US News & World Report has issued an updated list of 'best nursing homes' based on government rankings. A few were designated as 'honor roll' facilities, meaning they received top scores in each ranking category over the past year. Theses are listed below. The honor roll selection is based on scoring, meaning the list is just a starting point for selection.
Going past this list, there are still many facilities that are very highly rated in the rankings, but without perfect scores in every category. The three major categories of scoring in the rankings are health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality measures. The inspection information is from annual inspections. The nurse data is based on RN, LPN, and CNA coverage per resident. The quality measures include rates of infections and sores.
I would not recommend making compromises on the 'health' category. Contracting C-diff or MRSA, or the development of a bedsores, can turn even a rehabilitation stay into a long-term stay or even a one-way trip.
Some sample lists by state:
- FL http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing/nursing-homes/fl
- MA http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing/nursing-homes/ma
- ME http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing/nursing-homes/me
This list is just based on statistical rankings. In making any selection, be sure to read 'Nursing Home Selection Notes' for additional considerations.
- CA: Mary Health of the Sick Convalescent and Nursing Hospital, Rady Children’s Hospital Bernardy Center
- CT: Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut, Lourdes Health Care Center, Matulaitis Nursing Home, Westview Nursing Care and Rehabilitation
- DE: Jeanne Jugan Residence
- MA: Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility
- ME: Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital
- CT: Alzheimer's Resource Center of Connecticut, Lourdes Health Care Center, Matulaitis Nursing Home, Westview Nursing Care and Rehabilitation
- DE: Jeanne Jugan Residence
- MA: Bethany Skilled Nursing Facility
- ME: Charles A. Dean Memorial Hospital
- MO: SSM Depaul Health Center
- MT: Wibaux County Nursing Home
- ND: Dakota Alpha
- NM: Miners' Colfax Medical Center
- NY: Orzac Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation, Peconic Landing at Southold , Westchester Meadows
- PA: South Mountain Restoration Center
- WA: Riverview Lutheran Care Center
- MT: Wibaux County Nursing Home
- ND: Dakota Alpha
- NM: Miners' Colfax Medical Center
- NY: Orzac Center for Extended Care and Rehabilitation, Peconic Landing at Southold , Westchester Meadows
- PA: South Mountain Restoration Center
- WA: Riverview Lutheran Care Center
Going past this list, there are still many facilities that are very highly rated in the rankings, but without perfect scores in every category. The three major categories of scoring in the rankings are health inspections, nurse staffing, and quality measures. The inspection information is from annual inspections. The nurse data is based on RN, LPN, and CNA coverage per resident. The quality measures include rates of infections and sores.
I would not recommend making compromises on the 'health' category. Contracting C-diff or MRSA, or the development of a bedsores, can turn even a rehabilitation stay into a long-term stay or even a one-way trip.
Some sample lists by state:
- FL http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing/nursing-homes/fl
- MA http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing/nursing-homes/ma
- ME http://health.usnews.com/senior-housing/nursing-homes/me
This list is just based on statistical rankings. In making any selection, be sure to read 'Nursing Home Selection Notes' for additional considerations.
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