There is a lot to celebrate at The Crescent. Earlier this year, the community earned two honors in the 2026 M Living Readers’ Choice Awards: Best Senior Living Community and Best Premier Dining in a Senior Living Community.
The Crescent’s recognition is part of a broader celebration among Wallick Senior Living’s three Sylvania communities, with Oakleaf Village of Sylvania and The Grove at Oakleaf Village also receiving honors this year.
The Crescent Named Best Senior Living Community
The Crescent earned M Living’s Best Senior Living Community honor. The community has been a finalist or award winner for at least nine years, adding another milestone to its history of recognition.
What sets The Crescent apart in independent living is that everything is under one roof, including its amenities and restaurant. That can be especially valuable as we approach the colder months, when residents can stay active and comfortable without leaving the building.
At The Crescent, senior living focuses on connecting with neighbors, pursuing interests, enjoying activities and amenities, and making the most of each day. The community previously earned Best Senior Living Community honors in 2023 and 2024.
The Crescent Also Takes Top Honors for Dining
The Crescent also received Best Premier Dining in a Senior Living Community, its first recognition specifically for dining. The team intentionally refreshed the restaurant experience, moving toward individualized, fine dining. Resident feedback helps shape the menu, with dishes and specials continually refined based on what residents want.
Executive Chef Brendan brought years of experience from country clubs and event planning. Christine Blackmore, Campus Executive Director, said, “We truly treat it like a fine-dining restaurant,” with the goal of creating a complete five-star experience across service, food, options and atmosphere.
The restaurant has also become more welcoming to families and guests. Larger groups can gather for meals, creating an open space that looks and feels different from traditional expectations of senior living dining.
A Celebration of the People Behind the Awards
These awards reflect the residents, families and dedicated team members who make The Crescent special.
Reflecting on the recognition across the Sylvania communities, Activities Director Alison Maas said, “I feel like a proud mother!” She emphasized that the recognition belongs to the people behind the scenes as much as to leadership, including those who make beds, clean spaces and care for residents every day.
Sales Specialist Dena Marvin described the recognition as a proud moment built on “hard work and dedication” and said, “I think it’s family.”
The Crescent’s two honors join Oakleaf Village of Sylvania’s Best Assisted Living Center award and The Grove at Oakleaf Village’s Best Memory Care Center award, bringing the Sylvania communities’ total to four.
Congratulations to The Crescent, its residents and its dedicated team members!
