Riverside facilities, Patriots Colony at Williamsburg, Sanders and Riverside Lifelong Health & Rehabilitation Smithfield were named to the U.S. News & World Report (USNWR) 2025 America’s Best Nursing Homes list.
In 2023, nearly 1.2 million Americans called a skilled nursing facility home, and that number is expected to rise in coming years. For residents and their loved ones in need of a short-term rehabilitation facility or considering long-term care options, USNWR created the annual list to help aggregate and rank the best facilities by size and services offered in each state. Facilities are named to the prestigious list based on their performance data, recommendations of medical professionals, accreditations and resident satisfaction.
“It’s an honor to have three of our senior living facilities recognized among the top nursing homes in Virginia. This recognition is a testament to our team’s dedication and compassion to treat and care for our residents and make the facilities a safe, welcoming environment for them to truly call home,” says Ed Heckler, President of Lifelong Health at Riverside Health.
To calculate the Best Nursing Homes ratings, USNWR evaluated each nursing home’s performance using a variety of quality measures obtained from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). For the 2025 edition, USNWR evaluated nearly 15,000 nursing homes on patient and resident outcomes, such as infection rates; staffing levels; potentially inappropriate reliance on antipsychotic drugs; health inspection results and other indicators of quality.
“We take great pride in providing safe and high-quality facilities for those who choose us for their care,” says Lisa Kirby, Executive Director of Senior Living at Riverside Health. “This recognition reaffirms our commitment to excellence, ensuring that our residents and their families have peace of mind knowing they’re in a place that truly prioritizes their well-being and quality of life.”
All three facilities were recognized for their short-term rehabilitation scores, with Sanders also being recognized for their long-term care scores. To learn more about Riverside’s senior living services and facilities, please visit riversideonline.com/LLH.