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As a member of VALA, you will receive support in managing the many challenges that impact the assisted living industry. In addition to providing a legislative voice for our members, membership in VALA entitles you to numerous other benefits. There are three levels of membership - Provider Membership, Industry Partner Membership, and Supporting Partner Membership.
Below is an outline of the benefits associated with each level:
VALA Provider Membership:
DOWNLOAD PROVIDER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONAvailable to any company or organization, proprietary or nonprofit, which owns, manages, or operates an assisted living community or similar type of community. This includes facilities under construction. Dues are calculated at a rate of $18.00 per each licensed AL beds with the Virginia Department of Social Services, not on current census numbers, with a minimum annual dues of $250.00. Providers with multiple facilities must complete an application for each facility.
With the increasing support of Virginia’s assisted living community, the Virginia Assisted Living Association serves as the largest unified voice of assisted living in Virginia. Listed below is a small sampling as to why approximately 150 assisted living providers who have the licensed capacity to serve more than 11,000 residents have chosen to be a member of VALA.
Advocacy - As Virginia’s leader in assisted living advocacy, VALA works regularly with the State Departments and with legislators.
Resident Referral Services - Contact information of VALA members is listed on VALA's website offering family members a direct link to your community’s website or e-mail inbox.
Job Referral Services - VALA members have the ability to solicit qualified job applicants through VALA’s website at no additional cost.
The VALA Electronic Voice - VALA’s exclusive e-newsletter is published regularly and features updates on assisted living issues, in-depth information from industry leaders and regulators, and information on upcoming events that may be of interest to AL providers.
Professional Credibility - VALA membership demonstrates to prospective residents and employees your commitment to providing the best care possible.
Reduced Rates on Training - VALA members receive discounted registrations to attend VALA’s annual conferences that provide continuing education credits. Attendees will receive NAB credits.
Networking - Opportunities to network at VALA professional development events, as well as opportunities to network while serving on Boards and Committees established by VALA and/or the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Professional Recognition - VALA Diamond Awards recognize outstanding services and best practices within the AL industry.
VALA Membership Profile Update Form
VALA Industry Partner Membership:
DOWNLOAD INDUSTRY PARTNER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONAvailable to organizations that provide goods and services to the assisted living industry. Dues are $500 per year, and some of the Industry Partner benefits include, but are not limited to the following:
Listed below is a sampling of the benefits provided to VALA's Industry Partners.
- VALA’s Annual Membership Listing
- Up to 4 complimentary electronic mailing to VALA’s membership
- Marketing information listed on VALA's website.
- The VALA VOICE with information pertinent to Assisted Living
- One complimentary quarter page advertisement in one edition of the VALA Voice
- Participation opportunities on ALF Boards and Committees
- Preferred Exhibition Placement at Annual Statewide Conferences
- Access to Documents reserved for VALA Members
- Membership Referral Services
- Networking Opportunities
Click here to search for Industry Partners who may be able to provide discounted products/services.
VALA Supporting Partner Membership:
DOWNLOAD SUPPORTING PARTNER MEMBERSHIP APPLICATIONAvailable to individuals or agencies interested in advocating for Virginia's assisted living industry. This also includes government agencies, Area Agencies on Aging, students, retirees, and those planning to open an assisted living facility.
