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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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Crestwood Village Assisted Living and Memory Care

2378 S. Lincoln Rd, Mount Pleasant, MI 48858

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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49 reviews

We are so happy with the love that our parents receive! The daily activities are amazing! Even ice skating (in wheelchairs). Both our parents have been there going on four years and we couldn’t be more...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Crestwood Village, a Leisure Living Community in Mount Pleasant, Michigan. Here, our assisted living option allows seniors to maintain a level of independence while receiving personalized attention for daily needs. For those facing memory impairment, our care team places an emphasis on...

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Grand Villa of Delray East

14555 Sims Road, Delray Beach, FL 33484

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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159 reviews

My mom is doing so well here! The staff is super kind, compassionate, and very friendly! [name removed] and [name removed] worked tirelessly to make this happen for my mother and I am so happy she is there!

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Delray Beach East Assisted Living and Alzheimer's Residence in Delray Beach, Florida. We're glad you're here! We are excited to show you all the wonderful features and amenities of our East Delray Beach senior living community. As you explore our web site, we think...

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Grand Villa of DeLand

350 E. International Speedway Blvd., DeLand, FL 32724

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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117 reviews

My time here has been more than pleasant. The staff are very friendly and the community is very lively. I enjoy staying at Grand Villa.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Grand Villa is a gorgeous assisted living and memory care community that is located in sunny DeLand, Volusia County, Florida. Residents are able to enjoy getting in the pool or even going to the community library to get a good book to read. There are barbecue amenities that are available in the...

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Atria Del Rey

8825 Baseline Road, Rancho Cucamonga, CA 91730

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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100 reviews

Being alone in my house was pretty hard without any help. Moving to Atria was the best decision I ever made. I've been living here for over two years now, and I've been very happy with all the staff who...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Atria Del Rey is a welcoming assisted living community in the foothills of the San Gabriel Mountains. Featuring views of Mt. Baldy and Red Hill Park, Atria Del Rey offers easy access to nearby freeways, restaurants and downtown Rancho Cucamonga.Residents of our pet-friendly community enjoy more...

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The Villas By Astoria Park

539 N Mentor Ave., Pasadena, CA 91106

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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26 reviews

I visit my friend often, I find it beautiful that all the residents look out for each other. My friend is very happy since they moved in small and lovely community.

Provides: Independent Living
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The Villas By Astoria Park is a distinguished Independent Living community nestled in the heart of Pasadena, where we have been proudly serving seniors since our opening in 2001. With over 30 years of combined experience in senior care, our staff members bring a wealth of expertise and...

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Brookdale Lake Highlands

9715 Plano Road, Dallas, TX 75238

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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79 reviews

Wonderful experience!!! Great facility and all of the residents are happy. My mom is well cared for and the staff is always welcoming and supportive and happy as well. Great location

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Retirement is the time to indulge yourself, to live purposefully and re-ignite some of those passions that got left by the wayside throughout the years. At our community in Dallas, Texas, which offers assisted living and Alzheimer’s and dementia care services, we’re here to help you live your...

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Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks

2698 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109

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9.9
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62 reviews

When we were searching for that right place for our Pop, they went above and beyond our expectations in working with us on getting him moved in and settled. He had a large amount of medications and the...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our enclosed community, which provides assisted living and memory care, sits on five acres on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. We have an ideal location near the cultural district, Fort Worth's zoo, several museums, Trinity Park and the Colonial Country Club. As an assisted living...

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McDowell Village

8300 East McDowell Road, Scottsdale, AZ 85257

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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88 reviews

I was impressed with the facility on my first visit. My mother was looking for an Independent Living Residence and McDowell Village was at the top of her list. She has been a resident for a few weeks and has...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Everyone has their own perception of what living at a senior community is like. We here at McDowell Village would like to invite you in to take a look.Our apartments are second to none. They range in size from 648 to 1300 square feet, and all of the apartments feature fully-equipped kitchens,...

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The Waterford at Mansfield

1296 South Trimble Road, Mansfield, OH 44906

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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76 reviews

I truly feel the staff are angels in disguise. Staff are always greeting residents, family, and visitors with a friendly smile and by their preferred name. The building and apartments are well kept and...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Have a lot of fun and live life to its fullest at The Waterford at Mansfield. Our Independent Living and Assisted Living community in Mansfield, Ohio, offers residents a vibrant lifestyle that encourages health and independence through innovative recreational, educational, health and wellness...

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Sunrise of Rocklin

6100 Sierra College Boulevard, Rocklin, CA 95677

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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57 reviews

What we like the most about Sunrise of Rocklin is the size and the community. Yes, we would absolutely recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far .

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Community & Location Highlights:Conveniently located in a country-like, residential neighborhood in Rocklin, CANurses on staff to manage resident well-being and complex medical situationsAccommodate couples who want to stay together, but have different care needsProviding placement in...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, home care, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*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.