| Starting Your Quality Award Journey? Two Things to Know. | <p style="text-align:center;"><img src="/Articles/PublishingImages/2025/awards.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:500px;height:262px;" /></p><p style="text-align:center;"><br></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Considering
applying for the 2026 Quality Award Program for the first time?
Congratulations—you're about to embark on a meaningful journey of
organizational learning and improvement! To help you get started, here
are two key steps to set yourself up for success.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><div><h3><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> 1. Join the First-Time Applicant Hour</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559685":360,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Begin
your application journey with confidence by attending the First-Time
Applicant Hour—an introductory webinar designed specifically for new
applicants.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">In this session, you will:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Discover the structure and purpose of the Quality Award Program.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Learn how participating can help you reflect on and improve your organization’s processes.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Explore the key steps to begin your journey with clarity and confidence.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="1" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="4" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Engage in a live Q&A with program staff to get your questions answered directly.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> Date:</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> September 25, 2025</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Time:</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> 3PM EST</span> </p><p><a href="https://educate.ahcancal.org/products/first-time-applicant-hour-intro-to-the-quality-award-journey" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Register today!</span></span></a><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><h3><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> 2. Submit Your Intent to Apply</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></h3><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Show
your commitment to quality by submitting an Intent to Apply (ITA) for
the 2026 Quality Award. This step offers several benefits including:</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="1" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Reduced application fee</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="2" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Access to exclusive Program resources</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div></div><div><div><ul role="list"><li aria-setsize="-1" data-leveltext="" data-font="Symbol" data-listid="2" data-list-defn-props="{"335552541":1,"335559685":720,"335559991":360,"469769226":"Symbol","469769242":[8226],"469777803":"left","469777804":"","469777815":"multilevel"}" data-aria-posinset="3" data-aria-level="1" role="listitem"><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Early engagement with the application process</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></li></ul></div><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Submit
your ITA through the Quality Award Portal. For assistance submitting
your ITA in the Quality Award Portal, be sure to visit the </span><a href="https://www.ahcancal.org/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Pages/Help-Documents.aspx" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Quality Award Portal Resource Center</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> for helpful resources like a step-by-step </span><a href="https://www.ahcancal.org/Quality/National-Quality-Award-Program/Documents/Portal%20Help/Submitting%20a%20Payment.pdf" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">How to Submit an ITA</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> guide.</span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p><p><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> Deadline:</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> November 13, 2025</span> <br><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US">Time:</span><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"> 8PM ET</span> </p><p><a href="https://ahcancal.smartsimple.com/s_Login.jsp" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083"><span data-contrast="none" lang="EN-US"><span data-ccp-charstyle="Hyperlink">Visit the Portal today!</span></span></a><span data-contrast="auto" lang="EN-US"></span><span data-ccp-props="{"201341983":0,"335559739":0,"335559740":240}"> </span></p></div> | 2025-09-23T04:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Articles/PublishingImages/740%20x%20740/quality-awards.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Quality Awards | | Considering applying for the 2026 Quality Award Program for the first time? Congratulations—you're about to embark on a meaningful journey of organizational learning and improvement! |
| 2025 AHCA/NCAL Awards Program Honorees | <p>The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) pay tribute to the best and brightest in long term and post-acute care. Individuals and groups honored with awards will be recognized during Delivering Solutions 25, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo in Las Vegas.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteForeColor-2">Alice Smith</strong><br><strong>Highland Park Care Center and Highland Park Assisted Living, Alliance, NE</strong><br><strong><em>AHCA Leader of the Year Award </em></strong><img src="/Issues/2024/Fall/PublishingImages/AliceSmith-awards.jpg" alt="Alice Smith" class="ms-rtePosition-2" style="margin:5px;" /></p><p>Alice Smith, the administrator of both Highland Park Care Center and Highland Park Assisted Living in Alliance, Neb., has been recognized as the AHCA Leader of the Year. This award honors a leader in a long term care facility who demonstrates outstanding innovation, achievement, and capabilities in providing high-quality, person-centered care.</p><p>Smith’s leadership ensures high-quality care for residents and fosters a supportive environment for her staff. Her genuine connection with residents and staff highlights her servant leadership style.Smith’s approach empowers staff to make decisions that prioritize resident care. This strategy has resulted in a high-performing team capable of creating enriching experiences for residents. Under her guidance, residents participate in activities such as riding motorcycles and in community parades, enhancing their quality of life.<br></p><p>Smith actively involves her facilities in community collaborations, partnering with local nonprofits and organizing various drives to support those in need. These initiatives integrate community involvement into residents’ daily lives and foster multigenerational connections.<br></p><p>During the COVID-19 pandemic, Smith adhered to stringent guidelines to ensure resident safety, worked in various departments, and obtained her nursing assistant certification to better assist the nursing staff. She also fundraised for adaptive bikes, allowing residents to safely enjoy outdoor activities.<br></p><p>Smith’s achievements include leading Highland Park Care Center to earn the 2024 Silver Quality Award and Highland Park Assisted Living to earn the 2024 Bronze Quality Award. Her dedication to enhancing the quality of life for residents, combined with her adherence to the facility’s mission, vision, and values, underscores her deservingness of this award.