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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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Twin Cedar Senior Living

364 Little Walker Rd, Shohola, PA 18458

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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84 reviews

I placed my mother at Twin Cedar Senior living [date removed]. I could no longer care for her at home . I was very happy with the staff, food activities and overall everything! my mother is doing very well...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Life at Twin CedarTwin Cedar Senior Living is an award winning assisted living/personal care home that offers a wonderful lifestyle in a perfect location, bordering New York and New Jersey giving our residents family and friends the ability to visit with ease. Our home is a 37-bed assisted living...

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Willow Grove of Sherwood

9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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56 reviews

Mom moved into Willow Grove of Sherwood (WGS) [date removed]. We reviewed, visited and received referrals from several of her friends. WGS was her first choice from the day she walked in, even before [name...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...

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Devonshire Retirement Village

101 Devonshire Dr, Lapeer, MI 48446

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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75 reviews

Both of my in-laws were residents of Devonshire independent living facility. They enjoyed activities such as kickball, exercising and bingo. We felt they were safe and well taken care of. A generous...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Devonshire, a Leisure Living Community in Lapeer, Michigan, where residents share in the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up to the fireplace in the winter. Our community offers independent living, assisted living and...

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Cedar Creek Assisted Living

4279 Judith Ave, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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38 reviews

The staff have been very nice for the most part. We've had a couple issues with meds and then handling them but I think things have been worked out. I understand there are kinks in the beginning. Mom is...

Provides: Assisted Living
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“CARING, PASSION, RESPECT in Assisted Living”, It’s what they do!Boasting 68 one-and-two bedroom apartments and studios, Cedar Creek offers the amenities of a booming community while maintaining the family friendly and personal atmosphere that draws so many to Merritt Island. “Upon becoming a...

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Bayfield Assisted Living and Memory Care

3932 Monitor Rd., Bay City, MI 48706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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77 reviews

Bayfield has been a perfect place for my dad. He unfortunately is unable to go back to his home. Bayfield has made him feel welcome and part of their family there. The staff is wonderful. They always are...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Bayfield, a Leisure Living Community in Bay City, 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 forming...

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Oakmont of Orange

630 The City Dr., Orange, CA 92868

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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58 reviews

Admin staff is good, but fortunately the daily care staff and nurses are excellent. Admin is more business casual. Highly recommend. I visited many that I could barely find a parking spot. This has gated...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oakmont of Orange is the newest premier Senior Living Community in Orange County. Our lovely retirement community is situated on a lush campus with lovely views, industry renowned dining, and endless on-site amenities. We are close to shopping, fine dining, the arts and world-class entertainment....

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Barrington Terrace

1425 S Congress Ave, Boynton Beach, FL 33426

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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55 reviews

I can’t be with my dad 24/7. Who can? But at a place like Barrington Terrace, there’s people everywhere! It’s intimate. I could speak about my father to any team member, and everybody knows exactly what, why...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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We partially participate with MEDICAID.US News & World Report, Year 2023 & years past, named Barrington Terrace as Best of Senior Living by achieving a perfect 5 out of 5 rating!!AHCA awarded Barrington Terrace with Assisted Living Quality Award in 2017. Our 2024 State Survey revealed...

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Legacy Living of Florence

8520 Gunpowder Rd, Florence, KY 41042

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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58 reviews

The staff at Legacy Living is friendly and worked with mom and family to resolve concerns. The room size is good, enough to not feel squished in. Salon, fitness center theater are very convenient

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Located in Florence, KY, Legacy Living Florence offers specialized programs of care designed to accommodate the various needs of our residents.Independent LivingAssisted LivingMemory Care

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Danbury North Canton

181 Applegrove Street Northeast, North Canton, OH 44720

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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45 reviews

We recently relocated my dad from his home in Texas to an apartment at Danbury North Canton. From the very first interaction with the excellent staff at Danbury, we were convinced this was a good fit for my...

Provides: Independent Living
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Danbury of North Canton is an independent senior living community. Our goal is to provide our residents with a carefree active independent life style. We are near shopping, banks, restaurants and offices. All apartments have spacious rooms equipped with fixtures that provide convenience and...

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Keystone Villa at Ephrata

100 N State St, Ephrata, PA 17522

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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51 reviews

My mother has gone through a lot of changes in the last few years. She started at Keystone with my father after covid because they were too sick to take care of each other and keep track of their meds. My...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.