The Barrington of Carmel, an SQLC community, has been recognized as a 2018 recipient of the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents through quality care.
The distinction is one of three progressive award levels through the National Quality Award Program, presented by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The program honors organizations across the country that have demonstrated their dedication to improving quality of care for seniors.
“We’re humbled and extremely honored to be recognized by AHCA,” said Scott Collier, chairman of the board, SQLC. “It speaks to our commitment to our residents, and our mission to provide the highest quality of senior living. Our philosophy focuses on the entire spectrum of our residents’ well-being, from their physical and emotional health to their need for friendship and intellectual stimulation.”
The National Quality Award Program, established by AHCA/NCAL in 1996, is based on the core values and criteria of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program, which also serves as the foundation for the metrics-based AHCA/NCAL Quality Initiative. The Baldrige framework helps organizations across different business sectors improve organizational effectiveness and achieve strategy-driven performance.
“Our communities are always looking to the future and striving to offer the very best in quality care,” said Teresa Bates, vice president of health services for Seniority, Inc., the managing partner for SQLC. “We truly appreciate the award, because it symbolizes the progressive actions we’ve taken to continue to be the best at what we do.”
About Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation
Senior Quality Lifestyles Corporation (SQLC) is a nationally recognized nonprofit organization that sponsors and operates six Life Care communities – five in Texas and one in Indiana. SQLC’s vision is to create exceptional senior living experiences by providing seniors with vibrant residential communities where they find personal fulfillment and carefree living. The organization’s mission is to enrich lives, provide compassionate care and ensure financial security for everyone it serves. For more information about SQLC, visit SQLC.org.