Gardant communities win 25 national Bronze quality awards

Gardant said 25 of its senior living and memory care communities earned 2026 Bronze Commitment to Quality Awards from AHCA/NCAL on June 9, 2026. The recognition lifts Gardant-managed communities to 94 Bronze awards over five years and puts them on the stage at the group’s October convention in Boston.

Why it matters: - The Bronze Commitment to Quality Award is a national marker of continuous improvement in senior living and memory care. - Gardant’s 25 awards show broad performance across multiple states, not just one standout community. - The company’s five-year total of 94 Bronze awards signals sustained quality efforts across its managed portfolio.

What happened: - Gardant announced on June 9, 2026, that 25 managed senior living and memory care communities received 2026 Bronze Commitment to Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living. - The awards recognize providers that demonstrate ongoing commitment to resident care and quality improvement. - The announcement came from Gardant in Kankakee, Illinois.

The details: - The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program uses a three-level process reviewed by trained industry experts. - The program is based on the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework. - The Bronze level is the first step in the program and requires a provider to build an organizational profile covering vision, mission, strengths, and performance challenges. - Julie Simpkins, Gardant co-CEO, said the awards reflect staff dedication to raising clinical standards, supporting resident vitality, and building communities where seniors and adults with physical disabilities can thrive. - AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Clif Porter said the Bronze Award reflects a commitment to continuous improvement and quality care every day. - Gardant said the 25 awards bring its total Bronze awards over the past five years to 94. - The 2026 recipients include communities in Illinois, Indiana, Ohio, West Virginia and Maryland. - Illinois award winners include Cambridge House of Maryville, Cambridge House of O’Fallon, Cambridge House of Swansea, Carriage Crossing of Arcola, Churchview Supportive Living, Eagle Ridge of Decatur, Emerald Glen of Olney, Grand Victorian of Crystal Lake, Heritage Woods of Chicago and Heritage Woods of Sullivan. - Indiana award winners include Glasswater Creek of Whitestown, Grand Victorian of Greenwood, Grand Victorian of Zionsville, Green Oaks of Goshen, Green Oaks of Valparaiso, Sweet Galilee at the Wigwam, Vita of Marion, Vita of New Whiteland and Vivera Senior Living of Jeffersonville. - Ohio’s recipient is The Village of Westerville. - West Virginia’s recipient is Cedar Grove Assisted Living. - Maryland’s recipient is Gull Creek Senior Living. - The memory care recipients are White Oaks at Heritage Woods of South Elgin in Illinois, White Oaks of Spring Street in Illinois and Keepsake Village of Columbus in Indiana. - The 2026 National Quality Award Program marks its 30th anniversary. - More than 8,000 providers have participated since 1996.

Between the lines: - The Bronze award is foundational, so the recognition suggests Gardant communities are building toward higher levels of the quality program rather than only earning a final destination award. - The geographic spread points to a systemwide process, which can matter more than a single facility win in senior care. - Gardant’s repeated wins may help the company signal consistency to residents, families and referral partners.

What’s next: - The 2026 National Quality Award recipients will be honored at Delivering Solutions 26, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, from October 11–14, 2026, in Boston. - Gardant said it will continue pursuing operational excellence and continuous improvement across its managed communities.

The bottom line: - Gardant’s latest Bronze awards reinforce a five-year pattern of quality recognition across its senior living and memory care portfolio. - More information is available on Gardant’s website.