McKnight's November 14, 2025
Skilled care doesn’t often get the best press in the mainstream media, so when good news comes along, it’s worth pausing to take notice.
Last week was one of those moments. More than 2,700 skilled nursing providers earned a spot on U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes list.
That’s not just a pat on the back. It’s recognition earned across more rigorous criteria that give consumers another lens beyond the federal government’s ratings.
And make no mistake: This was no gimme. U.S. News nearly doubled the number of measures it evaluates for quality, jumping to 17 this year. Only facilities rated “high performing” in either short-term rehab or long-term care made the cut. When the dust settled,...
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