PALA - Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association

01/29/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest industry partner to PALA! With 64 years of family-owned experience behind every fill, Brockie Pharmatech is a closed-door pharmacy supporting long-term care, assisted living/personal care, and group home facilities. Call 1-888-BROCKIE to see what next-level service looks like. Learn more at https://brockie.com.

01/27/2026

Last week, PALA member community Sunrise of Haverford welcomed Congresswoman Mary Gay Scanlon for a visit and tour of their recently renovated community.

During the visit, we shared important conversations with the Congresswoman about the need to increase access to and affordability of senior living in Pennsylvania. This included the critical importance of establishing a dedicated Medicaid waiver for assisted living services and advancing a long overdue increase to the state supplement for SSI recipients residing in personal care homes.

Congresswoman Scanlon had the opportunity to engage with residents and team members and see firsthand the vital role personal care homes and assisted living residences play in Pennsylvania’s long-term care continuum.

We are grateful to Kristy Murphy and the Sunrise of Haverford team for hosting, and to Ellen Newman for her participation in the visit. Thank you to Congresswoman Scanlon for taking the time to learn more about our communities and the seniors they serve!

01/15/2026

Don't miss out! Early Bird Registration for PALA's Annual Conference is now open. Join us at the Hershey Lodge, PA, to explore the latest trends and innovations in the senior living industry. Network with peers, earn up to 14.5 CEUs, and participate in insightful sessions. Early Bird rates end February 17, 2026. Secure your spot today!

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01/01/2026

Happy New Year from all of us at PALA! 🎉
As we begin 2026, we want to wish our members, their communities, and our industry partners a happy, healthy, and wonderful year ahead. Thank you for all you do each day to support Pennsylvania’s seniors. We look forward to serving you in 2026 and are hopeful for a strong year for personal care homes and assisted living communities.

12/22/2025

This holiday season, PALA celebrates our member communities, compassionate staff, residents, and their loved ones. Thank you for all you do to create spaces filled with compassion, warmth, and connection. Wishing you a joyful, peaceful holiday season.

12/05/2025

It was an honor to visit PALA member community Morris-Pace yesterday alongside PA Senator Judy Schwank.

Morris-Pace is a multigenerational, family-owned and operated personal care home that primarily serves low-income seniors and adults with disabilities, many of whom rely on the SSI Personal Care Boarding Home Supplement. We sincerely appreciated Senator Schwank’s engagement and her willingness to learn more about the residents who call Morris-Pace home, as well as the challenges created by costs far exceeding the current SSI supplement rate, which has seen only one increase in nearly two decades.

Now operated by Nate Pace, the third generation of his family to lead the community, Morris-Pace reflects a long history of compassion and commitment. The charity and support the Pace family has provided to individuals who might not otherwise have safe and stable housing is truly commendable.

We call on the PA Department of Human Services to increase this essential funding so that communities like Morris-Pace can continue providing affordable housing, care, safety, and security to those they serve.

Our sincere thanks to Nate, his son Deion, and the residents of Morris-Pace for welcoming us into their home. Their stories and resilience highlight why this work matters.

11/25/2025

This Thanksgiving, the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association celebrates our members and the extraordinary people who make senior living across our Commonwealth so meaningful.

To our members and the caregivers who bring compassion, dignity, and dedication to residents each day; to the residents whose stories and spirit inspire all that we do; and to the families who place their trust in your communities, PALA is truly thankful.

Your hard work and commitment strengthen senior living in Pennsylvania and help ensure that older adults receive the respect and care they deserve.

Wishing you a holiday filled with peace, gratitude, and the warmth of togetherness.

11/25/2025

Yesterday, PALA had the pleasure of joining our member community, Country Meadows of Leader Heights, in welcoming Congressman Lloyd Smucker for a visit and tour. We were also grateful to have Argentum President & CEO James Balda and Country Meadows President & CEO Meredith Mills join us for this important discussion.

A key focus of our conversation was our appreciation for Congressman Smucker’s leadership in introducing H.R. 5494, the Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act. This critical legislation is an important step toward addressing the significant workforce challenges impacting senior living communities across Pennsylvania and the nation. We also discussed the broader need to strengthen access and affordability in senior living as we continue serving a rapidly growing aging population.

During the tour, the Congressman was able to see firsthand how technology and innovation are being used to enhance resident satisfaction, improve health and well-being, and support staff efficiency.

We concluded the visit with a town hall conversation with residents, who raised thoughtful concerns about voting access, the nation’s debt, and the future of Social Security. Residents were pleased to welcome the Congressman and were grateful for the time he spent addressing their questions and concerns.

We extend our gratitude to Country Meadows of Leader Heights, community leader Russ Stack, and the entire team for hosting us and showcasing the exceptional work happening in their community!

11/21/2025

The Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association (PALA) is deeply disappointed that the state budget passed by the General Assembly cuts the line item that funds the Personal Care Boarding Home Supplement. Despite the monthly benefit staying the same, fewer personal care homes are able to serve eligible residents because many have closed or have been forced to reduce the number of low-income individuals they can accept. With only one increase to the supplement since 2006, funding simply has not kept pace with rising costs.

Personal care homes are a vital support system for low-income seniors and adults with disabilities. When funding does not reflect the real cost of care, homes cannot remain open. This leads to fewer available beds, more closures, and reduced access to essential housing and support.

This week, PALA’s Executive Director, Susan Saxinger, spent time at the State Capitol meeting with lawmakers to explain these consequences and to urge them to increase the supplement so that personal care homes can continue serving Pennsylvania’s most vulnerable residents.

As demand for long-term services grows, Pennsylvania should be reinforcing its care infrastructure, not undercutting it. PALA calls on lawmakers to restore and strengthen this critical funding so every resident who needs care has access to it.

11/11/2025

Today, the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association (PALA) proudly joins communities across our Commonwealth and nation in honoring the brave men and women who have served in the United States Armed Forces.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all veterans — including the many who live and work within our assisted living and personal care communities — for their courage, sacrifice, and commitment to protecting our freedoms.

At PALA, we are privileged to serve those who have served us. Your dedication inspires our mission to ensure that every Pennsylvanian receives the respect, dignity, and care they deserve.

To all veterans — thank you for your service, your strength, and your example.

11/04/2025

PALA is pleased to welcome Harmony at Diamond Ridge as a new member of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association! We truly appreciate Harmony at Diamond Ridge’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.harmonyseniorservices.com/senior-living/pa/moon-township/market-place-blvd/.

10/31/2025

PALA is pleased to welcome Alli Padelford, Senior Director of Regulatory Compliance & Informatics at New Perspective, to the PALA Board of Directors! We’re excited to have her expertise and commitment to excellence guiding our efforts to support assisted living and personal care communities throughout Pennsylvania.