Holden, MA — April 6, 2026 — Oriol Health Care is proud to announce that Tara D’Andrea, MBA, NHA, FACHCA, Administrator of Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, has been awarded the Distinguished Nursing Home Administrator Award by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA).
D’Andrea will be formally recognized at the ACHCA 2026 Annual Convention & Expo, taking place April 20–23, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
This prestigious national award recognizes an ACHCA Fellow who demonstrates the highest professional standards in post-acute and aging services leadership within the nursing home setting.
This recognition reflects not only D’Andrea’s leadership at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, but her distinguished career spanning more than two decades in post-acute and long-term care. Throughout her career, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to quality outcomes, operational excellence, and building high-performing teams that prioritize both resident care and staff engagement.
At Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, D’Andrea has fostered a culture of clinical excellence, operational strength, and compassionate, person-centered care.
“On behalf of the Massachusetts Chapter of the American College of Health Care Administrators, we extend our sincere congratulations to Tara on receiving the Distinguished Administrator Award,” said David L. Bell, President of the Massachusetts Chapter of ACHCA. “This recognition reflects her outstanding leadership, dedication to excellence, and meaningful contributions to the field of healthcare administration.”
“Tara exemplifies the highest professional standards of nursing home administration through sustained leadership, resident-centered practice, operational excellence, and an unwavering commitment to quality in post-acute and aging services,” said Mark Prifogle, Chair of the American College of Health Care Administrators.
Under D’Andrea’s leadership, Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center has earned significant local and national recognition. The center has been named a 2026 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report, earning honors for both Best Short-Term Rehabilitation and Best Long-Term Care. It has also received the 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, placing it among the top-performing care providers nationwide, and has been named a 2026 Partner in Wound Care Excellence through its collaboration with Dr. Novikov Wellness and Skin Care.
Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center is also accredited by The Joint Commission and recognized as Central Massachusetts’ only Post-Acute Care (PAC) Certified facility.
“Tara’s recognition at the national level reflects the strength of leadership at Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center and across Oriol Health Care,” said Robert G. Oriol, CEO of Oriol Health Care. “Her ability to lead with both clinical excellence and compassion has had a lasting impact on our residents, families, and staff. This honor is incredibly well deserved.”
Beyond her role as Administrator at Holden Rehabilitation, D’Andrea serves as Director of Operations for Oriol Health Care, supporting excellence across the organization’s continuum of care.
Her recognition reflects a career dedicated to advancing quality, compassion, and excellence in post-acute care.
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About Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center
Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, part of the Oriol Health Care family, is a nationally recognized provider of post-acute and long-term care in Central Massachusetts. The center has been named a 2026 Best Nursing Home by U.S. News & World Report for both Short-Term Rehabilitation and Best Long-Term Care and is accredited by The Joint Commission as the region’s only Post-Acute Care (PAC) Certified facility. Holden is also a 2026 Partner in Wound Care Excellence and a recipient of the 2026 Customer Experience Award from Activated Insights, reflecting its commitment to high-quality, patient-centered care.
About Oriol Health Care
Oriol Health Care is a family-owned and operated organization with over 60 years of experience delivering high-quality, compassionate care across Central Massachusetts. Through its Oriol 360° Continuum of Care, Oriol provides skilled nursing, rehabilitation, home health, private care, therapy services, and financial services to support individuals and families at every stage of care.
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