activities · 5
what they do
direct service · 2
- Advocacy and information services for assisted living communities Caregiver Support and Education ServicesProvides advocacy, information, and resources to support assisted living communities in Arizona, including a resource library with regulations, laws, reports, and videos, as well as a supplier directory to help providers access needed products and services.
- Consumer and provider resource directories Senior Transition Support ServicesOffers an online directory with comprehensive profiles of Assisted Living and Senior Housing Members and provides a downloadable guide and checklist to help consumers evaluate and select assisted living communities.
capacity building · 3
- Education and training for assisted living professionals Elder Law Attorney Certification & TrainingProvides state-mandated education, training, and continuing education units (CEUs) for assisted living professionals, including programs on regulatory compliance, leadership, and survey preparation. Offers 3 CEUs annually and conducts mock surveys and half-day training sessions to support professional development.
- Hosting conferences and networking eventsOrganizes an annual 3-day Spring Conference, a one-day Fall Conference, and a Leadership Forum featuring expert panels and sessions on advocacy, team culture, and regulatory updates. Also hosts "afterdark" networking events in Tucson and the Phoenix metropolitan area for industry professionals.
- Membership and organizational engagement Member Resource Library ServicesSupports over 300 member organizations, including assisted living centers and managed homes, by facilitating committee meetings and engagement opportunities to strengthen industry collaboration and representation.
strategies · 6
how they think
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- Best practice and standards development best practice developmentImproves care quality and operational excellence in assisted living by developing and promoting best practices, particularly in specialized areas like memory care, and fostering a culture of excellence in senior housing management.
- Business and membership development support business development supportSupports organizational growth in the assisted living sector by offering dual membership benefits with national partners and providing strategic business development guidance to enhance member success.
- Evidence-based advocacy and government relations evidence-based advocacyAdvances assisted living policy in Arizona through evidence-based advocacy by building relationships with elected and government officials, monitoring pending legislation, and responding to regulatory issues at local, state, and federal levels.
- Leadership development and empowerment leadership_developmentFosters leadership capabilities in the assisted living industry by developing core competencies such as communication, decision-making, collaboration, and emotional intelligence, with a focus on empowering women and diverse leaders to drive organizational success.
- Public relations and industry image promotion public relationsMaintains a positive public and media perception of assisted living through strategic communication programs that promote members' interests and elevate the industry's profile.
- Workforce and professional development through education and training workforce developmentStrengthens the assisted living sector by providing state-approved training, workshops, conferences, and practical strategies to enhance professional skills, ensure regulatory compliance, and support career growth for current and future industry professionals.
named programs · 1
what they call their work
Assisted Living Providers Directory
Online directory providing comprehensive profiles of assisted living and senior housing members in Arizona.
relationships · 20
who they work with
- Acoya Mesa Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- AlerisLife Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Amber Lights Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Argentum Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Argentum Partner — Partners to offer a dual membership program to Arizona ALFA members, providing access to Argentum's national supporting member benefits.
- Arizona Department of Health Services Government — Licenses assisted living communities that are members of the organization.
- Atria Bell Court Gardens* Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Atria Campana del Rio Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Atria Chandler Villas Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Atria Park at Sierra Pointe Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Atria Valley Manor Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Barton House & II Partner — Assisted Living and Senior Housing Member listed in the directory.
- Dawn Butler Partner — Panelist at the Fall Conference on ADHS Licensing for Assisted Living.
- Jake Hinman Partner — Lobbyist for Arizona ALFA and speaker at the Fall Conference providing legislative insights and updates.
- Justin Thorstad Partner — Speaker at the Fall Conference on emotional intelligence and leadership.
- Karen Barno Partner — President & CEO of Arizona ALFA and one of its five founders, providing leadership and industry expertise.
- Megan Earp Partner — Speaker at the Fall Conference on building a culture of care and balance.
- Niki Ballingrud Partner — Speaker at the Fall Conference on preventing burnout and building resilience.
- Senator Warren Petersen Partner — Speaker at the Fall Conference providing legislative insights and updates.
- Tiffany Slater Partner — Panelist at the Fall Conference on ADHS Licensing for Assisted Living.