PALA - Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association

03/18/2026

🚨 Urgent: Pennsylvania must act now to support seniors and those who rely on SSI to pay for their care in personal care homes.

The SSI Personal Care Boarding Home Supplement has only seen one increase since 2008. Meanwhile, the cost of providing housing, care, and daily support in personal care homes continues to rise.

Without action, access to safe, quality care is at risk for those who depend on these essential services.

📝 We’re launching a grassroots advocacy effort and need your voice. Use the link below to quickly send a message directly to your state representative and senator. It only takes a few seconds.

🙏 Please take a moment to stand with individuals who depend on personal care homes every day.

Your voice matters! Your action makes a difference!

🔗https://argentum.quorum.us/campaign/158044/

02/27/2026

It was an exciting time in Washington, D.C. this week at Argentum's Public Policy Fly-In. We were proud to have our Executive Director, Susan Saxinger, represent PALA members and personal care and assisted living providers across Pennsylvania and beyond.

Susan joined senior living leaders from across the country to meet with lawmakers and advocate for policy solutions that strengthen our sector, support the dedicated workforce who care for older adults every day, and ensure seniors have access to high-quality, affordable care, including:

• H.R. 1812 – Care Across Generations Act — supports multigenerational programming in long-term care settings.
• H.R. 138 – Lowering Costs for Caregivers Act — expands tax-advantaged health accounts to help families caring for aging parents.
• H.R. 1177 – Improve and Enhance the Work Opportunity Tax Credit Act
• H.R. 5494 – Essential Workers for Economic Advancement Act
• H.R. 3000 – Caring for Seniors Act

These policies represent important steps toward improving affordability, supporting caregivers, and ensuring older adults have access to quality care, and PALA is grateful for the interest from policymakers who want to learn more about how they can support senior living through sensible solutions.

Thank you to Argentum for organizing this important event! 🤝

02/23/2026

Direct Care Workers: We need your voice!

Do you provide care in home care, assisted living, personal care, or a nursing home? Take this quick, anonymous survey, by the University of Pittsburgh in partnership with the PA Department of Aging, to help strengthen Pennsylvania’s Direct Care Workforce and be entered to win a $100 gift card (weekly drawings for 5 weeks!).

Learn more and participate: https://conta.cc/46zpoof

02/16/2026

Happy Presidents Day from PALA!

Today, we honor the spirit of service and leadership while celebrating the incredible service happening every day in assisted living communities and personal cre homes across the Commonwealth.

PALA is proud to recognize the spirit of service in our member communities. Thank you for creating spaces filled with warmth, dignity, and connection.

Wishing you a meaningful Presidents Day!

02/13/2026

Early Bird Rates End Feb. 17—Register Today!

Don’t miss your chance to save on PALA’s Annual Conference, happening April 29 – May 1 at Hershey Lodge in Hershey, PA.
With a focus on the latest trends, best practices, and innovations in senior living, you’ll gain valuable insights to enhance your career and bring new ideas back to your community.

Register by February 17 to lock in Early Bird pricing before rates go up!

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02/10/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest industry partner to PALA! Four Foodservice is more than a food provider — we’re a total healthcare services partner. Built specifically for assisted living and healthcare facilities, we go beyond food to deliver cost-saving programs, operational support, and streamlined solutions that make running your business easier. From purchasing power to value-added services, Team Four Foodservice provides the tools you need to save money, improve efficiency, and focus on what matters most: quality care. Learn more at https://www.teamfourfoods.com

02/06/2026

Please join us in welcoming our newest industry partner to PALA! Accushield creates safer, more connected senior living communities by utilizing visitor, third-party care, and resident data to improve security, engagement, and online reputation. Communities can further elevate security with Verify, an automated credential verification solution for third-party caregivers and vendors. For more information visit https://accushield.com

02/02/2026

PALA is pleased to welcome Presbyterian Senior Living - Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg as a new member of the Pennsylvania Assisted Living Association! We truly appreciate Presbyterian Senior Living - Presbyterian Village at Hollidaysburg’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.presbyterianseniorliving.org/presbyterian-village-at-hollidaysburg.

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.