After an electrifying period of voting from individuals across Texas, we've tallied the votes and proudly present the highly-anticipated winners of our eighth annual Readers' Choice Awards.
To every single person who voted and every single organization that was nominated, we extend our heartfelt thanks. Without your participation, we wouldn't have the opportunity to recognize the amazingness that's being done for seniors, caregivers and families in our community.
So let's celebrate Austin's Best of 2022! Be sure to keep this page bookmarked to easily reference the top senior care options near you.
Alright, cue the confetti...
Joy & Wellness
Best Nonprofit: Hospice Austin
Best Senior Center: Allen R. Baca Center (7-time category winner)
Best Adult Day Center: Town Square Northwest Austin
Best Mobile Care Provider: Hears To You (4-time category winner)
Best Senior Technology (app or device): LiveWell Mobility and Modifications
Best Place to Get Fit: Clay Madsen Recreation Center
Best Pharmacy: Tarrytown Pharmacy
Best Respite Care: Blue Water Homecare and Hospice
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): TheKey
Best Home Care (medical): Halcyon Home (7-time category winner)
Best Senior Living (assisted): Longhorn Village
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living
Best Senior Living (skilled): Querencia at Barton Creek
Best Senior Living (memory care): Sundara Senior Living
Best Senior Living Dining: Lake Travis Independent Living (5-time category winner)
Best Home Modification Provider: LiveWell Mobility and Modifications
Texas Professionals
Best Senior Living Administrator: Jacque Kays with Isle at Cedar Ridge
Best Social Worker: Nancy Malloy (6-time category winner)
Best Case Management: Accountable Aging Care Management (5-time category winner)
Best Nursing Staff: Halcyon Home (2-time category winner)
Best Senior Care Advisor: Sarah Hyde-Williams with Senior Living Advisors of Austin (2-time category winner)
Best Elder Law Attorney: P. James Rainey
Best Financial Planner: Lorna Allen
Best Doctor: Dr. Kate Tindall
Best Eye Care Provider: Austin Retina Associates (3-time category winner)
Best Hearing Care Provider: Dr. Natasha Dewald-Nielsen (6-time category winner)
Best Dentist: Enable Dental (5-time category winner)
Best Realtor: Amanda Shamsie
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Senior Living Advisors of Austin
Medical Facilities
Best Hospital: St. David's HealthCare (5-time category winner)
Best Mental Health Facility: Austin State Hospital
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Baylor Scott & White Health (2-time category winner)
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Providence Funeral Home (2-time category winner)
Best Hospice: Hospice Austin (4-time category winner)
Best Palliative Care: Halcyon Home (2-time category winner)