Winning a Bronze Quality Award is ANYTHING but easy.

In fact, it can be downright CONFUSING and OVERWHELMING!

  • The Application Feels Like a Foreign Language: You know your facility inside and out, but the award application questions seem written in a different language. You struggle to understand exactly what they're asking and how to best showcase your strengths.

  • You're Flying Blind with No Roadmap: The AHCA/NCAL guidelines provide a starting point, but you're left guessing about the specifics. You're never quite sure if you're on the right track, which leads to wasted time, second-guessing, and anxiety.

  • The 60% Failure Rate Looms Large: With most applicants not making the cut, the Bronze Quality Award feels unattainable. You worry that your hard work and dedication won't be recognized, leaving you stuck and unrecognized.

Just Imagine...

  • IMAGINE the prestige of winning the Bronze Quality Award. It validates your commitment to quality for residents, families, and staff.

  • IMAGINE a streamlined process where you confidently demonstrate your center's strengths, leading to success – and recognition.

  • IMAGINE the sense of accomplishment and pride that comes with officially standing among the top tier of care providers.

  • IMAGINE the boost in staff morale. Earning the Bronze Award shows your team that their dedication to quality care is valued and recognized. It's a powerful tool for attracting and retaining top talent.

  • IMAGINE the positive impact on your bottom line. Winning the award isn't just about prestige. It can lead to increased occupancy rates, improved reimbursement, and enhanced reputation within the community.

    • The Bronze Quality Award Workshop Isn't Just Another Webinar — It's Your Live, Interactive Launchpad to Success


    Taught by a Quality Award Master Examiner - Ralph Peterson - who shares valuable insights and strategies, giving you the BEST opportunity to WIN!

    Join the ranks of over 500 successful Nursing Centers who achieved recognition with our proven system

    We don't just give you the tools; we guide you every step of the way

    • Live Workshops:

      We unpack the entire application in detail, offering clear direction and addressing common pitfalls.

    • Comprehensive Video Series:

      Reinforce your knowledge with on-demand, step-by-step tutorial videos that covers each question.

    • Exclusive Resources:

      Ensure clarity and confidence with supplemental resources, tools and guidance.

    • The Winning Edge:

      Full Application Review & Expert Feedback: Dramatically increase your odds of success with our pre-submission review.

    • One-on-One Coaching:

      Get direct, personalized guidance from me, a seasoned expert, to address your unique questions and challenges.

    • Supportive Community:

      Connect with fellow participants for encouragement, idea-sharing, and a sense of camaraderie as you all strive for excellence.

    What others are saying...

    Excellent!

    Nancy Babis, RDO

    "Ralph's Bronze award presentation was EXCELLENT! He puts you at ease right away, his experience/expertise is presented in a manner that adult learners thrive on. I would highly recommend attending his presentation if you are considering applying for the Bronze award. Although results are still pending, I'm confident that with Ralph's program we will be successful!"

    Very Happy!

    Michael Johnson, NHA

    "I was fortunate enough to work with Ralph on my center's Bronze Quality Award application this year and really appreciated his assistance. He is very knowledgeable of the process and was able to explain what the examiner's are looking for with each section of the award. Hope I get to work with him again in the future!"

    "Highly Recommend!"

    Tara Polte, LNHA

    "I highly recommend working with Ralph during your Bronze, Silver or Gold award journey. He helped us with our Silver Award this year. He is a great coach and his experience in long term care really shows. I look forward to working with him again! Thank you, Ralph!"

    Enthusiastic and Knowledgable

    Haley Moore, LNHA

    "Ralph is an enthusiastic and knowledgable quality expert and helped me truly understand the requirements of the Quality Award Program through ACHA. His knowledge allowed me the confidence to submit a winning application! Thank you! "

    Valuable Insights!

