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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).
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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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Lynridge of Waco

5317 Speegleville Road, Waco, TX 76712

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
33 reviews

The facility is open and roomy and well lit. They have good programs to help those in memory care, and the staff has been very helpful for him

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Conveniently located in historic Waco, our charming Assisted Living & Memory Care community offers you fun and engaging ways to continue a life well lived. Enjoy all that the city has to offer while being tucked away in a friendly community with a home-like atmosphere. From taking a stroll on...

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Sodalis Cantonment

150 Crossville St, Cantonment, FL 32533

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
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37 reviews

We Love Sodalis Cantonment. It feels like home when you walk in the door. The residents are always out and about doing activities. They have really fun family nights with wonderful food and entertainment.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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A Lifestyle Community Engaged living, a tranquil setting, and compassionate care are the hallmarks of Sodalis Cantonment, a community that encourages an active lifestyle and daily activities for residents, both on campus and throughout the Pensacola area. With our "residents first" philosophy,...

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Spring Haven Senior Living

1225 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
8.9
Review Score
138 reviews

The room cleaning is sub par, the laundry is sub par and the staff helpfulness is definitely sub par. I'm somewhat disappointed. The leadership is helpful but many (too many) of the staff don't [removed]...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Forget what you thought you knew about retirement living – this is retirement living that will make you say WOW! Located on five lush acres of land, Spring Haven Retirement is a senior living community full of envious services and amenities. With a pool, hot tub, and beautiful views of Lake...

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Brookdale Spring Shadows

9889 Kempwood Drive, Houston, TX 77080

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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8.7
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56 reviews

The staff seemed very caring. The location was near my sister's house. They had a bed / room available immediately. Dad and I were already living in a Brookdale community in town so it was an easy transfer.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Go do the things you love, and let us help with the rest.If you’re looking to redefine your independence with a little extra help, our senior living community with both assisted living and memory care could be the right fit for you. Here you’ll have the care you need when you need it. Plus,...

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Spring Hills Hunters Creek

3800 Town Center Blvd, Orlando, FL 32837

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9.7
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152 reviews

It's a very nice place but really expensive. They also seem to be a little short handed at times. I toured it and was impressed.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Spring Hills Hunter's Creek is an assisted living community in sunny Orlando, Florida. In addition to our regular functions, we are also a community of Alzheimer's support and care. At Spring Hills, our motto is 'Caring with a Commitment to Quality.' This motto reflects us in everything we do....

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Falcons Landing

20522 Falcons Landing Cir, Sterling, VA 20165

9.9
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32 reviews

Upon retirement, we looked at various long-term care facilities within our community. The location and the updated facilities at Falcons Landing are impressive. The food and service are excellent. We were impressed with the mix of single home units...

Best Meals and Dining
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living

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.