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About Us

PALA is the only state Association exclusively dedicated to the interests of Assisted Living Residences and Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania.


Our Mission Statement

PALA’s mission is to strengthen the capability of its membership to provide affordable, community based, person centered care and services in high quality, state licensed personal care homes and assisted living residences throughout Pennsylvania.


What We Do

One of PALA’s primary objectives is to provide a unified voice of the homes we represent and the residents they serve by advocating for informed choice, quality care and accessibility for seniors residing in the Commonwealth. The relationship we have developed with the Department of Human Services, Bureau of Human Services Licensing, Office of Long Term Living and Standing Committees in the House and Senate allow PALA to maintain open lines of communication on regulatory and legislative issues affecting our industry.


Why We Do it

PALA remains committed and strives to meet Argentum’s Core Principles including: Mission, Vision, Regulatory Framework, Philosophy of Assisted Living, Licensure of Assisted Living, Consumer Disclosure, Informed Choice, Hospice Intervention, Resident Rights, Resident Assessments and Care Planning, Negotiated Risk Agreements, Staff Requirements, Staff Qualifications, Pre-employment Requirements, Medication Management, Physical Plant, Disaster Planning, and Certificate of Need.


What We Can Do Together

PALA’s membership allows for the recognition of different types of homes within the same industry to be represented by the only trade association dedicated exclusively to representing this very special residential care alternative. PALA provides a legislative voice in Harrisburg and our national affiliate- Argentum carries the concerns of our members to the Nation’s Capital. Our associations continue to uphold increasing the services and standards for operational excellence in Personal Care Homes and Assisted Living Communities.

Membership

PALA offers three different membership opportunities. 

PROVIDER MEMBERSHIP
The Provider membership is for any for-profit or not-for-profit organization that owns or operates a licensed Personal Care Home or Assisted Living Residence in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania.  Annual membership dues are based on resident capacity.  This membership type includes new communities that are under construction. 

INDUSTRY PARTNER
The Industry Partner membership is for any individual or organization that provides good or services to Personal Care Homes or Assisted Living Residences.  Annual membership dues are a flat rate.

ASSOCIATE MEMBERSHIP
The Associate membership is for an individual or agency interested in advocating for Pennsylvania's Personal Care and Assisted Living Communities.  This membership is availalbe to government agencies, students, retirees but does not include those who are currently employed by or operating a community in Pennsylvania.


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Consumer Resources

As the only association in Pennsylvania devoted exclusively to Assisted Living and Personal Care, PALA is a priority resource that families can look to when determining if Personal Care or Assisted Living would be a good fit for their loved one.
 
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Career Center

We know employees are one of the most important assets for any company, and we know having qualified and dependable employees is crucial to the safety and well being of the residents served in senior living communities.

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Education

PALA brings education and training to our members, industry partners and the general public for the purpose of enhancing the quality of personal care and assisted living services. Prepare to be Inspired by PALA!

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Latest News

  • Assisted living edges out home care, nursing home as paid long-term care choice for middle class

    Assisted living community living edged out professional at-home care and nursing home care as the paid long-term care option of choice for US middle class retirees who predicted in a recent survey what they would do if they needed activities of daily living assistance or nursing care. The majority of respondents, however, said they plan to rely on unpaid care provided by family and friends if they have such needs, according to results released Wednesday. The findings were contained in a report, “The Retirement Outlook of the American Middle Class,” released by the nonprofit Transamerica Center for Retirement Studies and the Transamerica Institute. The report was based on the results of a 25-minute online survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of the Transamerica Institute between Sept. 14 and Oct. 23, 2023. The nationally representative sample of 10,002 people included 5,726 people with annual household incomes of $50,000 to $199,999, the income range that the Transamerica Institute and TCRS used to define the middle class.

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Find Your Legislator

PALA encourages members to learn who their legislators are and engage with them regularly. Please contact them and let them know that you would like to be a resource for them on issues pertaining to assisted living and personal care. Many legislators need to be educated on the differences and the services provided by Assisted Living Residences and Personal Care Homes. PALA can help you to advocate with your legislators. Contact the PALA office if you would like to host your legislator at your community.

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