Crisfield, MD – TidalHealth is proud to announce that its Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center has been recognized as a “High Performing” facility for Long-Term Care in the 2026 U.S. News & World Report Best Nursing Homes ratings — the publication’s highest possible distinction in this category, which just 47 centers in Maryland earned.
This national honor places the Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center among an elite group of nursing homes across the country recognized for providing exceptional long-term care, superior quality, and resident safety.
Fewer than 19 percent of all nursing homes evaluated by U.S. News each year earn the “High Performing” designation, and the Crisfield center is the only one recognized in that category on the Lower Eastern Shore.
“This recognition by U.S. News & World Report reflects the compassion, professionalism, and dedication of our team at Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center,” said Steve Leonard, Ph.D., MBA, FACHE, President/CEO of TidalHealth. “Providing safe, high-quality care for our residents is a cornerstone of our mission. We are incredibly proud of our team in Crisfield for setting the standard for long-term care across our region and beyond.”
Facilities are rated based on 17 quality measures using data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) and other sources. Criteria include staffing levels, resident outcomes, preventive care, use of antipsychotic medications, and emergency department visits. The U.S. News methodology emphasizes patient-centered metrics that help families identify facilities committed to consistent excellence in long-term care.
Located in Crisfield, Maryland, the Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center offers skilled nursing and long-term care services designed to meet the complex needs of older adults. The center’s care model emphasizes dignity, comfort, and personalized support in a safe, home-like environment. As part of the TidalHealth network, Alice B. Tawes benefits from the system’s integrated continuum of care and commitment to clinical excellence.
“We are proud to be recognized as a High Performing nursing home by US News & World Report. This achievement is a testament to our team’s commitment to quality care and to treating every resident with the dignity and warmth they deserve,” added Lisa Tull, BSN, RN, NHA, Administrator, Alice B. Tawes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Since its inception in 2009, U.S. News & World Report’s Best Nursing Homes ratings have served as a trusted resource for families seeking high-quality senior care. The 2026 ratings evaluated more than 15,000 nursing homes nationwide, with only a select group achieving the “High Performing” distinction in either long-term care or short-term rehabilitation.
This latest recognition underscores TidalHealth’s continued leadership in advancing the quality of post-acute and long-term care services throughout the Delmarva Peninsula.
Cutline: TidalHealth’s Alice B. Tawes Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Crisfield, Maryland has been named a High Performing Facility in a recent U.S. News & World Report survey.
