Heritage Manor Named to U.S. News & World Report’s 2027 Best Nursing Homes List

Earns the Long-Term Care designation for the fourth consecutive year

Wyckoff, NJ (November 10, 2026) — U.S. News & World Report named Christian Health’s Heritage Manor to its 2027 Best Nursing Homes list. This marks the fourth consecutive year that Heritage Manor has received the designation in the Long-Term Care 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 and resident care.

“At Christian Health, quality care is grounded in strong clinical practice and respect for each person receiving care. At Heritage Manor, our team members put that commitment into action through attentive, coordinated support for residents and their families,” said Stephen J. Dumke, LNHA, FACHE, President and CEO of Christian Health. “This recognition reflects the dedication of our team members, who work tirelessly every day to provide exceptional care and support to our residents.”

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.

Heritage Manor provides long-term skilled nursing, medical care, and memory care services. The community has 134 private and semi-private rooms and 24-hour nursing. Its interdisciplinary team includes an in-house medical director, physiatrist, and nurse practitioner. Residents receive personalized care plans, on-site rehabilitation therapies, specialized cardiac services, and activities. Heritage Manor is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified.

“Heritage Manor has a long history of caring for residents by coordinating nursing, medical care, rehabilitation, and memory care around individual needs. We take time to understand what matters to each resident and adapt support as circumstances change,” said Myrna M. Gomez, LCSW, LNHA, MSC-NH, Executive Director and Administrator of Heritage Manor and Southgate. “Our compassionate, mission-driven approach puts Christian Health’s mission into practice: offering a listening ear, a helpful hand, and supportive guidance throughout each resident’s time with us.”

In May 2026, the Christian Health Foundation launched the Heritage Manor East Capital Project, a multi-year renovation to modernize the skilled nursing residence and create a more homelike, person-centered environment. The project is designed to support residents, strengthen family connections, and give caregivers spaces that support their work. Longtime supporters Marilyn Clark and her son, Walt Jamros, provided a $1 million lead gift and a challenge grant that will match gifts to the Christian Health Annual Fund dollar for dollar, up to $1 million.

Christian Health’s Bolger Short-Term Rehab was also named to the U.S. News & World Report 2027 Best Nursing Home list for the third consecutive year in the Rehabilitation category.

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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