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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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The Gardens of Port St Lucie

1699 SE Lyngate Dr, Port St Lucie, FL 34952

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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4 Floor plans available
10
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65 reviews

My sister and I toured for our mom. We toured 4 places and this place was the best. The salesgirl was very nice helpful. She explained it all better than the others. The apartments are bright and there was...

Provides: Assisted Living
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Located just minutes from St. Lucie Regional Medical Center, The Gardens of Port St. Lucie is nestled on the northwest corner of U.S. Highway 1 and Lyngate Drive. As a Five Star Senior Living community, we pride ourselves in our tradition of excellence in direct resident care, and our reputation...

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Brookdale Northbrook

4501 Concord Lane, Northbrook, IL 60062

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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109 reviews

The move in process was pretty disorganized (took 2 weeks to turn on cable TV, things like that) but the facility and care/dining teams are great! I would recommend to others.

Most Friendly
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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Brookdale Dowlen Oaks

2250 North Dowlen Road, Beaumont, TX 77706

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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129 reviews

Brookedale facility was the place I chose for our mother to reside. The staff and caretakers were pleasant and very helpful to my mother. They had activities for the residents to keep them engaged and...

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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Are you ready to redefine your independence?If you’re living a mostly independent lifestyle, but you could use an extra hand with some of your day-to-day activities, our community could be right for you. With both assisted living and memory care, you’ll have the care you need when you need it all...

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Isle at Watercrest Bryan

4091 Eastchester Dr, Bryan, TX 77802

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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47 reviews

Food could definitely be improved. i really appreciated the frequent trash being taken out daily. I founf it very difficult to take my laundry down the hall to wash and dry it. [name removed], the activity...

Provides: Assisted Living
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At the Isle at Watercrest Bryan, our mission is to create the perfect blend of comfort, care, and empowered living. We believe that we are simply a small chapter in your loved one’s journey, and are here to help assist in creating a supportive, and caring environment. By partnering with your...

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Finnish American Village

1800 South Dr, Lake Worth, FL 33461

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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45 reviews

My mother [name removed] was happy at this nursing home. The staff was so great to my mother [name removed]. I totally recommend this place to anyone.

Provides: Assisted Living

The Club at St. Cloud

3791 Old Canoe Creek Road, Saint Cloud, FL 34769

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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47 reviews

My mother in law has been a resident for over 2 years. She has been well taken care of. Every one of the staff has always been cheerful, courteous and gentle with the residents. I can not sing enough...

Provides: Assisted Living
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The Club at St. Cloud Assisted Living Community, offering gracious retirement assisted living, is located in St. Cloud, Florida, a small family oriented city just South of Orlando. Located in Osceola County, conveniently near the Florida Turnpike and US-192, there are many avenues for all to...

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Galloway Senior Living

4601 W Yorkhouse Rd, Wadsworth, IL 60083

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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25 reviews

Overall experience with Galloway 5/5! The staff cares well for their residents. They have engaging and fun activities. They have created a good atmosphere. The rooms are very nice and spacious. The facility...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care

About UsLocally-owned and expertly-operated, Galloway Senior Living is one-of-a-kind. Nestled in the charming village of Wadsworth, Illinois, we offer a perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility. Our community is situated within a peaceful residential area near the shores of Lake Michigan,...

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Trustwell Living at Oakley Place

1275 Northview Drive, Greenville, OH 45331

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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61 reviews

They were straight up front everything they said they would do they did. Staff were very helpful. Great experience all around.

Best of Senior Living All Star
Provides: Assisted Living
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Oakley Place is an assisted living community located in the friendly town of Greenville, Ohio. We are one mile north of the sprawling Greenville City Park, which is a popular place for our residents and their families. Greenville has so much to offer that we take regular outings to enjoy...

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Danberry at Inverness

235 Inverness Center Dr, Birmingham, AL 35242

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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96 reviews

Danberry is an exceptional facility. Of all the assisted living facilities we visited, only Longleaf was in the same level of quality, but not at the level of Danberry. The room, the food, the activities,...

Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Danberry at Inverness reflects a complete break from the conventions of ordinary senior living communities by embracing a distinctive philosophy focused on celebrating life with style. Here, you will find every convenience and amenity imaginable for active adults over 55, including a full...

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Raider Ranch Independent Living

6548 43rd Street, Lubbock, TX 79407

Starting at$X,XXX+ monthly
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20 reviews

Living at Raider Ranch Independent Living has been a great experience. I love the variety of choices, from an active adult lifestyle to more inclusive options for meals and housekeeping. The best part is...

Provides: Independent Living
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At Raider Ranch Independent Living, we offer a variety of community features. Residents can enjoy regular off-site adventures and excursions. Cats and dogs are allowed in private quarters. Our property is conveniently located near accessible public transportation. Free resident parking and guest...

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Best of 2026 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, 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.