The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled, and subacute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally. AHCA represents the long term care community to the nation at large - to government, business leaders, and the general public. It also serves as a force for change within the long term care field, providing information, education, and administrative tools that enhance quality at every level. At its Washington, DC headquarters, the association maintains legislative, regulatory and public affairs, as well as member services staffs which work both internally and externally to assist the interests of government and the general public, as well as member providers. In that respect, AHCA represents its membership to all publics, and national leadership to its members.

The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) is committed to advancing the vision of healthy, affordable, ethical aging services for America. The association represents 5,600 mission-driven, not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, assisted living and senior housing facilities, and home and community-based service providers. Every day, AAHSA's members serve more than one million older persons daily across the country - in almost every state, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. One-quarter of AAHSA members provide more than one level of long-term care for older adults. AAHSA has state association partners that represent AAHSA members in most states. AAHSA leads the development of an integrated continuum of care, housing, and services for older adults. The association and its members are implementing AAHSA Quality First, an initiative to ensure excellence in aging services and earn public trust. Quality First is a promise to the public that aging services providers are taking responsibility for raising the bar in our field.

The American Association for Homecare (AAHomecare) is the unified voice that represents all the elements of homecare under one roof - from home medical equipment and respiratory therapy to home health services and from rehab technology to infusion therapy. AAHomecare is dedicated to working to advance the value and practice of quality health care services at home.

Representing more than 500 skilled nursing facilities, assisted living residences and continuing care retirement communities, MECF is the voice of the long term care provider community in Massachusetts.

Established in 1972, Rhode Island Health Care Association (RIHCA) is a non-profit organization focused on providing accessible, quality health care to Rhode Islanders. Today, RIHCA facilities care for over 7,000 people each year, in every Rhode Island community. The primary goal of every RIHCA member is to provide each resident with the highest quality of care and life possible.

The Massachusetts Aging Services Association (MassAging) is the only Massachusetts membership association representing the full continuum of not-for-profit providers of aging services. MassAging has over 140 provider members (click to receive alphabetical listing) and Business Affiliates (click to receive alphabetical listing).

NADONA/LTC is the only professional non-profit association specifically serving Directors and Assistant Directors of Nursing in Long Term Care.

The American College of Health Care Administrators provides you with a wealth of opportunities to maximize your success as a long-term care administrator.

The Massachusetts Assisted Living Facilities Association (Mass-ALFA) is a non-profit association devoted to supporting the establishment and operation of quality assisted living residences in Massachusetts that provide appropriate supportive housing and services for individuals with varied needs and income levels.