Park View Health Care Center in Buffalo, Minnesota, is proud to announce it has been named one of Newsweek‘s America’s Best Nursing Homes for 2026. Park View ranked fifth in Minnesota among nursing homes with 50 to 99 beds, reinforcing its reputation as a trusted choice for families.
Recognized Among America’s Top Nursing Homes
“Being recognized in Newsweek as one of the nation’s best nursing homes is a testament to our employees in the great care they provide daily to our residents, the outcomes managed by our leadership team and the support and staffing afforded by our organization, Cassia,” says Park View Health Care Center Administrator Mat Bedard.
This national recognition reflects the consistent dedication of the Park View team to quality and resident-centered care.
How Newsweek Selected America’s Best Nursing Homes
Of the more than 15,000 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes nationwide, Newsweek and global data intelligence firm Statista evaluated communities located in the 33 states with the most nursing homes. Only 1,200 communities earned recognition.
Nursing homes were assessed using four key pillars: performance data, peer recommendations, accreditations and resident satisfaction, with clinical performance data carrying increased weight in 2026 to reflect the growing emphasis on quality outcomes.
A Commitment to Quality and Clinical Excellence
This recognition is rooted in Park View’s consistent commitment to excellence in skilled nursing care and long-term care. Park View Health Care Center has achieved multiple deficiency-free state surveys, including a Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) Risk-Based Survey reserved for the top 10 percent of performers in Minnesota, and continues to maintain a 5-Star Quality Rating in the CMS Care Compare system.
“We appreciate the recognition in Newsweek,” Mat says. “While it is a special accolade, we feel best knowing that our team is providing great service to the seniors at Park View since they are the generation who built our community. We are standing on their shoulders today because of their hard work, and it’s an honor to serve them and their families.”
What This Recognition Means for Families
This distinction reinforces Park View’s role as a trusted choice for families seeking high-quality nursing home care in Minnesota, whether for short-term rehabilitation or long-term care.
Contact Park View Health Care Center today to learn more about our commitment to quality of care and resident well-being or to speak with our team about care options and tours.
Park View Health Care Center is owned and operated by Cassia, a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering fullness of life for older adults in the spirit of Christ’s love. Cassia provides independent and assisted living communities, memory care, skilled nursing care centers, short-term rehabilitation centers, adult day programs and community-based services across five states.