Chester County’s Pocopson Home has once again been recognized among the nation’s top nursing facilities, earning a place on Newsweek and Statista’s list of America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026.
The annual ranking honors the top 1,200 nursing homes in the United States based on performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations, and resident satisfaction. Pocopson Home’s inclusion places it in the top eight percent of nearly 15,000 nursing homes serving approximately 1.2 million residents nationwide.
Chester County Commissioners praised the facility’s staff and leadership for their continued excellence and dedication to residents’ care.
“This national recognition reaffirms what we already know — the team at Pocopson Home provides outstanding care with compassion and commitment every single day,” said Chester County Commissioners’ Chair Josh Maxwell. “There’s no greater measure of success than how well long-term care staff look after their residents.”
“This honor goes to the maintenance and housekeeping staff, the nurses and aides, and the administrative staff, because each one of them makes the lives of Pocopson Home’s residents better,” added Commissioner Marian Moskowitz.
Commissioner Eric Roe noted, “Credit for this recognition also goes to Pocopson’s Administrator, Jackie McKenna, and her leadership team for their professionalism, kindness, and expert navigation of long-term care policies and practices. Pocopson Home fosters a culture of excellence and commitment to care that always puts the individual first.”
Pocopson Home provides 24-hour long-term nursing care, short-term rehabilitation, and specialized programs, including respite and hospice care for individuals recovering from hospitalization or requiring skilled nursing support.
This year’s America’s Best Nursing Homes evaluation introduced vaccination rates as a new quality measure and expanded both the number of states reviewed and the facilities recognized. Rankings are determined using data from the U.S. Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), national surveys of medical professionals and nursing home managers, accreditations, and resident satisfaction scores.
“To again be recognized as one of America’s best nursing homes is a true honor that speaks to the entire Pocopson community — not just the full team, but also the Home’s volunteers and community partners,” said Chester County CEO David Byerman. “Because of them, Pocopson Homes’ residents receive the very best care every day.”
The full 2026 rankings can be viewed at Newsweek.
