In this episode, we sit down with Ben Harder, Managing Editor and Chief of Health Analysis at U.S. News & World Report, to explore how the 2026 Best Nursing Homes ratings are shaping trust, clarity, and choice for families. We unpack what quality really means, how data can guide care decisions, and why transparent insight matters when loved ones need us most.

One in five U.S. nursing homes rated as “Best.” The 2025 evaluation features ratings of nearly 15,000 U.S. nursing homes.