Thirty-five LCS communities have been recognized on Newsweek’s “America‘s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025” list. The award includes the top 300 Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRCs) in the nation as presented by Newsweek and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider.

“The incredible work of our communities and staff has made us the most recognized provider on Newsweek’s list for two consecutive years,” said Chris Bird, LCS President and Chief Operating Officer. “We are honored to have nearly doubled the number of individual communities recognized as some of the best CCRCs in the nation. Each of these communities are living our mission to provide purposeful living filled with rich experiences for every senior we serve.”

CCRCs offer a continuum of long-term care options, allowing residents to access higher-level care when medical needs progress. The communities typically include Independent Living, Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing Care, and Memory Care.  

LCS Communities named to Newsweek’s America’s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025 list include:  

1. Blakehurst  (Towson, MD)
2. Brandon Wilde  (Evans, GA)
3. Burcham Hills  (East Lansing, MI) 
4. Carillon  (Lubbock, TX) 
5. Casa de las Campanas  (San Diego, CA) 
6. The Clare  (Chicago, IL) 
7. Cottage Grove Place  (Cedar Rapids, IA) 
8. Croasdaile Village  (Durham, NC) 
9. Cypress Glen  (Greenville, NC)
10. The Cypress of Charlotte  (Charlotte, NC)
11. The Cypress of Raleigh  (Raleigh, NC)
12. Eastcastle Place  (Milwaukee, WI) 
13. Essex Meadows  (Essex, CT)
14. The Forum at Rancho San Antonio  (Cupertino, CA)  
15. Freedom Plaza  (Sun City Center, FL)
16. Freedom Pointe at the Villages  (The Villages, FL) 
17. Freedom Village  (Holland, MI)
18. Freedom Village of Bradenton (Bradenton, FL)
19. Freedom Village at Brandywine  (Coatesville, PA) 
20. Friendship Village of Tempe  (Tempe, AZ)
21. The Glenview at Pelican Bay  (Naples, FL) 
22. Greenwood Village South  (Greenwood, IN) 
23. Laurel Circle  (Bridgewater, NJ)
24. Marquette  (Indianapolis, IN) 
25. Masonic Village  (Burlington, NJ)
26. Mercy Ridge  (Timonium, MD) 
27. Monarch Landing (Naperville, IL)
28. Pomperaug Woods  (Southbury, CT)  
29. Sagewood  (Phoenix, AZ)
30. Sedgebrook  (Lincolnshire, IL)  
31. Signature Pointe  (Dallas, TX) 
32. Stoneridge  (Mystic, CT)
33. Trillium Woods  (Plymouth, MN) 
34. The Village at Gleannloch Farms  (Spring, TX)
35. The Virginian  (Fairfax, VA)

 Newsweek and Statista based the 2025 rankings on four pillars:  

• Performance Data Score: The U.S. Centers for CMS provides monthly performance data was used to reflect health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. 
• Reputation Score: Survey participants were asked to name and recommend up to ten of the best nursing homes in their respective states and up to five of the best nursing homes in the U.S. based on quality of care, staff training, and the number of on-duty personnel. 
• Accreditation Score: Data from the Joint Commission (TJC) and Commission on Accreditation of Rehabilitation Facilities (CARF) was considered.
• Resident Satisfaction Score: Evaluations from residents and relatives were included for each nursing home.  

For more information about Newsweek’s America‘s Best Continuing Care Retirement Communities 2025 list, visit https://www.newsweek.com/rankings/americas-best-continuing-care-retirement-communities-2025.