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FHCA Awarded $224,000 Federal Grant to Improve Quality in Florida’s Nursing Centers

Posted on: Aug 28, 2025

FHCA has received a $224,166 grant from the federal Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services to improve quality care in Florida’s skilled nursing centers by reducing the number of preventable rehospitalizations of long term care residents. FHCA’s Reducing Rehospitalization Collaborative is an educational, interactive one-year pilot program that will strengthen the training and resource tools for nursing center staff. The…

Dan Frenden Receives 2025 Arthur H. Harris Government Services Award

Posted on: Jul 24, 2025

Dan Frenden, administrator at Balanced Healthcare, has been named the recipient of the FHCA’s prestigious 2025 Arthur H. Harris Government Services Award. This award, presented during FHCA’s Annual Conference at the Hyatt Regency Orlando, recognizes an FHCA member who demonstrates exceptional advocacy efforts and contributes meaningfully to the Association’s legislative priorities. Frenden was recognized for his outstanding commitment to long…

Tracy Greene Named 2025 FHCA Willis J. Gregson Associate of the Year

Posted on: Jul 24, 2025

Tracy Greene, a dedicated partner and leader in Florida’s long term care sector, was recently honored as the Willis J. Gregson Associate Member of the Year. The award, presented during FHCA’s 2025 Annual Conference in Orlando, is the highest honor an FHCA associate member can receive from Florida’s long term care profession.

FHCA Honors Individuals for Improving the Quality of Lives of Florida’s Long Term Care Residents

Posted on: Jul 22, 2025

FHCA recently honored the 2025 Long Term Care Achievement Award recipients during its Annual Conference & Trade Show in Orlando, Florida. These annual awards recognize the exemplary contributions of long term care leaders and volunteers who daily demonstrate commitment to quality care through their dedication to residents, staff, and the long term care profession.

FHCA Announces $328,500 in Health Care Workforce Scholarships

Posted on: Jul 22, 2025

FHCA announced a significant expansion of its scholarship program, awarding more than $328,000 to support the professional growth of long term caregivers and help meet Florida’s increasing demand for nursing professionals. In a major leap from last year’s awards, FHCA has more than tripled both the number of recipients and awarded funds — from $69,500 to 29 recipients in 2024,…

FHCA Elects 2025-2026 Board of Directors

Posted on: Jul 21, 2025

FHCA has re-elected Julie Morris of Tampa as President of the Association. Morris is Vice President of Operations for Aston Health, which manages 48 skilled nursing and rehabilitation facilities across Florida. In her second term as President, Morris will lead the Association’s 30-member Board of Directors and focus her term on supporting the various disciplines in the long term care…

FHCA Applauds Gov. DeSantis for Signing State Budget with Significant Medicaid Funding Increase for Nursing Center Care

Posted on: Jun 30, 2025

The Florida Health Care Association today expressed its sincere appreciation to Governor Ron DeSantis for signing the 2025–2026 state budget, which includes a $246.7 million increase in Medicaid funding for nursing center care. With more than one-third of Florida’s population projected to be over age 65 by 2030 — and the 85+ population expected to triple by 2050 — this…

Florida’s 2025 AHCA/NCAL Silver National Quality Award Recipients Announced

Posted on: Jun 30, 2025

FHCA is pleased to announce that 16 skilled nursing centers and one assisted living facility are being recognized for earning the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) 2025 Silver – Achievement in Quality Award. The distinction is the second of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program, which recognizes providers across…

FHCA Secretary Isis Fernandez Selected as a National Future Leader in Long Term Care

Posted on: Jun 18, 2025

FHCA is proud to announce that FHCA Secretary Isis Fernandez, administrator at Hialeah Shores Rehabilitation Center, has been selected by the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) as a future leader in long term and post-acute care. Fernandez is one of 39 individuals selected nationwide who will participate in AHCA/NCAL’s Future Leaders program, which provides year-long training…

FHCA Applauds Florida Legislature for Significant Medicaid Funding Increase in State Budget

Posted on: Jun 16, 2025

FHCA applauded the Florida Legislature for providing a significant Medicaid funding increase that will help nursing centers remain focused on being the gold standard in high-quality long term care. The state FY 2025-2026 budget approved by lawmakers to close out the 2025 legislative session includes a $246.7 million increase in Medicaid funding for nursing center care.

FHCA Launches New Hurricane Webpage to Keep Residents, Families and Emergency Partners Informed on Long Term Care Emergency Preparedness

Posted on: Jun 06, 2025

To help keep residents and their families informed during hurricane season, the Florida Health Care Association (FHCA) today announced the launch of its new hurricane preparedness webpage. The webpage details the year-round proactive efforts of FHCA’s member centers and features a detailed timeline of long term care centers’ preparation, response, and recovery efforts.

FHCA Recognizes 41 Nursing Centers for Earning Bronze National Quality Award

Posted on: Jun 01, 2025

The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL) has announced the long term care centers receiving the 2025 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award. Florida Health Care Association is proud to recognize 41 skilled nursing centers that have earned this achievement. “Florida’s nursing centers are committed to being the gold standard in quality care, and this…

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