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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.
Home Care
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).
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.
Home Care
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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Revel Lodi

2923 Reynolds Ranch, Lodi, CA 95240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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22 Photos available
13
13 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
78 reviews

Revel is a great place! I would rate 1-8 at a 10! The food is terrific! So many classes and activities for no extra charges. Free transportation by bus or with 6 free Lyft's per month. We would absolutely...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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DON’T RETIRE, REVELAt Revel, you’re more than just a resident; you’re a member of a thriving independent living community that feels more like a retreat than retirement. Your resident membership includes everything you need to live life on your own terms in this empowering community, including...

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The Meridian at Boca Raton

21865 Ponderosa Drive, Boca Raton, FL 33428

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
52
52 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
41 reviews

Staff is loving and kind always wanting to make things as good as they can for my mom. Upgrading lobby new paint and furnishings and flooring but the facility was beautiful as is now even more updated. My...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Our senior living community in Boca Raton, Florida, ensures that life here is exciting, from well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining and enriching activity offerings. Regardless of how you choose to spend your day, our friendly staff is here to provide you with...

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Sunrise of North Lynbrook

53 Franklin Avenue, Lynbrook, NY 11563

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

My mother in law is at Sunrise of North Lynbrook since May as she recovers from surgery. The staff is very helpful, the home is very pleasant and well kept, her needs are being met and the meals are filling...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Oak Hill Terrace

1805 Kensington Dr., Waukesha, WI 53188

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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27 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
69 reviews

One of my favorite things about Oak Hill Terrace is how friendly the staff and residents are. I love to make people smile, a smile doesn’t cost anything! [name removed] is very creative and I really enjoy...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Oak Hill Terrace is a community for senior living in Waukesha, Wisconsin. You’ll feel like you’re part of a friendly neighborhood when you walk into Oak Hill Terrace. With easy access to the Fox River Sanctuary and the Glacial Drumlin Trail, we’re a close-knit community woven into the fabric of...

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Sodalis Merritt Island

535 Crockett Blvd, Merritt Island, FL 32953

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
16 reviews

At Sodalis, the staff’s professionalism and commitment to resident well-being stand out. Their attention to detail and care contribute to a positive environment for their residents, my mother being one of...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living
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Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are hallmarks of Sodalis Merritt Island, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents – both on campus and throughout the beautiful Merritt Island area. With designer touches throughout, you’ll enjoy...

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Ivy Terrace at Garden Grove

11848 Valley View St, Garden Grove, CA 92845

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
24
24 Photos available
9.8
Review Score
67 reviews

Open outdoor space for residents and guests to safely occupy. Very good experience at Crescent Landing at Garden Grove. Big improvement over our last facility, [facility name removed].

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Memory Care
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The only residential care facilities to be built with a uniquely designed floor plan for those with Alzheimer's disease and memory impairment. Each center extends over two acres of land and offers extensive walking paths, park-like rose gardens and sunny patios for the residents enjoyment. The...

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Brookdale Northwest Hills

5715 Mesa Drive, Austin, TX 78731

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
14
14 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
46 reviews

Brookdale NWH is a perfect place for my mother. We are very happy with the care she receives. My mother is well taken care of. The caregivers are kind and compassionate. She has a spacious room and the food...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Time to ThriveWhen you decide to make our assisted living and memory care community your new home, you have the opportunity to redefine independence. Without the burden of things like cooking, cleaning up and maintaining a house, you are free to enjoy all the comforts of home, complete with...

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Sunrise of East Brunswick

190 Summerhill Road, East Brunswick, NJ 08816

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
71 reviews

The staff is so very friendly and helpful. They go above and beyond to make sure you'll have everything you need.! I can't recommend Sunrise of East Brunswick enough. I also can't recommend A Place for Mom...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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In elegant, residential environments, we deliver the finest in senior care, and are recognized internationally for both quality and innovation. Guided by our Principles of Service, Sunrise affords families peace-of-mind by providing today's seniors with a range of personalized assisted living...

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Brookdale Georgetown

2600 East University Avenue, Georgetown, TX 78626

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
9.7
Review Score
62 reviews

Our Dad was born 12/11/1926 and is 98 at this writing. He started needing more care last Fall [year removed] and we had the good fortune of finding Brookdale Georgetown to move him for assisted care. The...

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Redefine Your IndependenceDo you want a retirement experience that lets you savor all the benefits of personalized care within a warm and friendly community without the hassle and burden of household chores like cooking, cleaning and maintaining a home? If that sounds right up your alley, our...

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The Windsor of Palm Coast

50 Town Court, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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19 Photos available
9.6
Review Score
65 reviews

Staff has a desire to see the residents enjoy their stay at the Windsor. When there are concerns, it's important to raise them to the staff. They are so good about responding. Our situation was a hard one....

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Windsor of Palm Coast is a licensed assisted living and memory care residence committed to providing quality services in a caring, comfortable environment. We offer professional, personalized services designed to enhance the quality of life for those we serve. We honor each resident's...

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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.