Accura communities across Iowa and Minnesota have been recognized with the 2026 AHCA/NCAL Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for excellence in care and continuous improvement.
At Accura HealthCare, quality care starts with people—and today, we are proud to celebrate eleven communities for a national achievement that reflects their dedication to excellence!
Eleven Accura HealthCare skilled nursing and assisted living communities have been recognized with the 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL), one of the nation’s leading quality recognition programs for long-term care providers.
This prestigious award recognizes organizations committed to continuous improvement and delivering high-quality care through strong systems, leadership, and measurable outcomes. As the first step in AHCA/NCAL’s three-level National Quality Award Program, Bronze recipients demonstrate a commitment to building a strong foundation for long-term excellence in care.
We are honored to recognize the following 2026 Bronze Award recipients:
- Accura HealthCare of Ames
- Accura HealthCare of Creston
- Accura HealthCare of Le Mars
- Accura HealthCare of New Hampton
- Accura HealthCare of North Platte
- Accura HealthCare of Shenandoah
- Accura HealthCare of South Des Moines
- Accura HealthCare of Stanton
- Accura HealthCare of Toledo
- Sterling Park Assisted & Independent Living (Park Gardens)
- Stonebridge Suites of Le Mars (ALF)
Behind every recognition are teams committed to living out Accura HealthCare’s mission: to be partners in care and family for life. This award reflects the strong culture of quality, accountability, and continuous improvement found across our communities—and the meaningful work happening each day to enhance the lives of residents and families through compassionate care.
“This recognition is a testament to the unwavering dedication and devotion of our incredible teams,” said Accura HealthCare Founder & CEO Ted LeNeave. “It reflects their commitment to providing the highest quality care and improving the lives of those we serve.”
As recipients of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award, these communities may now advance to the next level of the AHCA/NCAL Quality Award Program: the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award.
Read the full press release and learn more about this national recognition.
