Senior Resource Guide's Best of 2019
With the highest amount of votes cast to date and the debut of the first-ever Traveling Voting Booths, the bar was raised for the fifth year of Senior Resource Guide's annual Readers' Choice Awards.
See below for which businesses, people and services are deemed the Best of 2019 for the greater Houston area.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Bay Area Community Assistance Providers
Best Cruise Ship: Carnival
Best Casino: Golden Nugget
Best Senior Center: Thomas A. Glazier Senior Education Center
Best Adult Day Center: Libbie's Place Senior Day Program
Best Golf Course (in Texas): Timber Creek Golf Club
Best Jeweler: Amber's Designs Fine Jewelry
Best Antique Shopping: Alvin Antique Center & Marketplace
Best Farmers Market: Tomball Farmers Market
Best Day Trip Destination: Galveston
Best Mobile Service (provider): Texas Mobile Dentists
Best Senior Technology (app or device): Livogis
Best Senior Technology (provider): Livogis
Best Senior-Friendly Place of Worship: Hope City
Health & Beauty
Best Salon: Sweet Three Nail Lounge
Best Place To Get Fit: Planet Fitness
Best Massage Service: Maxwell Mobile Massage
Best Pharmacy: Walgreens
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): Right at Home
Best Home Care (medical): Family Tree In-Home Care
Best Senior Living (assisted): Colonial Oaks Senior Living
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): The Abbey at Westminster Plaza
Best Senior Living (skilled): Baywood Crossing Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center
Best Senior Living Dining: The Abbey at Westminster Plaza
Best Senior Living (memory care): Evergreen Cottages
Best Home Modification Provider: Livogis
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: Pappasito's Cantina
Best Texas Winery: Braman Winery & Brewery
Best Burger: Whataburger
Best Ice Cream: Blue Bell
Best Tex-Mex: Gringo's Mexican Kitchen
Best BBQ: Rudy's
Best Coffee Spot: Starbucks
Best Breakfast Spot: Whataburger
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Nicole Newby
Best Case Management: Ana Sharia
Best Elder Law Attorney: Sandra Ard
Best Financial Planner: Scott Davis
Best Florist: Lary's Designs
Best Doctor: Dr. Mary K. Henson
Best Audiologist: Dr. Chanda J. Abbott
Best Podiatrist: Dr. Chad Clause
Best Cardiologist: Dr. Amilcar Avendano
Best Orthopedist: Dr. Brian T. Chimenti
Best Optometrist: Dr. Caroline Wells
Best Eye Care Provider: Today's Vision Katy
Best Dentist: Texas Mobile Dentists
Best Dermatologist: Advanced Dermatology
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Amy McDaniel
Best Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Kimberly Carpin
Best Realtor: Eli Torres
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: The Abbey at Westminster Plaza
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Paul Fidelis with Kindred Care Pet Hospital
Best Author/Poet: Freddy Cruz
Best Radio Personality: Rachelle and Carder with KSBJ
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: Houston Methodist
Best Mental Health Facility: Kingwood Pines Hospital
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Post Acute Medical
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Carnes Funeral Home
Best Hospice: Amazing Grace Hospice