Washington Health Care Association

12/18/2025

Team WHCA would like to give a shoutout to Regency at Northpointe for recently receiving their 2nd deficiency-free survey! This is quite the amazing accomplishment and WHCA is proud to serve member facilities like Regency at Northpointe.

Congratulations to Executive Director Jesse L. Shelton, MBA, BS, NHA and the entire team for this wonderful achievement. Keep up the good work!

12/04/2025

Representative Gloria Mendoza recently visited WHCA facility member Emerald Care. Take a look at some of the highlights!

One of our favorite things to do is connect member facilities with legislators. We believe it brings compassion and connection to a new level.

Thank you to Emerald Care and Rep. Mendoza!

12/04/2025

Calling all long-term care advocates! Tune in to the Senate Health and Long-Term Care Committee hearing TODAY at 8:00 am (in just 30 minutes!), where WHCA's Government Relations Coordinator, Aidan Swayne, will be presenting testimony about the workforce challenges facing the sector.

Don't miss this opportunity to stay in the know and up to date!

Work Session: Update on the long-term care workforce.Overview of the palliative care report.Overview of health care pricing transparency.

12/03/2025

"Our long-term care options like assisted living and skilled nursing facilities have become an essential part of the fabric of healthcare in our state that keeps residents out of in-demand hospital beds and instead in stable, supportive housing that meets their needs, wherever they are."

Former WA State Representative - and current assisted living resident - Lorraine Hines penned a powerful op-ed in The Olympian this week urging lawmakers to continue their commitment to stable Medicaid funding in the upcoming legislative session.

Our long-term care options like assisted living and skilled nursing have become an essential part of the fabric of healthcare | Opinion

12/03/2025

This time of year is all about giving and gratitude. At our holiday staff retreat last month, every member of team WHCA put together gift bags for residents of Emerald Care Center in Wapato, one of our member facilities.

We love being able to give back and we are so thankful for the opportunity to do so. Special shoutout to WHCA's Elena Madrid for transporting all of the gifts safely!

Also pictured: WHCA team members Juanita Taurman, Jennifer Baria, Aidan Swayne, Angela Ewing, MI, and WHCA CEO Carma Matti-Jackson.

12/02/2025

Special shoutout to Lacamas Creek Post Acute for recently receiving a 5-Star Rating from CMS!

This is a truly phenomenal achievement. Well done and keep up the good work!

12/02/2025

WHCA team members Juanita Taurman and Vicki McNealley had the pleasure of attending the Mason Health Foundation’s annual gala on Saturday, November 15th in Shelton.

The foundation raises funds to promote Mason County citizen health and wellness through Mason Health supports. WHCA board member Jaimie Hans, executive director at Maple Glen Assisted Living, also serves as the Mason Health Foundation’s president. Jeanna Marquina, Maple Glen Assisted Living’s assistant executive director also serves on the Mason Health Foundation board of directors. Emily Severson is the Resident Services Director at Maple Glen Assisted Living.

L-R: Emily Severson, Juanita Taurman, Jaimie Hans, Jeanna Marquina, and Vicki McNealley.

11/15/2025

Samiksha Mokashi and the team at Avamere Issaquah recently hosted Rep. Zach Hall, who is new to the Legislature, for a tour of their facility this week. Take a look at some highlights!

They spoke about HB 1476 and the delays associated with nursing home rebasing, H.R. 1 and its potential implications for Medicaid funding, and the need to include nursing homes on priority lists for restoration and relief during natural disasters.

Thank you to Rep. Hall, Samiksha Mokashi, and the entire team at Avamere Issaquah!

11/14/2025

This week, Rep. Joe Schmick toured Clarkston Health and Rehabilitation with Administrator Drew Schiller. They spoke about Medicaid payment pending and survey troubles in the region the facility is in.

Thank you to Rep. Schmick, Drew Schiller, and the rest of the team at Clarkston Health and Rehabilitation!

11/11/2025

Happy Veterans Day! Team WHCA salutes the veterans we serve every day - whether it be residents, staff, or family - a little extra today. It is an honor to advocate for and lift up our service members who devoted themselves to our country during their lives.

11/10/2025

November is National Alzheimer’s Disease Awareness Month! In the United States, there are nearly 15 million Alzheimer’s and dementia caregivers. This month, say “thank you” to these special people who take care of their family members and loved ones.

Learn more at http://www.alz.org.

11/07/2025

Special shoutout to the team at Cordata Court in Bellingham (operated by Pegasus Senior Living) for recently completing a citation-free survey! Such an amazing accomplishment!

Congratulations to everyone at Cordata Court, including Executive Director Kris Sabo-Mason, Health and Wellness Director Katrina Koci-Myers, Health and Wellness Coordinator Jennifer McCracken, Memory Care Director Heather McCracken, Life Enrichment Director Piper Parish, Community Relations Director Wendy Dahmer, Business Office Director Kt Bird, and Maintenance Director Phillip Fitzpatrick. Keep up the great work!