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteForeColor-2">Ami A. Mendez</strong><br><strong>Avista Senior Living North Mountain, Phoenix, AZ</strong><br><strong><em>NCAL Leader of the Year</em></strong><img src="/Issues/2024/Fall/PublishingImages/AmiMendez-awards.jpg" alt="Ami Mendez" class="ms-rtePosition-2" style="margin:5px;" /></p><p>NCAL recognizes extraordinary leaders in assisted living who exemplify excellence, dedication, and innovation. This year’s NCAL Leader of the Year Award goes to Ami A. Mendez, whose impact on her community and facility is profound.<br></p><p>Mendez, a certified nursing home administrator and assisted living manager, has set a remarkable standard of care over her nine-year tenure at Avista Senior Living North Mountain in Phoenix, Ariz. Her leadership has fostered a high-performing team that recently achieved a perfect score on its deficiency-free annual survey and was awarded the 2024 National Bronze Quality Award by AHCA/NCAL. <br></p><p>Mendez’s commitment to addressing the needs of an often-marginalized, elderly population who relies on Medicaid is evident through the specialized programs she has developed. Under her guidance, the community has become a beacon of hope for low-income seniors.</p><p>Mendez serves a dual role within her company, which has grown from three to thirty communities and in six states during her tenure. She is responsible for the daily operations of the 149-bed assisted living facility and is also a key player on the company’s executive team. Saving the company thousands of dollars, she has a unique skill set that allows her to customize the company’s electronic health record by building more satisfying, digestible, and efficient tools for caregivers and med techs. She is also responsible for writing network-wide policy and answering compliance-related and other questions from other assisted living managers. Through 33 years of experience, her ability to provide resources to her peers, company, and residents is unmatched. She has introduced and designed company-wide programs and risk-mitigating documentation tools. <br></p><p>Her dedication to ethical practices and protecting resident rights while simultaneously investing in the team is evident. She has embraced and implemented a leadership philosophy focusing on team members’ behavior toward others. She fondly calls this approach the “commitment to my coworker.” Aiming to create a fun, vibrant, safe, and trusting work environment, this approach sets expectations for newly hired team members.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteForeColor-2">Michelle Stuercke</strong><br><span><strong>Chief Clinical Officer, TCM Consulting and Management, Arlington Heights, IL</strong></span><br><strong><em>Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality</em><br></strong></p><p><img src="/Issues/2025/Fall/PublishingImages/MichelleStuercke.jpg" class="ms-rtePosition-2" alt="Michelle Stuercke" style="margin:5px;" />Michelle Stuercke has been selected to receive the 2025 Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award by AHCA. The Mary K. Ousley Champion of Quality Award honors individuals who have significantly advanced quality performance in long term and post-acute care.</p><p></p><p>Stuercke is a member of the AHCA Clinical Practice Committee and has chaired the AHCA Falls Sub-Committee, creating evidence-based tools to reduce fall rates and enhance resident safety across diverse care settings. Currently, she co-leads AHCA's Behavior Management Sub-Committee, advancing non-pharmacological strategies for behavior management and reducing unnecessary antipsychotic use. Stuercke has also served as an examiner for the AHCA/NCAL Quality Awards for the last seven years.</p><p>Stuercke has made a national impact on the long term and post-acute care profession through spearheading education initiatives to elevate the role of behavioral health in improving resident outcomes through person-centered care. She has led training on reducing staff burnout and supporting staff mental health, providing practical tools to sustain high-quality care in high-stress environments.</p><p>Stuerke has advocated for policies that integrate behavioral health into quality frameworks, bridging clinical care with emotional and psychological well-being. Currently, she serves as an expert panelist for the United States Cost of Dementia Model: Quantifying Current and Future Impacts of Alzheimer's Disease and Related Dementias funded by the National Institute on Aging.</p><p>On the state level, Stuercke has championed policy reforms in Illinois, working with others, including HCCI, the Illinois state affiliate of AHCA/NCAL of which TCM Management is a member, to achieve the inclusion of a quality add-on in the Medicaid reimbursement system. In addition to being a registered nurse, Stuercke is a licensed nursing home administrator and QAPI-certified practitioner. She earned her Bachelor's of Science in Nursing from Southern Illinois University Edwardsville, her Master's in Public Health degree from Roosevelt University, and Doctorate in Geriatric Nursing from Rush University.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteForeColor-2">Dr. Christian Mason</strong><br><strong>CEO, Senior Housing Managers, Wilsonville, OR</strong><br><strong><em>Jan Thayer Pioneer Award</em><br></strong></p><p><img src="/Issues/2025/Fall/PublishingImages/ChrisMason.jpg" alt="Dr. Christian Mason" class="ms-rtePosition-2" style="margin:5px;" />Dr. Christian A. Mason, PhD, a recognized leader in senior care, has been awarded the 2025 Jan Thayer Pioneer Award by NCAL. For 40 years, Dr. Mason has dedicated himself to propelling the profession into a new era of excellence and innovation. <br></p><p>The Jan Thayer Pioneer Award honors individuals who have significantly advanced the senior care profession. This award recognizes dedication, leadership, and impactful contributions—qualities that Dr. Mason exemplifies.<br></p><p>Dr. Mason has demonstrated a passion for enhancing the lives of seniors. As CEO of Senior Housing Managers, he led the design, development, and operation of hundreds of assisted living, residential care, and independent living communities, focusing on creating environments that prioritize resident comfort and dignity.<br></p><p>From 2015-2017, Dr. Mason served as chairman of the National Center for Assisted Living’s board of directors, driving the development of resources for assisted living providers that supported quality initiatives, navigating state regulations and access to data. He served for over 20 years on the Oregon Health Care Association board, significantly advancing the state’s long term care initiatives.<br></p><p>In 2013, he played a pivotal role in establishing new residential care building standards through the Facility Guidelines Institute, significantly enhancing the quality and safety of long term care facilities. Dr. Mason’s entrepreneurial spirit led him to found Vigilan, Inc., a software company dedicated to integrating advanced technology solutions into long term care operations. Vigilan pioneered the use of acuity-based staffing, a model that assesses patient needs more accurately and allocates resources accordingly.<br></p><p>Dr. Mason is at the forefront of innovative care with his work on CloudMind, which is currently rolling out its second pilot program. This initiative uses artificial intelligence companions to interact with memory care residents, increasing companionship and enriching the overall care experience for residents, caregivers, and families alike. <br></p><p>Dr. Mason’s forward-thinking innovations, influential role as a national advocate, and unwavering dedication to championing person-centered care have made a lasting impact on the senior care profession.