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 San Antonio area.
Leisure & Lifestyle
Best Nonprofit: Hope Hospice
Best Senior Center: Northeast Senior Center (3-time winner)
Best Adult Day Center: Primrose Lane Adult Day Care
Best Mobile Service (provider): Enable Dental (formerly Texas Mobile Dentists) (2-time winner)
Best Golf Course (in Texas): La Cantera Golf Club (2-time winner)
Best Antique Shopping: Fredericksburg (2-time winner)
Best Farmers Market: Pearl Farmers Market (4-time winner)
Best Day Trip Destination: Fredericksburg (3-time winner)
Best Senior-Friendly Place of Worship: Community Bible Church
Best Senior Technology (app or device): Amada Connect
Best Senior Technology (provider): Amada Senior Care San Antonio
Health & Beauty
Best Place to Get Pampered: The Day Spa @ Folawns (3-time winner)
Best Place to Get Fit: Northeast Senior Center
Best Massage Service: Massage Heights (2-time winner)
Best Pharmacy: Walgreens (2-time winner)
Housing & Home Care
Best Home Care (non-medical): En Su Casa Caregivers
Best Home Care (medical): Family Tree In-Home Care (2-time winner)
Best Senior Living (assisted): Franklin Park TPC Parkway
Best Senior Living (independent/retirement): Franklin Park Sonterra
Best Senior Living (skilled): Sonterra Health Center (3-time winner)
Best Senior Living Dining: The Grandview of Westover Hills
Best Senior Living (memory care): Heartis San Antonio
Best Administrator: Lauren Ramón with En Su Casa Caregivers
Food & Drink
Best Margarita: El Mirasol (2-time winner)
Best Texas Winery: Fredericksburg Winery
Best Burger: Longhorn Cafe
Best Ice Cream: Blue Bell (3-time winner)
Best Tex-Mex: El Mirasol
Best BBQ: Blanco BBQ
Best Coffee Spot: Black Rifle Coffee Company
Best Breakfast Spot: Magnolia Pancake Haus (2-time winner)
Texas Professionals
Best Social Worker: Samantha Nutter (2-time winner)
Best Case Management: Accountable Aging Care Management (2-time winner)
Best Elder Law Attorney: Carol Bertsch (3-time winner)
Best Financial Planner: Bob Donnelly (2-time winner)
Best Florist: Flowers by Margaret
Best Doctor: Dr. Kevin Horton
Best Audiologist: Doss Audiology & Hearing Center (2-time winner)
Best Cardiologist: Dr. Daniel J. Donovan
Best Orthopedist: Dr. John R. Chance
Best Optometrist: Dr. Francesca Cantu (3-time winner)
Best Eye Care Provider: Today’s Vision Medical Center (2-time winner)
Best Dentist: Enable Dental (formerly Texas Mobile Dentists) (3-time winner)
Best Dermatologist: Dr. Thushan DeSilva (3-time winner)
Best Chiropractor: Dr. Carmen Carlile
Best Plastic/Cosmetic Surgeon: Dr. Peter Ledoux
Best Realtor: Regina Yockey
Best Family Owned/Operated Business: Always Best Care San Antonio (2-time winner)
Best Veterinarian: Dr. Stan Leland with Pet Vaccination Clinic
Best Radio Personality: K-LOVE
Medical Centers in Texas
Best Hospital: Methodist Healthcare (2-time winner)
Best Mental Health Facility: Brooke Army Medical Center (2-time winner)
Best Rehabilitation Facility: Sonterra Health Center (2-time winner)
Best Cancer Treatment Facility: Texas Oncology (2-time winner)
Best Therapy Staff: Sonterra Health Center
Best Nursing Staff: Sonterra Health Center
Final Planning
Best Funeral Service Provider: Porter Loring Mortuaries (3-time winner)
Best Hospice: Hope Hospice (2-time winner)
Best Palliative Care: OpusCare of Texas