Meadow Ridge Named One of the Best Senior Living Communities by U.S. News & World Report
Meadow Ridge has once again been named one of the best senior living communities in the country by U.S. News & World Report. It is the only community in the tri-state area to earn a “Best” designation in all four categories of the 2025 Best Senior Living issue—continuing care retirement community (CCRC), Independent Living, Assisted Living and Memory Care.
How U.S. News & World Report Determines the Best Senior Living Communities
To determine what makes Meadow Ridge one of the “Best,” U.S. News & World Report analyzed surveys from residents and their family members. The community earned high marks for management & staff, activities & enrichment, caregiving and food & dining—all of which, respondents said, help make Meadow Ridge feel like home.
“Life at Meadow Ridge is beyond our expectations. The residents are intellectual, warm and friendly. This is a real community of active people,” commented one resident whose remarks were echoed throughout the survey responses.
A Lifestyle That Offers Comfort and Connection
Meadow Ridge offers a distinctive lifestyle with exquisite amenities and well-appointed apartment homes set amid a picturesque country setting. As a CCRC, residents have peace of mind that their needs will be met with compassion and quality at every stage of life, whether in Independent Living, Assisted Living or Memory Care. Ridge Crest, Meadow Ridge’s Skilled Nursing and Sub-Acute Rehabilitation neighborhood, was also recognized in U.S. News & World Report’s 2025 Best Nursing Homes issue for both short-term rehabilitation and long-term care.
What Sets Meadow Ridge Apart
“While the entire team here at Meadow Ridge is dedicated to providing our residents with the best experience, I truly believe what sets us apart is the deep and meaningful connections residents have with each other and with our associates,” said Meadow Ridge Campus Executive Director Chris Barstein. “That genuine sense of caring comes through in every aspect of life here, from the food to the grounds to the activities and everything in between. We are humbled to be recognized with these awards.”
Benchmark Senior Living Earns Widespread Recognition
The 2025 U.S. News & World Report Best Senior Living issue represents feedback on thousands of senior living communities across the country. Meadow Ridge, a Benchmark Senior Living CCRC, has repeatedly been recognized for excellence. Forty-eight Benchmark communities throughout the Northeast earned 66 awards this year.