Communications & News Page Content AHCA/NCAL is at the forefront of the long term care profession, helping to shape the future of care for our nation’s seniors and individuals with disabilities. With this leadership comes responsibility to keep AHCA/NCAL members, the press, and the public informed on important issues that impact long term care. Stay up to date on all the latest information by following our social media pages on Facebook, X, and YouTube! Featured Video Closed Doors, Open Hearts: Nursing Homes and COVID-19Disclaimer: Some of the content contained in this documentary may be emotionally traumatic to watch, especially for those in long term care.This film, produced by AHCA in 2021, provides an intimate look at of the day-to-day reality of the COVID-19 pandemic in two long term care facilities. It highlights the many challenges for long term care residents and families, as well as the heroes that fought to keep residents safe during the COVID-19 pandemic. 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Read MoreTwo Long Term Care Facilities Earn Prestigious AHCA/NCAL Gold National Quality Award 8.06.2026We're excited to announce the recipients of the 2026 Gold – Excellence in Quality Award, the most prestigious and esteemed award level of the association’s National Quality Award Program. Read MoreRecord Number of Long Term Care Providers Earn Silver National Quality Award7.09.2026Today, AHCA/NCAL has announced a record 255 recipients of the 2026 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, the highest number of Silver recipients in the National Quality Award Program’s 30-year history.Read MoreNursing Homes Add 3,000 Jobs in June, Surpass Pre-Pandemic Levels7.06.2026New employment data released last week by the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the nursing home workforce has exceeded employment levels for the first time since February 2020, the start of the COVID-19 pandemic.Read More Latest Blogs from AHCA/NCAL NCAL Celebrates 25 Years of Excellence in Assisted Living2.02.2026The National Center for Assisted Living is excited to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2026! Read MoreNCAL Day Takes On the Workforce Pressures Facing Assisted Living Teams8.11.2026As resident needs become more complex, assisted living staff are coordinating with more care partners and carrying greater responsibility each day. Read MoreBuild Your Wound Care Abilities with PAWSIC’s QAPI Wound Management Program8.11.2026AHCA/NCAL members can receive an exclusive 20 percent discount on the Post-Acute Wound & Skin Integrity Council wound management QAPI program titled Beyond the Bandage: A Holistic Systems Approach to Skin Health. 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