10 Jul Record Number of Long Term Care Providers Earn 2026 AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award
The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced a record 255 recipients of the 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, marking the highest number of Silver Award recipients in the program’s 30-year history.
The Silver – Achievement in Quality Award is the second of three levels in AHCA/NCAL’s National Quality Award Program and recognizes long term care organizations that demonstrate measurable performance improvement, effective leadership, and a commitment to delivering high-quality care. Organizations earning the Silver Award have successfully implemented systematic approaches to improving outcomes for residents, staff, and their communities.
This year’s recipients include skilled nursing facilities, assisted living communities, and combined providers across 43 states, showcasing the profession’s ongoing commitment to quality and continuous improvement.
Congratulations to all of the 2026 Silver Award recipients on this outstanding achievement and for their dedication to excellence in long term care. A special congratulations to the North Dakota recipients:
Benedictine Living Community – Dickinson
Eventide Heartland Care Center – Devils Lake
Eventide Jamestown
Richardton Health Center
To view the complete list of recipients and learn more about the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, visit: AHCA/NCAL 2026 Silver National Quality Award Recipients.
NDLTCA is proud to celebrate our members and all long term care professionals who continue to raise the standard of quality care for those they serve!