Jersey City, New Jersey, June 25, 2026 – Peace Care St. Joseph’s has been recognized as a 2026 recipient of the Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) for its commitment to improving residents’ lives through quality care. This distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The program honors long-term and post-acute care providers across the nation that have demonstrated their dedication to enhancing quality care for the residents they serve.
According to Peace Care St. Joseph’s Administrator, Maggie Tadrous, “This achievement reflects our entire team’s dedication, compassion, and focus on quality in providing exceptional care and service to our residents and families every day. We are proud to receive the Bronze National Quality Award and remain committed to continuous improvement and excellence in everything we do.”
Kyle Hreben, CEO of Peace Care said, “Congratulations to the entire Peace Care St. Joseph’s team on achieving the Bronze National Quality Award. This accomplishment reflects our team members commitment to our Ministry’s values and vision of being the recognized provider of choice for aging care services. Thank you to every team member whose hard work and dedication made this achievement possible.”
The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program is a rigorous three-level process in which organizations are reviewed and evaluated by trained experts against a set of nationally recognized standards for organizational excellence: the Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework. The framework helps organizations achieve superior performance over time, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and quality of life for long-term care residents. Providers begin this quality improvement journey at the Bronze level, where they develop an organizational profile that outlines key elements, including their vision, mission, customer base, and core strengths and challenges.
“Earning the Bronze Quality Award reflects a strong commitment to continuous improvement and delivering quality care every day,” said AHCA/NCAL President & CEO Clif Porter. “Congratulations to this year’s recipients for taking this important step in the quality journey. We are excited to see all they will accomplish in the years ahead.”
This year, the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program proudly celebrates its 30th anniversary. Since its establishment in 1996, more than 8,000 providers across the country have participated in the rigorous, Baldrige-based program to strengthen their operations, improve outcomes, and enhance the lives of residents and staff. This milestone anniversary highlights the program’s lasting impact on advancing quality care throughout the long-term care profession.
The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award recipients will be celebrated during Delivering Solutions 26, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, October 11-14, 2026, in Boston, Mass.
The 2026 National Quality Award Program is supported by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members: McKesson, Prevail by First Quality, Incite Workforce Solutions Powered by SnapCare, and HealthCap.
ABOUT PEACE CARE NJ
Peace Care St. Joseph’s, along with Peace Care St. Ann, offers a range of services that include short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, memory care, respite care, hospice care, and adult medical daycare. Peace Care is a sponsored ministry of the Congregation of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Peace and offers the only nonprofit, faith-based senior communities in Jersey City and Hudson County. Peace Care is also a part of the Peace Ministries family of ministries. Peace Care St. Joseph’s is located at 537 Pavonia Avenue, Jersey City, NJ 07306 and Peace Care St. Ann’s is located at 198 Old Bergen Road, Jersey City, NJ 07305.