American Health Care Association

For other uses, see AHCA (disambiguation).
AHCA/NCAL
Founded1949; 75 years ago (1949)
Legal statustrade association
Headquarters1201 L Street NW
Location
Membership
14,000 facilities
Official language
English
CEO/President
Clifton J. Porter, II
Websitewww.ahcancal.org Edit this at Wikidata

The American Health Care Association (AHCA) is a non-profit federation of affiliated state health organizations that represents more than 14,000 non-profit and for-profit nursing homes, assisted living communities,[1] and facilities for individuals with disabilities. Clifton J. Porter, II became CEO on 14 October 2024.[2]

The National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) is a part of the AHCA. AHCA was founded in 1949 and is based in Washington, D.C. AHCA/NCAL works with Congress and the federal government to advocate for long-term care services. Membership is open to health care facilities of all sizes. Employees of member facilities or companies, such as administrators, directors of nursing, certified nursing assistants, and corporate staff, have access to the association's educational and networking opportunities.

  1. ^ Parker, William (April 2, 2010). "American Health Care Association: Assisted Living Communities". American Health Care Association. Senior Living. Retrieved October 19, 2017.
  2. ^ "Clifton J. Porter, II Takes the Helm of AHCA/NCAL" (Press release). AHCA/NCAL. October 14, 2024.