Gloversville, 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.

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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.

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