Health Care Council of Illinois - HCCI

07/25/2025

07/24/2025

U.S. Representative Sean Casten visited ALIYA of Crestwood and ALIYA of Oak Lawn, where he toured both facilities and met with staff and residents. The visits provided an opportunity to highlight the essential care delivered in skilled nursing settings and discuss the challenges and opportunities facing long-term care providers. HCCI thanks Congressman Casten for taking the time to engage with frontline caregivers and support the needs of Illinois’ aging population.

Congressman Sean Casten
ALIYA Healthcare

07/22/2025

We’re grateful to the Florida Health Care Association not only for the opportunity to attend their outstanding annual conference last week in Orlando, but also for their ongoing support and guidance as HCCI prepares for our first-ever convention.

While at the conference, HCCI’s Cheryl Hahn, Lindsey Hess, and Carrie Impson gained valuable insights on programming, attendee experience, and industry collaboration—insights that will help shape HCCI’s inaugural convention, taking place June 16–18, 2026, at the I Hotel & Illinois Conference Center in Champaign.

We’re excited to build an experience that brings Illinois’ long-term care community together like never before!

Florida Health Care Association

07/21/2025

Congressman Brad Schneider visited Allure of Zion, where he met with leadership, residents, and staff to discuss the challenges facing Illinois nursing homes. The visit highlighted the importance of supporting Medicaid and ensuring quality care for our state's most vulnerable population. HCCI appreciates Congressman Schneider’s commitment to engaging directly with frontline caregivers and addressing the needs of Illinois’ long-term care communities.

Congressman Brad Schneider
Allure Healthcare Services

06/27/2025

"We don't know what D.C. will do, and we don't know how that will impact the state," said Ron Nunziato, HCCI Senior Director of Policy and Regulatory Affairs. “If they (Congress makes) cuts to Medicaid, the state could look at all Medicaid providers and make a cut to them,” he said. “They could take more from one pot than they do another. And so, it's deeply troubling to us in this industry.”

Ron Nunziato, the senior director of policy for the Healthcare Council of Illinois, said if cuts to Medicaid go through, it may result in a reduction in the number of low-income seniors they can serve. In the worst-case scenario, he said, some nursing homes will close.

06/17/2025

HCCI staff and members had the opportunity to learn, connect, and collaborate at the 2025 AHCA/NCAL Congressional Briefing in Washington, D.C.

Sessions covered national policy, media strategy, key issues in assisted living, and more. The evening concluded with a networking dinner hosted by HCCI and sponsored by Medline Industries, LP.

Thank you to American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living for bringing long-term care leaders together for such a meaningful experience!

06/16/2025

HCCI joined 700+ long-term and post-acute care professionals in Washington, D.C. for the AHCA/NCAL 2025 Congressional Briefing. With the U.S. Senate preparing to take up the budget reconciliation bill, this was a critical moment to advocate for Medicaid funding and key policies impacting skilled nursing and assisted living communities across the country.

American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living

06/06/2025

Deputy Minority Leader Norine Hammond visited Heritage Woods of Canton, a Gardant supportive living community, to connect with residents and staff. A longtime champion of long-term care, she continues to listen, learn, and advocate for seniors, caregivers, and providers across Illinois.

Citizens for Hammond
Gardant Management Solutions
Heritage Woods of Canton

05/29/2025

HCCI’s Senior Director of Policy & Regulatory Affairs, Ron Nunziato, joined Lisa Dent on WGN Radio to speak out against harmful Medicaid cuts in the proposed federal budget.

Ron outlined how these changes would directly impact nursing home residents and millions of Americans who rely on long-term care. At HCCI, we’re working hard to ensure that policymakers understand the devastating consequences of underfunding care for our most vulnerable.

Ron Nunziato, the senior director of policy for the Health Care Council of Illinois, joins Lisa Dent to share the details on the proposed cuts to Medicaid in ‘The Big Beautiful Bill.’ N…

05/26/2025

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05/20/2025

Members of the U.S. Congress continue to show their support for Illinois’ long-term care sector through on-site visits with HCCI members across the state.

Recently, Congressman Darin LaHood visited Bickford of Rockford, while Congressman Sean Casten spent time with residents and staff at Bickford of Tinley Park.

These visits offer valuable opportunities to highlight the daily experiences of residents and the dedicated professionals who care for them. During their time at the facilities, both lawmakers engaged directly with leadership, staff, and residents to learn more about the challenges and priorities in assisted living communities.

Rep. Darin LaHood
Congressman Sean Casten
Bickford Senior Living

05/15/2025

HCCI was honored to welcome Congressman Darin LaHood to Heritage Woods of Minooka, an affordable assisted living community managed by Gardant Management Services. He spent time with residents, staff, and leadership, toured the community, and gave them the opportunity to inform him about the significance of the Medicaid waiver program. We appreciate the opportunity to highlight how these programs help older adults live with dignity, independence, and a true sense of home.

Rep. Darin LaHood
Gardant Management Solutions
Heritage Woods of Minooka