resident to receive individualized attention and to know each staff member caring for his or her needs. Above all, Carriage Hill...
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Aiello Adult Foster Care
26071 Denning Road, New Boston, MI 48164
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
78 reviews
The staff was wonderful took such care and pride of my Aunt I never visitor the home without a wonderful welcome. My aunt was always dressed and well groomed.
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
Aiello Adult Foster Care, a 6 bed ranch residential home, is located in a quiet neighborhood in New Boston, MI. Our mission is to provide a safe, secure, and loving home environment for seniors, allowing them to maintain as much self sufficiency as possible, while giving you peace of mind that...
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Brookdale Colonial Park
4730 Bee Ridge Road, Sarasota, FL 34233
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
63 reviews
Very friendly and lots of places to go to get fresh air and have buses to take you shopping. They need better communication between the selling manager and when someone needs special assistance. They told us...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Brookdale communitiesRethinking Senior Living. Redefining Independence.There’s a different way to do senior living that doesn’t include living an isolated life at home. There’s a different way to be retired that doesn’t include spending days with the hassles and worries of home ownership and upkeep like cleaning and...
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Independence Village of Pella
2602 Fifield Rd, Pella, IA 50219
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
127 reviews
It has been a great place to move our parent. There are several activities a day, the food is good, and the staff is very friendly! The physical therapy team has been very helpful for our parent to regain...
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to Independence Village of Pella! 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 various senior living options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Throughout each...
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*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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What are the best assisted living communities in the United States?
The best assisted 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 assisted living communities represent the top 2-3% of assisted living providers nationwide.
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