NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (November 18, 2025) – Hebrew Home of Greater Washington (HHGW), the flagship skilled nursing center at Charles E. Smith Life Communities, has again been recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the nation’s best nursing homes for short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
This marks the fourth time HHGW has earned both recognitions simultaneously since U.S. News & World Report separated its Best Nursing Homes list into the two distinct categories. This accomplishment underscores HHGW’s sustained commitment to excellence and quality care.
“We are always proud of our associates’ deep commitment to every individual on our campus,” said CESLC Vice President of Business Growth Darren Seise. “This recognition reflects all of the hard work that has gone into continuous quality improvement and ensuring the highest standards of service and hospitality for our short-term patients and long-term residents.”
U.S. News & World Report evaluated nearly 15,000 skilled nursing centers nationwide, assessing performance in areas such as staffing, patient health outcomes and government-conducted health and safety outcomes. According to U.S. News & World Report, only the highest-rated communities in each category earn a spot on the list.
In addition to this honor, Hebrew Home of Greater Washington was also recently recognized by Newsweek on its 2026 America’s Best Nursing Homes list and received a 2025 Silver National Quality Award from the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living.
About Charles E. Smith Life Communities
Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit Jewish faith-based organization serving more than 1,300 older adults annually, including nearly 1,200 on its 38-acre campus in North Bethesda, Maryland, and approximately 200 in-home clients throughout the Greater Washington region.
Founded in 1910, CESLC is among the largest single-site senior living campuses in the nation, featuring a wide range of living options and services, including independent apartment living (Revitz House and Ring House), assisted living (Cohen-Rosen House and Landow House), and long-term and post-acute care (Hebrew Home of Greater Washington). CESLC is committed to empowering older adults by offering meaningful connections, intellectual engagement, artistic expression and cultural exploration.
CESLC also provides outpatient senior-focused medical care (Hirsh Health Center) and offers the region’s only temporary shelter exclusively serving victims of elder abuse (ElderSAFE™ Center). Additionally, CESLC provides personalized care that empowers older adults in Montgomery County, Maryland and Washington D.C., to live safely and independently in the comfort of their homes (SmithLife® Homecare).
