Nearly 15,000 nursing homes nationwide were evaluated for the 2026 awards, with only 1,064 (7%) nursing homes nationwide and 71 nursing homes in New York State earning “high-performing” ratings in both categories
New York, NY – NYC Health + Hospitals today announced that its five nursing homes have been ranked as “high-performing” in the U.S. News & World Report 2026 Best Nursing Homes list for both the Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation. For the 2026 edition, U.S. News evaluated nearly 15,000 nursing homes on patient and resident outcomes, such as hospital readmission rates, staffing levels, and health inspection results. Only 1,064 (7%) nursing homes earned the “high-performing” ratings in both categories nationwide, and 71 in New York State. U.S. News’ annual evaluation of nursing homes is highly selective, recognizing fewer than 19% of the evaluated U.S. nursing homes as “Best Nursing Homes” as part of the 2026 ratings. This designation is reserved only for facilities that satisfy U.S. News’ rigorous, proprietary assessment criteria demonstrating a consistent and superior commitment to quality patient and resident care.
A High Performance designation was awarded to the following facilities:
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Carter for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Coler for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Gouverneur for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation
- NYC Health + Hospitals/McKinney for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation
- NYC Health + Hospitals/Sea View for Long-Term Care and Short-Term Rehabilitation
“We are honored that all of our post-acute care facilities have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 for excellence in long-term care and rehabilitation,” said NYC Health + Hospitals Senior Vice President for Post-Acute Care Khoi Luong, DO, MBA. “This collective designation reflects our ongoing commitment to high standards of care and the expertise of our interdisciplinary teams across each site — including nurses, physicians, rehabilitation therapists, social workers, and invaluable support staff — who ensure the day-to-day safety, dignity, and meaningful quality of life for every resident we serve.”
“U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings are designed to place the needs of patients and residents at the center of the selection process, equipping families with reliable, fact-driven metrics when making crucial care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “We are proud to spotlight the nursing homes across the country that consistently demonstrate exceptional care quality and prioritize both the safety and long-term well-being of those they serve.”…