Choose the Trusted Name in Assisted Living Quality
Now more than ever, assisted living providers need to prove they meet a higher standard of care. When it comes to accreditation for assisted living communities, no one can match The Joint Commission's experience and knowledge.
Resident-Focused Standards
Our standards assess an organization’s ability to provide collaborative care, in a safe, functional and respectful environment to help ensure not only quality of care, but quality of life.
Structure for Operational Excellence
The Joint Commission offers the industry’s most comprehensive framework to help you establish a consistent approach to care, reducing variation and the risk of error.
Collaborative, Solutions-Driven Survey
Our experienced, solutions-oriented surveyors proactively share best practices and provide hands-on learning opportunities to help you strengthen your care processes.
Market Distinction
Accreditation from the nation’s leading performance improvement organization distinguishes and strengthens the perception of your brand’s quality in the market. Research* indicates that residents and their caregivers are more willing to visit/tour a facility that is accredited.
Memory Care Certification
The Joint Commission and the Alzheimer’s Association are collaborating to address the quality and safety needs of these residents, and is proud to offer Joint Commission Memory Care Certification for Assisted Living Communities.
Program Recognitions
States are increasingly relying on Joint Commission accreditation for licensure eligibility in assisted living communities.
Exclusive Business Intelligence Dashboards
DASH (Data Analytics for Safe Healthcare) — our exclusive suite of complimentary business intelligence tools — assembles key performance data in one place, allowing organizations to spot trends in performance and prioritize your improvement efforts for maximum impact.
Customer Support
We walk the journey with you. The Joint Commission offers unmatched support throughout the accreditation process to ensure you stay on track. Benefit from dedicated personnel, customized tools and a wide variety of educational resources.
Portfolio of Programs to Meet Your Distinct Quality Needs
We are a strong accreditation partner with capabilities across the continuum of assisted living services and beyond. Whether you are looking to accredit multiple disciplines within your organization or among a larger system of providers, The Joint Commission offers effective, efficient solutions to meet your complex needs.
*Research commissioned by The Joint Commission and conducted by Directions Research, Inc., 2018.
