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The top senior living communities stand out for their exceptional care and support of seniors in independent living, assisted living, memory care, and in-home care. Our Best of Senior Living Award winners represent the top 1-2% of senior care providers nationwide based on reviews from those who matter most: residents and families. Below are the winners from the 2025 Best of Senior Living Awards. The 2026 award winners will be announced in February 2026.

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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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The Waterford at Thousand Oaks

4243 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, TX 78217

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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19
19 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
160 reviews

Very helpful and friendly staff members at The Waterford at Thousand Oaks! Apartment sizes and amenities offered for residents are adequate.

Best Meals and Dining
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Remember The Waterford at Thousand Oaks for Independent Living in San Antonio, Texas. Our blend of desired amenities and convenient services offers residents a vibrant lifestyle with the independence they expect and deserve. From thoughtfully designed studio, one- and two-bedroom floor plans to...

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Bayshore Guest Home and Gardens

512 Bayshore Road, Nokomis, FL 34275

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
174 reviews

They take people with major mobility issues. People that require a two-person assist. People that can't transfer. They are waaaay cheaper than maybe any nursing home. They know how to check for UTIs and I...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Located in Nokomis Florida, Bay Shore Guest Home and Gardens is a boutique-style Assisted Living Facility. We strive to ensure a family home that will keep partners together. Unlike many larger assisted living facilities we do not separate partners even if they have different medical conditions....

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Oaks at Hampton

5610 Hampton Park Drive, Cumming, GA 30041

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
92 reviews

The staff was always available to assist the residents no matter what was needed. Also, I was impressed by the ability of the staff to know all the residents first names almost from the beginning of their...

Best Activities
Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Oaks at Hampton is proud to be an Eden Alternative® certified assisted living and memory care community located in Cumming, Georgia. The Eden registry exists to honor those organizations that have made a formal commitment to transforming traditional methods of care into an approach that puts the...

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Brookdale Pointe West

6101 Pointe West Boulevard, Bradenton, FL 34209

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
10
10 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
49 reviews

To be fair, [name removed] went there for a respite, we had lost our home in the hurricane. She had early onset Alzheimer's at the time. And her condition was not as bad as the other patients. There was a...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Memory Care
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For those with Alzheimer’s disease or other types of dementia, our community, located on the sunny Gulf Coast in beautiful Bradenton, Fla., offers a safe environment and exceptional memory care. Bradenton bursts with Old Florida charm with a vibrant and historic downtown area just a short drive...

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10 Wilmington Place

10 Wilmington Ave, Dayton, OH 45420

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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16 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
85 reviews

My husband had been in a facility for over a year after his stroke and I would visit him every day. We talked about the mass amount of money spent each month so I said the family and I would look at other...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living

For 37 years, 10 Wilmington Place has been one of Dayton's premier senior living communities and has remained family-owned since opening in 1986. Situated on 34 acres of historic beauty in one of Dayton's classic neighborhoods, 10 Wilmington Place offers a wide range of services and amenities at...

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Magnolia Springs Louisville

8225 Whipps Mill Road, Louisville, KY 40222

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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13 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
143 reviews

Magnolia Springs has been a true blessing for our family! From the moment my parents moved in, they were welcomed with warmth and kindness. The staff is incredibly friendly, attentive, and genuinely cares...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Magnolia Springs Whipps Mill is an assisted living and memory care community located in Louisville, Kentucky. Louisville is an exciting city in Jefferson County that is known for its annual festivals, museums and art galleries and outdoor attractions. Whether you are visiting Louisville for the...

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Sunrise of Fair Oaks CA

4820 Hazel Avenue, Fair Oaks, CA 95628

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
16
16 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
50 reviews

I was going to move mom but she has been so well cared for and improved every time from serious issues there care and understanding is awesome.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Located just one mile from HWY 50, Sunrise of Fair Oaks is centrally located between El Dorado and Placer Counties. Nestled between oak trees on the corner of Hazel Ave. and Sunset Ave., residents enjoy the intimate and home like feel of Fair Oaks. We offer a large range of individualized...

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Atria Forest Hills

112-50 72 Avenue, Forest Hills, NY 11375

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
6
6 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
100 reviews

First, from the minute, we walked in we talked about a plan, and everything Greg mentioned came to fruition. Our main concern was that our mom would put up a battle to go back to her home, which proved to be...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Atria Senior Living is a leading operator of independent living, assisted living, supportive living and memory care communities in more than 200 locations in 26 states and seven Canadian provinces. Atria communities are home to more than 23,000 seniors and employ more than 14,000 people.

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Brookdale Des Plaines

800 South River Road, Des Plaines, IL 60016

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
1
1 Video available
12
12 Photos available
5
5 Floor plans available
9.9
Review Score
156 reviews

I would recommend them. They have lots of activities available, trips, entertainment, etc. you can be as busy as you want. Staff is very caring and nursing staff no is my mom's health needs.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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It’s good to be home.Our community just outside of Chicago gives you the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. With several floor plans to chose from, including studio, one-bedroom and two-bedroom options, you’ll be able...

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Candlestone Assisted Living and Memory Care

4124 Waldo Ave, Midland, MI 48642

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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53 Photos available
9.9
Review Score
47 reviews

Great care, great food, great activities but most of all GREAT staff. My mom had an ER visit and when she was rolled back in to Candlestone, she yelled, I'M HOME!! Candlestone provides our family with peace...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to Candlestone Assisted Living & Memory Care! This isn’t just a place to reside — it’s a place where our community members truly shine, and we are glad to share this experience with them. Our senior living options include assisted living and memory care. Throughout each service level, we...

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Best of 2026 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall Review Score of at least 9.5 based on review

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

*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2025 to Dec. 31, 2025. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best senior living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2025 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.