Order of excellence. Invigorating innovations. Mary Conrad Center.

Contemporary Long Term Care's Order of Excellence is an annual tribute to the leading nursing homes and retirement communities in the nation. This program salutes the elite in long-term care. It singles out those providers that embody the leadership, vision and integrity that's so crucial to excelling in resident services, business management and facility design. The four recipients of this year's honors are the inaugural inductees. They will be joined every year by new members who also will be inducted into the Order of Excellence. Contemporary Long Term Care gratefully acknowledges the efforts of our editorial advisory board in selecting this year's inductees and thanks the corporate sponsors for their generous support of this program.