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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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Brookdale Russellville

240 South Inglewood Avenue, Russellville, AR 72801

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34 reviews

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Do more of what you loveLiving room or magical fort for the grandkids?  It’s your choice. At our community, your apartment will have plenty of room to entertain. With several floorplans to choose from, you have access to both Independent Living and Assisted Living so you’ll have the...

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Colebrook Village at Hebron

55 John E. Horton Blvd, Hebron, CT 06248

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42 reviews

They were amazingly helpful and very fair. My Father died before we could move him in, and they couldn't have been nicer. They were all really lovely, decent humans!

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Ask about our Rare Memory Care Opening!Colebrook Village at Hebron opened in May of 2018. We offer independent living, assisted living, and memory care. We have 113 units and are located in a quaint small town in Eastern CT. Surrounded by flora and fauna, our building was designed to maximize the...

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Brookdale Punta Gorda Isles

250 Bal Harbor Boulevard, Punta Gorda, FL 33950

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63 reviews

Brookdale of PGI is a small, family-like community that feels personal and caring in every way. It’s not a big, corporate facility where residents get overlooked, here, everyone truly knows and looks out for...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Putting More Life Into Senior LivingIf you think moving to a senior living community is like joining a nursing home, think again. Our residents enjoy happy hours, sundae socials, weekly card games, fitness groups each morning, and movie nights. They explore creative pursuits, and discover old and...

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Hutcheson Manor

21620 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

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51 reviews

The owner and staff are top notch! They are experienced, trained caregivers who are kind and friendly to residents and their families. We are grateful that our family member. (my grandma) is a resident.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

Hutcheson ManorYour Home away from HomeYour Nursing Home AlternativeWelcome!Hutcheson Manor is your home away from home. We are your alternative to a nursing facility—we are quite the opposite. What makes us different?Quality Care You ExpectOur home is a small, licensed adult foster care home for...

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Isle at Watercrest Bryan

4091 Eastchester Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

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46 reviews

My experience was very pleasant working with Isle of Watercrest Bryan. They took an interest in helping to address my questions for my mom. My mother moved in and is very happy. The nursing staff are...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the ideal balance of comfort, care, and empowered living. We understand that we are just one chapter in your loved one’s journey, and we are dedicated to fostering a supportive and nurturing environment. By partnering with your family, we...

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Gardens of Clanton

850 Scott Dr, Clanton, AL 35045

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156 reviews

A wonderful home for the elderly. The care is awesome so is the food. They have lots of great activities for the residents. There is a great staff to help with any need. My Aunt loves her spacious rooms.

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Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, charming and oh so southern, the Gardens of Clanton Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the shady front porch to the spacious common-area, our assisted living has a welcoming feeling of “family” and belonging. With 16...

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Limestone Lodge

1532 W Hobbs St, Athens, AL 35611

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My Aunt's friend is a member of the Limestone Lodge family and we have been very impressed with her overall care there. Her room is clean and tidy, she does not complain about the food and she is always...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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At Limestone Lodge, we provide a combination of traditional assisted living and specialty care assisted living for individuals in the beginning stages of memory loss and those with end stages of Alzheimer's disease. Our home-like environment allows residents with similar challenges and needs to...

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Los Angeles Board and Care

15214 Chatsworth Ave, Mission Hills, CA 91345

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16 reviews

I am very pleased with the care my father receives at Los Angeles Board and Care. The staff provides genuine, heartfelt attention that makes him feel valued every day. The clean, safe environment, combined...

Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Since our establishment in 2018, the Los Angeles Board and Care has been at the forefront of providing exceptional care in the assisted living sector. Our foundation is built on a commitment to offering a supportive and nurturing environment for seniors, where high-quality care goes hand in hand...

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Endeavor Senior In-Home - Mesa

4858 E Baseline Rd STE 101, Mesa, AZ 85204

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60 reviews

Had Endeavor take care of my mother during a hard time in her life. The staff and caregivers are wonderful and I couldn't have asked for a better experience. Thank you for all of your hard work, dedication,...

Provides: Home Care
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Merrill Gardens at Wright Park

5 S G St, Tacoma, WA 98405

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We have a 7th floor which is called "Sky Lounge" and an outside large patio which have views of Olympics and Cascade mountain ranges plus Commencement Bay! There is also a community garden up there where one...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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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.