We are proud to announce that Cedar Ridge Village has received the 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).
This national recognition honors long-term and post-acute care providers that demonstrate a strong commitment to improving quality, strengthening organizational performance, and enhancing the lives of the residents they serve.
The Silver Award is the second of three progressive levels within the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. Earning this distinction reflects Cedar Ridge Village’s systematic approach to continuous improvement, as well as the dedication of team members throughout the organization.
“The Silver National Quality Award isn’t simply recognition of our processes—it’s recognition of our people. Every member of the Cedar Ridge Village team brings purpose, passion, and joy to serving others, creating a culture where compassion, accountability, and continuous improvement thrive. This award belongs to every employee who makes our mission a reality each day.”
– Kathy Dehaven, Executive Director
A Commitment to Quality at Every Level
Recipients of the National Quality Award are evaluated by trained experts using the nationally recognized Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework. At the Silver level, organizations must demonstrate that effective approaches and processes are consistently implemented throughout the organization to improve performance and achieve meaningful results.
For Cedar Ridge Village, this recognition represents the collective efforts of an entire team—people who show up each day committed to providing compassionate care, creating positive experiences, and finding new ways to better serve residents and their families.
“Congratulations to this year’s Silver recipients on reaching this level in the Quality Award journey,” said AHCA/NCAL President and CEO Clif Porter. “These providers have built strong systems, embraced continuous improvement, and are making a measurable difference in the lives of those they serve.”
Celebrating an Important Milestone
The recognition comes during the 30th anniversary of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. Since the program was established in 1996, more than 8,000 care providers across the country have participated in its rigorous, Baldrige-based evaluation process.
Cedar Ridge Village will be recognized alongside fellow 2026 National Quality Award recipients during Delivering Solutions 26, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, taking place October 11–14, 2026, in Boston.
We are deeply grateful to every Cedar Ridge Village employee whose compassion, collaboration, and commitment to excellence made this achievement possible. Most importantly, we are honored to continue serving our residents and families with the quality, dignity, and care they deserve.
