Rome Health has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a Best Nursing Home for short-term rehabilitation for the seventh year in a row. In addition, the Residential Health Care Facility earned the highest 5-star overall nursing home rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), according to the most recent report updated Nov. 20th.
The Residential Health Care Facility (RHCF) earned Best Nursing Home status by achieving a rating of “High Performing,” the highest possible rating offered by U.S. News, for short-term rehabilitation. It is the only skilled nursing facility in Oneida County to earn the designation and one of only 19% of skilled nursing facilities in the nation to be recognized by U.S. News.
Similarly, the RHCF earned the prestigious CMS 5-star overall nursing home rating for performing “much above average.” The overall rating is based on a nursing home's performance on health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
“These achievements are a direct reflection of our team’s dedication, professionalism, and compassion. Their commitment to safety, quality care, teamwork, and service excellence is what makes this possible. Whether providing direct care, support services, clinical oversight, operations, or any role in between—every team member has contributed to this milestone,” said RHCF Administrator Daniel S. Kemp PT, DPT, MHA, CLT, LNHA. “We are proud to be a trusted and exceptional place for long-term care and rehabilitation.”
Rome Health provides short-term rehabilitation for individuals recovering from surgery, an illness or an accident to improve their function and strength so they can return home. Individualized treatment plans may include a combination of physical, occupational and speech/swallowing therapy, along with skilled nursing care. Rome Health also provides respite care and long-term care on its third floor 80-bed skilled nursing facility.
U.S. News awards the designation of Best Nursing Home only to those that satisfy U.S. News’ rigorous, proprietary assessment criteria demonstrating a consistent and superior commitment to quality patient and resident care. For the 2026 edition, U.S. News evaluated nearly 15,000 nursing homes on patient and resident outcomes, such as hospital readmission rates; staffing levels; health inspection results and other indicators of quality.
“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, equipping families with reliable, fact-driven metrics when making crucial care decisions,” said Ben Harder, chief of health analysis and managing editor at U.S. News. “We are proud to spotlight the nursing homes across the country that consistently demonstrate exceptional care quality and prioritize both the safety and long-term well-being of those they serve.”
For more information about the Residential Health Care Facility at Rome Memorial Hospital, call 315.338.7305.