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Most Friendly Award Winners of 2023: All winners

Explore the winners of our Most Friendly in Senior Living Award. These assisted living, memory care and independent living communities are honored for fostering a friendly, welcoming culture. Their staff members treat residents, families and each other the way they wish to be treated, each and every day.

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Assisted Living
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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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.
Independent Living
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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Country Club Village Retirement Community

1925 Malvern Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Photos available
3
3 Floor plans available
9.4
Review Score
29 reviews

The staff is very professional and knowledgeable about the Village. The tour of the grounds was very informative. I would definitely recommend if you’re looking for a beautiful place for your family member.

Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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Country Club Village is an affordable all-inclusive retirement community, situated on 28 acres and located just outside of the Hot Springs National Park. A Sunshine Retirement Living Community, we offer a variety of amenities to simplify your life, including three chef-prepared meals daily,...

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Brookdale San Marcos

1590 West San Marcos Boulevard, San Marcos, CA 92078

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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2
2 Floor plans available
9.3
Review Score
109 reviews

Great value; staff is welcoming and friendly. Very clean, food is great. They were outstanding to my mother. I toured several facilities and this was hands down the best! We like the resident Counsil, they...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Redefine your independence and do more of what you love.Here at our assisted living community, you’ll have help with the little things like simple housekeeping and meals—and with bathing and getting dressed, too. And we’ll customize your care to your specific needs. We know that peace of mind...

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The Meridian at Waterways

3001 E. Oakland Park Blvd, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33306

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.3
Review Score
41 reviews

[name removed] and staff have been wonderful to work with. They have kept the family informed of everything going an and we feel extremely comfortable without mother their care... We highly recommend...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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The Meridian at Waterways redefines senior living. Our community in Fort Lauderdale, Florida delivers a distinctive lifestyle experience, from spacious, well-designed apartment homes with convenient features to delicious dining, spectacular views of the Intracoastal Waterway and daily activity...

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Sunrise at Hillcrest

13001 Hillcrest Road, Dallas, TX 75240

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
65 reviews

The facility has a lovely, homey feeling without being too old. Food is delicious. New activities coordinator [name removed] is friendly and creative with activities.

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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A two-time winner of the Presidents Award, the assisted living team at Sunrise of Hillcrest in Dallas offers residents many years of experience and the highest quality of personalized senior care. In fact, our health care coordinator has worked with our team for over 17 years. Our compassionate...

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Brookdale Pecan Park

915 North Fielder Road, Arlington, TX 76012

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
11
11 Photos available
1
1 Floor plans available
9.2
Review Score
58 reviews

Brookdale Pecan Park has a Director and staff that are warm, friendly and caring. They are great at addressing the specific needs of my mother. They make great effort to help my mother feel a part of the...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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No day is the same in our community and the residents like it that way. As an assisted living community that also provides Alzheimer’s and dementia care for seniors, we believe sustaining social relationships and friendships is vital to aging well and living well.Our vibrant community enjoys a...

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Oak Park Arms Retirement Community

408 South Oak Park Avenue, Oak Park, IL 60302

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.1
Review Score
39 reviews

The apartment has stores that are within the area. Yes, we would recommend Oak Park Arms to other families based on the experience we have had so far.

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Provides: Independent Living

Built as a luxury hotel in 1922, the Oak Park Arms retained the original charm of the grand hotels of the 20th century. The apartments, Ballroom, Georgian Room Restaurant, Lounge, and meeting rooms have been renovated on an on-going basis. A rental retirement community for 26 years, the Oak Park...

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Sunrise of Livingston

290 W S Orange Ave, Livingston, NJ 07039

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4
4 Floor plans available
9.1
Review Score
21 reviews

I visit my friends frequently at Sunrise of Livingston. The weekends frequently have live music in the bistro and they have baked goods (lately sometimes) and coffee for everyone. The staff have been...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Always for You Assisted Living

5305 Blackberry Dr, San Antonio, TX 78238

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
12
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9.0
Review Score
8 reviews

I just tour this facility-"Always for You Assisted living", today and I was thrilled to find this place very clean. I am looking a place foe for my grandma [name removed] because she need some help with...

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Provides: Care Homes

Welcome to Always for You Assisted Living! Our community is within the heart of San Antonio close to Medical Center. At Always for You Assisted Living you'll find a friendly, family-oriented atmosphere that is coupled with exceptional and supportive care. Our staff members have over 18 years...

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Truewood by Merrill, Roseville

1275 Pleasant Grove Blvd, Roseville, CA 95747

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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9.0
Review Score
68 reviews

Really good food at beginning. Gone down since then. Staff great and helpful however activity director seems to want to control the movies we see. Too bad they did a lot of fixing up and I am sure our rent...

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Provides: Independent Living
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Truewood by Merrill, Roseville provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment.Built on beautifully landscaped grounds in the quiet community of Roseville, you'll love our elegant facilities and the convenience of being centrally located between Reno, San Francisco and...

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Spring Haven Senior Living

1225 Havendale Blvd NW, Winter Haven, FL 33881

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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5 Floor plans available
8.9
Review Score
138 reviews

The room cleaning is sub par, the laundry is sub par and the staff helpfulness is definitely sub par. I'm somewhat disappointed. The leadership is helpful but many (too many) of the staff don't [removed]...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Forget what you thought you knew about retirement living – this is retirement living that will make you say WOW! Located on five lush acres of land, Spring Haven Retirement is a senior living community full of envious services and amenities. With a pool, hot tub, and beautiful views of Lake...

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Most Friendly Awards criteria

Get at least six reviews at APlaceforMom.com

Attain an average overall rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews in the friendliness review category

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

*Based on reviews collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period of July 10, 2023 to Aug. 18, 2023.

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The best senior living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2023 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.