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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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The Lofts by Cogir

5300 NE 82nd Avenue, Vancouver, WA 98662

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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15 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
10
Review Score
76 reviews

My mom has been living at The Lofts by Cogir for three years and is really thriving there! There are many activities, events and outings that keep tenants socializing and interested in day to day fun. I just...

Provides: Independent Living
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Atria Westchase

11424 Richmond Avenue, Houston, TX 77082

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
10
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107 reviews

Very friendly staff and they are ALWAYS helpful and assisting. Atria Westchase is a great place that I would highly recommend to anyone.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Atria Westchase is an assisted living and memory care community Houston, Texas. Houston is an exciting city located in Harris County, and it is widely known for its diversity, its arts and theatre scene and its recreational amenities. Whether you are planning a weekend trip to Houston or...

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Meadow Lane Assisted Living and Memory Care

150 Meadow Lane, Bad Axe, MI 48413

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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46 reviews

The facility is newer and well kept. The staff is compassionate, helpful, and professional. The staff would be the reason I would give it a five-star rating.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Meadow Lane, a Leisure Living Community, is located in Bad Axe, 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 that...

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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
10
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118 reviews

Overall the experience has been great and the cleanliness is pretty good. The staff are wonderful and the quality of care is very good. Meals were great and flexibility of foods to fit mom's diet were...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are 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 Club at St. Cloud

3791 Old Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
10
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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
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The 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
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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
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Welcome 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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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles

250 Bal Harbor Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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62 reviews

I had a wonderful experience. Staff is very patient and explained the process. The referrals were excellent. My parents love where they are. I am so grateful for the referral. I love where my parents are. It...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Putting More Life Into Senior LivingIf you think moving to a senior living community is like joining a nursing home, think again. Our residents enjoy happy hours, sundae socials, weekly card games, fitness groups each morning, and movie nights. They explore creative pursuits, and discover old and...

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StoryPoint Saline

6230 S State St, Saline, MI 48176

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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411 reviews

It is an amazing facility. Some great fun activities, the food is fantastic and I really like that. The meal plan is only dinner unless you choose to have more meals per day. The staff is fantastic and the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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At StoryPoint Saline, we love being a part of the greater Ann Arbor area. Our beautiful community offers independent living, enhanced living, assisted living and memory care options. We take pride in making each moment very special for each and every resident because we know that it is the small...

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Cogir of Cedar Creek

500 N Westberry Blvd, Madera, CA 93637

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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42 reviews

I was very pleased with Cogir of Cedar Creek. I appreciated they have a designated space for short term stays. Every one we dealt with was very nice. I would recommend.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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We are locally owned yet professionally managed by Integral Senior Living.

Brookdale Russellville

240 South Inglewood Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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33 reviews

My sister in law loved living there. She made a lot of friends very quickly. They keep the building very clean and well decorated. The staff are friendly and very helpful and willing to help you at any time....

Provides: Assisted Living
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Do more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids?  It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...

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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.