The Boulevard Post Acute in Fairfax Featured in National American Health Care Association ‘Live Fully’ Ad

The Boulevard Post Acute in Fairfax and its director of nursing, Kerri Mai, are featured in a new ad from the American Health Care Association and National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL). The skilled nursing center this spring also achieved AHCA/NCAL’s prestigious Bronze – Commitment to Quality Award for its dedication to improving the lives of residents.

The nation’s largest industry association, AHCA/NCAL represents more than 15,000 long term care facilities that provide care to approximately 5 million people each year. The workforce-centered ad, called “Kerri,” is the newest in AHCA/NCAL’s “Live Fully” campaign, which is aimed at illustrating the essential role long term care plays in the nation’s health care system and the lives of millions of seniors and individuals with disabilities.

AHCA/NCAL’s “Live Fully” campaign launched earlier this year, with the Kerri ad currently running across Washington, D.C. and Baltimore. Learn more about the campaign at livefullyltc.com. Watch the “Kerri” ad here.

"We are truly honored that The Boulevard’s residents, caregivers and entire team have been highlighted in this campaign,” said Donna Shaw, regional director of operations for Marquis Health Consulting Services, which supports The Boulevard. “Caregivers like Kerri are the heart of what this industry’s professionals do; every day, they go above and beyond to provide compassionate, specialized care while honoring the dignity and independence of the individuals they serve. We're grateful to AHCA/NCAL for recognizing the incredible work of long-term care professionals and for giving us the opportunity to showcase what The Boulevard team does best."

Quality Awards Program Supports Superior Performance

The Bronze award distinction is the first of three progressive award levels through the AHCA/NCAL National Quality Award Program. The rigorous three-level process reviews and evaluates skilled nursing and assisted living organizations against a set of nationally recognized standards for excellence. The framework helps providers achieve superior performance over time, ultimately enhancing the quality of care and quality of life for long term care residents. The journey begins at the Bronze level, with the development of an organizational profile outlining key elements such as vision, mission, customer base, and core strengths and challenges.

Located at 9229 Arlington Blvd. on The Virginian continuing care retirement campus, The Boulevard Post Acute provides post-hospital care, short-term rehab and long-term residential care. Its specialty programming aims to meet area healthcare demand. The center recently earned consecutive-year national recognition as a Best Nursing Home from U.S. News & World Report; it was rated in 2026 as high performing for both short- and long-term care. More information on The Boulevard, which sits less than three miles from the Inova Fairfax Medical Campus, can be found at boulevardrehabhc.com. 

Marquis Health Consulting Services provides administrative consulting services to skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities along the Eastern Seaboard. The hands-on, third-generation family-owned company’s “Care, anew” philosophy supports its mission to help clients transform industry processes, mindsets and outcomes. In 2026, nearly two dozen Marquis-serviced clients achieved the AHCA/NCAL Bronze Quality Award.

“Marquis is a respected, long-time member of our Association, and we are grateful its leadership continues to provide guidance, resources and encouragement for the pursuit of excellence,” said Clif Porter, AHCA/NCAL president and CEO. “In turn, the skilled nursing facilities and senior living communities Marquis supports are upholding and improving quality within our profession.”

AHCA/NCAL represents non-profit and proprietary skilled nursing centers, assisted living communities, sub-acute centers, and homes for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities. By delivering solutions for quality care, AHCA/NCAL aims to improve the lives of the millions of frail, elderly, and individuals with disabilities who receive long term or post-acute care in its member facilities each day. For more information, please visit ahcancal.org.