Wartburg Earns Top National Rankings as One of America’s Best Nursing Homes Across Multiple Platforms

Mount Vernon, NY (December 8, 2025) Wartburg, a premier senior residential and healthcare provider serving the New York metropolitan area, has once again been recognized as one of the nation’s top nursing homes, earning “Best Nursing Home” distinctions across several leading rating platforms. The Wartburg Home received High Performing ratings in both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care from U.S. News & World Report, secured a spot on Newsweek’s 2026 America’s Best Nursing Homes list, and was ranked in the top (First) quintile for Quality by the New York State Department of Health’s Nursing Home Quality Initiative (NHQI).

These accolades reflect Wartburg’s long-standing commitment to providing exceptional, person-centered care, clinical excellence, and a supportive, healing environment for older adults and their families.

U.S. News & World Report: “High Performing” in Both Care Categories

U.S. News & World Report—a global authority in healthcare rankings—evaluated nearly 15,000 nursing homes nationwide for its 2026 Best Nursing Homes ratings. Fewer than 19% earned the “Best Nursing Home” designation. Wartburg received the highest possible rating, High Performing, in both categories:

• Short-Term Rehabilitation
• Long-Term Care

This year’s methodology is the publication’s most comprehensive to date, expanding to include 17 distinct quality measures in each category, capturing clinical outcomes, staffing consistency, post-acute care performance, and patient-centered results.

According to U.S. News, top-performing nursing homes demonstrate:

• 20% more staffing per resident than the national average
• 80% more physical therapy per resident per day
• 15% lower hospitalization rates for long-term residents
• 33% lower emergency room visits for rehab patients

“These expanded ratings offer families a deeper, clearer picture of quality,” said Ben Harder, Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News. “Choosing a nursing facility is one of the most crucial healthcare decisions a family can make.”

Newsweek Names Wartburg One of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026

Wartburg has also been recognized on Newsweek’s 2026 America’s Best Nursing Homes list, produced in partnership with Statista Inc. This national ranking evaluates:

• Performance and outcomes data
• Peer recommendations
• Safety and quality standards
• Overall reputation and resident experience

Wartburg’s placement on this prestigious list reflects its enduring legacy of compassionate care, clinical leadership, and innovative senior services.

Federal Five-Star Rating Continues Excellence Trajectory

The October 2025 Care Compare Five-Star Rating Report again affirms Wartburg’s strength in health inspections, quality measures, and staffing. Wartburg scored 5 stars overall and 5 stars for quality metrics. Ratings reflect data collected through September 2025 and reinforce Wartburg’s consistent performance in meeting and exceeding federal benchmarks.

“For generations, Wartburg has been dedicated to caring for older adults in this community with dignity, compassion,” said David J. Gentner, EdD, President & CEO of Wartburg. “These state and national recognitions affirm the extraordinary commitment of our staff, who bring Wartburg’s mission and values to life every day and I am so proud of them.”

About Wartburg
Nestled in Mount Vernon, NY, Wartburg stands apart with its holistic approach to senior living and healthcare. Unlike other adult communities, Wartburg offers a vibrant 34-acre campus where residents enjoy integrated services that extend well beyond typical care. Whether it is independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation or adult day care, Wartburg's continuum of care is designed to meet diverse needs with excellence. Their dedication to families extends beyond medical care, providing robust caregiver support at every stage. Recognized as one of the "Best Nursing Homes in New York State" by U.S. News & World Report for a remarkable thirteen years running, Wartburg continues to set the standard in senior care, fostering a community where well-being thrives. Wartburg’s most recent development, the Berkemeier Living Center, features 64 state-of-the-art residences for those living with Alzheimer’s Disease and related dementia. Each floor is designed as a small-scale household, providing an intimate and comfortable feel for the residents, staff, and families. Key planning elements such as short walking distances, oversized windows for increased natural light, and enhanced views are included in the design to help support a healing environment. Additionally, each household features its own living, dining and kitchen space, as well as gathering lounges. The ground floor includes an event space, music therapy and creative aging room.

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