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Best of 2025 Senior Living Award Winners: All Categories

Best of Senior Living Communities

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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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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Limestone Manor

600 US Highway 31 S, Athens, AL 35611

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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86 reviews

I felt like it was time for me to make a decision on my life or in my life and I chose Limestone manor and I think it was the best choice that I have made in a long time when you’re by yourself and you’re...

Most Friendly
Provides: Assisted Living
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Welcome to Limestone Manor Assisted Living, a place for seniors to take part, a place to belong. We offer the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. Conveniently located off Highway 31, our assisted living community has 24 private apartments, spacious family-style...

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Cogir of Mill Creek

14905 Bothell-Everett Hwy, Mill Creek, WA 98012

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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81 reviews

Cogir is clean, attractive, and well-maintained. There are several types of apartments. Mine has two bedrooms and two bathrooms. It is quite roomy and comfortable. The staff is very friendly and helpful....

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Cogir of Mill CreekCogir of Mill Creek inspires elegance and class with its grand homey design. The community features a lovely display of plants ranging from blush flowers to tall trees. Cogir of Mill Creek warmly welcomes residents and strives to offer the right level of care. Living options...

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Atria Rocklin

3201 Santa Fe Way, Rocklin, CA 95765

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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82 reviews

Our experience with Atria has been nothing short of amazing. From the moment we walked through the doors, we were greeted with kindness and professionalism. The staff goes above and beyond to ensure that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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et in the hills of Rocklin in the Sacramento metro area — only minutes from the Quarry District and Whitney Oaks Golf Club — Atria Rocklin offers a simplified lifestyle with upscale amenities, delightful dining experiences and discreet, 24-hour support.In addition to independent and assisted...

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LaurelHurst and LaurelWoods

1064 West Mills St., Columbus, NC 28722

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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61 reviews

It's hard for your parent to be in a facility that is not home but Laurelwoods made the transition easier...mom even transitioned easily! The cleanliness is a 4....only because they have been undergoing...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Experience lodge-like living while soaking up gorgeous views of the Blue Ridge Mountains at LaurelHurst. From thoughtfully designed one- and two-bedroom floor plans to the world-class services and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of...

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Morningside of Concord

500 Penny Ln NE, Concord, NC 28025

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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31 reviews

Finding A Place For Mom is a difficult decision and choice no matter what. The staff at Morningside were very gracious with their time in showing us the facility and answering our questions. They helped to...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Morningside of Concord is located just off Interstate 85; within a quaint community of families and neighbors.  Just minutes to the hospital and medical offices in one direction and the history of a downtown area flourishing with charm and history in another, Morningside is proud to offer...

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Brookdale Meridian Arvada

9555 West 59th Avenue, Arvada, CO 80004

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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116 reviews

The Staff is very caring and helpful when we have questions about the community or schedules. Wooded behind building, Near a creek and walking path.full Good food. Rooms w/ full kitchens

Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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Among many, one big point of difference that makes us unique is our level of service and amazing team. Starting with our Executive Director, Daniel Cooke, who has been with Brookdale for over 7 years and has a background in caregiving. Our Associate Executive Director, Chris Blake, has been a...

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Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby

4200 W Utica Rd, Shelby Township, MI 48317

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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114 reviews

Friendly tenants and staff. Many activities and beautiful indoor and outdoor surroundings. Comfortable apartment with a beautiful view. Everyone is part of the community and acts like family.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Discover the unparalleled joys of retirement living at Pine Ridge Villas of Shelby!Nestled in the heart of Shelby Township, Michigan, our all-inclusive 55+ independent living community provides easy access to nearly 1,200 acres of parks and 18 miles of trails, giving residents ample opportunities...

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Trustwell Living at Blanchard Place

825 Richard Lane, Kenton, OH 43326

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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65 reviews

Blanchard place is a beautiful community, they are respectful and well educated on care needs of each patient. If you’re looking for a home like atmosphere with the best medical care, this is your place!

Provides: Assisted Living
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Blanchard Place is an assisted living community located in Kenton, Ohio. We are on the east side of town. We are close enough to town for nearby activities yet far enough away to enjoy peaceful countryside living. Our thoughtfully designed community includes both social and safety amenities: ...

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South Jordan View Retirement Community

11352 S Redwood Rd, South Jordan, UT 84095

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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44 reviews

Its beautiful with caring staff and residents. Nature around you. Exercise options. Excellent activities! Help forgetting to appointments. Outing to museums and other experience trips to stores and doctors...

Provides: Independent Living
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South Jordan View, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, is currently under construction on Redwood Road in South Jordan. We look forward to opening brand new during the Winter of 2021! River Valley will offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy...

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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active Living Community

3666 East County Line North, White Bear Lake, MN 55110

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.8
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79 reviews

To say this community is impeccable and amazing is an understatement. My mother previously lived here some years ago, so I was already familiar with the place. I dont have a single ounce of negativity to...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Lodge at White Bear, A Sky Active is nestled in beautiful, secluded woods overlooking a modest lake. We offer small town charm with big city attractions. Healthcare, shopping, dining, golf and entertainment are all just minutes from your front door, and we're a short drive from the Twin...

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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.