New York State Health Facilities Association

New York State Health Facilities Association NYSHFA | NYSCAL is a member-driven association of providers delivering quality long term care services for individuals of all ages throughout New York State.

This month, we hosted our Annual Conference & Expo, and each year, one of the most meaningful parts of this event is cel...
06/10/2026

This month, we hosted our Annual Conference & Expo, and each year, one of the most meaningful parts of this event is celebrating the individuals who give so much to New York’s long-term care community.

These awards recognize the volunteers and staff in our member skilled nursing and assisted living facilities who are nominated and honored by their peers, the people who work beside them, see their dedication firsthand, and understand the difference they make in the lives of residents every day.

Please give a warm round of applause for Sandy Hogan, Senior Adult Volunteer of the Year.

Sandy has volunteered at The Maplewood Nursing & Rehabilitation in Webster for the past five years, spending quality time with residents and offering companionship, conversation, and friendship.

She has a special gift for making people feel valued, included, and cared for, and we are proud to recognize the heart she brings to skilled nursing.

We appreciate you, Sandy! Congratulations! 👏 👏 👏

Are you employed by a NYSHFA | NYSCAL Member skilled nursing or assisted living facility? We want to hear from you!This ...
06/10/2026

Are you employed by a NYSHFA | NYSCAL Member skilled nursing or assisted living facility? We want to hear from you!

This year, the Foundation for Quality Care is proud to offer not five, but six $2,000 scholarships through the James D. Durante & Ruth E. Stafford Scholarship Program to help support staff advancing their education, leadership, and careers in long-term care.

Do not wait! The deadline to apply is June 12.

Click here to apply for financial aid and take the next step in your career » https://bit.ly/4vxpZ46

The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing is underway this week, a...
06/10/2026

The American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing is underway this week, and we are on Capitol Hill meeting with key leaders, including Senator Chuck Schumer, to advocate for stronger investment in long-term care.

Our message is clear: New York’s skilled nursing and assisted living communities need the support and resources necessary to strengthen the workforce, advance quality care, and continue caring for the resilient staff and wonderful residents who make this work so important.

Thank you, Congressman Nick Langworthy, for taking the time to meet with us during the American Health Care Association/...
06/09/2026

Thank you, Congressman Nick Langworthy, for taking the time to meet with us during the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living Congressional Briefing. It was a pleasure speaking with you and sharing more about the challenges facing New York’s long-term care community.

Our assisted living and skilled nursing providers continue to need meaningful investment and stronger workforce opportunities so they can support staff, strengthen care teams, and ensure residents receive the high-quality care they deserve.

Day 2 did not slow down.We covered so much ground today that it is hard to capture it all in one post, from big-picture ...
06/04/2026

Day 2 did not slow down.

We covered so much ground today that it is hard to capture it all in one post, from big-picture leadership and workforce challenges to the everyday issues shaping skilled nursing and assisted living.

Thank you to all of our speakers for sharing your insight, energy, and unique perspective with our attendees. There was a lot to take in and even more to bring back home.

Day 2 is officially underway with keynote speaker Avi Olitzky bringing energy, insight, and a clear look at what healthc...
06/04/2026

Day 2 is officially underway with keynote speaker Avi Olitzky bringing energy, insight, and a clear look at what healthcare leaders need to understand today to prepare for tomorrow.

From strategy and leadership to the realities of the coming Silver Tsunami, Avi is challenging attendees to focus on what matters, plan for the needs of their communities, and scale their organizations to meet the demand ahead.

Day one of the 77th Annual Conference & Expo brought an incredible lineup of speakers and conversations for New York’s l...
06/03/2026

Day one of the 77th Annual Conference & Expo brought an incredible lineup of speakers and conversations for New York’s long-term care leaders.

From national updates and workforce insight to frontline decision-making, liability, assisted living priorities, and the stories behind the work, our speakers gave attendees meaningful takeaways to bring back to their teams.

Now it’s time to keep the energy going at the Expo Reception!

A beautiful afternoon celebrating the people who make long-term care stronger every day.Today’s Chairperson’s Awards Lun...
06/03/2026

A beautiful afternoon celebrating the people who make long-term care stronger every day.

Today’s Chairperson’s Awards Lunch gave us the chance to recognize honorees nominated by their peers for their hard work, leadership, and commitment to residents in skilled nursing and assisted living communities across New York and to recognize The Foundation for Quality Care's 25th year.

Congratulations to all of our award recipients, including Girl Scout Troop 1331 from the Bronx, our Group Volunteer of the Year awardees. We were so glad to welcome you to Albany and to the 77th Annual Conference & Expo.

We appreciate every honoree, including those who could not make the trip.

Your dedication is inspiring, and your impact is felt every day.

A few highlights from a fun and meaningful celebration at .

National perspectives are taking the stage at the 77th Annual Conference & Expo.We are honored to welcome Clifton J. Por...
06/03/2026

National perspectives are taking the stage at the 77th Annual Conference & Expo.

We are honored to welcome Clifton J. Porter II, American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living President & CEO, for The State of Long-Term Care: Progress, People & Purpose, offering a national overview for providers.

We are also pleased to welcome LaShuan M. Bethea, NCAL Executive Director, for The Federal Forecast for , bringing key updates on policy, regulation, and priorities impacting assisted living providers across the country.

Two important sessions. One timely conversation about the future of long-term care.

The NYSHFA | NYSCAL 77th Annual Conference & Expo is officially underway!A big round of applause for today’s opening key...
06/03/2026

The NYSHFA | NYSCAL 77th Annual Conference & Expo is officially underway!

A big round of applause for today’s opening keynote speaker, Peter Murphy Lewis, who helped us kick off the conference with his powerful stories and a message that speaks directly to the heart of long-term care: the story inside the work matters more than the task itself.

His experience working alongside caregivers for the People Worth Caring About documentary reminds us that the most meaningful work is rooted in preserving dignity and amplifying the stories that deserve to be heard.

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