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteForeColor-2">Jayden Chandler</strong><br><strong>Rock Creek of Ottawa, Ottawa, KS</strong><br><strong><em>NCAL Noble Caregiver </em></strong><br></p><p><img src="/Issues/2024/Fall/PublishingImages/JaydenChandler-awards.jpg" alt="Jayden Chandler" class="ms-rtePosition-2" style="margin:5px;" />Jayden Chandler, a caregiver from Rock Creek of Ottawa in Ottawa, Kans., has been honored with the Noble Caregiver Award by NCAL. This award recognizes frontline caregivers who significantly improve the quality of life for residents and create a better work environment for staff.<br></p><p>Chandler’s compassion and dedication are evident in her daily interactions, as she ensures each resident feels at home with individualized care.<br></p><p>Her problem-solving skills, particularly in dementia care, have improved residents’ daily lives. Chandler engages residents through activities they enjoy and maintains a positive attitude, even on challenging days. <br></p><p>Beyond her scheduled work hours, Chandler dedicates her time to assist with activities. She also volunteers at an animal shelter and brings pets into the facility to help soothe residents and address behavioral challenges.<br>Chandler has completed abilities expert training, specializing in dementia care, and has become the abilities care champion for her facility. In this role, she trains staff on various levels of dementia, ensuring comprehensive resident care.<br></p><p>Additionally, Chandler is pursuing further education in nursing with a focus on gerontology. She plays a vital role in training new staff, ensuring they understand residents’ specific needs and care tasks. <br></p><p>Chandler’s commitment to person-centered care and improving residents’ lives has enhanced residents’ quality of life and strengthened her facility’s community, making her a deserving recipient of this award.</p><p><strong class="ms-rteForeColor-2">Rick Baldini</strong><br><strong>Waters Edge Health & Rehabilitation, Kenosha, WI</strong><br><strong><em>AHCA Noble Caregiver </em></strong></p><p><img src="/Issues/2024/Fall/PublishingImages/RickBaldini-awards.jpg" alt="Rick Baldini" class="ms-rtePosition-2" style="margin:5px;" />AHCA’s Noble Caregiver Award recognizes frontline staff for their contributions to improving residents’ quality of life and creating a better work environment. Rick Baldini, the maintenance director at Waters Edge Health & Rehabilitation in Kenosha, Wis., exemplifies exceptional dedication and person-centered care.<br></p><p>Baldini enhances the well-being of residents and overall morale at Waters Edge. His interactions go beyond routine maintenance tasks; he engages with residents personally, understanding their needs and preferences. His involvement in facility activities, such as fundraising events, demonstrates his commitment to fostering a supportive community.<br></p><p>Baldini’s commitment to residents’ quality of life is evident in his prompt attention to maintenance needs, even beyond regular hours. He proactively identifies and resolves issues, ensuring a well-maintained facility.<br></p><p>By maintaining and repairing essential equipment like mobility aids and beds, Baldini empowers residents to live as independently as possible. Baldini’s versatility is further demonstrated by his willingness to assist with tasks outside his typical responsibilities.<br></p><p>Additionally, Baldini’s proactive problem-solving and support for new staff members contribute significantly to the facility’s smooth operations.<br></p><p>Baldini’s dedication to improving residents’ quality of life, positive attitude, and unwavering commitment make him a standout caregiver in the long term care community.<br></p> | 2025-09-09T04:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/SiteCollectionImages/logos/ahcancal_740.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Quality Awards | | The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) pay tribute to the best and brightest in long term and post-acute care. |
| Behind the Program | <p>AHCA/NCAL applauds the hard work of the <a href="/Issues/2025/Fall/Documents/Exam%20Judge%20PrvFall25.pdf" data-feathr-click-track="true" data-feathr-link-aids="60b7cbf17788425491b2d083" target="_blank">2025 National Quality Award Examiners, Judges, and Board</a> for their time and dedication to improving long term care through the Quality Award journey. <br></p><p><strong>Thank You to Our Sponsors</strong><br>The National Quality Award Program is proudly sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members: </p><p><img src="/Issues/2025/Fall/PublishingImages/QA%20sponsors.png" alt="" style="margin:5px;" /><br></p><table cellspacing="0" width="100%" class="ms-rteTable-0 "><tbody><tr class="ms-rteTableEvenRow-0"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-0" style="width:33.3333%;"><strong>Silver and Gold Examiners</strong><br>Alana Wolfe<br>Alex McVay<br>Alice Lewis<br>Allan Engelauf<br>Alycia Taylor<br>Amy Fann<br>Amy Malkin<br>Amy Skelton<br>Andrea Jersey<br>Andria Coleman<br>Angel Normandin<br>Angie Barr<br>Anna Fisher<br>Ashley Walters<br>Atif Baig<br>Billie Wingfield<br>Breanna Gregory<br>Brenda Irlbeck<br>Brian Bailey<br>Brian Lassiter<br>Brielle Khalar<br>Brodey Hanson<br>Brooke Francis<br>Cameron Krause<br>Carl Mason<br>Cassy Mittlieder<br>Catherine Craver<br>Cathy Bergland <br>Cathy Sunlin<br>Cheryl Cooper<br>Chris Fisher<br>Chris Wessling<br>Chrisi Karcz<br>Cindy Krull-Williams<br>Cindy Morris<br>Claire Houghton<br>Dahlia Kroth<br>Danielle Yenuganti<br>David Bronner<br>David Miller<br>Deborah Bisel<br>Deborah Manzo<br>Deborah Wentz<br>Debra Durbin<br>Denise Ogden<br>Derek Marchand<br>Emily Buckles<br>Emma Sullivan<br>Etan Bleichman<br>Felina Imperio<br>Gary Floss<br>Grace Denstad<br>Gregory Leoce<br>Heather Haberhern<br>Heather Herlyn<br>Jack Ellison<br>Jacqueline Vance<br>James Gordon<br>James Krob<br>Jamie Anthony<br>Janean Kinzie<br>Janeen Earwood<br>Jeff Calhoun<br>Jennifer Leatherbarrow<br>Jennifer Peters<br>Jennifer Sundstrom<br>Jennifer Svoboda<br>Jerome Flores<br>Jill Snow<br>Joan Woods<br>JoAnn Sternke<br>Jodee Ewbank<br><span>John Van Gorkom<br>Jolie Harris<br>Jordan Turner<br>Kaitlin Clegg<br>Karen Donorfio<br>Karen Powell<br>Katherine (Kathy) Holland</span></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-0" style="width:33.3333%;">Kathy Jenson<br>Katrina Harris<br>Kelly Smith<br>Kendra Ferrero<br>Kenneth Thompson<br>Kevin Deats<br>Kevin Grayson<br>Kiara Tuchscherer<br>Kimberly Gimmarro<br>Kristen Schmidt<br>Kristen Thrun<br>Lakecia Thomas<br>Lassie Pappas<br>Leigh Atherton<br>Libby Faffler<br>Linda McGowan<br>Linda Winston<br>Liz Wondersek<br>Lori Cooper<br>Lynn Carpenter<br>Lynn Goldman<br>Maelondy Holman<br>Maggie Hilty<br>Margaret Eggleston<br>Margo Paplow<br>Maria Wong<br>Marianna Grachek<br>Mary Kay Johnston<br>Mary Martin<br>MaryPat Carhart<br>Maureen Brown<br>Maureen Carland<br>Megan Anderson<br>Megan Corcoran<br>Meghann Giarraputo<br>Melanie Hatch<br>Melissa McCorquodale<br>Michelle Stuercke<br>Miriam Kmetzo<br>Misty Linder <br>Natashia Mason<br>Nicolette Reilly<br>Nusrat Khan<br>Paul Grizzell<br>Phillip Donnelly<br>Racey Gasior<br>Rachelle Oliverson<br>Ralph Peterson<br>Raymond Bouchard<br>Rebecca Evans<br>Rebecca Gagnon<br>Renee Ridling<br>Robert Humrickhouse<br>Robin Nicholson<br>Rosemary McLaughlin<br>Samantha Vosloo<br>Sandra Sarza<br>Sara Sutherland<br>Sarah Miller<br>Sean Oswald<br>Shauna Kapsner<br>Stan Butkus<br>Steve George<br>Suresh Nirody<br>Tamara Lund<br>Tammi Cooper<br>Tammy Cassidy<br>Tammy Kelly<br>Tarrah Quinlan<br>Teresa Creedon<br>Tom Boyes<br>Tracy Connor<br>Trinna Kirkland<br>Veronica Ceaser<br>Voravuth Chengsupanimit<br>Wendy Meinert<br>Wendy Ness<br>Wendy Walter<br>Zach Ziesemer <br></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-0" style="width:33.3333%;"><span><span><strong>Board</strong><br>Andrea Aston<br>Cathy Bergland<br>Cathy Sunlin<br>Christopher Laxton<br>Dahlia Kroth<br>Emily