Ridgecrest Community Care Center awarded on Newsweek as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026
(West Monroe, LA, September 24, 2025) – Ridgecrest Community Care Center has been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list. This prestigious award is presented in collaboration with Statista, the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on September 24th, 2025, and can currently be viewed on the Newsweek’s website: https://rankings.newsweek.com/americas-best-nursing-homes-2026
The America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 ranking awards the leading nursing homes in the U.S. The winners were recognized in three categories: large (150+ certified beds), medium (100–149 certified beds), and small (50–99 certified beds). The evaluation is based on four key pillars:
- Performance Indicators: Data on staffing, quality measures and health inspections.
- Reputation Score: An online survey among medical professionals (registered nurses, nursing home managers, licensed therapists and physicians).
- Accreditations: Official recognition by TJC and CARF for meeting quality and safety standards.
- Resident Satisfaction: Patient and relatives feedback reflected in Google rating scores.
Based on the results of the study, Ridgecrest Community Care Center is honored to be recognized as one of Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026.
“I am incredibly proud of every member of our Ridgecrest family,” said Robin Mears-Middleton, Ridgecrest administrator. “Each day, our team demonstrates a deep commitment to quality care for the residents entrusted to us. This commitment is reflected in their choice to participate in leadership academies, which foster visionary and supportive leaders, and in retention academies, designed to help us best support new team members.
“Our staff also took the initiative to apply for a national quality award based on the Baldrige criteria, earning a Bronze Quality Award, a recognition of their dedication and excellence. In addition, Ridgecrest is honored to hold a CMS 4-Star rating, a reflection of our ongoing pursuit of high standards.
“Now, being named by Newsweek as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026 is both humbling and gratifying. This recognition affirms what we already know: that our Ridgecrest team is committed not only to providing exceptional quality of care, but also to ensuring a true quality of life for every resident we serve.
“This honor belongs to our staff, our residents, and their families who trust us daily. It is a celebration of teamwork, compassion, and the belief that excellence in care is not just a goal, it is our standard.”
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