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Explore the communities that won a 2023 Best Activities Award that go above and beyond in offering activities that engage residents socially, physically, mentally and emotionally.
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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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Ivy Park at Laguna Creek

6727 Laguna Park Dr, Elk Grove, CA 95758

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
8.9
Review Score
69 reviews

The small cottage setup is perfect for my husband. He gets very personalized care by the same staff. He wouldn't eat after his stroke and all the staff at Ivy Park worked with his doctor and me to overcome...

Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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You deserve to do more of what you love.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 on...

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Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace

1635 S Ardmore Ave, Oakbrook Terrace, IL 60181

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.9
Review Score
77 reviews

The facility is totally memory care. Her day is filled with things to do. She does not sit in her room all day. There is also a garden area to go out & work in. Hair cuts and nail maintenance is available....

Best Activities
Provides: Memory Care

Terra Vista of Oakbrook Terrace is changing the view on Alzheimer's care. We have recognized that a diagnosis of dementia for a loved one is a diagnosis for the whole family. We believe that keeping a family connected is imperative to not only providing the best possible, personalized care to the...

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Cogir of Queen Anne

805 4th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
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12 Photos available
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5 Floor plans available
8.8
Review Score
61 reviews

They were very kind in understanding my mother's indecisiveness of when to move in. It was around the Christmas and New Year holidays so things were pretty busy. She's very happy that she's there now!

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Within the Queen Anne neighborhood, you’ll find a traditionally modern community encompassed by bright green shrubs called Cogir of Queen Anne. Designed to provide residents comfort and peace in retirement, the community offers lively programming, attentive care, and a safe environment. Choose...

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Brookdale Bend

1099 Northeast Watt Way, Bend, OR 97701

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
8.6
Review Score
62 reviews

The experience & decision to place my mother into Memory Care has been so weighty. Interviewing and touring facilities is both time consuming and terrifying in trying to determine which place might be a good...

Best Activities
Provides: Memory Care
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Savor a Rich LifeTucked away in a beautiful single-story building that resembles a private home, you will discover a memory care community full of men and women who are savoring rich and full lives. With spacious common rooms designed for comfort and beauty and luxurious amenities that promote...

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Ansley Parke at Orange City

500 Grand Plaza Dr, Orange City, FL 32763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
8.6
Review Score
67 reviews

Ansley Parke is a wonderful place to live. The staff are great and I can always depend on them to be here for me. My room is always spotless and laundry always done on my laundry days. Its nice to be...

Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Located near Blue Spring State Park in a quiet residential neighborhood, Ansley Parke Orange City is a vibrant community designed to help older adults enjoy the benefits of a simplified lifestyle.This inviting residence offers a selection of studio, one- and two- bedroom apartments, each with a...

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Solstice at Austin

2603 Jones Road, Austin, TX 78745

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8
8 Floor plans available
8.5
Review Score
67 reviews

I think they are under underrated food is good and the staff trying hard. Under mined by corporate All in all I would recommend

Best Activities
Provides: Independent Living
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Solstice Senior Living at Austin is a welcoming, vibrant and engaging independent senior living community in the heart of Austin, Texas. Through our Vibrant Life® program, we strive to enhance and enrich your life with meaningful activities and by creating community with your neighbors. We are...

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Park Lane Senior Living

680 East 100 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84102

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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7.7
Review Score
39 reviews

The surroundings are lovely and well kept. The food and food service has been terrific. Really enjoyable, well prepared meals and the serving staff is friendly and helpful. If we do not want what is being...

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Provides: Independent Living
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Retire in style at Parklane.  Located in beautiful downtown Salt Lake City, Parklane offers the finest in senior living.  Continue your education though our history, political science and specialty courses.  In addition, residents enjoy outings in the city including the symphony,...

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Woodland Palms Memory Care Community

1020 N Woodland Ave, Tucson, AZ 85711

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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I like the size of this place. It's smaller so it's very friendly and comfortable. My wife has been here for 2 years and particularly enjoys being in the common area and gets a lot of enjoyment from...

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Provides: Memory Care
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You will have an opportunity to make your contribution to our family, which makes Woodland Palms Memory Care the distinctive place that it is in Tucson, AZ. It is people that make a community. We recognize that people make all the difference. Treating people well – with respect, trust, care, and...

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Arbor House of Waco

2418 Marketplace, Waco, TX 76711

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2 Floor plans available
9.2
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48 reviews

My dad likes it so much here. He loves the caring staff and thinks the food is incredible. We love it and feel like we finally have dad in a place where he gets all the care and attention he requires...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Trustworthy, Creative, Knowledgeable, Positive, Enthusiastic, Energetic, Welcoming, Flexible, and Experienced are all attributes that the management team contribute to the culture at Arbor House Assisted Living and Memory Care. These ladies have provided stability and continuity of care with the...

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Spring Hills Mount Vernon

3709 Shannons Green Way, Alexandria, VA 22309

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9.1
Review Score
127 reviews

Staff is caring and kind to residents and family members. New activity director is amazing. Facilities are very comfortable, clean, and welcoming.

Best Activities
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A Caring Continuum with a Commitment to QualitySince 1999, Spring Hills Senior Communities has been caring for seniors and other individuals in need of quality health care. At every one of our home health agencies, post acute care centers and assisted living facilities, you’ll find compassionate...

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Best Activities 2023 Awards criteria

Get at least six reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain a 4.5-star rating or better in the activities review category

Offer assisted living, independent living, memory care, or skilled nursing in the United States

*Based on online reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period of April 25, 2023 to June 2, 2023.

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The best senior living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2023 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.