U.S. News & World Report’s 2026 Best Nursing Homes Names Nathan Littauer Among Best in the Nation Posted on September 4, 2026 by Dakota PikeGloversville, NY — The Nathan Littauer Nursing Home has been recognized as a Best Nursing Home for 2026 by U.S. News & World Report.Since its debut in 2009, the annual U.S. News Best Nursing Homes analysis has served as a trusted resource, providing, data-driven insights to families – in consultation with their health care providers – seeking the best options for either short-term rehabilitation or comprehensive long-term care. A High-Performance designation, the highest level of recognition offered by U.S. News, was awarded to Nathan Littauer Nursing Home for outstanding quality in Long-Term Care.U.S. News’ annual evaluation of nursing homes is highly selective, recognizing fewer than 19% of the evaluated U.S. nursing homes as “Best Nursing Homes” for their 2026 ratings. The designation is reserved for facilities that satisfy U.S. News’ rigorous, proprietary assessment criteria—demonstrating a consistent and superior commitment to quality patient and resident care.“We are honored to be recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Nursing Home for 2026,” said Nathan Littauer Nursing Home Administrator Aimee Rathka, MSHSA, LNHA. “This distinction reflects the compassion, dedication, and excellence our team brings to resident care every day. We are proud to serve our community and grateful for the trust that residents and their families place in us. Their well-being is at the heart of everything we do, and we remain committed to providing exceptional care in a respectful and dignified environment.”For the 2026 edition, U.S. News evaluated nearly 15,000 nursing homes on patient and resident outcomes, such as hospital readmission rates; staffing levels; health inspection results and other indicators of quality. “U.S. News’ annual Best Nursing Homes ratings are designed to place the needs of patients and residents at the center of the selection process, equipping families with reliable, fact-driven metrics when making crucial care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “We are proud to spotlight the nursing homes across the country that consistently demonstrate exceptional care quality and prioritize both the safety and long-term well-being of those they serve.”The 2026 U.S. News Best Nursing Homes proprietary ratings feature a significant methodology update, expanding both the Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care ratings to include 17 distinct quality measures each, offering a comprehensive assessment.For more information, visit USNews.com and explore #BestNursingHomes on Facebook, Instagram, Threads, TikTok and X.About Nathan Littauer Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services, with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. In addition to its hospital and nursing home services, Nathan Littauer operates 11 Primary and Specialty Care Centers offering a wide range of medical specialties and services—enhancing access to care across the region. Over the years, the organization has expanded its services to ensure care remains comprehensive, accessible, and responsive to the needs of the communities it serves. More information can be found by visiting https://www.nlh.org or calling (518) 725-8621.About U.S. News & World Report U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.
Nathan Littauer Nursing Home Administrator to be Honored with a McKnight’s Women of Distinction Award! Posted on March 13, 2025March 13, 2025 by Dakota PikeGLOVERSVILLE, NY — Aimee Rathka, MSHSA, LNHA, Nursing Home Administrator of Nathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home Gloversville, NY has been inducted into the Hall of Honor in the McKnight’s Women of Distinction awards, a joint program of McKnight’s Long-Term Care News, McKnight’s Senior Living and McKnight’s Home Care.Aimee Rathka, MSHSA, LNHA, Nathan Littauer Nursing Home Administrator“I am deeply honored and humbled to be inducted into the McKnight’s Women of Distinction Hall of Honor class of 2025,” said Rathka. “This recognition is a reflection of not just my efforts, but the dedication and compassion of the incredible and dedicated members of the long-term care industry. Every day, we are reminded that true distinction lies in the care, respect, and dignity we offer to those we serve. I hope recognition such as this helps to inspire the next generation of LTC leaders.”The program, in its seventh year, recognizes women who have made a significant impact on their organization or in the industry. Hall of Honor inductees are senior-level professionals in the C-suite or at a level equivalent to vice president or higher. Other honorees working directly for long-term care providers also will be recognized in the following categories: Veteran VIP, Rising Star and Spirit Award. Additionally, the Commercial Excellence Award will recognize women working at vendor companies that provide products or services to senior living, skilled nursing or home care providers.Nominations were judged by an external panel of industry experts. All winners will be honored at the McKnight in-person celebration on May 13 in Chicago.“Aimee’s passion for improving the quality of care for our Nursing Home residents is evident in every decision she makes,” said Nathan Littauer President and CEO Sean Fadale, FACHE. “Her induction into the McKnight’s Hall of Honor proves her dedication to our organization, our employees, and our residents, and we are incredibly proud of all she has accomplished. It’s an honor to work alongside her as we continue to raise the bar for exceptional long-term care to our residents.”McKnight’s is the oldest, most trusted independent source for professional news, information, analysis and perspective in the skilled nursing, senior living and home care fields. To see the full list of inductees, and for more information about the program and to register for the events, visit www.mcknightswomenofdistinction.com.About Nathan LittauerNathan Littauer Hospital and Nursing Home is a full-service, 74-bed acute care hospital with an 84-bed skilled nursing home. Since 1894, Nathan Littauer has provided safe, high-quality health and wellness services with a focus on securing appropriate new technologies for people residing in Upstate New York. Over the years, the hospital has expanded its services in order to offer health care that is comprehensive, accessible, and relevant to the needs of the communities they serve. More information can be found by visiting www.nlh.org (518) 725-8621