Buckles<br>Heather Herlyn<br>James Gordon<br>Maureen Carland<br>Megan Corcoran<br>Paul Grizzell<br>Shauna Kapsner<br><br><strong>Gold Judges</strong><br>Brian Lassiter<br>Cathy Bergland<br>Gary Floss<br>Jeff Calhoun<br>Kevin Deats<br>Maryruth Butler<br>Paul Grizzell<br>Renee Ridling<br>Steve George <br><br><br></span></span></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableOddRow-0"><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-0" rowspan="1" style="width:33.3333%;"></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-0" rowspan="1" style="width:33.3333%;"></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-0" rowspan="1" style="width:33.3333%;"></td></tr><tr class="ms-rteTableFooterRow-0"><td class="ms-rteTableFooterEvenCol-0" rowspan="1" style="width:33.3333%;"><br></td><td class="ms-rteTableFooterOddCol-0" rowspan="1" style="width:33.3333%;"><br></td><td class="ms-rteTableFooterEvenCol-0" rowspan="1" style="width:33.3333%;"><br></td></tr></tbody></table> | 2025-09-09T04:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Articles/PublishingImages/740%20x%20740/GoldSilver.jpg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Quality Awards | | AHCA/NCAL applauds the hard work of the 2025
National Quality Award Examiners, Judges, and Board for their time and dedication to improving long term care through the Quality Award journey. |
| Inspiring Excellence and Improving Lives in Long Term Care | <p style="text-align:center;">
<img src="/Issues/2025/Fall/PublishingImages/Gold-Nottingham.jpg" alt="Gold recipient - Nottingham Health and Rehab" style="margin:5px;width:700px;height:439px;" /> </p><p style="text-align:left;">Long term care providers across the nation are dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for residents through the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) National Quality Award Program. Grounded in the Baldrige Criteria for Performance Excellence, this esteemed program drives improvement in leadership, strategic planning, workforce, customer service, operations, and knowledge management. Participants advance through three levels of recognition—Bronze, Silver, and Gold—each requiring a higher standard of performance excellence.<br></p><p>This summer,
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<img class="ms-asset-icon ms-rtePosition-4" src="/_layouts/images/icpdf.png" alt="" />AHCA/NCAL announced the names</a> of nearly 900 long term care organizations recognized with a 2025 National Quality Award—665 Bronze awards in 46 states, 210 Silver awards in 40 states, and an elite three Gold awards.</p><p>
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<span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteForeColor-3">► </span><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteForeColor-3">2025 Gold Excellence in Quality Award</strong><br><br>Garden Park Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC <br>Shreveport, La.<br> <br>NHC HealthCare, <br>Maryland Heights<br>Maryland Heights, Mo.<br><br>Nottingham Health <br>and Rehabilitation<br>Olathe, Kan.<br><br><span class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeForeColor-1-4">► </span><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-2 ms-rteThemeForeColor-1-4">2025 Silver Achievement in Quality Award</strong><br><br><strong>Alabama</strong><br>Cloverdale Manor<br>Diversicare - Arab<br>Elba General Hospital & <br>Nursing Home<br>North Hill Nursing & <br>Rehabilitation Center<br>TLC Nursing Center<br><br><strong>Alaska</strong><br>South Peninsula Hospital Long Term Care<br><br><strong>Arizona</strong><br>Boswell Transitional Care<br>NorthPark Health and Rehabilitation<br><br><strong>California</strong><br>Country Manor La Mesa <br>Healthcare Center<br>Glendale Healthcare Center<br>Modesto Post Acute Center<br>Riverside Behavioral Healthcare Center<br>Veterans Home of California - Fresno<br><br><strong>Colorado</strong><br>Suites at Clermont Park<br><br><strong>Connecticut</strong><br>Pilgrim Manor<br><br><strong>Florida</strong><br>Avante at Jacksonville Beach<br>Avante at St. Cloud<br>Bay Pointe Nursing Pavilion<br>Boca Raton Rehabilitation Center<br>Community Care Center<br>Concordia Manor, Inc.<br>Covenant Living of Florida<br>Emerald Coast Center<br>Island Lake Center<br>Morton Plant Rehabilitation Center<br>Osprey Point Nursing<br>Parkside Health and <br>Rehabilitation Center<br>River City Nursing and Rehabilitation Center<br>The Oaks at Avon<br>The Residence at Timber Pines<br>Venice Health & Rehabilitation Center<br>Winter Haven Health & Rehabilitation Center<br><br><strong>Georgia</strong><br>Ansley Park Health & Rehabilitation<br>Bainbridge Health & Rehabilitation<br>Eagle Health & Rehabilitation Center<br>Effingham Care & Rehabilitation Center<br>Harborview Rome<br>Lillian G. Carter Health & Rehabilitation Center<br>Lynn Haven Health & Rehabilitation<br>Madison Health & Rehabilitation Center<br>Montezuma Health & Rehabilitation<br>Oak View Home<br>Perimeter Rehabilitation Suites <br>by Harborview<br>PruittHealth - Fitzgerald<br>Quiet Oaks Health Care<br><br><strong>Hawaii</strong><br>15 Craigside<br><br><strong>Idaho</strong><br>Arbor Valley of Cascadia<br>Canyon West of Cascadia<br>Cascadia of Lewiston<br>Payette Healthcare of Cascadia<br><br><strong>Illinois</strong><br>Brookstone Estates of Robinson<br>Brookstone Estates of Vandalia<br>Heritage Woods of DeKalb<br>Heritage Woods of Flora<br>Heritage Woods of Huntley<br>Heritage Woods of Plainfield<br>Heritage Woods of Sterling<br>John M. Evans Supportive Living Community<br>Montclare Supportive Living Community<br><br><strong>Indiana</strong><br>Aperion Care Peru<br>Avalon Village<br>Belvedere Senior Housing<br>Ben Hur Health and Rehabilitation<br>Bethany Pointe Health Campus<br>Brickyard Healthcare - Petersburg<br>Brickyard Healthcare - Valparaiso<br>Creekside Village<br>Cypress Grove Rehabilitation Center<br>East Lake Nursing & Rehabilitation Center<br>Edgewater Woods<br>Evergreen Village at Bloomington<br>Fairway Village<br>Franklin Meadows<br>Harrison's Crossing Health Campus<br>Heritage Woods of Newburgh<br>Hickory Creek at Madison<br>Homewood Health Campus<br>Lake Pointe Village<br>Paddock Springs<br>RiverOaks Health Campus<br>Rosebud Village<br>Rosegate Village LLC<br>Rosewalk Village of Lafayette<br>Scenic Hills Care Center<br>Silver Birch of Cook Road<br>Silver Birch of Muncie<br>Stonebridge Health Campus<br>Summit City Nursing and Rehabilitation<br>The Villages at Oak Ridge<br>Thornton Terrace Health Campus<br>Trailpoint Village<br>Vivera Senior Living of Columbus<br>Wellbrooke of Crawfordsville<br>White Oak Health Campus<br>Woodbridge Health Campus<br>Woodmont Health Campus<br><br><strong>Iowa</strong><br>Accura HealthCare of Cascade<br>Accura HealthCare of Ogden<br>Midlands Living Center, LLC<br>Norwalk Nursing & <br>Rehabilitation Center<br><br><strong>Kansas</strong><br>Colwich Gardens Assisted <br>Living, LLC<br>Ross Hall<br><br><strong>Kentucky</strong><br>Franciscan Healthcare Center<br>Shelby Farms Senior Living<br>The Willows at Fritz Farm<br>The Willows at Springhurst<br><br><strong>Louisiana</strong><br>Cypress Point Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC<br>Hilltop Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC<br>Plantation Manor Nursing & Rehabilitation<br>Ponchatoula Community <br>Care Center<br>Winnfield Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC<br><br><strong>Maine</strong><br>St. Andre Health Care <br><br><strong>Maryland</strong><br>Hebrew Home/Charles E. Smith Life Communities<br><br><strong>Massachusetts</strong><br>Bentley Casa de Ramana<br>Holy Trinity Nursing & Rehabilitation Center<br>Life Care Center of the North Shore<br>Sherrill House<br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Michigan</strong><br>Fountain View of Monroe<br>Holt Senior Care & Rehabilitation Center<br>MediLodge of Cass