• Excellence in Service Awards

    Southern California Deadline: July 13, 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 well-being of residents, help fellow team members, and lead with strength.

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  • Day in Your District: July 30 & Federal Day in Your District: August 20

    Registration Deadline: Day in Your District: July 23 | Federal Day in Your District: August 13

    CALA’s Day in Your District and Federal Day in Your District help cultivate relationships with legislators and staff at the district level to shape the conversation about California’s Assisted Living, Memory Care and Continuing Care Retirement Communities.

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  • CALA News & Views | Issue 52 | Workforce

    This edition takes readers through a range of topics relating to growing and strengthening the senior living workforce.

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  • Meet "Ada," CALA's AI Mascot!

    We’re excited to introduce you to Ada, our new AI resource designed on the WiseOx software platform to assist with questions about RCFE statute and regulations. - Members-Only Benefit

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  • About CALA

    CALA is dedicated to the betterment of Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Continuing Care Retirement Communities through Leadership, Advocacy, Education and Workforce Development

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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
  • select rehab
  • select rehab
  • welltower