National Quality Awards 2026 Cycle Opens (SNF/AL)

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) opened the 2026 National Quality Award Program application cycle for the program’s 30th anniversary. In 2025, 11 Michigan facilities received the Silver quality award and 28 earned the Bronze award. Organizations that engage with the Quality Award Program benefit from valuable external insights and constructive feedback, build a strong team, become more resilient, boost performance and earn recognition — all with the ultimate result of improving the quality of care and quality of life of residents. To support your journey, the Quality Award Program team invites you to the 2026 Quality Award Program Kick-Off Webinar July 31 at 3 p.m. ET. Register today to start your 2026 application. The deadline to apply for a quality award is January 22, 2026.