
Why Join ASHA
Build expertise and expand your network with the industry’s most trusted organization
The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is the nation’s premier organization for executives in the senior living industry. The Association is at the forefront of advancing the interests of executives engaged in the development, ownership, operations and financing of seniors housing.
ASHA’s mission is to equip members with the resources and insights they need to serve their clients at the highest level — and to advance the industry. As a mission-driven organization committed to excellence, ASHA offers its members a number of key benefits.
Exclusive Content
ASHA’s original research provides high-quality data and analysis to inform decision-making. Up-to-date information is provided on a wide range of topics, from market dynamics and tax policy to the latest and most effective sales strategies. Special Issue Briefs deliver real-time insights on industry-shaping trends, including legal matters. Members have on-demand access to ASHA’s research archive, a rich source of information not available elsewhere.
Consumer Education
ASHA’s Where You Live Matters is the first online educational initiative aimed at helping older adults, their families, and the broader public better understand the senior living options available to them. In addition to offering free direct lead generation that directly connects consumers with communities, Where You Live Matters promotes unbiased information from industry experts, providers, academics, physicians, caregivers, senior living residents, and families, ensuring consumers have the necessary facts to make informed decisions about their future and find a sense of community however they define it.
Advocacy Program
As the leading voice of the senior living industry, ASHA conducts advocacy efforts for policies to benefit owners, operators, employees and older Americans and their families. Our experienced legislative team works year-round to educate legislators and federal officials about the unique challenges of our industry. Through generous contributions by members, our Political Action Committee supports political candidates who are committed to a thriving senior living industry.
In addition to our benefits, ASHA sponsors the industry’s foremost conferences and networking events, bringing together senior living executives for a free exchange of ideas. Members can learn from the top leaders of the industry about its current challenges and opportunities. Meetings include educational sessions, networking time, and fun social occasions where attendees can share experiences and build partnerships.
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 membership is an outstanding value proposition with our all-inclusive annual fee.
ASHA truly values new members and welcomes them into the organization. We recognize that rising leaders will shape the future of this vibrant and growing industry. We welcome bright minds and big ideas. Join us today!
Levels & Benefits
Executive Board | Advisory Committee | Associate Member | |
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Full access to our latest publications, including research reports, briefs on emerging issues/trends, and a series of monthly newsletters. | |||
Access to the members-only section of the ASHA website, which includes a comprehensive library of archived reports, briefs, updates, and exclusive member publications. | |||
Consultation with ASHA’s professional staff. | |||
Complimentary invitation(s) to ASHA’s Annual Meeting in January. | |||
Complimentary invitation(s) to ASHA’s Mid-Year Meeting in June, and Regional Roundtables (local members only). | |||
Complimentary invitations to ASHA’s Fall Board Meeting. | |||
Access to the exclusive Rising Leaders program for next-generation leaders. | |||
May serve as officers of ASHA, participate on task forces and committees, and be selected to represent ASHA before Congress. |
Membership Details
Three company contacts receive the following all-inclusive complimentary benefits:
- Attendance at ASHA’s Annual meeting in January, Mid-Year meeting in June, Fall meeting in September,and select Regional Roundtables for three representatives at no charge
- All new publications: Reports, Briefs, Federal, Legal, and State Policy updates
- Access to ASHA’s members-only website with a comprehensive library of archived reports, Briefs, updates, and exclusive member publications
- Consultation with ASHA’s professional staff
- Exclusive Rising Leaders program for next generation leaders
- May serve as officers of ASHA, participate on Task Forces and Committees, and may be selected to represent ASHA before Congress
- Executive Board Directory with complete biographies of the industry’s leading executives
- Subject to approval by Executive Board.
- * This level is not available to supplier/vendors
Two company contacts receive the following all-inclusive complimentary benefits:
- Attendance at ASHA’s Annual meeting in January, Mid-Year meeting in June, and select Regional Roundtables for two representative at no charge
- All new publications: Reports, Briefs, Federal, Legal, and State Policy updates
- Access to ASHA’s members-only website with a comprehensive library of archived reports, Briefs, updates, and exclusive member publications
- Consultation with ASHA’s professional staff
One company contact receive the following all-inclusive complimentary benefits:
- Attendance at ASHA’s Annual meeting in January for one representative at no charge
- All new publications: Reports, Briefs, Federal, Legal, and State Policy updates
- Access to ASHA’s members-only website with a comprehensive library of archived reports, Briefs, updates, and exclusive member publications
- Consultation with ASHA’s professional staff