Ranking
America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026
America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026 awards the leading 330 communities in the U.S based on nationwide online surveys that include recommendations from healthcare professionals and ratings from residents and their acquaintances, as well as visitor satisfaction data from Accushield, CARF accreditation, and Google reviews.
- Based on a clear and detailed methodology
- Segmented by city and state
- Created in partnership with Newsweek
> 1,800
> 1,800
communities evaluated
330
330
CCRCs awarded
Ranking Details
America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026
Total:
Total retirement communities:
0 retirement communities
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Project Details
About the project
Now in its third edition, America's Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities is based on four data sources:
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Evaluation from medical professionals and staff working in the management/administration of CCRCs as well as acquaintances of residents and residents living in CCRCs,
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Visitor satisfaction based on facility visitor data provided by Accushield,
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Accreditation programs relevant for CCRCs based on the Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF),
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And Google reviews as a proxy for overall satisfaction.
For the scope of the project, we evaluated over 1,800 CCRCs in the 30 states with the highest number of facilities. The final list recognizes the best 330 centers in the U.S, allowing resident acquaintances, staff, and other stakeholders to quickly see which facilities are top-rated in their area.
METHODOLOGY
How we work
Learn about our general approach to creating healthcare rankings. Further details about how the ranking was created can be found in the America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2026.
01 Concept
For our healthcare projects, we provide comprehensive insights into the quality of healthcare providers and facilities through our rankings. These rankings help patients make informed, data-driven decisions about their medical needs. They also give healthcare facilities a composite benchmark to understand their position relative to their peers. Integrating data from diverse performance indicators and expert knowledge, we deliver rankings that recognize excellence and promote high standards in healthcare.
02 Data Collection
Our team of analysts employs a range of data sources including questionnaires collecting insights from professionals and data submitted directly by hospitals through the Statista PROMS Implementation and Smart Hospitals Maturity surveys. Publicly available data on quality metrics and patient experience are also assessed. In collaboration with a global board of experts, we are continuously advancing our methodologies to compile the most trusted healthcare rankings.
03 Evaluation
Healthcare analysts at Statista Rankings apply advanced scoring models comprising numerous data pillars to ensure robust and reliable results. Evaluation relies largely on diverse quality indicators and survey results, with pillar weightings adjusted per project based on data availability. These tailored models are used to calculate scores for each facility and determine the final rankings.
04 Quality Assurance
As we are committed to quality, every ranking undergoes a thorough verification process to validate the data used and ensure that the top healthcare providers are recognized. Our experienced team of analysts conducts extensive research on a range of healthcare topics and facilities—including hospitals, nursing homes, and doctors—guaranteeing the utmost reliability in Statista's rankings.
Partnership
Our media partner
Newsweek is an American news magazine and website that provides high-quality information to readers around the globe, reaching over 75 million people each month. First launched in 1933, Newsweek nowadays reports on topics in the fields of international issues, technology, business, culture and politics. The information channels range from weekly published print editions in various countries to an online and mobile presence worldwide.
SURVEY REGISTRATION
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If you are a healthcare professional and want to be part of future rounds of our peer-to-peer surveys, feel free to pre-register here.
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