Seven Monarch Healthcare Management Communities Earn 2025 AHCA/NCAL Bronze National Quality Award

EAGAN, Minn., June 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Monarch Healthcare Management, a Minnesota-based provider of senior care services, is proud to announce that seven of its long-term care communities have been named recipients of the 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award by the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL).

This award marks the first of three progressive levels in the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes long-term and post-acute care organizations that demonstrate a strong commitment to quality improvement and resident-centered care.

"We're honored by this recognition because it reflects what Monarch strives for every day—delivering exceptional, resident-focused care," said Paxton Wiffler, Chief Operating Officer of Monarch Healthcare Management and Board Member of Care Providers of Minnesota. "These awards are a testament to the compassion, dedication, and continuous improvement mindset of our teams. We're proud of the achievement—and even prouder of the people behind it."

Award applications are rigorously evaluated by trained examiners using the nationally recognized Baldrige Performance Excellence Framework. Recipients of the Bronze Award are eligible to advance to the Silver – Achievement in Quality Award, the second level of the program. In total, 26 Minnesota communities received Bronze honors in 2025.

Monarch Healthcare Management's 2025 Bronze Award Recipients:

• Bethany on the Lake Assisted Living – Alexandria, Minnesota
• Crystal Seasons Living Center – Lake Crystal, Minnesota
• Green Prairie Rehabilitation Center – Plainview, Minnesota
• Mala Strana Assisted Living – New Prague, Minnesota
• Mala Strana Rehabilitation Center – New Prague, Minnesota
• The Estates at Bloomington – Bloomington, Minnesota
• The North Shore Estates – Duluth, Minnesota

"These communities are leading by example—setting a high standard within the Monarch network and helping raise the bar for quality care regionally," said Marc Halpert, CEO of Monarch Healthcare Management. "Their recognition reflects not just commitment, but leadership—demonstrating what's possible when mission-driven teams prioritize excellence, accountability, and the people they serve."

The awards will be formally presented at Delivering Solutions 25, the AHCA/NCAL Convention & Expo, taking place October 19-22, 2025, in Las Vegas, Nevada.

The 2025 National Quality Award Program is sponsored by AHCA/NCAL Associate Business Members: HealthCap, McKesson, Rosie, Incite Workforce Solutions Powered by SnapCare, and Prevail by First Quality.

For more information on this release please contact Bill Chase at [email protected] or (612) 500-2039.

About Monarch Healthcare Management
Based in Eagan, Minnesota, Monarch manages more than 60 skilled nursing and assisted living communities across the state. Its mission is to redefine the delivery of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care through person-centered practices and five-star customer service. Learn more at monarchmn.com.

About AHCA/NCAL
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living represents more than 15,000 nonprofit and for-profit long-term care providers nationwide. Through advocacy, education, and quality initiatives, AHCA/NCAL supports providers in delivering high-quality care to nearly 5 million individuals each year. Learn more at ahcancal.org.

SOURCE Monarch Healthcare Management LLC