Newsweek and the global data intelligence firm Statista recently released their 2026 ranking of the country’s best nursing homes – and two in Gainesville are on the list: New Horizons – Limestone and The Oaks – Limestone.
This year’s list recognizes the top 1,200 nursing homes across the countries. Facilities were evaluated on four pillars including performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations and resident satisfaction, with performance data carrying an increased weight in 2026 to reflect the growing emphasis on clinical quality metrics.
Other updates this year include the addition of vaccination rates as new quality measures, the expansion of the ranking to cover 33 states across three size categories and an increase in the total number of facilities recognized.
The result is a state-by-state list of nursing homes that stood out for their commitment to safety, quality of care and resident well-being.
You’ll find the full report here: America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026