Tutera Senior Living & Health Care Earns Five 2025 National Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living

Prestigious Silver & Bronze Quality Awards Reflect Tutera's Commitment to Quality Care Excellence

Awards to be presented at AHCA/NCAL's 76^th National Quality Award Convention October 19 - 22, 2025

KANSAS CITY, Mo., Aug. 13, 2025 /PRNewswire/ --  Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is proud to announce five of its communities across the country have been honored with National Quality Awards from the American Health Care Association (AHCA)/National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) – the nation's leading organization representing long-term and post-acute care providers. The annual award recognizes association members that demonstrate a deep commitment to improving quality of care for seniors and people with disabilities.

As one of the nation's premier senior care providers, Tutera operates 86 facilities, communities and agencies across 10 states. In 2025, five Tutera communities earned either the Silver Achievement in Quality Award or the Bronze Commitment to Quality Award, a testament to their ongoing pursuit of operational excellence and resident well-being.

2025 TUTERA QUALITY AWARD RECIPIENTS

Silver Achievement in Quality Award
One of only two communities in Missouri to receive the Silver Award in 2025

• Carnegie Village Senior Living Community – Belton, Missouri

Bronze Commitment to Quality Award
Awarded to fewer than 30 communities in most states

• Bridle Brook Assisted Living & Memory Care – Mahomet, Illinois
• The Lodge at Manito Assisted Living & Memory Care – Manito, Illinois
• Thomas Grove Assisted Living & Memory Care – Marion, Iowa
• Morton Memory Care – Nebraska City, Nebraska

"We are proud to see these communities honored for their steadfast commitment to residents," said Joe Tutera, chief executive officer of Tutera Senior Living & Health Care. "This recognition highlights the compassion, professionalism and tireless dedication of our staff, who go above and beyond every day to enrich the lives of our valued long-term residents."

The AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, founded in 1996, is a three-tiered system that evaluates providers against the rigorous standards of the Baldrige Performance Excellence Program. At the Bronze level, providers must demonstrate a strong foundation for performance improvement. At the Silver level, they must show measurable success through effective, data-driven quality initiatives that improve clinical outcomes and organizational performance.

"It's an honor to receive this prestigious quality award, which affirms the high standards that guide our work each day," said Randy Bloom, Ph.D., chief operating officer of Tutera Senior Living & Health Care. "Through our ongoing YOUNITE initiative, we remain deeply committed to asking, listening and responding in ways that are personally meaningful to residents, family members and staff in all our communities across the nation."

The 2025 awards will be presented at "Delivering Solutions 25," the AHCA/NCAL's 76^th National Quality Award Convention & Expo October 19 - 22, 2025.

Celebrating Four Decades of Quality Care
This year's national honors arrive as Tutera Senior Living & Health Care celebrates its 40th anniversary – a milestone that reflects four decades of leadership, innovation and compassionate care in the senior living industry. Since its founding in 1985, Tutera has remained steadfast in its mission to enrich the lives of residents through personalized service and a culture of excellence. That dedication also earned additional national recognition this year when 15 Tutera communities were named to U.S. News & World Report's "2025 Best Senior Living Communities" list for exceptional care and resident satisfaction.

About Tutera Senior Living & Health Care
Tutera Senior Living & Health Care is a Kansas City-based, family owned diversified post-acute senior health care provider operating 86 senior living communities in 10 states nationwide. As one of the nation's premier senior care providers, Tutera Senior Living & Health Care offers its residents independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, post-surgery rehabilitation and memory care. In 1985, Dominic F. Tutera, M.D., founded Tutera to provide compassionate patient care with the uncompromising values of integrity, respect, hospitality, and positivity. Tutera Senior Living & Health Care still embodies those values today. Tutera is committed to making a positive difference in the lives of its residents and their families through senior living and healthcare experts who inspire and promote individuality and personal happiness. Visit www.Tutera.com to learn more.

About AHCA/NCAL
The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) represents more than 15,000 non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers, and homes for individuals with intellectual and development disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or post-acute care in our member facilities each day. For more information, please visit www.ahcancal.org.

SOURCE Tutera Senior Living & Health Care