https://youtu.be/5fLqySmeqKc As the first community to earn Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ accreditation and reaccreditation, McLean has helped demonstrate what a commitment to dementia care excellence looks like in practice. In the videos below, leaders from McLean reflect on their Purple Flag journey, the work involved in achieving accreditation,
Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ joined leaders, staff and community members on May 12 to celebrate the official flag-raising at Deer’s Head Hospital Center. The flag not only recognizes the organization’s accreditation as a Purple Flag provider, Deer’s Head is the first hospital in the nation to receive the
OLD LYME, CONN. Dec. 19, 2025 — Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ has announced the appointment of Dr. Ronald Schwartz, MD, FACP, AGSF, CMD to the Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care Credentialing Committee. This appointment reinforces Purple Flag’s credibility, clinical leadership, and commitment to excellence in dementia care.
OLD LYME, Conn., Dec. 17, 2025 — Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ has awarded its first-ever accreditation in the state of New York to Angels on Call, marking a significant milestone in the expansion of its nationally recognized dementia care standards. This distinction also represents the second traditional home
OLD LYME, Conn., Dec. 15, 2025 — Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ has awarded its first-ever accreditation to a home care provider, Pansy Homecare, a family-owned home health care provider serving Hartford County, Connecticut. Pansy Homecare earned accreditation by demonstrating full alignment with Purple Flag’s 10 Best Practice Program
OLD LYME, CONN. December 11, 2025 — Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™, a nationally recognized dementia care accreditation program, has formed a strategic partnership with the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association (PALA). The partnership was formally announced Thursday, Dec. 4 at the Connecticut Assisted Living Association’s 30th annual meeting, held
Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ has reached a major milestone with its first accredited community in Maryland – Lorien Health’s Harmony Hall, a LifeSpan Network community. This accreditation marks Purple Flag’s official expansion into the state and underscores the strength of its growing partnerships. “Lorien Health has long been
The Greens at Greenwich, a leader in senior living located in Greenwich, Connecticut, held a flag-raising ceremony this week to celebrate its reaccreditation by Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care. This distinction highlights the community’s continued commitment to delivering high-quality memory care for those living with Alzheimer’s and other forms
Purple Flag Excellence in Dementia Care™ is honored to once again be featured in McKnight’s Senior Living, one of the most prestigious senior living news publications in the country. Purple Flag was recently highlighted for its noteworthy partnership with the Oklahoma Senior Living Association (OKSLA) by Kimberly Bonvissuto. In this
