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Gardant Managed Communities Achieve Silver National Quality Award

In a remarkable achievement, 13 Gardant-managed communities have been honored with the prestigious 2025 Silver Achievement in Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). This award recognizes those who have met high standards in performance and quality, ultimately striving to enhance the lives of residents and staff in long-term care settings.

This award is the second tier within the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, designed to acknowledge organizations that show progressive quality improvements. As they work towards maintaining and elevating the quality of care, these communities reassert their dedication to service excellence. Among the award recipients are notable communities:

• - Belvedere Senior Housing, Merrillville, Indiana: Tailored for adults aged 55 and older, featuring 126 private apartments.
• - Brookstone Estates of Robinson, Robinson, Illinois: Serving adults 65 and older with 42 private apartments.
• - Brookstone Estates of Vandalia, Vandalia, Illinois: An affordable assisted living community for adults 65 and over, with 46 private apartments.
• - Evergreen Village at Bloomington, Bloomington, Indiana: Designed for adults aged 55 and older, offering 115 private apartments.
• - Heritage Woods of DeKalb, DeKalb, Illinois: An affordable living option for adults 65 and above, featuring 76 apartments.
• - Heritage Woods of Flora, Flora, Illinois: This community includes 52 private apartments for adults aged 65 and older.
• - Heritage Woods of Huntley, Huntley, Illinois: Designed for those aged 55 and older who need assistance, offering 81 private apartments.
• - Heritage Woods of Newburgh, Newburgh, Indiana: Purpose-built for ages 62 and older, featuring 120 private apartments.
• - Heritage Woods of Plainfield, Plainfield, Illinois: Open to adults 65 and older of all income levels needing assistance, with 108 private apartments.
• - Heritage Woods of Sterling, Sterling, Illinois: A community for older adults, featuring both studio and one-bedroom apartments since 2009.
• - John Evans Supportive Living, Pekin, Illinois: Affordable living for adults 65 and older with 76 private apartments.
• - Montclare Supportive Living, Chicago, Illinois: A community for those aged 65 and older, with 120 private apartments.
• - Vivera Senior Living of Columbus, Columbus, Indiana: Catering to adults aged 62 and older, offering 114 private apartments.

These recent awardees join four existing Silver recipients, reaffirming Gardant’s commitment to quality care.

Julie Simpkins, Co-CEO of Gardant, expressed her pride, stating, "Earning the Silver Award is an incredible honor for our team. This achievement underscores our dedication to enhancing the quality of care and services we provide to our residents every day. We are proud of our progress and look forward to continuing our journey towards excellence."

To reach the Silver level, communities must first achieve the Bronze award before advancing towards the ultimate Gold – Excellence in Quality Award. These honors are bestowed based on evaluations conducted by trained examiners who assess commitment to quality improvement.

Cathy Bergland, Chair of the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Board, emphasized the significance of this achievement, remarking, "Earning the Silver award is no small feat, and they have demonstrated exceptional commitment to quality improvement." Each award represents a clear reflection of hard work and focus on delivering superior care and service to both residents and staff.

The National Quality Awards will be ceremonially presented at the AHCA/NCAL Convention Expo during Delivering Solutions 25, scheduled for October 19-22, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

Additionally, the 2025 National Quality Award Program is generously sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members including HealthCap, McKesson, Rosie, Incite Workforce Solutions Powered by SnapCare, and Prevail by First Quality.

About Gardant

Gardant Management Solutions is founded on the principle that operating communities with dignity, compassion, and enriched services fosters positive outcomes. Their focus on creating vibrant living environments for residents translates into a sustainable business model. Having received multiple awards for their quality initiatives, Gardant remains committed to ensuring that residents are treated with love, compassion, and dignity, in addition to receiving the necessary personal assistance and support services.

About AHCA/NCAL

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living represents over 15,000 skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers, and homes for individuals with disabilities. Their mission is to deliver high-quality care solutions to improve the lives of vulnerable populations who rely on long-term or post-acute care services.

For more detailed information, visit AHCA/NCAL.