With thousands of votes cast and the addition of brand new categories, 2018 proved to be a historic year for Senior Resource Guide annual Readers’ Choice Awards.
See below for which businesses, people and services are deemed the Best of 2018 for the Austin area.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Alzheimer’s Texas
Best Cruise Ship: Royal Caribbean International
Best Casino: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel
Best Senior Center: Allen R. Baca Center
Best Golf Course (in Texas): The University of Texas Golf Club
Best Women's Boutique: Stein Mart
Best Shoe Selection: DSW
Best Jeweler: Whitestone Fine Jewelry
Best Antique Shopping: Wimberley Market Days
Best Farmers Market: Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller
Best Day Trip Destination: Fredericksburg
Best Senior Technology (app or device): Apple iPhone
Best Senior Technology (provider): Community Tech Network
Health & Beauty
Best Salon: Urban Hair
Best Place To Get Fit: YMCA of Austin
Best Massage Service: Mantis Massage
Best Pharmacy: H‑E‑B
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): Halcyon Home
Best Home Care (medical): Halcyon Home
Best Senior Living (assisted): Belmont Village Senior Living
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): Lake Travis Independent Living
Best Senior Living (skilled): Brush Country Nursing and Rehabilitation
Best Senior Living (memory care): Silverado
Best Senior Living Dining: Lake Travis Independent Living
Best Home Modification Provider: Tier1 Group
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: Chuy’s
Best Texas Winery: Flat Creek Estate Winery & Vineyard
Best Burger: Hopdoddy Burger Bar
Best Ice Cream: Amy's Ice Creams
Best Tex-Mex: Chuy’s
Best BBQ: Rudy’s “Country Store” and Bar-B-Q
Best Coffee Spot: Summer Moon Coffee
Best Breakfast Spot: Rolling in Thyme & Dough
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Nancy Malloy, LMSW
Best Case Management: Accountable Aging Care Management
Best Elder Law Attorney: H. Clyde Farrell
Best Financial Planner: Durbin Bennett Private Wealth Management
Best Florist: Freytag's Florist
Best Doctor: Dr. Ellen Smith
Best Audiologist: Dr. Natasha Dewald-Nielsen
Best Cardiologist: Dr. Thomas Baldacchino
Best Orthopedist: Dr. Robert Graham
Best Optometrist: Aspire Vision Care
Best Eye Care Provider: Austin Retina Associates
Best Dentist: Texas Mobile Dentists
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Adam Mamelak
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Hong Lee
Best Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Johnny Franco
Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Johnny Franco
Best Realtor: Linda Botello
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Halcyon Home
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Kirk Lewis
Best Author/Poet: Jess Hagemann
Best Radio Personality: Patrick Osborn
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: St. David’s HealthCare
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Baylor Scott & White Health
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: Texas Oncology
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Affordable Burial & Cremation Service
Best Hospice: Halcyon Home