The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood ranks in top 7% of all U.S. nursing homes in 2026 U.S. News & World Report ranking.
The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, MA, is one of only 7% of U.S. skilled nursing communities to be recognized as a 2026 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care.
For 2026, U.S. News expanded its methodology to include 17 distinct quality measures for each type of care. This is the 11th year The Meadows has earned the “High Performing” rating.
“Choosing a nursing facility, whether for post-acute rehabilitation — such as recovering from surgery like a hip replacement, a serious injury like a fracture or managing the aftermath of a stroke — or long-term residency, is one of the most crucial health care decisions a family can make,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News.
“This year’s Best Nursing Home ratings are the most comprehensive yet, with a significantly expanded portfolio of performance measures that offer families an even more holistic assessment of quality for both short-term rehab and long-term care,” Harder added.
In response to the announcement, David Botte, NHA, executive director of Edgewood Retirement Community, praised the staff of The Meadows. “Earning this distinction for so many years reflects more than clinical excellence. It speaks volumes about the ongoing compassion, dedication, respect, integrity and professionalism of the entire team at The Meadows. We take the time to get to know each resident and provide the attentive, personalized care each person deserves.
“We recently received a heartfelt letter from a resident’s daughter-in-law, who is a surgeon,” added Botte. “In the letter, she wrote ‘From the day [our mother] entered The Meadows … your unwavering dedication and compassionate care have made an immeasurable difference in her life and the lives of our family. Your team welcomed [her] not just as a resident but as a cherished member of your community. The authentic warmth and kindness shown by each aide, nurse, therapist, nutritionist, and even maintenance personnel created an environment where [she] felt safe, valued, and loved. … Throughout her stay, we were continually amazed by the level of care you provided.’
“While it’s important to place at the top in objective national rankings such as those conducted by U.S. News,” said Botte, “it’s letters like this that mean the most to us.”
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About The Meadows Health Center at Edgewood
The Meadows Health Center on the campus of Edgewood Retirement Community in North Andover, MA, offers long-term skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation (inpatient and outpatient), memory support, respite stays and hospice care. To learn more or to inquire about admission for yourself or someone you love, visit the website or call 978-725-4116.
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CONTACT:
Beth Skafas, Health Services Administrator
Email: BSkafas@EdgewoodRC.com
Telephone: 978.725.3300
Edgewood Retirement Community