GENESEO, Ill. — Hammond-Henry Hospital’s Long Term Care Living Center has been named a “2026 Best Nursing Home” by U.S. News & World Report. The facility has also held a 5‑star rating from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services for 14 years.
“This recognition reflects our unwavering commitment and dedication in ensuring that our residents are cared for with compassion, dignity, and respect every day,” said Nicole Kittelson, RN, center manager and director of nursing.
U.S. News awarded the center a “High-Performance” designation for long-term care, the highest rating in its annual analysis. Fewer than 19% of evaluated nursing homes received the “Best Nursing Homes” distinction.
“In a field that often struggles to receive positive recognition, our Long Term Care Living Center stands as a model of compassionate, high-quality care,” said Wyatt Brieser, CEO of Hammond-Henry Hospital.
For its 2026 ratings, U.S. News evaluated nearly 15,000 nursing homes based on outcomes, staffing, inspections and other quality measures.
“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,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News.
