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Ensign, PACS Tout Latest SNF Rankings

Freestyle1 min readNov 11, 2026
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Ensign and PACS do well in latest national rankings of nursing homes.

The Ensign Group, Inc., said 101 of its independently operating affiliates have been recognized and included in the listing of the 2027 Best Nursing Homes by U.S. News & World Report. Meanwhile, PACS said 58 of its skilled facilities made the same list.


For Ensign, the company said each Ensign-affiliated facility on the list earned a High Performing rating – the highest distinction awarded by U.S. News – reflecting outstanding quality in Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, or both.


"I am deeply grateful to the caregivers and leaders who earned this important recognition," said Barry Port, Ensign's CEO. "Being named among the nation's best nursing homes is evidence of their dedication to clinical excellence and reflects the exceptional care they deliver to residents every day."


For PACS, the provider said 58 of its post-acute communities have been named to its list of Best Nursing Homes for 2027.


 “At PACS, care comes first, and to have 58 of our communities named to U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes for 2027 demonstrates the unwavering commitment our teams have to their residents,” said Josh Jergensen, PACS president and COO. “This recognition belongs to the incredible teams in these communities who consistently put residents first and work every day to help them achieve the best possible outcomes.”


Read more on PACS at Fifty-Eight PACS Post-Acute Locations Named Top Nursing Homes for 2027 by U.S. News & World Report - PACS. And, for Ensign, go to U-S--News--World-Report-Names-Over-100-Independently-Operating-Ensign-Group-Affiliates-Among-Best-Nursing-Homes-for-2027-2026.pdf.


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