The Clinical Gold Standard
The 100 Best Nursing Homes for RN Staffing
Registered Nurses (RNs) are the strongest predictor of clinical outcomes and recovery speed. We analyzed over 14,000 facilities to find the top 100 that prioritize staffing above all else.
Why RN Staffing is the Only Metric That Matters
When you are reviewing nursing homes and rehab facilities, it is easy to get distracted by recent renovations or a nice dining room. But when medical emergencies happen, chandeliers do not matter. The only thing that dictates whether a patient gets fast, accurate clinical intervention is the number of Registered Nurses on the floor.
The national average for RN staffing is approximately 0.72 hours per resident per day. The facilities on this honor roll provide nearly triple or quadruple that amount. They represent the top 0.7% of all facilities nationwide.
The 2026 Honor Roll
Top 100 Nationally1
Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Rehabilitation
Springfield, MO
7.5 RN Hrs/Day
5-Star CMS
4
California Pacific Medical Ctr- Davies Campus Hospital
San Francisco, CA
6.7 RN Hrs/Day
5-Star CMS
5
6.4 RN Hrs/Day
5-Star CMS
21
Zuckerberg San Francisco General Hospital & Trauma
San Francisco, CA
5.1 RN Hrs/Day
5-Star CMS