The wait is finally over! Someone bring the champagne because we’re celebrating which Houston-area senior care providers helped make 2021 so special.
After months of enthusiastic voting from individuals across Texas (and even outside), we've tallied the votes and proudly present the highly-anticipated winners of our seventh annual Readers' Choice Awards.
There are big wins this year including multi-year award recipients and first-time honors in new categories like Best Respite Care and Best Senior Care Advisor.
We want to thank every single one of you who voted; without your contribution these organizations wouldn't have received this recognition—so let’s raise our glasses high together as we bring attention to the incredible work that's being done every day to improve the lives of seniors and family caregivers in our Houston community.
Without further ado, Houston’s Best of 2021 winners in each category are...
One more thing, keep this page bookmarked to easily find the information you need when searching for Houston-area senior care options.
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Joy & Wellness
Best Nonprofit: CAP of Pearland
Best Senior Center: Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center (3-time category winner)
Best Adult Day Center: Libbie's Place Senior Day Program (3-time category winner)
Best Mobile Care Provider: Mobile Dentistry Solutions (2-time category winner)
Best Senior Technology (app or device): LiveWell Mobility and Modifications (4-time category winner)
Best Place to Get Fit: Curves
Best Pharmacy: Apteek Pharmacy (2-time category winner)
Best Respite Care: Treemont Retirement Community
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): Family Tree In-Home Care
Best Home Care (medical): Home Health Resources (3-time category winner)
Best Senior Living (assisted): The Park at Bay Area
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): The Abbey at Westminster Plaza (4-time category winner)
Best Senior Living (skilled): Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center (6-time category winner)
Best Senior Living (memory care): Colonial Oaks Senior Living (3-time category winner)
Best Senior Living Dining: The Abbey at Westminster Plaza (3-time category winner)
Best Home Modification Provider: LiveWell Mobility and Modifications (3-time category winner)
Texas Professionals
Best Senior Living Administrator: Jeny Knight with The Abbey at Westminster Plaza (2-time category winner)
Best Social Worker: Nicole Newby (3-time category winner)
Best Case Management: HCA Houston Healthcare Clear Lake
Best Nursing Staff: Evergreen Cottages (2-time category winner)
Best Senior Care Advisor: Erika Crossley with A Perfect Fit Senior Living Experts
Best Elder Law Attorney: Kim Hegwood
Best Financial Planner: Cindy Jones
Best Doctor: Dr. Gilbert Veasey (2-time category winner)
Best Eye Care Provider: Houston Eye Associates
Best Hearing Care Provider: Dr. Chanda J. Abbott (3-time category winner)
Best Dentist: Mobile Dentistry Solutions (2-time category winner)
Best Realtor: Tiffany Cole
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: LiveWell Mobility and Modifications
Medical Facilities
Best Hospital: Houston Methodist (5-time category winner)
Best Mental Health Facility: SUN Behavioral Houston (2-time category winner)
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Sugar Land Rehab Hospital (2-time category winner)
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Carnes Funeral Home (6-time category winner)
Best Hospice: Resolutions Hospice
Best Palliative Care: A*Med Community Hospice