The enthusiasm was high for Senior Resource Guide’s annual Readers’ Choice Awards with some hosting their own voting parties complete with custom booths to cast ballots.
The 2018 Awards made its mark with thousands of votes cast and the addition of brand new categories.
See below for which businesses, people and services are deemed the Best of 2018 for the Houston area.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Bay Area Community Assistance Providers
Best Cruise Ship: Carnival Cruise Line
Best Casino: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel
Best Senior Center: City of Katy Fussell Senior Citizen Center
Best Golf Course (in Texas): Topgolf
Best Women's Boutique: Mainstream Boutique (Richmond)
Best Shoe Selection: DSW
Best Jeweler: Thomas Markle Jewelers
Best Antique Shopping: Original Round Top Antiques Fair
Best Farmers Market: Farmers Market On Grand Parkway
Best Day Trip Destination: Galveston
Best Senior Technology (app or device): Livogis
Best Senior Technology (provider): Livogis
Health & Beauty
Best Salon: Altered Images Color Salon & Day Spa
Best Place To Get Fit: Vitalico
Best Massage Service: Maxwell Mobile Massage
Best Pharmacy: Walgreens
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): Encore Caregivers
Best Home Care (medical): Affinity Home Health Care
Best Senior Living (assisted): Greatwood at Sugar Land
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): Greatwood at Sugar Land
Best Senior Living (skilled): Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Best Senior Living (memory care): Colonial Oaks Senior Living
Best Senior Living Dining: Greatwood at Sugar Land
Best Home Modification Provider: Livogis
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: Chuy’s
Best Texas Winery: Messina Hof Winery
Best Burger: Whataburger
Best Ice Cream: Blue Bell
Best Tex-Mex: Pappasito's Cantina
Best BBQ: Goode Company
Best Coffee Spot: Starbucks
Best Breakfast Spot: Le Peep
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Nicole Newby, LCSW
Best Case Management: Nicole Newby, LCSW
Best Elder Law Attorney: Sandra Ard
Best Financial Planner: Scott Davis
Best Florist: House of Blooms
Best Doctor: Dr. Sohail Noor
Best Audiologist: Dr. Shital Patel
Best Podiatrist: Dr. Christine Nguyen
Best Cardiologist: Dr. Long Cao
Best Orthopedist: Dr. Fred L. Speck, III
Best Optometrist: Dr. Caroline Wells
Best Eye Care Provider: Eye Trends
Best Dentist: Texas Mobile Dentists
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Lisa Hitchins
Best Chiropractor: Katy Lifestyle Chiropractic
Best Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman
Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Jeffrey D. Friedman
Best Realtor: Linda Jordan
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Veranda House Assisted Living
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Manny Sanchez
Best Radio Personality: Michael Berry
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: Houston Methodist
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Encompass Health
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Carnes Funeral Home
Best Hospice: Houston Hospice