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  • WHCA Webinar: Organics Management Laws
    WHCA Webinar: Organics Management Laws

    July 9 | FREE

    Join this free, 60-minute WHCA Webinar (hosted in collaboration with the state Department of Ecology) to learn how the new Organics Management Laws of 2025 (OMLs) are being implemented statewide and impacting skilled nursing and assisted living facilities.

    Lead by Olivia Carros, Organics & Food Center Specialist.

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    WHCA Webinar: Organics Management Laws
  • Memory Care Certification
    Memory Care Certification

    New Standards for Assisted Living Facilities with Memory Care Units

    Under legislation passed in 2025, assisted living providers that offer memory care services in restricted-egress environments and/or advertise memory care services must be certified. WHCA has resources available to help your facility submit your application by the July 1, 2026 deadline.

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    Memory Care Certification
  • RCS Survey Agency Summer Forums
    RCS Survey Agency Summer Forums

    Skilled Nursing | June 24, 8:30-10:00 am
    Assisted Living | June 24, 10:30am – 12:00pm

    These free quarterly forums offer long-term care providers a unique opportunity to engage and foster a deeper partnership with representatives from Residential Care Services (RCS), while learning timely information about critical topics.

    The Summer 2026 forums will be a presentation by assisted living and skilled nursing facility representatives and their emergency response during the December 2025 flooding.

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    RCS Survey Agency Summer Forums

    Providing trusted expertise, removing barriers, and bringing resources to members and their employees enriching the lives of the residents served.

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    Welcome to WHCA

    Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) is a statewide non-profit organization representing over 550 assisted living and skilled nursing facilities.

    WHCA’s mission is to promote quality long-term and post acute health care and services, while serving as an advocate for providers, staff, and the patients and residents for whom they provide care. Association members provide health and personal care, social support and housing to 43,000 frail, elderly, or disabled Washingtonians each day. About 25,000 employees work for member facilities.

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    Regulatory Support

    WHCA provides expert regulatory support to members in assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. We help our members navigate the challenges of surveys, inspections, staffing, and more.

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    Events & Education

    Keep up with our upcoming webinars, education seminars, meetings, and gatherings through our calendar. WHCA keeps the calendar full with informative events throughout the year.

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    Advocacy

    WHCA engages with legislators and policymakers to ensure that our members’ voices are heard and needs are met. Our advocacy work is built on grassroots efforts by those who have a vested interested in Washington’s long-term care community.

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