Is your long term or post-acute care center dedicated to delivering exceptional care and improving the lives of residents? If you've already achieved the Bronze and Silver levels, the Gold Quality Award is your opportunity to take the next bold step in your quality improvement journey.
The Gold Award challenges applicants to integrate and sustain performance excellence across all areas of their organization. It builds upon the foundations established at the Bronze and Silver levels, helping to drive deeper impact and long-term results. Whether you're applying for the first time or returning to refine your approach, these essential resources will guide your way:
Key Resources for Gold Applicants
- Gold Application Packet
- Includes program policies, application instructions, and notes on how to respond to the criteria.
- Gold Criteria Series
- Educational videos that walk through each section of the Gold criteria, offering clarity and practical insights.
- Gold Submission Template
- A structured format to help you organize and build your responses aligned with the Gold criteria codes.
- Kick-Off Webinar Recording
- Hear directly from Quality Award staff as they share expert guidance and tips to launch your application with confidence.
The 2026 Intent to Apply (ITA) process is open and available through the Quality Award Portal. Submitting your ITA by Thursday, November 13, 2025, gives you access to exclusive resources and a discounted application fee, making it a smart first step toward Gold.
Visit the Quality Award website for 2026 Gold materials and contact the Quality Award Program at qualityaward@ahca.org with questions or inquiries.