For Immediate Release: 1/6/26
SEASIDE, Ore. – Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Community is proud to announce its recognition as the Best Retirement Community in the 2025 BusinessRate awards.
BusinessRate’s awards identify leaders in customer satisfaction, brand reputation, and service through Google reviews. Suzanne Elise currently holds a 4.5 Google star rating, a standout for senior living along the Oregon coast.
Suzanne Elise is known for the team’s loyalty, commitment to quality care, and the vibrant lifestyle they create for seniors. Many team members have served seniors at Suzanne Elise for over a decade, a rarity in senior living. This consistency means residents are cared for by familiar, trusted faces who know them well. Suzanne Elise Assisted Living is led by Executive Director Pam Baldridge, who has served Suzanne Elise for over eight years.
“I am incredibly proud of our team and the culture we’ve built at Suzanne Elise,” said Pam Baldridge, Executive Director. “Our approach to care is rooted in trust and deep connection. Our goal has always been to deliver an exceptional retirement, and this award reflects the everyday experiences happening within our assisted living community.”
This honor follows Suzanne Elise’s recent accolades, including the 2025 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights and 2025 Bronze Commitment to Quality Award from the National Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. Together, these achievements reflect one of Suzanne Elise’s core values: “quality that is obvious.”
The satisfaction from residents and families is evident in the experiences they share.
“It’s so inclusive and friendly,” resident Cheryl Adams expressed. “It is like home.”
“They get me laughing at daybreak, and they start the rest of the day out right,” she shared as she started to tear up. “It makes me a little emotional thinking about it, because they care so much.”
Designed to support an active and fulfilling retirement, Suzanne Elise offers residents opportunities to stay engaged while enjoying the comforts of simplified living. A robust life enrichment program provides diverse activities and social events, alongside convenient on-site amenities such as a fitness center, salon services, and inviting restaurant-style dining.
With a focus on quality care and an active, elevated resident experience, Suzanne Elise Assisted Living is proud to be named the Best of 2025. Find out more at SuzanneElise.com.
About Suzanne Elise Assisted Living
Suzanne Elise is an assisted living community in Seaside, Oregon, driven by a mission “to enhance the life of every person we serve.” The community is proudly managed by Areté Living. For press inquiries, email info@areteliving.com.