PALA - Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association

09/07/2025

Happy National Assisted Living Week! 🎉 PALA celebrates the personal care homes and assisted living communities that are such an essential part of Pennsylvania’s long-term care continuum. We are grateful to the residents who inspire us and to the staff and volunteers whose compassion and dedication support vibrant, fulfilling lives for seniors. Thank you for creating communities where residents truly thrive. While we celebrate this week, we honor those who live and work in these communities every day!

09/01/2025

Today, PALA honors the incredible efforts of our hardworking personal care and assisted living teams across Pennsylvania. Your dedication, compassion, and commitment to quality care are truly inspiring. Thank you for all that you do!

08/28/2025

Yesterday, PALA Executive Director Susan Saxinger and Government Relations Advisor Mike Conallen spent the day in Bucks County.

They had the opportunity to meet with Representative Tina Davis and Representative Jim Prokopiak at Rep. Davis’ district office. We truly appreciate their time and attention to hearing about the key issues facing senior living providers, especially the importance of ensuring assisted living services are included in the Medicaid waiver.

The day also included a visit to our valued member community, Sunrise of Lower Makefield. A special thank you to Ellen Newman and the team at Sunrise of Lower Makefield for welcoming the PALA team and showcasing their wonderful community.

PALA remains committed to advocating for quality, accessible senior living options across Pennsylvania.

08/28/2025

Tabula Pro is a software solution for managing resident information in personal care and assisted living facilities, featuring user-friendly interfaces for resident profiles, admissions, and more. It simplifies management through tools for report generation and data organization. Integrated with Tabula Pro, S.M.A.R.T. 2.0 focuses on digital medication management, offering real-time tracking and comprehensive reporting to reduce paper dependency and regulatory risks. This integration ensures best practices in medication management, enhancing operational efficiency and care quality. Together, they empower staff to deliver exceptional service and optimize facility operations, improving both care delivery and administrative tasks.
Learn more at https://tabulapro.com.

08/26/2025

Hurry before it's too late - PALA Fall Conference registration closes Sept. 2nd! Join us to discover new insights, connect with fellow professionals, and earn up to 11 NAB approved CEUs while celebrating PALA's 30th Anniversary.

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08/25/2025

For more than 30 years, QualityHealth Pharmacy served as the exclusive pharmacy provider for Devereux. Devereux is one of the nation’s largest nonprofit organizations providing services, insight and leadership in the evolving field of behavioral healthcare. Through this partnership, we’ve developed deep expertise and proven best practices in delivering leading pharmacy solutions for residential care organizations and their teams. This allows caregivers to focus on what they do best – caring for individuals and families.
Learn more at https://qualityhealthpharmacy.com/about-us.

08/22/2025

PALA is pleased to welcome Fawn Care Personal Care Home as a new member of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association! We truly appreciate Fawn Care Personal Care Home’s support as we continue to advance our mission and make a meaningful difference for personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Welcome aboard!

08/20/2025

Vayyar is thrilled to join PALA’s mission of elevating senior living across Pennsylvania by bringing our award winning fall detection and care plan management platform to assisted living communities throughout the state.

Vayyar Care is a data-driven fall detection and healthcare monitoring system that gives seniors the support and privacy they deserve. Using FCC-approved 4D imaging technology – with no cameras, buttons, or wearables. Vayyar preserves resident privacy while delivering 24/7 passive ambient monitoring. Vayyar seamlessly integrates with any nurse call system, or can operate independently, through any smart device. The Vayyar Care system is proven to help increase occupancy, enhance retention, and ease the workload of caregivers while elevating resident care.

Vayyar Care is proud to support resident safety, dignity, and quality of life. We look forward to working together with PALA members to enhance care outcomes with smarter, data-driven fall prevention and response.
Learn more athttps://vayyar.com/care/.

08/19/2025

🎉The PALA Board of Directors is pleased to welcome Tanya Scaramozzino, Regional Director of Operations with Harmony Senior Services, to the board!🎉

Tanya is a proven leader with a strong background in operations, strategic planning, and mentoring teams to success. We are excited to have her expertise and energy supporting PALA’s mission to serve personal care homes and assisted living residences across Pennsylvania.

08/18/2025

Today, PALA had the privilege of joining member community Revelle King of Prussia in welcoming State Senator Cappelletti for a meaningful visit.

Our discussion focused on critical issues impacting seniors and providers. We highlighted the urgent need for assisted living services to be included under the Medicaid waiver, allowing more seniors the ability to call assisted living “home” if that is their choice. We also discussed persistent workforce challenges, including the direct care worker shortage and regulatory barriers such as the high school diploma requirement that prevent communities from hiring compassionate, capable individuals ready to provide quality care.

We appreciated the leadership and insights of Deb Bodnar, Residence Director at Revelle, as well as Robert Fries and Brandon Smeltzer from Legend Senior Living, who contributed to this important conversation.

We are grateful to Revelle for hosting and to Senator Cappelletti for her time, engagement, and attention to these pressing issues.

08/18/2025

PALA is pleased to welcome Pappus House as a new member of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association! We truly appreciate Pappus House’s support as we continue to advance our mission and make a meaningful difference for personal care homes across Pennsylvania. Welcome aboard! For more information visit https://www.pappushouse.org.

08/15/2025

✅ Wrapping Up PALA’s 2025 Regional Forums!

This week, we concluded our 2025 Regional Forum series in the Western Region at member community Sherwood Oaks.

👏 Many thanks to Joel Kroft and the team from Country Meadows for once again providing impactful dementia training and the Dementia Live experience.

We truly appreciated the insights shared by BHSL Western Regional Licensing staff during the afternoon discussion.

🙏 A big thank you to Sherwood Oaks for their warm hospitality and to our generous sponsor, Diamond Pharmacy Services, for supporting this final Forum of the year.

With stops in the Southeast, Central, Northeast, and Western Regions, this year’s Regional Forums have been a wonderful opportunity to bring members together for meaningful education, valuable networking, and important conversations about the future of senior living in Pennsylvania.

💙 Thank you to our hosts, sponsors, speakers, and all who participated — your engagement makes these events possible.