NORTH BETHESDA, Md. (November 11, 2025) – Hebrew Home of Greater Washington (HHGW), the flagship skilled nursing center of Charles E. Smith Life Communities (CESLC), is pleased to announce that it has been recognized on Newsweek’s America’s Best Nursing Homes 2026 list for the second consecutive year.
“We are honored to again be recognized among the nation’s top nursing homes,” said CESLC Vice President of Operations Brenda L. Rice. “This prestigious recognition is a testament to our associates’ hard work and dedication, our campus-wide commitment to quality and the trusting relationships we build with our residents and families.”
The Newsweek rankings are based on performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations and resident satisfaction. For Hebrew Home of Greater Washington, making this list highlights the personalized care and vibrant community life that define the resident experience.
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).
