We are proud to announce that three Elder Care Alliance communities—AlmaVia of Camarillo, AlmaVia of San Francisco, and Mercy Retirement & Care Center—have earned national recognition in the 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living ratings. These awards reflect the outstanding care, vibrant lifestyle, and compassionate support our communities offer older adults and their families.
What’s New for 2025?
This year, U.S. News & World Report expanded its Best Senior Living program to include new Emblem Awards, recognizing communities that are rated “High Performing” in specific categories that matter most to residents and families—such as Caregiving, Food & Dining, Activities & Enrichment, and Feels Like Home.
To receive an emblem, a community must rank in the top 25% nationally in that category and also earn a high overall satisfaction score. These new accolades highlight the everyday experiences that contribute to a meaningful and fulfilling quality of life—and we’re honored that our communities have been recognized in several of these vital areas.
Award-Winning Senior Living Communities
- Best Assisted Living (Badge Award)
- Feels Like Home – Assisted Living (Emblem Award)
- U.S. News Profile
AlmaVia of Camarillo received recognition for both its exceptional assisted living services and its ability to create a nurturing, home-like atmosphere. The “Feels Like Home” emblem highlights the strong sense of comfort and community residents experience each day.
- Best Assisted Living (Badge Award)
- U.S. News Profile
Located just outside the heart of the city, AlmaVia of San Francisco continues to deliver high-quality assisted living with a personalized touch. This award reflects strong resident satisfaction, excellent caregiving, and a vibrant community life.
Mercy Retirement & Care Center
- Best Memory Care (Badge Award)
- Best Continuing Care Retirement Community (Badge Award)
- Activities & Enrichment – Memory Care (Emblem Award)
- U.S. News Profile
Mercy Retirement & Care Center earned top honors in multiple categories, including memory care and continuing care. The “Activities & Enrichment” emblem recognizes the community’s dedication to purposeful programming, especially in memory care—supporting cognitive health, connection, and joy in daily life.
A Culture of Excellence
These awards are based on in-depth resident and family surveys evaluating areas such as safety, caregiving, enrichment, dining, and overall satisfaction. That our communities were recognized across so many categories—both traditional and newly introduced—is a testament to the passion and professionalism of our team members.
At Elder Care Alliance, we believe senior living should support the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. These 2025 recognitions affirm our commitment to providing not only excellent care, but also meaningful experiences and a true sense of home.
To learn more about our award-winning communities, we invite you to visit www.eldercarealliance.org.
