FRANKLIN COUNTY, Pa. (WHTM) \u2014 The Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) announced that Newsweek has ranked a Pennsylvania-based nursing home as one of the best in America.<\/p>\n
According to DHS, the South Mountain Restoration Center, located in Franklin County, has just been recognized as one of America\u2019s Best Nursing Homes for 2026<\/a> by the publication Newsweek.<\/p>\n Close<\/a><\/p>\n Thanks for signing up!<\/p>\n Watch for us in your inbox.<\/p>\n Subscribe Now<\/p>\n \u201cProviding the highest quality care to people living in our long-term care facilities is of the utmost importance to DHS. Every day, our staff bring their best selves to help foster a caring, safe environment for residents navigating complex health needs and co-occurring disorders,\u201d DHS Secretary Dr. Val Arkoosh said. \u201cI am so proud of South Mountain Restoration Center\u2019s hard work and dedication to our residents that has led to them being recognized as a top nursing home in the country.\u201d<\/p>\n The South Mountain Restoration Center is a 159-bed long-term care facility that serves people with a history of serious mental illness and other behavioral health needs who may have previously received care at a state hospital or have been incarcerated.<\/p>\n The center also offers specialized care for co-occurring disorders such as dementia, as well as chronic physical and behavioral health needs.<\/p>\n To learn more about the South Mountain Restoration Center, click here<\/a>.<\/p>\n The report by Newsweek highlights the nation\u2019s top 1,200 nursing homes out of 14,752 that were analyzed.<\/p>\n This is a developing story. Stay with abc27 News as more information becomes available.<\/p>\n Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.<\/p>\n