October 2, 2025- LeadingAge Southeast proudly announces that 16 nursing homes across Florida have been awarded the prestigious Governor’s Gold Seal Award, recognizing sustained excellence in long-term care. Of these honorees, 14 are members of LeadingAge Southeast, underscoring the association’s leadership in advancing quality, innovation, and compassionate care for older adults.
“LeadingAge Southeast members have once again demonstrated their unwavering commitment to excellence in long-term care,” said Steve Bahmer, President & CEO of LeadingAge Southeast. “These communities represent the very best of our field – providing care that is compassionate, innovative, and deeply centered on the dignity and well-being of older adults. We are proud to celebrate their achievement and the positive impact they make every day in the lives of residents and families.”
The Gold Seal Program, established by the (Florida) Governor’s Panel on Excellence in Long-Term Care, recognizes nursing home facilities that demonstrate superior performance in providing for the physical, social, and emotional well-being of residents. Facilities honored with this distinction exemplify best practices in care, foster a stable and supportive workforce, and promote the long-term stability of the industry.
LeadingAge Southeast congratulates the following member communities recognized with the 2025 Governor’s Gold Seal Award (listed in alphabetical order):
- Chatsworth at PGA National – Palm Beach Gardens
- Joseph L. Morse Health Center – West Palm Beach
- Lakeview Terrace Rehab and Health Care – Altoona
- Mayflower Healthcare Center – Winter Park
- The Pavilion for Health Care – Penney Farms
- Premier Place at The Glenview – Naples
- River Garden Hebrew Home for the Aged – Jacksonville
- Sunnyside Nursing Home – Sarasota
- Tri-County Nursing Home – Trenton
- Vicar’s Landing – Ponte Vedra Beach
- Village on the Green – Longwood
- Westminster Palms – Saint Petersburg
- Westminster St. Augustine – St. Augustine
- Westminster Woods on Julington Creek – Jacksonville
The recognition of 14 LeadingAge Southeast member communities highlights the association’s ongoing mission to be the leading voice for aging services providers across Florida, Alabama, Louisiana, and Mississippi.
About LeadingAge Southeast
Established in 1963, LeadingAge Southeast is the premier association serving high-quality senior living providers across the continuum of care in Florida, Alabama, Louisiana and Mississippi. The Association provides up-to-date regulatory information, a wide variety of educational opportunities, representation before the Legislature and government agencies, group purchasing services, and opportunities for networking with peers to help member communities best serve the needs of older adults.