City<br>MediLodge of Monroe<br>Oaks at Belmont<br>Oaks at Byron Center<br>Shelby Crossing Health Campus<br>West Oaks Sr. Care & Rehabilitation Center<br>Westlake Health Campus<br>Willows at East Lansing<br>Willows at Howell<br><br><strong>Minnesota</strong><br>Autumn Glen Senior Living<br>Ecumen Lakeview Commons<br>Good Samaritan Society - <br>Howard Lake<br>Highland Senior Living Community<br>Ridge View Estates Assisted Living<br>Sterling Park Senior Living Community</span></span></span></span><br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Mississippi</strong><br>Louisville Healthcare, LLC<br>Manhattan Nursing & Rehabilitation Center<br>McComb Nursing & Rehabilitation Center<br>Natchez Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center<br><br><strong>Missouri</strong><br>Carnegie Village Senior Living Community<br>Springfield Rehabilitation and HealthCare Center <br><br><strong>Nebraska</strong><br>Brookestone Acres<br>Good Samaritan Society - Albion<br>Hillcrest Country Estates <br>Grand Lodge<br>Ridgewood Rehabilitation and Care Center<br>Sumner Place<br>New Hampshire<br>Dover Center for Health <br>and Rehabilitation</span></span></span></span><br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>New Jersey</strong><br>Avalon at Hillsborough<br>Complete Care at Court House<br>Complete Care at Mercerville<br>Jewish Home For Rehabilitation & Nursing<br>Sunnyside Manor<br><br><strong>New Mexico</strong><br>Canyon Transitional Rehabilitation Center<br>Northgate Unit - Lakeview Christian Home</span></span><br></span><strong style="color:#cc6600;"></strong></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-0" style="width:20%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>New York</strong><br>Harlem Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation<br>The Enclave at Rye Rehabilitation & Nursing Center<br>Willow Towers Assisted Living<br><br><strong>North Carolina</strong><br>Autumn Care of Marion<br>Liberty Commons of Halifax County<br>Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center<br><br><strong>North Dakota</strong><br>Good Samaritan Society - Fargo<br>Sheyenne Crossings Care Center/TCU<br>SMP Health - Ave Maria<br>SMP Health - St. Aloisius<br>SMP Health - St. Catherine North<br>SMP Health - St. Catherine South<br>SMP Health - St. Raphael<br><br><strong>Ohio</strong><br>Cypress Pointe Health Campus<br>Harrison Trail Health Campus<br>The Heritage<br>Homestead II<br>Meadows of Kalida<br>Meadows of Leipsic<br>Norwich Springs Health Campus<br>Oaks of Brecksville<br>Springs of Lima<br>The Glen<br>Valley View Healthcare Center<br>Willows at Bellevue<br>Willows at Tiffin<br>Oklahoma<br>Bradford Village Healthcare Center<br>Elmbrook Home<br>St. Ann's Skilled Nursing & Therapy<br><br><strong>Oregon</strong>  <br>Creekside Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia<br>Curry Village Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia<br>Fairlawn Health and Rehabilitation of Cascadia<br>Oregon Veterans Home<br>Secora Rehabilitation of Cascadia<br><br><strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br>Stonebridge Health & Rehabilitation Center<br><br><strong>South Dakota</strong><br>Avantara Clark<br>Avantara Groton<br>Avantara Lake Norden<br>Avantara Saint Cloud<br>Avantara Watertown<br><br><strong>Tennessee</strong><br>Four Oaks Health Care Center<br>Jefferson City Health & Rehabilitation Center<br>The Reserve at Spring Hill<br><br><strong>Texas</strong><br>The Heights of Atascosa<br><br><strong>V</strong><strong>irginia</strong><br>Autumn Care of Altavista<br>Skyline Nursing & Rehabilitation Center<br>Woodbine Rehabilitation <br>& Healthcare<br><br><strong>Vermont</strong> <br>Vermont Veterans Home<br><br><strong>Washington</strong><br>Avamere at Wenatchee<br>Colville Health and Rehabilitation Center<br><br><strong>Wisconsin  </strong><br>Hamilton House Senior Living<br>Mineral Point Health Services<br>Sheboygan Progressive Health Services<br>St. Francis Health Services<br>The Bay at Garden View Assisted Living Center<br>Williams Bay Health Services<br>Wisconsin Dells Health Services<br><br><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-2" style="color:#cc6600;"><span style="color:#cc6600;">► 2025 Bronze</span></strong><br class="ms-rteFontSize-2" style="color:#cc6600;"><strong class="ms-rteFontSize-2" style="color:#cc6600;"><span style="color:#cc6600;">Commitment to Quality Award</span></strong><br><br><strong>Alabama</strong><br>Aliceville Manor Nursing Home  <br>Arbor Woods Health and Rehab Center    <br>Birmingham Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC    <br>Diversicare - Big Springs    <br>Diversicare - Boaz <br>Diversicare - Foley    <br>Diversicare - Greensboro    <br>Diversicare - Marion    <br>Diversicare - Pell City    <br>Diversicare - Riverchase    <br>Diversicare - Winfield    <br>Gadsden Health & Rehab    <br>Limestone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center    <br>North Mobile Nursing & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Piedmont Health Care Center    <br>Shelby Ridge    <br>Traylor Retirement Community    <br>Alaska<br>Maple Springs of Palmer    <br>PeaceHealth Ketchikan Medical Center    <br>Providence Seward Mountain Haven <br>Utuqqanaat Inaat    <br><br><strong>Arizona</strong><br>Acacia Health Center    <br>Robson Reserve at Sun Lakes<br>The Summit at Sunland Springs<br><br><strong>Ark</strong><strong>ansas</strong><br>Heritage Living Center    <br>Hiram Shaddox Health and Rehab    <br>Little River Nursing Home    <br>Southern Trace Rehab & Care Center    <br>Superior Health and Rehab <br>The Green House Cottages <br>of Poplar Grove    <br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><br><strong>California</strong><br>Brookfield HC Center    <br>Buena Vista Care Center    <br>Emanate Health Inter-Community D/P Skilled Nursing Facility    <br>Fairmont Rehab Hospital    <br>Mission Park Healthcare Center    <br>Monte Vista Healthcare Center  <br>Oak River Rehab    <br>Pacifica Nursing & Rehab Center    <br>Sierra Salem Christian Homes  <br>University Post-Acute Rehab  <br>Veterans Home of CA - Lancaster    <br>Vista Pacifica Center   <br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Colorado</strong><br>Allison Care Center    <br>Aviva at Fitzsimons    <br>Bear Creek Senior Living    <br>Carillon at Belleview Station    <br>Colorow Care Center    <br>Crestmoor Care Center    <br>Denver North Care Center    <br>Devonshire Acres    <br>Grace Manor    <br>Grand River Health Care Center    <br>Holly Nursing Care Center    <br>Parkview Care Center    <br>The Peaks Care Center    <br>The Suites at Holly Creek <br>Care Center    <br>The Suites at Someren Glen    <br>Uptown Healthcare Center  <br>Westlake Care Community<br><br><strong>Connecticut</strong><br>Chestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Complete Care at Groton Regency    <br>Complete Care at Middlebury <br>Manchester Rehabilitation <br>and Healthcare    <br>Parkville Care Center    <br>The Greens at Cannondale   <br>Touchpoints at Bloomfield   <br>Touchpoints at Manchester<br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Delaware</strong><br>Complete Care at Hillside LLC<br>The Center at Eden Hill    <br><br><strong>Florida</strong> <br>Aspire at Bradenton    <br>Athens Post Acute    <br>Aventura Rehabilitation and Nursing Center    <br>Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home    <br>Bonifay Nursing & Rehab Center    <br>Bridgeview Center    <br>Cedarbrook Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Crestview Health and Rehabilitation  Evergreen Woods Health & Rehab    <br>Harborview Health Center Sarasota    <br>Harborview Health Center <br>West Altamonte    <br>Harmony Health Center    <br>Heritage Park Health Center <br>of Harborview    <br>Indian River Center<br>Jacksonville Nursing & Rehab Center   <br>LaBelle Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Lanier Rehabilitation Center  <br>MacClenny Nursing & Rehab Center   <br>Marianna Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Moultrie Creek Nursing & <br>Rehab Center    <br>Nursing and Rehab Center of New Port Richey    <br>Okeechobee Health Care Facility    </span></span><br>Palm City Nursing & Rehab Center    <br>Palmetto Care Center    <br>Pompano Health and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Sun Harbor Healthcare     <br>River Valley Rehabilitation Center    <br>Riverwood Center    <br>Royal Oaks Nursing & Rehab Center   <br>Seaside Health & Rehabilitation  <br>Shands Jacksonville Medical Center<br>Shoreside Health and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Sierra Lakes Nursing and Rehabilitation Center<br>South Heritage Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Southern Pines Nursing Center  <br>Terraces of Lake Worth Care Center    <br>The Floridean Nursing and Rehabilitation Center    <br>The Health Center at Sinai Residences    <br>The Sands at South Beach   <br>Vivo Healthcare Orange Park  <br>West Gables Health Care Center</span></span>  </span></span></span></span><br></span></span></span></span></span></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-0" style="width:20%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Georgia</strong><br>Arrowhead Health & Rehab <br>Autumn Lane    <br>Azalea Health & Rehab Center<br>BayView Nursing and Rehab Community    <br>Chelsey Park Health & Rehabilitation  <br>Dublinair Health & Rehab    <br>East Cobb Center for Nursing <br>and Healing, LLC    <br>Eatonton Health Care    <br>Fort Valley Health & Rehab   <br>Gordon Health & Rehabilitation  <br>Grace Garden    <br>Harborview Decatur    <br>Harborview Health Systems - Pierce County    <br>Harborview - Thomaston    <br>Hart Care Center    <br>Heritage Inn of Barnesville  High Shoals Health and Rehabilitation    <br>Jonesboro Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, LLC    <br>Meadows Park Health and Rehabilitation    <br>Northridge Health and Rehabilitation    <br>Oxley Park Health and Rehabilitation  <br>PruittHealth – Augusta Hills <br>PruittHealth - Evans    <br>PruittHealth - Forsyth    <br>PruittHealth - Peake    <br>PruittHealth - Toccoa    <br>Ridgewood Manor Health & Rehab<br>Riverside Health and Rehabilitation<br>Roswell Nursing & Rehab Center    <br>Scott Health & Rehab Center  <br>Sears Coastal Nursing & Rehab<br>Stevens Park Health & Rehab Center  <br>Stone Mountain Run    <br>The Oaks Nursing Home, Inc. <br>The Oaks - Scenic View Skilled Nursing Facility<br>The William Breman Jewish Home    <br>Vista Park Health & Rehab    <br>Warner Robins Rehab & <br>Nursing Center    <br>Wesley Woods Newnan    <br>Westbury of Conyers Center Nursing/Healing    <br>Westbury of McDonough Center Nursing/Healing    <br><br><strong>Hawaii</strong><br>Hale Makua Wailuku    <br>Palolo Chinese Home    <br><br><strong>Idaho</strong><br>Aspen Valley Senior Living   <br>Cascadia of Nampa    <br>Cove of Cascadia - Assisted Living<br>Cove of Cascadia - Skilled Nursing Facility<br>Meadow View Nursing & Rehab    <br>Paradise Creek of Olympus  <br>Parke View Rehab & Care Center    <br>Royal Plaza Retirement Living of Olympus    <br>Shaw Mountain of Cascadia    <br>Silverton Health & Rehabilitation of Cascadia<br>The Cottages at SE Boise<br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Illinois</strong><br>Alden Estates of Shorewood<br>Alpine Fireside Health Center, Ltd.   <br>Avantara Lake Zurich    <br>Avantara Libertyville    <br>Bella Terra Elmhurst    <br>Bickford of Champaign    <br>Bickford of Crystal Lake    <br>Bickford of Gurnee    <br>Bickford of Rockford    <br>Bickford Senior Living of Aurora    <br>Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care Community    <br>Brookstone Estates of Mattoon North  <br>Brookstone Estates of Rantoul <br>Cornerstone Special Care<br>Fair Oaks Health Care Center  <br>Gateway at River City    <br>Grand Prairie of Macomb    <br>Heritage Woods of Belvidere  <br>Heritage Woods of Benton   <br>Heritage Woods of McHenry<br>Heritage Woods of Rockford<br>Oak Hill Supportive Living    <br>Resthave Home of Whiteside County  <br>St. Anthony of Lansing    <br>The Lodge at Manito    <br>Walter Lawson Children's Home<br>Warren Barr Lieberman    <br>Warren Barr Orland Park    <br>Whitehall of Deerfield    <br><br><strong>Indiana</strong><br>Allisonville Meadows    <br>Aperion Care Kokomo    <br>Aperion Care Summerfield  <br>Arbor Grove Village    <br>Arbor Trace Health & Living <br>Arlington Place Health Campus    <br>Ashford Place Health Campus  <br>Aspen Trace Health and Living Community    <br>Bell Trace Health & Living Center    <br>Bethany Village    <br>Bickford of Crown Point    <br>Bickford of Greenwood    <br>Blair Ridge Health Campus  <br>Brickyard Healthcare - Bloomington<br>Brickyard Healthcare - LaPorte  <br>Brickyard Healthcare - <br>Willow Springs    <br>Brookside Village    <br>Brownsburg Meadows    <br>Cardinal Nursing and Rehabilitation<br>Cathedral Health Care Center <br>Clark Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center  <br>Copper Trace Health and Living     <br>Covered Bridge Health Campus    <br>Cumberland Trace Health & Living  Envive Healthcare of Anderson    <br>Envive Healthcare of Beech Grove  Envive Healthcare of Berne    <br>Envive Healthcare of Huntington    <br>Forest Creek Village    <br>Harrison Springs Health Campus    <br>Heritage Woods & White Oaks at Noblesville    <br>Hickory Creek at Crawfordsville  <br>Majestic Care of North Vernon  <br>Markle Health & Rehabilitation  <br>Meadow View Health & Rehab Center  <br>Mill Pond Health Campus    <br>Miller's Merry Manor - Mooresville    <br>Miller's Merry Manor - Plymouth    <br>Oasis at 30th    <br>Oasis at 56th    <br>Parkview Care Center    <br>Saint Anne Home & Retirement Community    <br>The Commons at Honey Creek  <br>The Springs at Lafayette    <br>Waterford Place Health Campus    <br>Waters of Columbia City    <br>Waters of Wabash East    <br>Wellbrooke of Kokomo    <br>Wellbrooke of Westfield    <br>Willows of New Castle    <br>Willows of Richmond    <br><br><strong>Iowa</strong><br>Accura HealthCare of Knoxville  <br>Arbor Springs of West Des Moines  Bickford Assisted Living - Ames    <br>Bickford Assisted Living - Burlington  <br>Bickford Assisted Living - Clinton    <br>Bickford Assisted Living - Marshalltown    <br>Bickford Cottage - Fort Dodge  <br>Bickford Cottage 1 - Sioux City  <br>Briarwood Health Care Center  <br>Cedar Ridge Village    <br>Cherokee Specialty Care    <br>Copper Shores Village    <br>Corydon Specialty Care    <br>Country Manor Memory Care <br>Deerfield Retirement Community     <br>English Valley Nursing Care Center<br>Gardens Assisted Living Jefferson    <br>Good Samaritan Society - Davenport  <br>Good Samaritan Society - Waukon    <br>Granger Nursing & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Kennybrook Village    <br>Lyon Specialty Care    <br>Madrid Home for the Aging <br>Maple Manor Village    <br>MeadowView Memory Care Village - Marion    <br>MercyOne Dyersville Senior Care - Dubuque    </span></span><br>New London Specialty Care <br>Northcrest Living Center    Northridge Village    <br>Oakview, Inc.    <br>Oakview Nursing and Rehabilitation - Marion    <br>Parkridge Specialty Care    <br>Prairie Vista Village    <br>Rose Haven Nursing Home  <br>Scenic Living Communities  <br>Spurgeon Manor    <br>Stonehill Communities    <br>Story Point Urbandale    <br>Stratford Specialty Care    <br>Summit House Retirement Community    <br>Terrace Glen Village    <br>Thomas Grove Assisted Living <br>and Memory Care     <br>Traditions Memory Care of Newton<br>West Ridge Specialty Care<br>Winslow House Care Center</span></span><br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Kansas</strong><br>Advena Living of Cherryvale    <br>Derby Health & Rehabilitation Center  <br>Gran Villas Atchison    <br>Gran Villas Coffeyville on 8th<br>Gran Villas Pittsburg    <br>Medicalodges Wichita    <br>Wathena Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Westchester Village of Lenexa  <br>Winfield Senior Living Community    </span></span><br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Kentucky</strong><br>Frankfort Trails    <br>Glen Ridge Health Campus <br>Green River Trails    <br>Greenville Nursing and Rehabilitation  <br>Homestead Post Acute    <br>Joseph "Eddie" Ballard Western Kentucky Veterans Center    <br>Knott County Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Paul E. Patton Eastern Kentucky Veterans Center    <br>Providence Pointe Healthcare </span></span><br></span></td><td class="ms-rteTableOddCol-0" style="width:20%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Louisiana</strong><br>Baton Rouge Health Care Center    <br>Golden Age Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Harmony House Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, Inc.    <br>Old Jefferson Community Care Center  <br>Our Lady of Prompt Succor <br>Nursing Facility    <br>Ridgecrest Community Care Center<br>Southern Oaks Nursing & Rehabilitation Center, LLC    <br>St. Anthony's Nursing Home   <br>The Oaks Care Center    <br>Trinity Trace Community Care<br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Maine</strong><br>Borderview Rehabilitation & Living Center    <br>Brentwood Center for Health and Rehabilitation, LLC    <br>Brewer Center for Health and Rehabilitation, LLC    <br>Hawthorne House    <br>Hibbard Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Inc.    <br>Katahdin Health Care    <br>Mid Coast Senior Health Center  <br>Norway Center for Health & Rehabilitation    <br>Piper Shores    <br>RiverRidge Center    <br>Seaside Healthcare    <br>Westgate Center for Rehabilitation and Alzheimer's Care    <br><br><strong>Massachusetts</strong><br>Alliance Health at Doolittle  <br>Alliance Health at Maples    <br>Alliance Health at Rosewood<br>Beaumont at Northborough  <br>Berkshire Rehab and Skilled Care Center    <br>Bostonian Nursing Care & Rehab Center   <br>Cambridge Rehabilitation & Nursing Center    <br>Cape Heritage Rehab & Health Care Center    <br>Cedar View Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center    <br>Chestnut Woods Rehabilitation <br>& Healthcare Center    <br>Hebrew Rehab Center - Recuperative Services<br>Holden Rehabilitation & Nursing Center    <br>HRC NewBridge on the Charles  <br>Life Care Center of Leominster<br>Life Care Center of West Bridgewater   <br>Life Care Center of Wilbraham <br>MI Nursing/Restorative Center  <br>MissionCare at Holyoke    <br>Oakdale Rehab & Skilled Nursing Center    <br>Shrewsbury Rehabilitation and Nursing at Southgate    <br>Sterling Village  <br>The Brentwood Rehab & Healthcare Center    <br>The Highlands, a Life Care Center    <br>Whitney Place ALR at Northborough  <br>Whitney Place ALR at Westborough<br>Whitney Place at Medway <br><br><strong>Michigan</strong><br>Autumn Woods HC Facility  <br>Bickford of Portage    <br>Bickford of West Lansing  <br>D.J. Jacobetti Home for Veterans    <br>Fenton Health Care    <br>Hickory Ridge of Temperance  <br>Lakeview Manor HCC    <br>Maple Woods Manor    <br>Martha T Berry MCF    <br>MediLodge of Livingston    <br>MediLodge of Richmond    <br>MediLodge of Sterling    <br>MediLodge of Tawas City    <br>MediLodge of Taylor    <br>MediLodge of Yale    <br>Menominee Care Center    <br>Michigan Veteran Homes at Chesterfield Township    <br>Michigan Veteran Homes at Grand Rapids<br>Mission Point of Cedar Springs  <br>Mission Point of Lamont    <br>North Woods NC    <br>Novi Lakes Health Campus  <br>Orchard Grove Health Campus  <br>Regency at Grand Blanc    <br>Regency Heights - Detroit    <br>Regency on the Lake<br>The Oaks at Battle Creek    <br>Wellbridge of Grand Blanc<br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>Minnesota</strong><br>Bethany on the Lake Assisted Living<br>Carver Ridge Senior Living   <br>Crystal Seasons Living Center  <br>Ecumen Brooks<br>Ecumen Countryside    <br>Ecumen Detroit Lakes - Emmanuel Nursing Home   <br>Ecumen Detroit Lakes - The Cottage    <br>Ecumen Evergreens of Moorhead    <br>Ecumen Litchfield    <br>Ecumen Prairie Hill    <br>Ecumen Sand Prairie    <br>Edgebrook Estates Assisted Living    <br>Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare  <br>Green Prairie Rehabilitation <br>Center LLC    <br>Hawley Senior Living    <br>Mala Strana Assisted Living <br>Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center    <br>Minnesota Masonic Home Care Center    <br>NorBella of Prior Lake    <br>Parks' Place Memory Care  <br>Sugar Loaf Senior Living   <br>The Commons on Marice    <br>The Estates at Bloomington  <br>The Legacy of Delano    <br>The North Shore Estates  <br>Valley Care and Rehab    <br><br><strong>Mississippi</strong><br>Compere’s Nursing Home    <br>Diversicare of Amory    <br>Diversicare of Tylertown    <br><br><strong>Missouri</strong><br>Camelot Nursing Center    <br>Linden Woods Village    <br>StoneBridge Chillicothe<br>StoneBridge Oak Tree    <br>Montana<br>Missoula Health and Rehabilitation Center    <br>The Village Health & Rehabilitation</span></span></span></span>    </span></span></span></span><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><br><strong>Nebraska</strong><br>Assisted Living at the Landing <br>Brookestone Meadows Rehabilitation and Care Center  <br>Cloverlodge Care Center    <br>David Place    <br>Good Samaritan Society - Syracuse<br>Grand Island Bickford Cottage  <br>Immanuel Village    <br>Morton Senior Living    <br>Omaha I Bickford Cottage    <br>The Cypress at Midtown    <br>The Grace Space    <br><br><strong>Nevada</strong><br>Marquis Plaza Regency    <br><br><strong>New Hampshire</strong><br>Langdon Place of Keene  </span></span></span></span><br><br><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><span><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>New Jersey</strong><br>Bergen New Bridge Medical Center<br>Berlin Rehab & Healthcare Center    <br>Brightview Wayne    <br>Complete Care at Barn Hill Care Center    <br>Complete Care at Bey Lea Village    <br>Complete Care at Clark    <br>Complete Care at Green Acres  <br>Complete Care at Green Knoll  <br>Complete Care at Holiday City  <br>Complete Care at Madison Center    <br>Complete Care at Marcella   <br>Complete Care at Milford Manor    <br>Complete Care at Monmouth</span></span>Complete Care at Ocean Grove    <br>Complete Care at Orange Park  <br>Complete Care at Regent    <br>Complete Care at Wall    <br>Complete Care at West Caldwell    <br>Lawrence Rehabilitation Hospital    <br>Mira Vie at Manalapan<br>New Community Extended Care    <br>Peace Care St. Ann's    <br>Preferred Care at Mercer    <br>Willow Springs Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center    <br><br><strong>New Mexico</strong><br>Avista Senior Living Albuquerque  <br>MorningStar of Albuquerque    <br><strong><br>New York</strong><br>Carillon Nursing & Rehab Center  <br>Crown Heights Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation  <br>Downtown Brooklyn Nursing & Rehab Center  <br>Evergreen Commons Rehab & Nursing Center    <br>Guthrie Cortland Nursing and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Huntington Hills Center for Health and Rehabilitation  <br>Linden Center for Nursing and Rehabilitation  <br>Long Beach Nursing and Rehab Center  <br>Saints Joachim & Anne Nursing & Rehab    <br>Sky View Rehab & Health Care Center<br>Taconic Rehabilitation and Nursing at Beacon <br><br><strong>North Carolina</strong><br>Adams Farm Living and Rehabilitation  <br>Clay County Care Center    <br>Emerald Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center    <br>Golden Years Nursing Home   <br>Homestead Hills    <br>Lakeside Health and Rehab <br>Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Lee County    <br>Liberty Commons/Yadkin County  <br>Mary Gran Nursing Center    <br>Three Rivers Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Wallace Rehab and Healthcare Center    <br>Westwood Hills Nursing & Rehab    <br>Willowbrook Rehabilitation and Care Center    <br>Zebulon Rehabilitation Center  <br></span></span><br></span></td><td class="ms-rteTableEvenCol-0" colspan="1" style="width:20%;"><span style="font-size:10pt;"><strong>North Dakota</strong><br>Benedictine Living Community - Dickinson    <br>Ecumen Evergreens of Fargo <br>Eventide Heartland Care Center    <br>Fargo Elim    <br>Golden Acres Manor    <br>Hatton Prairie Village    <br>Wishek Living Center<br><br><strong>Ohio</strong><br>Altercare of Cuyahoga Falls Center<br>Altercare of Navarre Center  <br>Altercare of Newark South  <br>Altercare of Wadsworth Center    <br>Amberwood Manor    <br>Arbors West     <br>Bath Creek Estates    <br>Bickford of Bexley    <br>Bickford of Lancaster    <br>Bickford of Scioto    <br>Carillon Health and Rehab   <br>Carriage Court of Grove City<br>Elms Retirement Village, Inc.