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Best Meals and Dining Award Winners of 2023: All winners

Our Best Meals and Dining Awards celebrate assisted living, memory care and independent living communities that excel in food service, based on reviews from residents and families that average at least 4.5 stars out of 5. Residents praised these top senior living communities for the delicious food, willingness to meet their personal needs and tastes, and variety of options.
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Assisted Living
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).
Memory Care
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.
Independent Living
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.
Independent Living
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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Residences at Wellpoint

2940 Mill Run Road South, Huntsville, AL 35763

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
85 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...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Charter Senior Living communities

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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Brookdale Tanglewood Oaks

2698 South Hulen Street, Fort Worth, TX 76109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Floor plans available
9.8
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62 reviews

When we were searching for that right place for our Pop, they went above and beyond our expectations in working with us on getting him moved in and settled. He had a large amount of medications and the...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our enclosed community, which provides assisted living and memory care, sits on five acres on the near west side of Fort Worth, Texas. We have an ideal location near the cultural district, Fort Worth's zoo, several museums, Trinity Park and the Colonial Country Club. As an assisted living...

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Spring Village at Pocono

329 E. Brown St, East Stroudsburg, PA 18301

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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127 reviews

I would give them all an eight...Truth is they absolutely go out of their way to care for [name removed]. And the affiliate Fox therapy is in house and they are top shelf as well....I would recommend Spring...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all WoodBine Senior Living communities

Spring Village at Pocono is a senior living community located in the lovely hamlet of East Stroudsburg, Pennsylvania. This gorgeous senior living community is also situated right in the midst of the scenic and breathtaking Pocono Mountain area is the northern region of Pennsylvania. This places...

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Park Visalia Assisted Living and Memory Care

3939 W Walnut Ave, Visalia, CA 93277

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
69 reviews

My mom is a resident at Park Visalia. It’s been a great encouragement to hear and see how she’s being cared for. The caregivers give her excellent care and are engaged with her and encourage her along the...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Park Visalia Assisted Living provides a full range of exceptional senior living options. Our community offers all of the comforts of home with the added benefit of a team of experienced, caring professionals dedicated to providing you or your loved one with quality service.We offer seniors...

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Morningside House of Sarasota

5851 N Honore Ave, Sarasota, FL 34243

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
9.8
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79 reviews

My mother has been at Morningside for a couple of years now and I have to say from the Directors to housekeeping, they have shown the deepest compassion, dignity, care, and respect to each and every...

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Provides: Memory Care
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Morningside House of Sarasota with over 20 years of experience, is located in the University area of Sarasota. Our community includes supervised excursions to nearby shops and local attractions like Ringling Art Museum or Marie Sebly Botanical Gardens to Move the Body, Intrigue the Mind, and...

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Winter Village

255 Mayer Road, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
419 reviews

I went to WV and there were two women scrubbing the base trim on their knees... very clean. Very spacious apartments/bathrooms are off the bedrooms, nice setting.

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Provides: Independent Living
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Nestled within one of Michigan’s most sought after relaxation spots, Independence Village of Frankenmuth is a community within a community. With Independent and Enhanced Living accommodations, enjoy all the comforts of independence with the benefit of additional care services. Residents can...

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Brookdale North Naples

1710 Southwest Health Parkway, Naples, FL 34109

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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3 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
93 reviews

I visited Brookdale at North Napkes a few times before making the decision to move my Mother there. The staff and the aids are very friendly and made me feel very welcome during this difficult time. [name...

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Exceptional Senior LivingThere’s a way to get everything senior living has to offer. A life full of interesting things to do, a community full of interesting people to do them with, and a facility and grounds that feel more like a resort than a senior living community—these are all waiting for...

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The Wellington at Dayton

2656 West Alex Bell Pike, Dayton, OH 45459

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
Review Score
89 reviews

The staff and the maintenance are very attentive. The building I think is around 16 years old and it does show his age but it's clean and well kept.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
See all Sonida Senior Living communities

Take flight for the good life at The Wellington at Dayton, where desired amenities and convenient services make everyday living comfortable and exciting for seniors. Thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans and myriad recreational and social opportunities provide our residents with...

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The Montvale Senior Living

2601 Montvale Drive, Springfield, IL 62704

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.6
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65 reviews

The staff are friendly and responsive. The apartment is very nice and has plenty of space. It is in walking distance to the grocery store.

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Provides: Independent Living
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The Montvale Senior Living provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Located in a quiet, west suburb of Springfield, Montvale Estates offers you an elegant home just outside Illinois' historically significant capitol. We're conveniently close to shopping, healthcare...

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Sun City Senior Living

3855 Upper Creek Drive, Ruskin, FL 33573

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.5
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153 reviews

Very friendly staff, [name removed] is an angel! Beautiful and clean facility. Lots of areas to relax in and socialize, inside and out! Very nice flooring and lights throughout the Center. Gorgeous area...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
See all Heritage Resource Group communities

Located in the heart of Sun City Center, Florida and convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg and the beautiful beaches. Offering Assisted Living, Memory Care, Adult Day Care and Respite in the greater Tampa Bay Area. We are pet friendly, close to beaches, shopping and hospitals. We offer daycare from...

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Best Meals and Dining 2023 Awards criteria

Get at least six reviews on APlaceforMom.com.

Attain an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews in the Meals and Dining review category

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

*Based on online reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period of Sept. 11, 2023 to Oct. 20, 2023. Note: only digital submissions are eligible via an invite to review link or by QR code submission. Postcard reviews do not count toward this award.

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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.