• Excellence in Service Awards

    Northern California Deadline: January 19, 2025
    On any given day at CALA-member communities across the state, heroes reside among us – those who step up and reach beyond the boundaries of their job description to support the care and wellbeing of residents, help fellow team members, and lead with strength.

    Nomination Form

  • Explore CALA’s New Brand Identity

    Catch the debut of CALA’s brand video and experience our refreshed vision and mission guiding us toward an impactful future.

    Watch Now!

  • CALA News & Views | Issue 51 | Impact

    This issue examines the impact CALA and our volunteer leaders have, including policy achievements, effective advocacy, workforce growth and outreach endeavors.

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  • 2025 Call for Proposals

    Deadline: January 8, 2025
    CALA is pleased to announce its Call for Proposals to present at a 2025 conference. As we look to build educational programs that provide invaluable insights, current trends, best practices and lessons learned, we invite you to be a part of this endeavor!

    Submit Your Proposal

Residents and Families

Looking for a senior living community in California? As we grow older, it is common to change living arrangements to better fit our changing lives. Here are tools and resources to learn more about senior housing and services in the state and find the best fit for you.

Senior Living in California

Learn about the different types of senior housing, including Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

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Tools for Shopping

Learn what to ask and look for when touring a community, including a printable checklist.

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Find a CALA Community

Search for nearby communities by city, zip code, or by using the map.

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CALA Associate Membership and Partners

At CALA, we believe in the power of collaboration and community within the field of senior living. Our associate members play a crucial role in supporting our association and, by extension, our provider members. We encourage providers to explore and utilize the valuable products and services offered by our esteemed associate members.

Thank you to CALA’s Premier and Sustaining Partners

Become A CALA Partner

Premier Partners


Sustaining Partners

  • clearwellness
  • Heffernan Insurance
  • Purple Door Finders
  • select rehab
  • Sternshein
  • welltower