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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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Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)

701 Market Street, Oxford, MI 48371

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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304 reviews

I am really pleased with my parents' choice to live at Independence Village of Oxford for the past three years. Their apartment along with the common areas are always clean and well-maintained, providing a...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to Independence Village of Oxford (Waterstone)! 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 and enhanced living. Throughout each service...

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StoryPoint Union

9255 US-42, Union, KY 41091

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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76 reviews

The staff was amazing from the directors all the way down to the people in the kitchen. They were always so helpful with my mom and took such good care of her. They made her feel like she was a part of their...

Provides: Independent Living
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Welcome to StoryPoint Union! 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 and enhanced living. Throughout each service level, we strive to make...

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Gardens at Wakefield

12800 Spruce Tree Way, Raleigh, NC 27614

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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121 reviews

The food isn't as good as it should be for the price. Other than that, we love it. It stays clean. There is always someone there if there are any problems with the dwelling. The staff is consistent and...

Provides: Independent Living
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The Gardens at Wakefield provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.The Gardens at Wakefield is located in Raleigh, NC, the capital and second largest city in the state. The community is conveniently located in the northeast corner of Raleigh with close proximity to...

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Highland Senior Living Rome

1168 Chulio Rd, Rome, GA 30161

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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39 reviews

We chose Highland Senior Living Rome because of the cleanliness of the facility and the professional staff. I would tell others just to ask a lot of questions before making a final decision.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Highlands Senior Living Rome, formerly The Gardens of Rome, is located in Rome, Georgia, surrounded by the stunning Appalachian foothills. Our community is proud to offer All- Inclusive Rates while providing exceptional personalized care and memory care services. We are also proud to have...

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Elim Place

1808 5th St., Sanger, CA 93657

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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43 reviews

After months of unsafe situations at home, Elim Place's memory care unit has given Mom the structured environment she needs. The secure, homelike setting allows her freedom within safe boundaries. Staff...

Provides: Memory Care
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Elim Place Is located in Sanger just southeast of Fresno our focus is to provide safe and loving senior living conditions for seniors with memory care needs. Elim Place is quite safe and a relaxing community. You'll experience living behind a quiet residential neighborhood as well as sleeping...

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Deerfield Springs Retirement Resort

3664 West US 22 & Ohio 3, Loveland, OH 45140

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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62 reviews

The feeling when I first moved in here was loneliness. Some people spoke but that's about it. It took some time to start feeling you are at home. Some adjustment was seeing all the walkers but have since...

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Independent Living
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Deerfield Springs, the luxurious Resort Lifestyle Community, welcomes you! We offer all of the comforts and conveniences of modern-day living that allow you to enjoy your retirement.Deerfield Spring's top-notch, all-inclusive services and amenities will include EVERYTHING you need to live in...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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108 reviews

Brookdale is very nice. The staff was great. Especially our Sales Counselor and the Head Nurse. Very nice layout with great amenities. Made a hard move seem easy.

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Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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A Meaningful RetirementWhy would you settle for a senior living community that requires you to sacrifice your well-deserved freedom and independence in exchange for quality care? Our residents enjoy both here at our independent and assisted living community in Northbrook, Illinois. You can join...

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StoryPoint Germantown

6300 Briarcrest Ave, Germantown, TN 38120

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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28 reviews

So many of the staff at Storypoint are vested in the residents with their hearts. The activities director brightens everyone’s day & he connects with each person. The policies relating to connection that...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Welcome to StoryPoint Germantown! 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 strive to make every...

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PruittPlace Peachtree City

1967 GA-54 West, Peachtree City, GA 30269

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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91 reviews

This is my mother's third year in residence at Legacy Ridge at Peachtree. It's been such a wonderful place for her to live as she moves through her 80s. We can't say enough about the care and compassion of...

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Provides: Assisted Living
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PruittPlace Peachtree City is tucked away in South Metro Atlanta, our charming, craftsman-style community is oriented around wellness, independence, and convenience. Our hospitable staff is devoted to empowering residents, encouraging them to take retirement living by the reins. After moving into...

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Grand Villa of Palm Coast

100 Magnolia Trace Way, Palm Coast, FL 32164

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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94 reviews

Finally, people are putting dementia care into practice. The facility is lovely, quaint and very home like. The bedrooms are set up for allowing the resident to move around in the middle of the night safely....

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Grand Villa of Palm Coast! Our beautiful community offers seniors aging in place options with Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care. We are able to customize a care plan for each resident. Our community is decorated with fine furnishings, stunning artwork and more often...

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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.