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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.
The Club at St. Cloud
3791 Old Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
47 reviews
My mother in law has been a resident for over 2 years. She has been well taken care of. Every one of the staff has always been cheerful, courteous and gentle with the residents. I can not sing enough...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Innovation Senior Living communitiesThe Club at St. Cloud Assisted Living Community, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in St. Cloud, Florida, a small family oriented city just South of Orlando. Located in Osceola County, conveniently near the Florida Turnpike and US-192, there are many avenues for all to...
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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care
1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
10
Review Score
45 reviews
Since my mom has moved in to Arbor Grove I have seen a 100 percent turn around in her health and happiness. The staff seem friendly and helpful. Arbor Grove seems to be a safe and positive environment for my...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...
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North Woods Village at Edison Lakes
1409 East Day Road, Mishawaka, IN 46545
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
18
18 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
49 reviews
The most important thing is people who truly care. I have entrusted my mother to the people of Northwoods Village and they treat her with genuine kindness at all times. Every time I visit, the staff is...
Provides: Memory Care
See all Westshore Senior Housing Consultants LLC communitiesNorth Woods Village Edison Lakes provides residents with an assisted living community that is located in Mishawaka, Indiana, a part of St. Joseph County. This community offers residents a comfortable place to live, and the city of Mishawaka is a beautiful location to visit or to call home. Guests...
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Carriage Hill Assisted Living
306 Knox Marsh Rd, Madbury, NH 03823
Starting at$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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Cogir of Cedar Creek
500 N Westberry Blvd, Madera, CA 93637
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
6
6 Photos available
10
Review Score
44 reviews
I want to explain the care services and the value for cost. Quality of care is good - However, when my Dad was in the Memory care unit they had 3 staff to 12 residents. If 2 staff were helping the residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Cogir Senior Living communitiesWe are locally owned yet professionally managed by Integral Senior Living.
Brookdale Dowlen Oaks
2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706
Starting at$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...
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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 Gardens of Port St Lucie
1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
60 reviews
The facility is really clean, the staff are upbeat and so friendly and the room is more than we could have asked for. Plenty of activities that take place in the “living room” and the art room. A beautiful...
Provides: Assisted Living
See all Five Star Senior Living communitiesLocated just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...
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Independence Village of Pella
2602 Fifield Rd, Pella, IA 50219
Starting at$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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Silvergate Retirement Residence - Fallbrook
420 Elbrook Dr, Fallbrook, CA 92028
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
119 reviews
i visited Silvergate in Fallbrook a few times before i made the reccomendation to my mother . The facility , grounds , food , and mostly notably the caring staff is absolutely impressive. The staff...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Americare Health and Retirement, Inc. communitiesFor more than 20 years, Silvergate Retirement Residence has been providing premier independent, assisted living, and Alzheimer's and Dementia accommodations and services to North San Diego County. Located in the quaint village of Fallbrook, our community is conveniently close to shopping and...
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StoryPoint Middletown
500 Meridian Hills Drive, Middletown, KY 40243
Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
15
15 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
111 reviews
I would highly recommend. They are nice, friendly. They offer a lot of activities for the residents as well as for the family.
Provides: Independent Living
See all StoryPoint Group, LLC communitiesWelcome to StoryPoint Middletown – our first community in Kentucky! We are excited to offer both independent and enhanced living services to seniors in the greater Middletown area. Our community is a place where seniors can enjoy a carefree retirement customized to their unique...
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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria
*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.
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