Traditions of Hanover named a 2026 Caring Super Star, earning eighth national recognition

Traditions of Hanover announced today that its independent living community in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, has been named a Caring Super Star of 2026 by Caring.com, a leading authority in senior living referrals and consumer reviews. Traditions of Hanover is one of only two senior living communities in Pennsylvania to receive the Super Star designation this year.

This recognition is part of Caring’s 15th annual “Caring Stars” awards program — the longest-running, highest-integrity senior living reviews program on the web. The program helps seniors and their families quickly identify top-rated senior living communities, nursing homes, and senior care agencies across the United States. Winners are selected based on verified consumer ratings and reviews from residents and their families, reflecting high satisfaction with quality of care, services, and responsiveness. Only reviews that meet Caring’s stringent publication standards are included, and communities must also demonstrate consistent responses to resident and family feedback.

As part of its evaluation process, Caring.com reviews state licensing information (where applicable), assesses two years of regulatory inspection reports, and conducts an extensive audit of every review to ensure accuracy, clarity, and award integrity.

This year, 128 communities nationwide were recognized, with 71 earning the elite Super Star distinction, including Traditions of Hanover. Super Stars are communities that have earned the Caring Stars award three or more times since 2012. Traditions of Hanover has achieved this honor a total of eight times.

In addition to the Super Star award, Traditions of Hanover was honored as a “Family Favorite,” a new designation given to communities with a majority of positive reviews from residents’ family members.

Cathy Heimsoth, executive director at Traditions of Hanover, said, “We are so fortunate to have such wonderful residents and families who bring so much joy and positivity to our community every single day. We love what we do here, and I think our dedication truly shows. Being honored with this distinction for the eighth time means the world to all of us at Traditions.”