PALA - Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association

07/22/2025

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07/21/2025

✅ Kicking Off PALA’s Regional Forums!

Last week, we launched our 2025 Regional Forums in the Southeast at member community The Hickman, and it was a fantastic start.

👏 A special thank you to Joel Kroft, Carol Ditman, and the team at Country Meadows for leading an impactful dementia training session and the Dementia Live experience.

We were also glad to have BHSL Southeast Regional Licensing staff join us in the afternoon. Their insights are always appreciated.

🙏 Many thanks to the amazing team at The Hickman for your hospitality and support in hosting this important event.

💙 We are also thankful to our generous sponsor, CHR Consulting, for supporting the Forum. It was great to have Tricia Whaley with us for the day!

07/17/2025

PALA is pleased to welcome Flagship Management LLC as a new Industry Partner! Flagship Management’s mission is to provide an unparalleled level of full cycle, turn-key equipment service to healthcare & technology customers. Flagship provides products, services and actionable data that drives smarter business decisions.

Learn more at https://www.flagship-management.com.

07/16/2025

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

07/07/2025

Don't Miss Out! Early Bird Discount Ends TOMORROW, July 8th – Save $100 Before It's Gone!
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Email from Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association PALA Fall Conference: Early Bird Discount Don't Miss Out! Early Bird Discount Ends TOMORROW, July 8th – Save $100 Before It's Gone! PALA Members REG

07/04/2025

PALA wishes everyone a safe and joyful Independence Day filled with celebration, community, and gratitude. Let’s honor the spirit of freedom and togetherness today and every day!

06/19/2025

PALA honors Juneteenth — a powerful reminder of resilience, liberation, and progress. Let’s continue working together to build a future grounded in equality, inclusivity, and dignity for all.

06/16/2025

⏰ As the state budget deadline approaches, it is imperative to advocate for increased SSI funding that supports low-income seniors living in personal care homes. The current funding levels are insufficient to meet the growing needs of our aging population. By contacting your lawmakers and urging them to include this vital funding in the 2025-2026 budget, you can help ensure that seniors relying on the SSI PCH supplement continue to thrive. 📢Join us in this critical advocacy effort and make your voice heard to prevent this critical funding request from being overlooked again!📢

Email from Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association Help secure funding for SSI Residents in Personal Care Homes!   Help Request Funding to Support PCHs Serving SSI Recipients! PALA Members and friend

06/06/2025

"Pennsylvania is one of only a few states that does not cover Assisted Living services through its Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waiver, leaving this setting without direct funding support. Adding Assisted Living as a waiver option would make ALRs more affordable for low-income seniors and reduce placements in higher-cost care settings.

This is a growing concern since nearly 20% of Pennsylvanians are over age 65 — above the national average — with the senior population projected to rise significantly. Action is needed to ensure older adults have affordable, dignified care options that allow them to age in place.”

These important words from Susan Saxinger, Executive Director of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association (PALA), were shared in a recent Q&A with City & State PA.

As Pennsylvania’s population continues to age, how will our long-term care system evolve to meet rising demand while ensuring affordability and choice for older adults?

👉 View the full article to learn more about the critical role Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Residences play in Pennsylvania’s long-term care continuum. https://conta.cc/4mV3cf6

A conversation with the Executive Director, Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association.

06/03/2025

PALA is thrilled to announce this summer’s Regional Forums — your chance to stay ahead of the latest trends in the AL/PCH industry, earn 4 BHSL CEUs, and connect with fellow members in your region!
🔹 Includes sessions, 4 CEUs, and lunch
Space is limited, so register early to secure your spot! Don’t miss out on this fantastic opportunity to learn, earn, and network. See you there!
https://conta.cc/4jAjGq5

Email from Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association This Summer: Learn, Network & Earn CEUs! Learn, network and earn 4 CEUs! PALA Regional Forums July - August 2025 PALA Members: $75 | Non-Members: $1

06/02/2025

PALA is pleased to welcome PrintTech as a new Industry Partner! PrintTech has been specializing in printing, mailing, and branding solutions for over 50 years including: Offset & Digital Printing, Graphic Design, Mailing and Fulfillment Services, ISO 9001:2008 Certified, Signs and Banners, Bindery and Finishing Services and more.

We are a partner to our clients, not a vendor. We create partnerships and know we earn trust through quality products, service, and support.

Learn more at www.printtechofwpa.com.

05/14/2025

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