The Kensington in Hastings, Nebraska, and The Evergreen Inn in Vancouver, Washington, have been recognized by U.S. News & World Report as Best Assisted Living communities for 2025. The Kensington in Hastings received high-performing accolades in three categories: Management & Staff, Activities & Enrichment, and Feels Like Home. The Evergreen Inn in Vancouver earned high-performing accolades in two categories: Management & Staff and Feels Like Home. Additionally, The Kensington in Fort Madison, Iowa, earned high-performing accolades for Assisted Living – Activities & Enrichment. All Kensington-Evergreen communities are operated by Agemark Senior Living.
Now in its fourth year, the 2025 Best Senior Living ratings from U.S. News evaluated over 3,800 communities in the United States. Communities are evaluated on several criteria, including resident and family members’ satisfaction with safety, care, community management and staff, value and other services and amenities.
Marty Hug, Agemark CEO, says, “We’re incredibly proud of these three communities. The recognition from U.S. News and World Report is special because it’s based on direct feedback from residents and their family members. We’re excited that our residents and families think highly of our communities and have found a true home with us. Each of our community teams work compassionately to deliver the exceptional care and services that our seniors deserve.”
U.S. News awards the designation of “Best Senior Living” only to those communities that satisfy U.S. News’ rigorous, data-driven standard, reflecting the viewpoints from more than 450,000 consumer surveys. Only the highest-rated communities in each care level earned a “Best” rating. U.S. News also recognizes outstanding performance in several key areas with a High Performing accolade. These accolades are awarded to communities that scored in the top 25% of evaluated communities nationwide for Caregiving, Activities & Enrichment, Management & Staff, Food and “Feels Like Home,” and met certain other criteria.
“Choosing a senior living community is a big life decision for older adults and their loved ones. U.S. News’ Best Senior Living ratings offer families a data-driven search tool, providing transparent and comprehensive assessments of quality,” said Ben Harder, managing editor and chief of health analysis at U.S. News. “We commend the communities that have earned this distinction, reflecting their unwavering dedication to resident well-being and satisfaction.”
About Agemark Senior Living
Agemark Senior Living has been a trusted leader in senior care for nearly 40 years, creating vibrant and welcoming communities where seniors truly feel at home. With corporate offices in Orinda, California, and Omaha, Nebraska, Agemark owns and operates a growing portfolio of 28 senior living communities under 12 brands across six states. Agemark communities are built on a foundation of personalized service and hospitality-inspired experience, delivered with empathy and expertise. Their communities offer a variety of independent living, assisted living, memory care, and respite care services. The company is proud to be a certified Great Place to Work (TM), with communities consistently recognized among U.S. News & World Report’s “Best Senior Living” rankings. To learn more about Agemark, visit Agemark.com.
About U.S. News & World Report
U.S. News & World Report is the global leader for journalism that empowers consumers, citizens, business leaders and policy officials to make confident decisions in all aspects of their lives and communities. A multifaceted media company, U.S. News provides unbiased rankings, independent reporting and analysis, and consumer advice to millions of people on USNews.com each month. A pillar in Washington for more than 90 years, U.S. News is the trusted home for in-depth and exclusive insights on education, health, politics, the economy, personal finance, travel, automobiles, real estate, careers and consumer products and services.
