America's Best Nursing Homes -- U.S. News and World Report
You need clear, reliable information if you're checking out a nursing home. You'll want to know, for example, how many of its residents have bedsores or are in pain, its rating by the federal government, and its record in health inspections. U.S. News has pulled the data together and ranked more than 15,000 nursing homes. An Honor Roll lists the best of the best. Search for the best nursing homes by state.
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Senior Housing Feature Articles
- How to Choose the Right Nursing Home, Step by Step
No one looks forward to moving into a nursing home or putting a loved one there, but a nursing home may truly be the best option.
- Nursing Homes With a Track Record—a Bad One
They’re called Special-Focus Facilities. But this is one time when “special†means: beware.
Photo Gallery: A Look Inside an Honor Roll Nursing Home
- U.S. News takes a look inside one of this year’s honor roll nursing homes, Mayview Convalescent Center in Raleigh, N.C.
Behind the Rankings
We start with the government's ratings, put the homes in logical order, and ease the trouble of finding one.
- Pros and Cons of Long-Term Care Insurance
Extended care in a nursing home can drain your savings. LTC policies can be a cushion—if you’re careful.
