The American Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (AAHSA) represents not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing high-quality health care, housing and services to the nation's elderly. Members consist of over 5,000 not-for-profit nursing homes, continuing care retirement communities, senior housing facilities, assisted living and community services.
www.aahsa.org

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a federation of affiliated state health organizations, together representing nearly 12,000 non-profit and for-profit assisted living, nursing facility, developmentally-disabled, and sub-acute care providers that care for more than 1.5 million elderly and disabled individuals nationally.
www.ahca.org

The Washington Association of Housing and Services for the Aging (WAHSA) is the state association of not-for-profit organizations dedicated to providing quality housing, health, community and related services to the elderly. WAHSA represents and promotes the common interests of its members through leadership, advocacy, education, and cost-saving group services in order to enhance members' ability to service their constituency.
www.wahsa.com

The Washington Health Care Association (WHCA) is a statewide non-profit organization representing over 330 assisted living and skilled nursing facilities. WHCA's mission is to promote quality long-term health care and services, while serving as an advocate for providers, staff, and the patients and residents they care for.
www.whca.org

Continuing Care Accreditation Commission (CCAC) is the nation's only accrediting body for continuing care retirement communities and other retirement communities that meet its standards. The CCAC's accreditation program is based on the belief that accreditation promotes and maintains quality and integrity in the retirement community industry. Sponsored by the American Association of Homes & Services for the Aging (AAHSA), CCAC is an independent entity that accredits only those communities that meet or exceed its standards of excellence.
www.ccaconline.org