A Pennsylvania nursing home has been recognized among the nation’s top facilities. The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services announced that Newsweek ranked the South Mountain Restoration Center, located in Franklin County, as one of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026.
Facility Overview
The South Mountain Restoration Center operates as a 159-bed long-term care facility serving people with a history of serious mental illness and other behavioral health needs. According to the announcement, the facility serves individuals who may have previously received care at a state hospital or have been incarcerated. The center provides specialized care for co-occurring disorders including dementia, along with chronic physical and behavioral health needs.
Recognition and Standards
The Newsweek report analyzed 14,752 nursing homes across the nation and highlighted the top 1,200 facilities. Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh stated that “Providing the highest quality care to people living in our long-term care facilities is of the utmost importance to DHS.” Arkoosh added, “Every day, our staff bring their best selves to help foster a caring, safe environment for residents navigating complex health needs and co-occurring disorders,” and expressed pride in the facility’s “hard work and dedication to our residents that has led to them being recognized as a top nursing home in the country.”
This article is an AI-assisted summary. All facts and figures are drawn from the original report: https://www.yahoo.com/news/articles/pennsylvania-nursing-home-ranked-among-151640776.html