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 San Antonio area.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Disability Services of the Southwest
Best Cruise Ship: Carnival Cruise Line
Best Casino: Kickapoo Lucky Eagle Casino Hotel
Best Senior Center: Northeast Senior Center
Best Golf Course (in Texas): San Pedro Driving Range & Par 3
Best Women's Boutique: Elizabeth's Boutique
Best Shoe Selection: DSW
Best Jeweler: Americus Diamond
Best Antique Shopping: Fredericksburg
Best Farmers Market: Pearl Farmers Market
Best Day Trip Destination: Fredericksburg
Health & Beauty
Best Salon: The Day Spa at Folawns
Best Place To Get Fit: Planet Fitness
Best Massage Service: Massage Heights
Best Pharmacy: Stonegate Pharmacy
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): LifeSpan
Best Home Care (medical): All County Home Care & Hospice
Best Senior Living (assisted): Sodalis Senior Living
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): The Waterford on Huebner
Best Senior Living (skilled): Sonterra Health Center
Best Senior Living (memory care): Sodalis Senior Living
Best Senior Living Dining: Madison Estates
Best Home Modification Provider: Project MEND
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: La Fonda on Main
Best Texas Winery: Becker Vineyards
Best Burger: Picnikins Patio Cafe
Best Ice Cream: Blue Bell
Best Tex-Mex: Chuy’s
Best BBQ: Smoke Shack
Best Coffee Spot: Starbucks
Best Breakfast Spot: Cracker Barrel
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Leayh Graham
Best Case Management: Sage Care Management
Best Elder Law Attorney: Carol Bertsch
Best Financial Planner: Kercheville & Company
Best Florist: Flowerama San Antonio
Best Doctor: Dr. S. Josh Bell
Best Audiologist: Dr. Lance E. Jackson
Best Podiatrist: Dr. David T. Hughes
Best Cardiologist: Dr. Gerald M. Koppes
Best Orthopedist: Dr. Bryan W. Kaiser
Best Optometrist: Dr. Francesca Cantu
Best Eye Care Provider: Dr. Annela Arredondo
Best Dentist: Dr. Zachary A. Smith
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Thushan DeSilva
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Scott R. Seidel
Best Plastic Surgeon: Dr. Earl E. Ferguson III
Best Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Manuel A. Lopez
Best Realtor: Craig Browning
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Wiatrek's Meat Market
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Thomas A. Ramsey
Best Author/Poet: Sandra Brown
Best Radio Personality: Trey Ware
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: Baptist Orthopedic Hospital
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Warm Springs Rehabilitation Hospital
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: START Center for Cancer Care
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Ebensberger-Fisher Funeral Home
Best Hospice: All County Home Care & Hospice