What is ASHA?
The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is the nation’s premier organization for executives in the seniors living industry. Our mission is to equip members with the resources and insights they need to serve their clients at the highest level—and to move seniors living forward.
To fulfill that mission, we sponsor industry-leading conferences and networking events, conduct pathbreaking research, educate consumers, and advocate for policies that protect and advance the interests for our members. When you join ASHA, you become part of a diverse community of accomplished and influential professionals dedicated to improving the lives of older people and their families.
ASHA is the industry thought-leader promoting quality and innovation, advancing industry knowledge through research, exchanging strategic business information, and influencing legislative and regulatory matters.
Upcoming Meetings
ASHA membership grants you access to some of the most knowledgeable and experienced executives in senior living, with events that bring incredible value, and high-impact organization for industry leaders.
2025 Rising Leaders Dinner
Austin, TX
View DetailsExclusive event for participants of the Rising Leaders Program. To inquire about the program, please contact Megs Bertoni ([email protected]) for questions about the Rising Leaders Program. Additional details about this event will be available soon.
2025 Executive Board Meeting
Austin Marriott Downtown, Austin, TX
View DetailsWe hope you can join us September 8th for ASHA’s 2025 Executive Board Meeting which will take place at the Austin Marriott Downtown in Austin, TX.
ASHA’s Executive Board Meeting is exclusive for the Executive Board members and held in conjunction with the National Investment Center Conference.
For information about becoming a meeting sponsor, please contact Doris Maultsby at [email protected].
2025 Chairman’s Circle Event
The Liberty Hotel, Boston, MA
View DetailsJoin us October 8-9 for our 2025 Chairman’s Circle Event which will take place at the Liberty Hotel, Boston, MA.
ASHA’s Chairman’s Circle Event is an exclusive meeting for those members who make a personal contribution at the Chairman’s Circle level ($2,000 – $5,000) for the 2025 Seniors Housing PAC campaign.
For questions about the event or to make a pledge / contribution, please contact Sheff Richey at [email protected].
Member News
ASHA Joins Coalition Letter on Retaliatory Tax Provisions in House-Passed Reconciliation Harmful to Real Estate Investment
On June 12, ASHA joined with our real estate partner organizations in a letter to Senate Finance Committee members expressing our concerns relative to the significant impact retaliatory taxes will have on real estate investment and the cost of capital.
Specifically, the coalition requested the Senate revise Section 899, ENFORCEMENT OF REMEDIES AGAINST UNFAIR FOREIGN TAXES of the House passed Budget Reconciliation bill to exempt non-controlling investments in U.S. real estate, regardless of whether those investments are made through equity or debt. We also seek relief for existing transactions and investment that were made and negotiated on well settled current tax rules and treaties.
This provision is designed to retaliate against foreign taxes that discriminate against American businesses. The purpose is to put pressure on foreign governments to reform their unfair practices. However, in doing so, it imposes taxes on inbound investment, creating negative and unintended consequences for the nation’s housing supply, including seniors housing. The higher tax rates triggered by Section 899 would apply broadly to foreign investment in U.S. real estate. The rates would apply to interest income (foreign lenders to U.S. real estate) and dividend income (foreign equity investors in U.S. REITs), as well as direct investments in U.S. real estate. In many cases, Section 899 would result in higher capital gains taxes as well.
If enacted, Section 899 would have a chilling effect on real estate investment and would also impose and new tax burden on U.S. real estate owners and create an unfair retroactive application to current investments.
Click here for the coalition letter.
ASHA Sponsorships
ASHA greatly appreciates the support of its many sponsors, who in turn benefit through the good will and added visibility generated by event and research sponsorships. Check out some of our recent sponsors
