11 Lifespace health centers earn U.S. News nursing home recognition for 2027

Lifespace Communities said 11 of its health centers were named in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes ratings. The recognition underscores the nonprofit senior living operator’s rehab and skilled nursing services as residents’ care needs change.

Why it matters: - The ranking gives residents and families an outside marker of quality for short-term rehabilitation and long-term skilled nursing care. - The recognition also reinforces Lifespace Communities’ continuum of care model, which is designed to support residents as their health needs evolve. - U.S. News designated only 18% of the more than 14,600 nursing homes it evaluated nationwide for 2027.

What happened: - Lifespace Communities said 11 of its health centers earned recognition in the 2027 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes ratings. - The announcement was made Nov. 10, 2026, from Dallas. - Jesse Jantzen, president and CEO of Lifespace Communities, said the recognition reflects the work of team members who deliver care with skill, compassion and respect.

The details: - The recognized Lifespace health centers are Beacon Hill in Lombard, Illinois; Claridge Court in Prairie Village, Kansas; Friendship Village of Bloomington in Bloomington, Minnesota; Friendship Village of South Hills in Upper St. Clair, Pennsylvania; GreenFields of Geneva in Geneva, Illinois; Harbour’s Edge in Delray Beach, Florida; Meadow Lake Health Center in Tyler, Texas; Oak Trace in Downers Grove, Illinois; Querencia at Barton Creek in Austin, Texas; The Waterford in Juno Beach, Florida; and Village on the Green in Longwood, Florida. - Claridge Court, Friendship Village of Bloomington, GreenFields of Geneva, Oak Trace and Querencia at Barton Creek earned High Performing ratings in both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. - Beacon Hill was recognized for Best Short-Term Rehab for 2022–2027. - Claridge Court was recognized for 2025–2027. - Friendship Village of Bloomington was recognized in 2022 and 2024–2027. - Friendship Village of South Hills was recognized in 2022, 2026 and 2027. - GreenFields of Geneva was recognized for 2024–2027. - Harbour’s Edge was recognized for 2022–2027. - Meadow Lake Health Center was recognized for Best Long-Term Care in 2027. - Oak Trace was recognized for 2022–2027. - Querencia at Barton Creek was recognized for 2022–2027. - The Waterford was recognized for 2022–2027. - Village on the Green was recognized for 2022–2027. - Lifespace is a not-for-profit senior living organization founded in 1976 and headquartered in Dallas. - Lifespace owns and operates 15 continuing care retirement communities across seven states. - The organization serves more than 5,200 residents and employs over 4,500 team members. - Lifespace offers entrance-fee and rental options at its communities.

Between the lines: - The repeated recognition across multiple communities suggests a systemwide standard, not a one-off result at a single location. - U.S. News’ methodology weighs staffing, consistency and retention, inspections, readmissions, emergency visits and resident safety outcomes, so the designation can signal operational strength as well as clinical quality. - For a senior living operator, strong nursing home ratings can matter to prospective residents choosing a community with both independent living and higher-acuity care options. - U.S. News has published the Best Nursing Homes ratings annually since 2009.

What's next: - Lifespace is likely to use the ratings as evidence of its care model as it competes for future residents and families evaluating long-term senior living options. - The company’s 50th year of service and its multi-state footprint position the recognition as part of a broader growth and reputation story. - More information is available in the company’s announcement.