Membership

PALA is the only state Association exclusively dedicated to the interests of Assisted Living Residences and Personal Care Homes in Pennsylvania. To serve the diverse needs of the industry, PALA offers three distinct membership categories:

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 community. Annual membership dues are based on resident capacity. This membership also includes new communities under construction.

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 Industry Partner   Membership

 The Industry Partner membership   is for any individual or organization   that provides goods or services to   personal care homes or assisted   living communities. Annual   membership dues are a flat rate.

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Associate Membership

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

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Important tax return information 
PALA dues are non-deductible as a charitable contribution.  However, they may be partially deductible as business expenses.  PALA estimates that 7% of 2020 PALA membership dues and 10% of 2021 PALA membership dues are a non-deductible business expense due to lobbying activities on your behalf.