Quality of long-term care has been the focus of 2 recent Institute of Medicine reports: “Improving the Quality of Long-Term Care” 1 and “Improving the Quality of Care in Nursing Homes.” 2 Although there has been some improvement in care quality since regulatory reforms were enacted in 1987, 3 poor care persists. 4 Certified nursing assistants (CNAs) are challenged in the provision of optimal care by chronic stress in the workplace, leading to absenteeism, reduced job satisfaction, and increased turnover. 5-7 Mindfulness training, which cultivates a practice of being present in the moment, recognizing stressful situations when they arise, and responding to stress in an adaptive manner, 8 holds promise as a simple, inexpensive approach to reduce CNA stress and improve quality of care and quality of life for residents in long-term care settings. Formal and informal mindfulness practices can readily be incorporated into CNA educational programs.