In 2024, thanks to readers’ choice voting through various media outlets, national rankings and state department inspections, Masonic Village locations were recognized for going above and beyond in the quality of care and services provided. Residents can find comfort and security knowing they’re residing among the best senior living communities in the state amidst dedicated, professional staff.
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Lafayette Hill and Sewickley were included on Newsweek and Statista’s list of America’s Best Nursing Homes 2025. Assessment and rankings were based on performance data, recommendations of medical professionals and resident satisfaction. Categorized into separate lists by state and size, Masonic Village at Elizabethtown ranked 2nd (150+ beds), Masonic Village at Sewickley ranked 13th (100- 149 beds) and Lafayette Hill ranked 8th (50-99 beds).
“I am so proud to be a part of this amazing organization that has stood the test of time and continues to care for and love our residents like no other organization,” Bill Kingsbury, CEO, said. “Our staff are amazing people, and the love they show every day by going above and beyond in caring for our residents and each other – there are really no words for it.”
“I wasn’t surprised by this recognition, not just because we have a five-star nursing facility, but also because I have a chance to hear from our residents and from
our family members and to hear the impact our staff have on their lives every day,” Eric Gross, executive director, Masonic Village at Sewickley, said.
This achievement is also no surprise to many residents and their family members.
Barbara McKee resided at Masonic Village at Sewickley for four years before her passing in 2023.
“Mom had never relied on anyone for anything in her 80 years,” her son, Shawn McKee, said. “She was very independent. She liked helping people. Now that she was the one who needed help, we weren’t sure how it was going to go. But the nurses and aides connected with my mother like it was their own mother or grandmother. They would sit and ask questions about her life. The deep connection she had with them – I wasn’t expecting that.
“They treated her not like a patient but like a loved one they deeply cared for. It was more than a job [for them]; it seemed like a passion.”
Masonic Village at Elizabethtown, Masonic Village at Lafayette Hill, Masonic Village at Sewickley and Masonic Village at Warminster were all rated 5 Stars by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) in 2024. CMS rates nursing homes based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures, with five stars being the highest possible rating.
Masonic Village at Sewickley was voted among TribLIVE’s 2024 “Best of the Best” awards. The campus placed gold in the “Retirement Community” category, silver under “Personal Care” and bronze under “Nursing Home.”
Beyond the awards and accolades, Masonic Village staff constantly seeks feedback from residents, staff and family members in the form of care plans, food
and activities committees and resident councils. Every day, efforts are measured through smiles, laughter and shared experiences that leave lasting impressions on everyone who lives, works and visits a Masonic Village.
