Newsweek has named Good Samaritan – Ambassador in New Hope, Minnesota, and Good Samaritan – Davenport in Davenport, Iowa, to its list of “America’s Best Nursing Homes” for 2027.
The New Hope location is a current American Healthcare Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) Silver – Achievement in Quality Award recipient and the Davenport location is a current AHCA/NCAL Bronze – Achievement in Quality Award recipient.
The top nursing homes in each state were assessed and ranked based on four pillars: performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations and satisfaction. The ranking provides a resource for those researching nursing home options, highlighting facilities that demonstrate strong performance within their respective size categories and offering a starting point for families navigating this important choice.
Best nursing homes 2027 by size
- Small (50-99 certified beds): Good Samaritan – Ambassador in New Hope, Minnesota
- Medium (100-149 certified beds): Good Samaritan – Davenport in Davenport, Iowa
“This recognition is a reflection of the high-quality care and services our teams provide daily,” said Aimee Middleton, Good Samaritan chief operating officer. “At Good Samaritan, we are committed to continuously strengthening quality of care and fostering a person-centered environment for our residents, their families, our team members and the communities in which we serve. I’m incredibly proud to serve alongside these incredible team members recognized for their dedication and hard work.”
According to the Department of Health and Human Services, there are more than 15,000 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in the United States, serving roughly 1.2 million residents. There are nearly 1.5 million people who make up the national nursing home workforce.
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