<br>Gateway Springs    <br>Glendale Place Care Center  <br>Heather Knoll Nursing & Rehabilitation  <br>Life Care Center of Elyria    <br>Lodge Retirement Community    <br>London Health & Rehab Center<br>Oak Creek Terrace    <br>Park View Care Center    <br>The Atlantes    <br>Village of the Falls    <br>Welcome Nursing Home    <br>Welsh Home    <br>Western Hills Retirement Village    <br>Willow Knoll Post Acute    <br><br><strong>Oklahoma</strong><br>Beadles Nursing Home    <br>Heritage Skilled Nursing & Therapy<br>Ignite Medical Resort Bartlesville    <br>Ignite Medical Resort Norman <br>Ignite Medical Resort OKC, LLC<br>Mid-Del Skilled Nursing & Therapy    <br>The Courtyards at Magnolia Creek Memory    <br>The Courtyards at The Ambassador Memory    <br><br><strong>Oregon</strong><br>Avamere at Hermiston    <br>Avamere at Park Place    <br>Avamere Rehabilitation of Beaverton    <br>Countryside Living Memory Care    <br>Kelly Gardens    <br>Marquis Hope Village Memory Care<br>Milton Freewater Health and Rehab Center    <br>Pacific Living Centers of Prineville    <br>Regency Prineville Rehab and Nursing Center    <br>Rosewood Memory Care    <br>Santiam Gardens Residential Care<br>Stephanie Gardens Residential Care<br>Suzanne Elise Assisted Living Facility    <br>The Bridge Assisted Living   <br>Village Manor of Cascadia    <br><br><strong>Pennsylvania</strong><br>Allied Services Skilled Nursing Center    <br>Cedar Crest Post Acute    <br>Green Ridge Care Center    <br>Hickory House Nursing Home  <br>Langhorne Gardens Health <br>& Rehab    <br>Norriton Square Nursing & Rehab    <br>Sanatoga Center    <br>Wayne Center    <br>Yardley Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center    <br><br><strong>Rhode Island</strong><br>Cherry Hill Manor    <br>Golden Crest Nursing Centre    <br><strong><br>South Carolina</strong><br>Ellen Sagar Nursing Center  <br>NHC HealthCare, Mauldin    <br>NHC HealthCare, Sumter    <br>Palmetto Patriots Home    <br>Pocotaligo River Health & Rehab    <br>Seneca Health & Rehab Center<br>Sprenger Healthcare of Bluffton    <br>Sprenger of Port Royal    <br>Veterans Victory House State Veterans Home    <br>White Oak Manor of Charleston    <br>White Oak Manor of York    <br>South Dakota<br>Good Samaritan Society - <br>Sioux Falls Center    <br>Spearfish Canyon Health and Rehab<br>The Inn on Westport    <br>The Legends at Lake Lorraine    <br><strong><br>Tennessee</strong><br>Beverly Park Place Health and Rehab    <br>Brigadier General Wendell H. Gilbert Tennessee State Veterans Home    <br>Decatur Wellness & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Diversicare of Martin    <br>Dyer Nursing & Rehabilitation Center    <br>Elk River Health & Nursing Center of Ardmore     <br>Elk River Health & Rehab Fayetteville    <br>Gallaway Health & Rehab    <br>Hermitage Health Center    <br>Hillview Health Center    <br>Huntingdon Health & Rehab  <br>Island Home Park Health and Rehabilitation    <br>Magnolia Healthcare and Rehabilitation     <br>Monroe Health and Rehabilitation    <br>NHC HealthCare at Oakwood <br>NHC HealthCare Murfreesboro <br>NHC Heartland    <br>Norris Health & Rehab Center <br>Okeena Health and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Patriot Health and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Rainbow Health & Rehab of Memphis, LLC    <br>Ripley Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Sevierville Health & Rehabilitation Center    <br>The Waters of Kingsport    <br>West Hills Health and Rehab  <br>Wood Presbyterian Home<br><br><strong>Texas</strong><br>Cedar Pointe Health and Wellness Center    <br>Cisco Nursing and Rehabilitation    <br>Colonial Living and Rehabilitation of Bellville    <br>Golden Acres Living & Rehab Center    <br>Grand Terrace Rehab & Healthcare<br>Kruse Village Senior Living Community Assisted Living <br>Lone Star Rehabilitation and Wellness    <br>The Heights of Gonzales    <br>The Heights on Huebner    <br>The Heights on Valley Ranch  <br><br><strong>Virginia</strong><br>Aarondale Retirement Community    <br>Alexandria Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center    <br>Autumn Care of Mechanicsville    <br>Bickford of Chesapeake    <br>Bickford of Chesterfield    <br>Bickford of Spotsylvania    <br>Bickford of Suffolk    <br>Bickford of Virginia Beach    <br>Chelsea Rehabilitation & Healthcare Center    <br>Coliseum Nursing and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Forest Health & Rehab Center<br>Friendship Assisted Living, Inc.<br>Hillsville Rehab & Health Care Center    <br>Joseph C. Thomas Center    <br>Lancashire Nursing and Rehabilitation Center    <br>Monroe Health & Rehab    <br>Rocky Mount Rehab & Healthcare Center    <br>Stratford Rehabilitation Center<br>The Hidenwood Retirement Community    <br>The Oaks    <br>Westminster - Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay, The Hoy Center    <br>Westminster - Canterbury on Chesapeake Bay Enhanced Services     <br><br><strong>Washington</strong><br>Alaska Gardens Health and Rehab    <br>Avamere at South Hill    <br>Avamere Transitional Care of Puget Sound    <br>Avista Senior Living Yakima <br>Buena Vista Healthcare<br>Grays Harbor Health & Rehab <br>Highland Health and Rehabilitation    <br>Olympus Living of Spokane Valley    <br><br><strong>West Virginia</strong><br>Clarksburg Healthcare Center<br>Salem Center    <br>Summersville Healthcare Center<br>Valley Center <br><br><strong>Wisconsin</strong><br>Bayview Assisted Living    <br>Cardinal View Senior Living <br>Cedarburg Health Services  <br>Court Manor Health Services  <br>Eagle Court Memory Care    <br>Eagle Point Senior Living    <br>Florence Health Services    <br>Greentree Health & Rehab Center    <br>Hayward Health Services    <br>Holton Manor    <br>Kettle Park Senior Living    <br>Monroe Health Services    <br>Park View Home, Inc.    <br>Reena Senior Living    <br>Rib Lake Health Services    <br>Riverview Health Services    <br>Sheboygan Health Services <br>Stoney River Memory Care  <br>Tomahawk Health Services  <br>Willowdale Health Services    <br></span></td></tr></tbody></table><p></p><p style="text-align:center;"><img src="/Issues/2025/Fall/PublishingImages/bs_Covenant%20Living%20Cromwell%20-%20Silver%202025.jpg" alt="" style="margin:5px;width:500px;height:375px;" /><br></p> | 2025-09-09T04:00:00Z | <img alt="" src="/Issues/2025/Fall/PublishingImages/Belvedere%20Senior%20Housing.jpeg" style="BORDER:0px solid;" /> | Quality Awards | | This summer, AHCA/NCAL announced the names of nearly 900 long term care organizations recognized with a 2025 National Quality Award—665 Bronze awards in 46 states, 210 Silver awards in 40 states, and an elite three Gold awards. |