Create an Account

Welcome to the CIHQ CLHF Accreditation Program Application Center

Thank you for your decision to seek Congregate Living Health Facility Accreditation through the Center for Improvement in Healthcare Quality (CIHQ).

Important: This section is only for creating a brand‑new account for a facility seeking CLHF Accreditation from CIHQ.
  • If your facility is already accredited and you need to update your application, please log in to your existing account.
  • If your facility is already accredited and you need to add another location, log in and add the new facility from your dashboard.
  • If you are a facility employee needing website access, please contact your supervisor for your username and password.

How to Begin

Create Your Account
To begin your application, enter your email address below. We will send you a secure link to start the registration process.

After you complete the registration form, you will receive a second email with a secure link to set your password. This ensures your account is protected before you begin your application.

If you do not receive either email within a few minutes, please check your spam or junk folder. If you still cannot locate the messages, contact Traci Curtis at tcurtis@cihq.org for assistance.

Complete Your Application
Once your password is set, log in to your account and complete the certification application.

Let's Get Started