    Diane Champagne

    "I highly recommend Ralph's Award workshops. I attended his one day Bronze Award Workshop and gained sone valuable information. I actually got to work on the application itself. He helped me to better understand what each question was asking for, from content to formatting. We received word on June 4 that we received the award! now it's on to Silver! I only hope he's in the area to present his 2 day Silver workshop! If you ever have the opportunity to participate in one of his workshops don't pass it by. It's well worth the money and should be considered an investment! I look forward to seeing him again at the Award ceremony this October."

    Our Clients Include...

    Genesis
    Benchmark Senior Living
    Veteran Homes
    Alliance Health
    Life Care Centers of America

    Meet Your Instructor

    Quality Award Consultant Ralph Peterson

    Ralph Peterson is the CEO of The Core Fourteen, specializing in leadership development, quality award achievement, and QAPI success for senior care organizations. As a strategic consultant, author, and Quality Award Master Examiner, he combines his expertise with a passion for teaching to help leaders improve resident experiences, boost employee satisfaction, and optimize operations. Ralph's proven strategies and commitment to mentorship make him a trusted and effective instructor in the senior care industry.

    Frequently Asked Questions

    • What are the membership requirements to apply for the Bronze Award?

      To be eligible to apply and receive the Bronze Award, your organization must be a member in good standing of AHCA/NCAL.

      This membership must cover the scope of your application (e.g., if applying for both assisted living and skilled nursing, your membership must include both).

    • Can multi-center corporations apply for the award?

      No, multi-center corporations cannot apply as a single entity. However, individual centers within the corporation are welcome to apply separately.

    • Our facility hasn't been surveyed yet. Can we still apply?

      To be eligible for the award, skilled nursing care centers must have received at least one Medicare/Medicaid certification survey by December 31, 2023.

      If you haven't been surveyed yet, you can still apply for the award, but you won't be eligible to receive it this year.

    • What are the survey requirements for skilled nursing care centers to win the award?

      Skilled nursing care centers must meet the following survey criteria:

    • No regulatory deficiencies at the Immediate Jeopardy or Substandard Quality of Care level on any Medicare/Medicaid survey.

    • One cycle survey score equal to or below 60 points OR at least three stars on the Survey component of the Five-Star System.
    • What if our facility doesn't meet all the survey criteria?

      Even if your facility doesn't meet all the survey criteria, we strongly encourage you to apply for the award. You'll still receive valuable feedback on your application that can help you identify areas for improvement and strengthen your future submissions.

    Is the Bronze Quality Award program for you?

    The Bronze Quality Award program is perfect for you if:

    • You're ready to demonstrate a proven commitment to quality care.

    • You want to elevate your reputation and stand out from the competition.

    • You're seeking a roadmap for continuous improvement.

    • You want to unlock hidden potential within your team.

    Our Next Bronze Workshop Begins

    May 20, 2025

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    Don't believe us? See what Quality Award Winners have to say!

    Greater team and customer satisfaction

    Heritage of Bel-Air

    “The quality journey has strengthened the systematic processes that lead to improved evaluation, learning, and innovation. These improvements have increased the quality in all aspects of the day-to-day operations and in turn have resulted in greater team and customer satisfaction.”

    Positively impacted our residents

    Magnolia Manor Senior Living of Marion County

    "The quality award program has been beneficial to our facility because it has kept us on a path of continuous improvement.By teaching us to constantly examine and improve our processes this journey has allowed us to make meaningful changes that have positively impacted our residents, employees and other stakeholders."

    Our Aspen Family has become stronger, more dedicated to achieving high-quality outcomes

    Aspen Park of Cascadia

    "Utilizing the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program, process, and feedback bas been our roadmap for continuous improvement, allowing us to focus on opportunities for improvement while embracing our strengths.
    Our Aspen Family has become stronger, more dedicated to achieving high-quality outcomes and satisfaction for our residents and workforce, and we all agree receiving the quality award is just the beginning of our GOLDEN journey! Aspen Park of Cascadia are recipients of the 2016 and 2020 Bronze awards, 2021 Silver award, and 2023Gold award."