About the Program

The Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ) is proud to serve as the accrediting authority for Congregate Living Health Facilities (CLHF). Our program is designed to ensure that facilities meet rigorous standards through a structured, transparent survey process. From initial application to triennial reviews, CIHQ accreditation reflects a facility’s commitment to safe, high-quality care and continuous improvement.

Accrediting Authority:
Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality

Accredited Program(s):
Congregate Living Health Facility

Survey Outcomes:
Pass / Fail. As long as an acceptable plan of correction has been submitted, the facility passes its survey.

Duration of Accreditation:
36 months

Survey Notification:
Survey is announced

Initial Survey:
Occurs within 4 months of application acceptance

Reaccreditation Surveys:
Occur every 36 months. Window is between 34–36 months since last full survey

Survey Length:
One to two days depending on size of facility

Survey Team:
One clinical (nurse) surveyor

Annual Internal Assessments:
Not required

Notification of Sentinel Events:
Not required

Reporting of Complaints:
Reporting is done through the State licensure agency

Survey Activities: