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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 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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Sunrise of Falls Church

330 North Washington Street, Falls Church, VA 22046

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

Sunrise provides excellent care for my dad. He has a comfortable space to live in. He has privacy when he needs it and extra help and therapy (PT and OT) available. The staff is kind and friendly. And the...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just minutes from historic downtown Falls Church and only a few miles from the national capital, our setting is convenient for families living throughout Fairfax and Arlington counties and beyond. Sunrise of Falls Church is nestled in the heart of the scenic City of Falls Church, just a...

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Sunrise of Chandler

5757 West Chandler Boulevard, Chandler, AZ 85226

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
12
12 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.6
Review Score
69 reviews

The facility was clean and the people were very nice and helpful at our initial meeting and tour the facility decided we didn't need to go any further to check out other recommended facilities by you.

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Step into a Sunrise Assisted Living community and you can't help but feel at home. We stop at nothing to make your experience warm and inviting, from our homelike exterior architecture, to our comfortable community areas and choice of suites to our exceptional outdoor gardens and landscaping....

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Lorelton

2200 West 4th Street, Wilmington, DE 19805

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 Photos available
9.5
Review Score
135 reviews

My mom was in memory care at the Lorelton, and I love that she was rarely in her room. She was almost always with the other residents, and it seemed like the activity director was constantly engaging them,...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Winner Best Assisted Living 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019! Offering Assisted Living as well as Memory Care. The Lorelton is truly unique. Privately owned by a local foundation not a corporation. Not-for-Profit and affordable. The Lorelton is considered to be in 'the Suburbs' of the city. Conveniently...

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Canopy at Walden Woods

2051 Walden Woods Dr, Plant City, FL 33563

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
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4 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
47 reviews

The staff work well with us to take care of Mom with her challenges. Yes, we would recommend this community to other families based on the experience we have had so far .

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Canopy at Walden Woods is an Assisted Living and Memory Care community featuring the highest standards in dining, activities, and care, offering upscale amenities, Chef-inspired dining, and a myriad of activities promoting physical conditioning and mental wellness.Assisted LivingWhether you...

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Gig Harbor Court

3213 45th Street Court NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5
5 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
95 reviews

I like their approach and commitment but the follow thru was occasionally spotty. However my father could be difficult and uncooperative so not sure who gets the blame.

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Gig Harbor Court, our exceptional staff, engaging activities, and active social life make our residents happy to call our community home.Gig Harbor is located in the Pacific Northwest, and is surrounded by several parks, with a historic a waterfront as well as boutiques and fine dining, making...

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Heron Club at Prestancia

3749 Sarasota Square Blvd, Sarasota, FL 34238

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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10 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.5
Review Score
52 reviews

The faculty and staff make my mom feel very welcome and safe. They really take time to talk the residents and get to know their behaviors so they can tell when something is off.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Across from the old theater at Sarasota Square Mall, at Prestancia at Palmer Ranch, sits a beautiful community where you can enjoy the feel of luxury living while receiving the benefits that assisted living has to offer. Artful Dining, Zestful Activities and Heartful Care are some of the...

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Atria Rancho Mirage

34560 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage, CA 92270

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8 Photos available
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6 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
104 reviews

It's a nice place with nice rooms. Friendly and quiet environment. Tenants a little frustrated with decreased staffing over the past couple of years. Rent rises considerably every year. They could add...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Set in the beautiful Coachella Valley near golf courses and Agua Caliente Casino Resort Spa, Rancho Mirage Terrace – an Atria Senior Living community – helps older people enjoy a simplified lifestyle.This welcoming residence offers a selection of studio and one-bedroom apartments, most with a...

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Brookdale Crown Point

10050 Old Saint Augustine Road, Jacksonville, FL 32257

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
2
2 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
41 reviews

The staff go all out at the family dinners. Every dinner has a theme which makes for a fun evening. The food is very good and everyone has a good time.

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Provides: Memory Care
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Great Care for Great SeniorsBrookdale was one of the pioneers of memory care over 25 years ago, and we haven’t stopped perfecting our system ever since. Our program, called Clare Bridge, is an award-winning, research-based way of providing a safe, stable and predictable environment for seniors so...

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Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living

50 E Locust St, Nesquehoning, PA 18240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9 Photos available
9.3
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73 reviews

What we really like about the community is the amount of staff that they have and their communication with family. Yes, we would recommend Maple Shade Meadows Senior Living to other families based on the...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

MapleShade offers Personal Care and A Secured Dementia Unit. Please call for details.When it comes to Peace and Tranquility, MapleShade Meadows cannot be beat! Our one floor Senior Living Community is located along a picturesque creek in a meadow in the quiet town of Nesquehoning, Pennsylvania....

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The Hidenwood Community

50 Wellesley Dr, Newport News, VA 23606

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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17 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
333 reviews

The only thing that didn't right is that I was waived the first month. Free rent plus memory care. My Mom didn't get to moved in until [date removed] because they didn't get Doctor paperwork done correctly....

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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The Hidenwood Community, located in Newport News, offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Inspiritas - Memory Care. You'll have peace of mind knowing we are a Retirement Unlimited, Inc community, family-owned and operated in Virginia with a proud 35+ year tradition of providing...

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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.