Bolger Short-Term Rehab Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Nursing Homes List

Featured among the 18 percent of nursing homes nationwide to earn the designation

Wyckoff, NJ (November 10, 2026) — U.S. News & World Report has named Christian Health’s Bolger Short-Term Rehab to its 2027 Best Nursing Homes list. This recognition marks the third consecutive year that Bolger Short-Term Rehab has earned the designation in the Rehabilitation category.

For its 2027 list, U.S. News recognized only 18 percent of evaluated nursing homes nationwide. To earn the designation, a skilled nursing facility must meet U.S. News’ rigorous, proprietary assessment criteria for quality patient care.

“Quality care depends on professionals across disciplines working together, with each team member contributing their expertise to a coordinated plan. At Bolger Short-Term Rehab, that collaboration brings medical, nursing, therapy, and support services together throughout a patient’s rehabilitation and transition to the next level of care,” said Stephen J. Dumke, LNHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Christian Health. “We are honored that U.S. News & World Report has again recognized the shared effort of our team to meet the high standards of care we set across the organization.”

U.S. News reviewed more than 14,600 nursing homes nationwide for its 2027 edition. Its framework assessed 17 quality measures across Short-Term Rehabilitation and Long-Term Care, including hospital readmission rates, staffing levels, and health inspection results.

Bolger Short-Term Rehab is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified post-acute unit (PACU) that provides short-term inpatient rehabilitation on Christian Health’s 78-acre campus in Wyckoff, N.J. Its 14,000-square-foot gym features advanced equipment and technology. Patients receive individualized care plans from a multidisciplinary team that includes a full-time medical director, nurse practitioner, physiatrist, cardiologist, therapists, social workers, chaplains, and activities professionals.

The rehabilitation center, which has a 5-Star Quality Rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), has achieved outcomes that surpass many national averages in 2026. The average length of stay is 22.8 days (compared to 29.9 days nationally); its rate of successful return to home or a community from a skilled nursing facility is 65.7 percent (50.6 nationally); and it has a 30-Day Readmission Rate of 11.9 percent (15.9 nationally).

“At Bolger Short-Term Rehab, our goal is to help patients both add years to their life and life to their years. Our therapists listen to each patient’s priorities and incorporate them into treatment grounded in physical, occupational, and speech therapy best practices,” said Toni Loyas, OTR, Vice President of Long-Term and Post-Acute Care Services at Christian Health. “This approach pairs our clinical expertise with each person’s goals, helping patients work toward outcomes that are meaningful to them.”

Christian Health’s Heritage Manor was also named to the list in the Long-Term Care category for the fourth consecutive year.

For more details about the list and U.S. News & World Report’s ratings criteria, click here.

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About Christian Health
Since 1911, Christian Health’s mission has been to offer a listening ear, a helpful hand, and supportive guidance throughout every stage of wellness. A nonprofit organization founded on the belief that everyone deserves exceptional care, Christian Health continues to evolve to meet the needs of our community. We provide a comprehensive continuum of mental health services, communities for adults and older adults, rehabilitation services, and educational programs that foster physical health and nourish the spirit. Our care is recognized through top honors, rankings, and accreditations from leading organizations, reflecting our commitment to the strictest standards and quality benchmarks. Caring is not simply what we do; it is who we are.

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