Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award

Introduced in 2008 by the late Eli Pick

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The Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award (EPFLA) was introduced in 2008 by one of ACHCA’s most revered leaders, the late Eli Pick. A former executive director of the Ballard Rehabilitation Center, DesPlaines, IL, for over 30 years, Eli embodied excellence as an Administrator who cared for his residents, their families, and his community.  

Eli worked with his colleague, John Sheridan of eHealth Data Solutions (now part of the Inovalon family), to develop an awards program that uses data-driven criteria to objectively identify high-performing Skilled Nursing Facilities (SNF) and the leaders who make them excel.

*Administrators of high-performing SNFs will be celebrated and honored during the ACHCA Annual Convention in Las Vegas, NV, May 3-5, 2027.

Eligibility Requirements

  • 5 Star Overall, 5 Star Health Inspection, 5 Star Staffing and 5 Star Quality
  • Administrator is an ACHCA member

Exclusivity:

The Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award is a recognition of distinction. Only 2% of facilities nationwide qualify.

Questions?

Please send any questions via e-mail to [email protected].

2026 Eli Pick Facility Leadership Award Winners

Exceptional Care for Children

John Lee White, Executive Director
Newark, DE

St. Joseph's Nursing Home

Carolyn Carne, Administrator
Catonsville, MD

Sunnyside Manor

Maryellen Keane, Owner/Administrator
Wall, NJ

Elizabeth Seton Children's Center

Adriene Rosell, VP of Operations
Yonkers, NY

Briarcliffe Manor

Akshay K. Talwar, President
Johnstone, RI

Good Shepherd Rehabilitation

Buffy Bower, RN, NHA, Administrator
Bethlehem, PA

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