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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 2024 Best of Senior Living Awards. The 2025 award winners will be announced in February 2025.

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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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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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American House Wildwood

7676 Rio Grande Blvd, Wildwood, FL 34785

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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6 Floor plans available
10
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214 reviews

My dad‘s only been in Wildwood for two months, but at this point, I’m pretty impressed with most aspects of the place. There’s so many activities for the residence to participate in. The staff is great cuz...

Most Friendly
Provides: Independent Living
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WELCOME TO AMERICAN HOUSE WILDWOODWelcome to American House Wildwood where you'll find luxury senior living at its finest. Enjoy exceptional living with our world-class amenities, exciting activities and a maintenance-free lifestyle. Imagine sipping lemonade poolside, hitting golf balls on the...

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Arbor Grove Assisted Living and Memory Care

1320 Pine Ave, Alma, MI 48801

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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42 reviews

Arbor Grove has continued to respect Mama and her needs. They honor our wishes and continue to keep us up to date on her care.

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Welcome to Arbor Grove, a Leisure Living Community in Alma, Michigan, where our residents experience the joys of everyday life together. Residents can relax in the pavilion on a sunny summer day or cozy up next to the fireplace in the winter. Residents and their families will enjoy our open,...

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Avalon House on Woodacre Drive

1505 Woodacre Drive, McLean, VA 22101

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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21 reviews

They are wonderful, caring, kind , attentive and always very friendly. Room sizes like a normal medium size bedroom in a home. My mom has her win bath but others share a large bathroom. Max of 8 resident

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Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Avalon House on Woodacre Drive is one of many residential assisted living Avalon Homes located in Northern Virginia and Maryland. Specializing in residents with Alzheimer's and other types of memory loss difficulties, the Woodacre Drive residence is conveniently situated west of George Washington...

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Atria Rocklin

3201 Santa Fe Way, Rocklin, CA 95765

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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75 reviews

We were given a list of places that met the criteria we wanted. My husband and I tour several and did research on them. A place for mom help set up appointments and checked with us every step of the way.We...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Set 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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Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch

11745 Broadway St, Pearland, TX 77584

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78 reviews

I like the activities and trips very much. The staff are wonderful. My only immediate concern is that I saw a lot of people leave after only a year here when it came time to renew their lease. I heard the...

Provides: Independent Living
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Discover Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch Experience the warmth, elegance, and opportunities that await you at Watercrest at Shadow Creek Ranch, a brand new independent living retirement community located in the heart of Pearland near Pearland Town Center retail shopping, minutes from the Texas...

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Trustwell Living at Westwood Place

37950 Airport Road, Woodsfield, OH 43793

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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79 reviews

Trustwell Living at Westwood Place is a very clean and comforting place. The staff is fantastic. They are always there when you need them and always helpful. Everyone makes you feel like family. The...

Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Westwood Place is located in Woodsfield, Ohio, a small town surrounded by beautiful farm country. We provide assisted living for seniors looking for caring and fun retirement living. Our lively community offers many amenities to help you enjoy each day: Fitness room Whirlpool Private dining...

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Gardens of Daphne

1307 Daphne Ave, Daphne, AL 36526

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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53 reviews

My mother moved in to Gardens of Daphne 7 weeks ago and we have been so pleased. Everyone there is so kind and VERY helpful. Mom's back causes her to not be very mobile and the wonderful ladies there never...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Friendly, southern and oh so charming, the Gardens of Daphne Assisted Living offers the personal attention and home-like environment your loved one deserves. From the rockers on the shady front porch to the spacious family-style dining room to the comfortable central common-area, our senior...

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Hutcheson Manor

21620 Middlebelt Rd, Farmington Hills, MI 48336

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48 reviews

Caregivers play an important role in a person's life. Hutchenson Manor provided a beautiful, caring environment for our loved one to thrive in. There was a lot of interaction between patients and staff....

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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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Hearthstone Communities Sterling I

42660 Dequindre Rd, Sterling Heights, MI 48314

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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49 reviews

Well if you ever need a place to be. This is the ONE! They cook really good. They clean you good and overall this is the best place to be. They treat you nice and feed you really good.

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Provides: Memory Care, Care Homes
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Welcome to HearthStone Communities. Assisted Living, Licensed Group Home where our family atmosphere and qualified caregivers provide our residents compassionate care, a dignified, safe and secure living environment.Residents will enjoy the same activities and interests they always have. Helping...

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Traditions of Hanover

5300 Northgate Drive, Bethlehem, PA 18017

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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98 reviews

My father in law was living by myself struggling to get by with his health and happiness. Traditions changed his path. Since the moment he moved in, the entire staff has taken care of him from making sure he...

Provides: Independent Living
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Opportunity and choice are what Traditions of Hanover brings to seniors in the Lehigh Valley. Traditions of Hanover provides opportunity for seniors who might not be able to afford a retirement community because of its financial structure. Traditions features no entrance fees and a month to month...

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Best of 2024 Senior Living Awards criteria

Receive 10 or more reviews on APlaceforMom.com

Attain an overall average rating of at least 4.5 stars for reviews

Offer assisted living, home care, independent living, skilled nursing, memory care or continuing care retirement communities

*Based on reviews and ratings collected from APlaceforMom.com during the awards period, Jan. 1, 2023 to Dec. 31, 2023. U.S. and Canada only.

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The best senior living communities in the U.S. earned A Place for Mom’s 2022 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.