ACHCA Announces 2026 National Award Recipients Honoring Excellence in Post-Acute Care Leadership
Oriol Health Care is proud to share that the American College of Health Care Administrators has announced its 2026 national award recipients, recognizing leaders who exemplify excellence in post-acute and aging services.
Among this year’s honorees is Tara D’Andrea, MBA, NHA, FACHCA, Administrator of Holden Rehabilitation & Skilled Nursing Center, who has been awarded the Distinguished Nursing Home Administrator Award.
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ACHCA’s annual awards recognize individuals and organizations that demonstrate leadership, innovation, and a commitment to advancing quality care across the post-acute and aging services continuum.
2026 ACHCA Award Highlights
The 2026 awards program includes recognition across multiple categories, including:
- Distinguished Nursing Home Administrator Award
- Distinguished Assisted Living Administrator Award
- Distinguished Service Award
- New Administrator Awards
- Mentor and Education Awards
- Public Service and Business Partner Awards
- Chapter and District Achievement Awards
This year’s recipients represent leaders from across the country who are advancing excellence in care delivery, professional development, and industry leadership.
Notably, the Massachusetts Chapter of ACHCA was also recognized with a Chapter/District Award for its Group Membership Initiative, reflecting its commitment to strengthening professional engagement and impact within the field.
Award recipients will be formally recognized during the ACHCA 2026 Annual Convention & Expo, taking place April 20–23, 2026 in Orlando, Florida.
Oriol Health Care extends its congratulations to all of the 2026 ACHCA award recipients for their contributions to advancing excellence in post-acute and aging services.
