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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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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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Parkwood Independent Living

2700 Parkview Lane, Bedford, TX 76022

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
134 reviews

This is a wonderful place- the next best thing to my being home. There is a real sense of sincere community here, where residents from various places and backgrounds become friends. The entire executive and...

Provides: Independent Living
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Find award-winning options for independent living at Parkwood Retirement Community. This Life Care Services community in Bedford, Texas offers a beautiful, wooded campus surrounded by greenspace nestled in a quiet neighborhood in Bedford. Parkwood has a genuine, casual environment, where...

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Arbour Square

695 Main St, Harleysville, PA 19438

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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112 reviews

Although my sister came to Arbour Square with a lot of reservations, the staff were great at connecting her with other residents and helping her settle in. She is much happier than she’s been in a long time

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Arbour Square of Harleysville!Nestled on a picturesque 22-acre campus in the heart of Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, our 55+ independent senior community offers an enriching lifestyle. At Arbour Square, you can embrace worry-free living...

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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks

4243 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.9
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160 reviews

Very helpful and friendly staff members at The Waterford at Thousand Oaks! Apartment sizes and amenities offered for residents are adequate.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Remember The Waterford at Thousand Oaks for Independent Living in San Antonio, Texas. Our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with the independence they expect and deserve. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to...

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Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens

512 Bayshore Road, Nokomis, FL 34275

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.9
Review Score
170 reviews

Most of them are very caring and genuinely seem to enjoy helping your loved one. They appreciate any support you as the family can offer them. Being involved and active in your loved one's care is also...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in Nokomis Florida, Bay Shore Guest Home and Gardens is a boutique-style Assisted Living Facility. We strive to ensure a family home that will keep partners together. Unlike many larger assisted living facilities we do not separate partners even if they have different medical conditions....

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The Isle at Cedar Ridge

2200 S Lakeline Rd, Cedar Park, TX 78613

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
9.9
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54 reviews

We chose Isle at Cedar Ridge for my father’s advanced care needs, and it’s been the best decision. Their two-person assist and diabetic management services are handled flawlessly. The Memory Support program...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Brookdale Farmers Branch

13505 Webb Chapel Road, Farmers Branch, TX 75234

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3
3 Floor plans available
9.9
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52 reviews

Move in process due to a number of administrators being ill and absent was not easy. Staff treatment of my mother has been phenomenally loving and kind. I don’t think I could ask for better treatment for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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If you’re ready to live an active life of leisure, our community, which provides assisted living and memory care services, is the place for you. We’re nestled on five acres of beautifully landscaped grounds in Farmers Branch, Texas, part of the Greater Dallas Area, and conveniently located near...

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Independence Village of Midland

2325 Rockwell Drive, Midland, MI 48642

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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332 reviews

I have residents here almost ten moths and have been very happy. Staff and residents are extremely friendly and helpful. I was impressed by how quickly all the staff learned my name! I'm amazed at all the...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village! Our community offers independent living, assisted living and memory care services. With these specialized living options, our residents can maintain their independence and also get the support they need when it’s the most important. Don’t wait to move in; call now...

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Cogir of Lotus Park

2639 W 3520 S, West Haven, UT 84401

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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44 reviews

The staff is very friendly. They are patient and kind with the memory care patients. I wish the memory care patients had a choice of meals, and had more access to snacks and beverages, like the...

Most Friendly
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Cogir of Lotus Park is a Senior Living Community located in West Haven, Utah offering Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. We provide exceptional care with the amenities and services you and your loved one are looking for. Enjoy a robust daily calendar of events, restaurant-style...

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Greenwood Village South

295 Village Lane, Greenwood, IN 46143

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Floor plans available
9.9
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94 reviews

Beautiful property!! Enjoy the activities !! Meals are very good and the dining room is fantastic! Employees are so polite and very helpful

Provides: Assisted Living
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In Greenwood, Indiana, 15 miles south of Indianapolis, comfortable living and helpful services come together in a tree-lined neighborhood designed to give seniors everything they need in one place: Greenwood Village South. A non-profit Life Plan Community offering independent living, assisted...

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Brookdale Des Plaines

800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.9
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149 reviews

As soon as you walk into Brookdale its full of life, and thriving. I enjoy many of the activities Brookdale offers. Such as, live entertainment, all the outings and I even started a women's club. The bus...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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It’s good to be home.Our community just outside of Chicago gives you the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able...

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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.