U.S. News & World Report Names Over 100 Independently Operating Ensign Group Affiliates Among Best Nursing Homes for 2027
Key Highlights
- ➤101 Ensign affiliates named High Performing in U.S. News’ 2027 Best Nursing Homes
- ➤Only 18% of evaluated facilities nationwide earned the 2027 designation
- ➤U.S. News evaluated more than 14,600 nursing homes for 2027
- ➤Ensign operates 418 healthcare facilities across 18 states
Expert Statements
Barry Port, Chief Executive Officer of Ensign
“I am deeply grateful to the caregivers and leaders who earned this important recognition. Being named among the nation's best nursing homes is evidence of their dedication to clinical excellence and reflects the exceptional care they deliver to residents every day.”
Jordan Derk, Ph.D., Senior care researcher at U.S. News
“Earning a High Performing rating from U.S. News reflects a continuous, facility-wide commitment to superior resident care. When families see this distinction, they can feel confident that this skilled nursing facility has demonstrated exceptional outcomes.”
SAN JUAN CAPISTRANO, Calif., Nov. 10, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The Ensign Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: ENSG), which invests in facilities that provide skilled nursing and senior living services, physical, occupational and speech therapies, and other rehabilitative and healthcare services, today announced that 101 of its independently operating affiliates have been recognized and included in the listing of the 2027 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report.
Since 2009, U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as an independent, data-driven guide for families navigating short-term rehabilitation or comprehensive long-term care choices. Each Ensign-affiliated facility on the list earned a High Performing rating – the highest distinction awarded by U.S. News – reflecting outstanding quality in Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, or both.
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