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Awards and Recognition Programs

ALFA Accepting Submissions for Senior Living Art Showcase

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA) is now accepting submissions for the annual ALFA Senior Living Art Showcase, an art competition for residents of senior living communities. As one way of showcasing seniors’ continued zeal for life and arti

From Scoop and Serve to Made from Scratch



A 2011 Best of the Best Program to Watch, Vintage Senior Living’s Dining Excellence Program offers eco-friendly, nutritious, and fresh foods through menus that engage residents and offer many healthful choices.

ALFA 2012 Best of the Best Award Nominations Open

The Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), the largest national association representing senior living providers and the seniors and families they serve, today announced the launch of its annual ALFA Best of the Best Awards program.

Memory Care Gets a Makeover

Serenades by Sonata, a Best of the Best winning program developed by Sonata Senior Living, aims to give memory care residents increased choice and control while protecting their safety.

Life Stories Video Series Project



Senior Living Communities received special Best of the Best Program to Spotlight recognition for its Life Stories Video Series Project and improving relationships between residents, their families and staff.

Training Program Increases Occupancy Rates



MBK Senior Living’s Best of the Best Program to Spotlight, the MBK Sales Excellence Leadership System, uses a four phase approach to training executive directors and directors of sales and marketing that has resulted in increased occupancy r

Provider Lessens Stigma Attached to Mental Illness

The Chelsea at East Brunswick’s Crossings Program was recognized as a Best of the Best Program to Watch for good reason. The extended recovery program provides a valuable service to an underserved population: seniors with a mental illness.

Program Eases Transition from Employee to Executive Director

Carlton Senior Living earned recognition as a Best of the Best Program to Spotlight for its SET/Senior Executive in Training program. The award winning program prepares high performing employees for their future roles as executive directors.

Hotline Gives Hope to Family Caregivers

Silverado Senior Living’s 24-Hour Hotline & Live Chat was recognized as an ALFA Best of the Best Program to Spotlight because of the valuable support the program gives to family caregivers, who provide for a loved one with Alzheimer’s or dementia.

English Course Helps Dining Associates Connect with Residents

Growing Together, a Best of the Best Program to Spotlight created by Brookdale Senior Living, provides interactive language classes to employees, who have as a result credited the program with improved morale and relationships with residents. 


Adventure Camp for Seniors



Pathway Senior Living’s VIVA! program offers exciting opportunities, like Camp VIVA!, where residents enjoy the full camping experience. The program received ALFA Best of the Best Program to Spotlight recognition because it aims to allow res

Teamwork and Friendly Competition Creates Safer Workplace

Earning itself a Best of the Best Program to Watch recognition, McKnight Place Assisted Living’s Comprehensive Approach to a Safety Culture has created an innovative approach for improving workers’ health and reducing workplace injuries.