Nursing Home Rankings: The Crème de la Crème of Care
Listen up—if you're navigating the murky waters of nursing home choices, there's a new player on the scene: Newsweek's latest rankings for America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2025. With around 1.2 million people residing in these facilities, families are hungry for reliable intel on where their loved ones will receive quality long-term care.
What’s Behind the Rankings?
This year’s evaluation scoured over 14,000 nursing homes across 25 states—the hotbeds for such establishments. What gets a place on this coveted list? Four key pillars:
- Performance Data
- Peer Recommendations
- Accreditations
- Resident Satisfaction, as judged by Google reviews
A standout feature this time around is the addition of more facilities that range from 50 to 99 certified beds. It's not just about quantity; it's about finding those hidden gems with a genuine commitment to care.
A Closer Look at Top Facilities
Diving into the specifics, here’s what we found—some facilities genuinely shine bright across different bed sizes:
Facilities with 50-99 Beds:
- Sacred Heart Residence - Little Sisters of the Poor
- Kearny Mesa Convalescent & Nursing Home
- The Boston Home
- The Oaks at Woodfield
Facilities with 100-149 Beds:
- Aliceville Manor Nursing Home
- Beth Israel at Shalom Park
- Nazareth Home
Facilities Over 150 Beds:
A solid mix of smaller and larger establishments gives families multiple pathways when searching for suitable options. But it doesn't stop there; it's about ensuring you pick one backed by data and real-world insights.
