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 San Antonio area.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Gizmo’s Gift
Best Cruise Ship: Royal Caribbean International
Best Casino: WinStar World Casino and Resort
Best Senior Center: Northeast Senior Center
Best Adult Day Center: The Arc of San Antonio
Best Golf Course (in Texas): La Cantera Golf Club
Best Jeweler: Americus Diamond
Best Antique Shopping: Ironside Antiques Mall
Best Farmers Market: Pearl Farmers Market
Best Day Trip Destination: Fredericksburg
Best Mobile Service (provider): Texas Mobile Dentists
Best Senior Technology (app or device): Amazon Fire
Best Senior Technology (provider): Senior Planet San Antonio
Best Senior-Friendly Place of Worship: Concordia Lutheran Church
Health & Beauty
Best Salon: The Day Spa at Folawns
Best Place To Get Fit: Gold's Gym
Best Massage Service: The Day Spa at Folawns
Best Pharmacy: CVS
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): Family Tree In-Home Care
Best Home Care (medical): Family Tree In-Home Care
Best Senior Living (assisted): Sodalis Senior Living
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): Madison Estates
Best Senior Living (skilled): Sonterra Health Center
Best Senior Living Dining: Madison Estates
Best Senior Living (memory care): Sodalis Senior Living
Best Home Modification Provider: Alamo Handyman
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: El Mirasol
Best Texas Winery: Grape Creek Vineyards
Best Burger: Whataburger
Best Ice Cream: Blue Bell
Best Tex-Mex: El Chapparral
Best BBQ: Rudy's
Best Coffee Spot: Merit Coffee
Best Breakfast Spot: Whataburger
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Samantha Nutter
Best Case Management: Accountable Aging Care Management
Best Elder Law Attorney: Rebecca Smith
Best Financial Planner: Bob Donnelly
Best Florist: The Tuscan Rose Florist
Best Doctor: Dr. Aria Dayani
Best Audiologist: Ear Institute of Texas
Best Podiatrist: Dr. Richard Bellacosa
Best Cardiologist: Dr. Jorge Alvarez
Best Orthopedist: Dr. Christopher I. Phelps
Best Optometrist: Dr. Francesca Cantu
Best Eye Care Provider: Today’s Vision Medical Center
Best Dentist: Texas Mobile Dentists
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Thushan DeSilva
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Donald Phillips
Best Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Manuel A. Lopez
Best Realtor: Akil Robinson
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Always Best Care San Antonio
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Thomas A. Ramsey
Best Author/Poet: James R. Dennis
Best Radio Personality: Joe Pags
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: Methodist Healthcare
Best Mental Health Facility: Brooke Army Medical Center
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Sonterra Health Center
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: Texas Oncology
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Porter Loring Mortuaries
Best Hospice: Hope Hospice