The Rochester, New York, community is again recognized for quality, safety, and resident-centered skilled nursing care.
ROCHESTER, N.Y. — The Friendly Home has been named a Newsweek Best Nursing Home on the America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 list, marking its eighth consecutive year receiving the national honor.
A Newsweek Best Nursing Home for eight consecutive years
Being named a Newsweek Best Nursing Home reflects Friendly Home’s consistent commitment to skilled nursing care, resident safety, and a community where Members experience dignity, belonging, and well-being. For families comparing nursing homes in Rochester, NY, the recognition provides an independent measure of quality.
Newsweek and Statista identify high-performing nursing homes nationwide using performance data, medical professionals’ recommendations, accreditations, and resident and family feedback.
“Eight consecutive years on Newsweek’s list is meaningful because it speaks to the consistency of our team’s work,” said Amanda D. Brown, Vice President and Administrator of Friendly Home. “Our staff members bring compassion, expertise, and purpose to every interaction, helping each Member feel known, supported, and at home.”
Skilled nursing and senior care in Rochester, New York
The Friendly Home provides 24-hour skilled nursing and long-term care, short-term rehabilitation through the Lovejoy Transitional Care Center, memory care, and hospice care. For more than 175 years, the Brighton community has combined clinical expertise with a warm, welcoming setting for older adults and their families.
“This recognition belongs to our entire Friendly Home community,” Brown added. “It affirms the trust Members and families place in us and our commitment to providing exceptional care with warmth, respect, and personal attention.”
How Newsweek selects its Best Nursing Homes
Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista evaluate nursing homes using quality indicators and group results by facility size for fair comparisons. The America’s Best Nursing Homes list helps individuals and families identify communities demonstrating strong resident care, clinical services, safety and overall quality.
Learn more about Friendly Home
View Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2027 list. Learn more about skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care and hospice care at Friendly Home.
About The Friendly Home
The Friendly Home is a nonprofit senior living community in Brighton, New York, providing skilled nursing, long-term care, memory care, hospice care, and short-term rehabilitation through the Lovejoy Transitional Care Center. It is part of Friendly Senior Living, which also includes Cloverwood, Glenmere at Cloverwood, Linden Knoll, Lily Brook, and Maplewood.
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