Senior Resource Guide's Best of 2020
The sixth year of the Senior Resource Guide's annual Readers' Choice Awards underscored the critical role of exceptional businesses and people in the senior care industry.
Individuals throughout Texas rallied behind the organizations that have made an impact and are doing great things for seniors, caregivers and their families.
See below for which businesses, people and services are deemed the Best of 2020 for the greater Austin area.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Community First! Village
Best Senior Center: Allen R. Baca Center (5-time winner)
Best Adult Day Center: AGE of Central Texas (2-time winner)
Best Mobile Service (provider): Hears To You (2-time winner)
Best Golf Course (in Texas): The Golf Club at Star Ranch
Best Antique Shopping: Antique Gallery Round Rock (2-time winner)
Best Farmers Market: Texas Farmers' Market at Mueller (6-time winner)
Best Day Trip Destination: Fredericksburg (4-time winner)
Best Senior-Friendly Place of Worship: Hill Country Bible Church (2-time winner)
Best Senior Technology (app or device): OneDay
Health & Beauty
Best Place to Get Pampered: Viva Day Spa + Med Spa
Best Place to Get Fit: Allen R. Baca Center
Best Massage Service: Terri Baroden
Best Pharmacy: H-E-B (3-time winner)
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): Halcyon Home (4-time winner)
Best Home Care (medical): Halcyon Home (5-time winner)
Best Senior Living (assisted): The Enclave at Cedar Park Senior Living
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): The Enclave at Round Rock Senior Living
Best Senior Living (skilled): Juniper Village at Spicewood Summit (formerly Brookdale Spicewood Springs)
Best Senior Living Dining: Lake Travis Independent Living (3-time winner)
Best Senior Living (memory care): Belmont Village Lakeway (2-time winner)
Best Administrator: Clint Strickland with Belmont Village Lakeway
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: Cover 2
Best Texas Winery: Torr Na Lochs
Best Burger: Cover 2
Best Ice Cream: Lick Honest Ice Creams
Best Tex-Mex: Rosa's Cafe
Best BBQ: Brotherton's Black Iron Barbecue
Best Coffee Spot: Summer Moon Coffee (2-time winner)
Best Breakfast Spot: First Watch
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Nancy Malloy (4-time winner)
Best Case Management: Accountable Aging Care Management (3-time winner)
Best Elder Law Attorney: Virginia Sampson (2-time winner)
Best Financial Planner: Durbin Bennett Private Wealth Management (4-time winner)
Best Florist: Flowers Flowers Inc
Best Doctor: Dr. Liza Mary Zachariah
Best Audiologist: Dr. Natasha Dewald-Nielsen (4-time winner)
Best Podiatrist: Dr. Mark Robson
Best Cardiologist: Dr. Vinh D. Nguyen
Best Orthopedist: Dr. Travis Wilson
Best Optometrist: Dr. Tina To
Best Eye Care Provider: Austin Retina Associates (2-time winner)
Best Dentist: Enable Dental (formerly Texas Mobile Dentists) (3-time winner)
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Kristina Collins
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Aaron Cain
Best Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Sean Blaydon
Best Realtor: Linda Botello (5-time winner)
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Rock Solid Paving & Concrete
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Bailey Kramr with Whitestone Animal Hospital
Best Radio Personality: Kevin Connor
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: St. David’s HealthCare (4-time winner)
Best Mental Health Facility: Integral Care
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Encompass Health Rehabilitation Hospital of Austin and Round Rock (2-time winner)
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: Texas Oncology (5-time winner)
Best Nursing Staff: Arden Courts of Austin
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Dignity Memorial
Best Hospice: Halcyon Home (3-time winner)
Best Palliative Care: Halcyon Home