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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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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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Magnolia Springs Bridgewater

14901 Carey Road, Carmel, IN 46033

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
10
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206 reviews

My parents were in two other facilities and Magnolia Springs was by far the superior one. Consistency in staff, food, cleanliness. Every area they far and away exceeded the others.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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>The Magnolia Springs WayWho says moving to a senior living community means giving up your sense of independence? Magnolia Springs embraces the fact you are your own person, different, unique, one-of-a-kind—with your own lifestyle, pursuits, and hopes for the future. Even better, we celebrate...

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Arbor Landing at Surfside

3105 Dick Pond Road, Myrtle Beach, SC 29588

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10
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42 reviews

My MIL and FIL moved into ALSS 18 months ago. When I tell you they were greeted with the most attentive, accomodating, and kind team, it's a gross understatement. Wanna feel welcome in the eldercare...

Best Activities
Provides: Independent Living
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Our independent living neighborhood offers seniors the perfect balance between independence and support, security and freedom, privacy and socialization.All-inclusive services include:•Private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments with convenient kitchenettes, gracious tiled bathrooms,...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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106 reviews

Despite my living in an apartment in Independent Living, I see the excellent care of others who are more impaired. I would absolutely recommend Brookdale Northbrook to other families!

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...

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Danberry at Inverness

235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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94 reviews

5 on all. My only drive with a facility is my mom's neighbor has a dog that barks everybody. The facility knows about it management team, but it never gets any better. If it doesn't, we're gonna write the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...

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StoryPoint Union

9255 US-42, Union, KY 41091

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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70 reviews

Great team, very receptive to needs! The meals are excellent and the wait staff are all very nice and know everyone’s name. The overall experience is great and we, along with the resident are very happy we...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Union! We are so thrilled to be a part of this beautiful community in Kentucky, offering independent and enhanced living options to seniors in the surrounding areas. With a team of dedicated individuals to help support all their needs, our residents can spend their...

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Sodalis Wharton

1930 Briar Ln, Wharton, TX 77488

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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106 reviews

This is a great facility to have your family in. The faculty are always helpful and able to answer any of my questions before I put my mom into the community. I did a tour and instantly knew my mom would...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are now offering Virtual Tours of our communities via Skype, Zoom and Google Duo. If you’re interested in learning more or want to get your Virtual Tour set up let us know. We look forward...

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The Heritage Downtown

1785 Shuey Avenue, Walnut Creek, CA 94596

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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68 reviews

I would rate The Heritage at a 5(five) in all seven categories. In terms of value for cost, while the rent may seem high, it is worth it considering what's included and the quality of service. Also there is...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living

The Heritage Downtown offers active Senior Living within walking distance of the Broadway shopping center and amenities in the heart of Walnut Creek. Enjoy the beautiful swimming pool and sparkling spa, beautiful views from a luxury apartment home. Choose from a variety of floor plans, including...

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Legacy House Assisted Living of Spanish Fork

1449 E. 150 South, Spanish Fork, UT 84660

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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51 reviews

My parents have lived at Legacy House Assisted Living In Spanish Fork Utah for the past 5 years. They easily made friends and have enjoyed the activities that are offered. The staff are amazing! I truly...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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84 reviews

It's a small place. You trade in abundant square footage and a variety of activities for the comfort of a great staff to resident ratio. It really feels intimate and personal. You get to know everyone very...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Residences at Wellpoint is nestled in the mountains of beautiful Hampton Cove, overlooking the Hampton Cove Golf Course. This innovative senior community features Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. Life at Wellpoint, is designed to restore well-being and rejuvenate the...

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Greeley Place

1051 6th Street, Greeley, CO 80631

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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87 reviews

Helped relocate uncle to Colorado and the Greeley staff was very helpful and reassuring during the process. Virtual tour was helpful. Leasing team kept in contact and understood our situation with grace.

Provides: Independent Living
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Greeley Place provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Nestled in a garden oasis in the heart of historic Greeley, you'll be delighted by our beautifully landscaped grounds and elegant facilities. Residents also appreciate the convenience of being near shopping,...

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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.