• CALA Fall Conference & Trade Show

    November 2-4 | Renaissance Palm Springs Hotel and Palm Springs Convention Center

    Join us Nov. 2-4, 2026, for Elevate: CALA’s Fall Conference & Trade Show. Connect with peers, gain insights from top experts, and explore innovations that enhance operations and resident quality of life.

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  • Federal Day in Your District: October 14

    Registration Deadline: October 7

    CALA’s Federal Day in Your District helps 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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  • 2026 Compensation Study

    Publication Date: September 2026
    CALA’s Compensation Study is the only wage survey with data specifically for Assisted Living, Memory Care and CCRCs in California. Plan for the future and get granular with breakouts by geographic area and community size.

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  • CALA News & Views | Issue 56 | Innovative Aging

    This issue examines how innovation — in technology, partnership and person-centered care — is shaping the future of aging well in California's Assisted Living communities.

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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

  • SafelyYou

Sustaining Partners

  • future care
  • Heffernan Insurance
  • ltc
  • select rehab
  • welltower