(Sioux Falls, SD)--)--The American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living has announced that 22 Good Samaritan locations, including two in the KILR listening area, have received the 2026 Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award.

Good Samaritan Society of Estherville was recognized in the skilled nursing category. The Pines in Jackson earned the award in the assisted living category.

This recognition signifies a location’s commitment to improving the lives of residents through quality care. This distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living 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.