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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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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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The Waterford at Park Falls

354 Linden St, Park Falls, WI 54552

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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14
14 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
64 reviews

Doesn't care to do activities, he's a farmer don't care but ma enjoys them. Dad comes from not much money so everything costs to him.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Appreciate comfort, convenience and compassionate care at The Waterford at Park Falls in the tranquil city of Park Falls, WI. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community offers a vibrant lifestyle that encourages happiness and well-being through innovative recreational, educational and health...

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Brookdale Glen Ellyn

60 North Nicoll Avenue, Glen Ellyn, IL 60137

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
117 reviews

The facility makes you feel as if you are living at a very nice hotel! Yet it does feel like home to my aunt. The staff are friendly and extremely helpful. My aunt is on the assisted living floor, and they...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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If you’re ready to trade your hedge clippers for golf clubs, our senior living community just outside of Chicago might be the right fit for you.Here you’ll have the lifestyle you want, plus care if you need it with both independent living and assisted living on the same campus. Trade home...

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Brookdale North Richland Hills

8500 Emerald Hills Way, North Richland Hills, TX 76180

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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1 Video available
12
12 Photos available
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3 Floor plans available
9.8
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95 reviews

When mom fell and broke her hip late February I needed to find a place fast for her rehabilitation. Brookdale North Richland Hills bent over backwards to help us get her a room that she could move into...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Fall in Love with Brookdale North Richland HillsOur Independent community offers an extraordinary retirement living lifestyle for seniors. Our beautifully appointed Independent Living cottages provide residents a true sense of community and belonging, with engaging activities, delicious dining...

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North Pointe

701 Simpson Rd., Anderson, SC 29621

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
155 reviews

North pointe was wonderful to my mom and family. The director was amazing and most of all the staff were friendly and ready to help anytime we needed anything! I really am glad they were there for us! Value...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Feel the electricity at North Pointe, where exciting amenities, world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities keep our residents energized and buzzing. Our Assisted Living and Memory Care community in Anderson, South Carolina, feels like one big family that shares meals...

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Brookdale Brighton

833 East Grand River Avenue, Brighton, MI 48116

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
12 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.8
Review Score
111 reviews

My mom loves the community and the activities. Staff is great too. I would definitely recommend to others. It was a good transition for our family.

Provides: Independent Living
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Put more life in your senior living. The senior life here is built on two things: interesting things to do, and interesting people to do them with. As one of the premier independent living communities in the heart of beautiful Brighton, Michigan, we offer our fantastic residents a fantastic...

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Danbury North Canton

181 Applegrove Street Northeast, North Canton, OH 44720

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
Review Score
45 reviews

We recently relocated my dad from his home in Texas to an apartment at Danbury North Canton. From the very first interaction with the excellent staff at Danbury, we were convinced this was a good fit for my...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Danbury North Canton! 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 independent living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make every moment of...

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Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
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42 reviews

[name removed] at Preferred Care has always been so helpful. My mom had a recent visit to the ER and had to have pain medication. We were worried about her falling during the night. I called [name...

Provides: Home Care

We are a family-owned business serving the needs of seniors in Sumner, Davidson, and Wilson Counties. Now in our 10th year of operation, Preferred Care at Home is the proud recipient of the Best of In-Home Care Award from SeniorAdvisor for the past 3 years in a row. Our experienced caregivers are...

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Acclaim at Belmont Bay

13875 Clear Lake Circ, Woodbridge, VA 22191

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

From the moment my mom walked into Acclaim at Belmont Bay, she knew it was home. The community was incredibly clean and modern, which made a strong first impression. But what really stood out was the people,...

Provides: Independent Living
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Enjoy resort-style senior living, complete with upscale services and amenities at Acclaim at Belmont Bay. Now Open - Schedule your visit today!Our independent lifestyle rental community welcomes seniors 62 years or better to live their golden years in Woodbridge, VA. Located just 20 miles south...

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Inspired Living at Ivy Ridge

7179 40th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33709

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21 Photos available
4
4 Floor plans available
9.8
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73 reviews

The staff at Ivy Ridge is very attentive and caring. I would definitely recommend to others. They are very accommodating and listen to all concerns. Extremely friendly and inviting.

Provides: Memory Care
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Located in northwest St. Petersburg, Inspired Living Ivy Ridge provides personalized care for those with Alzheimer's disease, dementia, or other memory impairments. The care your loved one receives at Inspired Living Ivy Ridge is tailored to each resident. We begin by learning his or her life...

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Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center

129 DePaul Center Road, Greensburg, PA 15601

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.9
Review Score
12 reviews

I can’t begin to find the words to express the gratitude that both [name removed] and I have for the loving care provided by the wonderful staff of the [name removed] Memory Care Center throughout the 3...

Provides: Memory Care

Memory Care for WomenThe Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center is a licensed personal care home specializing in individualized, compassionate memory care for women. We are a Secured Dementia Unit. The staff of Elizabeth Seton Memory Care Center provides attentive care that maintains each resident's...

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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.