Association Updates
2026 Annual WHCA Board Retreat
AL SNF | This week, long-term care leaders descended on Seattle for WHCA’s Annual Board Retreat at the Silver Cloud Hotel. This was an opportunity for connection, networking, and strategic planning focused on the future of skilled nursing and assisted living in Washington. Read MoreWHCA-PAC: "For the Future" of Long-Term Care
AL SNF | A unified voice with a powerful message can drive meaningful change. WHCA would like to offer special thanks to our members who have committed to supporting the WHCA-PAC this year. Read MoreGrassroots Update: 2026 WHCA-PAC Fall Golf Invitational
The annual WHCA-PAC Fall Golf Invitational returns to the 2026 WHCA + ICHA Fall Conference. Hole, cart, and lunch sponsorship opportunities are now available. Contact... Read MoreCannabis Guidance for Long-Term Care Facilities
AL SNF | The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) has released two new "Dear Provider Letters" providing official clarification and guidance for cannabis use for residents in long-term care facilities. Read MoreWHCA and LeadingAge WA Take Legal Action to Protect Medicaid Reimbursement for Assisted Living
AL | WHCA and LeadingAge WA filed a complaint earlier this month, challenging a provision of the 2026 Supplemental Operating Budget that we believe violates the Washington State Constitution. We will keep you informed as this litigation progresses. Read MoreWHCA Annual Convention Round-Up
AL SNF | The 2026 WHCA Annual Convention, held last week in Seattle, was a wonderful opportunity for more than 530 professionals from Washington's long-term care community to gather for engaging education and networking opportunities. Read MoreWHCA Highlights - Week of March 9-12
AL SNF | WHCA exists to support skilled nursing and assisted living providers operating in communities throughout Washington, and we aim to keep our members informed of our ongoing work. Here’s a snapshot of what our team was doing last week. Read MoreExpert Consultation Available to WHCA Members
AL SNF | WHCA has expert consultation services available to help our members navigate challenges and find workable solutions, and our team is happy to support and advise you on any number of topics. Read MoreWHCA 2026 Virtual Winter Symposium Wrap-Up
AL SNF | The WHCA team enjoyed connecting with our members for three days last week during our 2026 Virtual Winter Symposium. The virtual format created an opportunity for providers from across the state to participate in three days of online education, collaboration, and virtual networking. Read MoreMeet the New President & CEO of AHCA/NCAL: Clifton J. Porter, II
AL SNF | Outgoing AHCA/NCAL CEO Mark Parkinson introduces his successor Clif Porter in this leadership message. Read MoreWHCA's New Member Portal is Here
Watch the helpful quick start guide to get rolling on our new member portal! Read MoreApply to the LPN Apprenticeship Now!
A critical deadline for those interested in participating in the LPN Apprenticeship pilot program is coming up fast. The deadline to apply to Edmonds' PN program - a requirement for the LPN Apprenticeship - is this Friday, June 14. Read MoreGrassroots Update: Help Us Help You
AL ESF SNF | Take this quick survey to help us make advocacy work better for you. Read MoreWHCA Board of Directors Call for Nominations Opens April 3
AL ESF SNF | If you are a WHCA member in good standing and have an interest in joining the Board of Directors, watch for the Call for Nominations to open on April 3, 2024. Read MoreWinter Weather Advisory
AL ESF SNF | The National Weather Service (NWS) reports an extremely active period of weather will begin in earnest today as the region will see heavy mountain snow, lowland rain, strong winds, and possible coastal flooding through midweek. Read MoreGrassroots Update: Starting Session Right
Monday, January 8, marked the start of the 60-day 2024 legislative session, and WHCA members came out swinging. Read MoreSpaces are Filling Up – Register for Care Academy Today
Starting December 5, WHCA is offering a valuable, multi-session virtual experience for Assisted Living facilities! Read More2023 IHCA/WHCA Fall Conference
We would like to express our gratitude for the sponsors, speakers, supporters, and attendees who helped make the 2023 Fall Conference a resounding success. Read MoreLogan Pratt Elected to NCAL Board
Congratulations to Logan M. Pratt of Caring Places on his election to the board of the National Center for Assisted Living. Read MoreCMS Updates MDS Manual to Correct Errors
The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) has posted errata updates to the Minimum Data Set Resident Assessment Instrument (MDS-RAI) Manual, version 1.18.11 on the MDS 3.0 RAI Manual page effective October 1, 2023. Read More
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LEAD Assisted Living Executive Training Program
Sept 29 – Oct 8 | Zoom
Facility Investigator Training – In Person
November 3 | Gig Harbor
November 5 | Spokane Valley
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Dec 2 – 10 | Zoom