ZIEGLERVILLE, PA — Frederick Living is honored to announce that U.S. News & World Report recognized Cedarwood Health Center in the 2026 Best Nursing Home Ratings. The new edition evaluates nearly 15,000 U.S. nursing homes and recognizes fewer than 19% as “Best Nursing Homes” in “Short-Term Rehabilitation,” “Long-Term Care” or both.
The 2026 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes proprietary ratings feature a significant methodology update, expanding both the Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care ratings to include 17 distinct quality measures each. These measures capture post-acute care quality, nurse staffing consistency and patient-centered outcomes.
Skilled nursing communities offer crucial care for both rehabilitation and nursing patients, providing assistance with activities of daily living – such as medication management, physical rehabilitation and chronic disease management – for both short-term recovery and long-term residency.
Since its debut in 2009, the annual Best Nursing Homes analysis from U.S. News has served as a key resource, providing trusted, data-driven insights to families – in consultation with their health care providers – seeking the best options for either short-term rehabilitation or comprehensive long-term care.
“Choosing a nursing facility, whether for post-acute rehabilitation – such as recovering from surgery like a hip replacement, a serious injury like a fracture or managing the aftermath of a stroke – or long-term residency, is one of the most crucial health care decisions a family can make,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News.
“This year’s Best Nursing Homes ratings are the most comprehensive yet, with a significantly expanded portfolio of performance measures that offer families an even more holistic assessment of quality for both short-term rehab and long-term care,” Harder added.
Of note in the 2026 Best Nursing Homes ratings, on average:
Note: Averages are calculated by U.S. News from data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services.
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About Frederick Living
Frederick Living is a continuing care retirement community located in Zieglerville, Pa. With a focus on person-centered care, Frederick Living offers a continuum of services, including Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Skilled Nursing. The community is dedicated to fostering a vibrant and supportive environment where residents can thrive.