National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2026 GHCA Social Media Photo Contest

• By: GHCA
• On: 03/31/2026 11:54:18
• In: News

This year's National Skilled Nursing Care Week® (NSNCW) will be held May 10-16, 2026, and the theme, Moments in Bloom, reflects how everyday acts of compassion, connection, and teamwork grow into meaningful experiences for residents, families, and staff. It celebrates the idea that big and small moments, when nurtured, can flourish to help residents live life to the fullest and with purpose.

As you are gearing up for a week of celebrations, GHCA is thrilled to host our annual NSNCW Social Media Photo Contest. Help us showcase your commitment to enhancing the lives of your residents by participating. See contest guidelines below.

GHCA Social Media Photo Contest Guidelines

1. Capture photos of your center's National Skilled Nursing Care Week celebrations during the week of May 10-16, 2026.
2. Pick one (1) photo that you feel best showcases the fun your center's residents and staff had during the week. This photo must be a single image. We will not accept photo collage entries. GHCA will only accept one photo per center.
3. Submit the chosen photo, a brief caption for the photo, and your center's name to GHCA at sbarnes@ghca.info by 5:00 p.m. on Monday, May 18, 2026.
4. Be sure you have permission from all individuals in the photo to share on social media via photo consent form. Photos will be posted on the GHCA Facebook page as we receive them.
5. Visit GHCA's Facebook page and “Like” the page, if you have not already done so.
6. Click on the album "NSNCW 2026" and find your center's photo.
7. “Like” your center's photo and share it!.
8. Encourage everyone you know to “Like” the GHCA Facebook page and your center's photo.
9. "Likes" will count until 12:00 p.m. on Friday, May 22, 2026. The center with the most likes will be named the 2026 winner!

The photo receiving the most “Likes” will be our 2026 NSNCW Social Media Photo Contest Winner. The winning center will be recognized during the GHCA Summer Convention and will win a $500 Amazon gift card for the activities department! (YES! We have increased the prize amount!)

Tip: Though you have until 5:00 p.m. on May 22 to submit your photo, the earlier the photo is submitted the more time you have to receive “Likes”.

To ensure the privacy and dignity of residents, their family members, and staff, please go through the following checklist before you submit your photo:

1. A signed photo consent form for each individual in your center's submitted photo must be obtained. 
2. Take the time to look at EVERY person in the photo, even those in the background, to ensure each individual in the photo is represented in a dignified manner.
3. Study the photo to ensure no HIPAA personal identifiers (e.g., pictures, neighborhoods, birth dates, etc.) or any other confidential items are visible. 
4. Pre-Planning Tip: Before taking photos, ensure that all resident files or other confidential items are put away.
5.  Before submitting your photo, please take a moment to reflect on how your caption will be perceived. Be respectful. Communicate clearly and courteously.

Visit the NSNCW website to access NSNCW resources.