More than 94 percent of communities voted on as “Best” status by residents and family members
Baltimore, MD (April 14, 2026) – Brightview Senior Living, a senior living owner, operator, and developer with 50 communities along the East Coast, has been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as a 2026 Best Senior Living recipient. Across the industry this year, fewer than half of the senior living communities evaluated by U.S. News earned a Best ranking — yet a remarkable 94 percent of Brightview communities achieved this prestigious distinction. Brightview communities have ranked Best each year that they have partnered with U.S. News & World Report on this annual list for all three categories: Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care.
Now in its fifth year, the 2026 Best Senior Living ratings from U.S. News evaluated consumer-satisfaction surveys for more than 3,000 communities across the United States. Communities were assessed on several key criteria, including resident and family member satisfaction with safety, care, community management, staff, value, and other essential services and amenities.
“We are incredibly proud that 94% of Brightview communities were recognized in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best of Senior Living rankings. This honor belongs to our associates, whose passion, compassion, and commitment bring joy and connection to our residents and their families every single day,” said Brightview Senior Living President and CEO Doug Dollenberg, Jr. “At Brightview, we believe that when associates feel supported, valued, and inspired, it shows in the experiences they create. That’s why this recognition, alongside being named one of the Fortune 100 Best Companies to Work For, means so much. It reflects the heart of who we are: a community where being a great place to work truly makes us a great place to live.”
U.S. News awards the designation of Best Senior Living only to those communities that meet its objective, data-driven standards, reflecting the feedback of hundreds of thousands of consumers nationwide. The highest-rated communities in each care level earned a Best Senior Living rating.
More information about Brightview Senior Living’s U.S. News ratings and a detailed breakdown by community can be found here.
“Choosing a senior living community is a significant life decision for older adults and their families. U.S. News' Best Senior Living ratings provide a transparent, data-driven tool to help families identify the highest-quality care available,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “We commend the communities that have earned this distinction, which reflects a deep commitment to resident well-being and exceptional service.”
While the Best Senior Living ratings offer a starting point for families, U.S. News encourages prospective residents, when appropriate, to consult with their health care providers or care teams to ensure a community’s specific services align with their individual clinical and wellness needs.
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About Brightview Senior Living: Brightview Senior Living builds, owns, and operates award-winning, vibrant senior living communities in eight states along the East Coast: Connecticut, Maryland,
Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, and Virginia. We offer senior Independent Living, Assisted Living, Enhanced Care, and Wellspring Village™, a specialized neighborhood for people living with Alzheimer’s disease and other forms of dementia.
Each of our Brightview Senior Living communities focuses on five elements of wellness which we call SPICE. Spiritual, Physical, Intellectual, Cultural, and Emotional. Our amenities and programs encourage active senior living communities and development in these areas, keeping residents active and healthy.
About U.S. News & World Report: U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.
