The North Carolina Assisted Living Association is a non-profit trade association devoted to promoting the establishment and operation of quality assisted living communities in North Carolina. NCALA supports its members by offering “find a community” services to families who seek high-quality assisted living communities that address their needs and budget, by offering continuing education credits and regularly consulting NC state regulators and legislators to provide expert advice and insight into policy development that affects seniors and their families. Our more than 180 member communities, and 80 partner members, provide appropriate, supportive housing and services for individuals with compromised health and safety needs and with varied income levels. NCALA members serve more than 14,000 residents, 4500 of whom are low-income and who receive state assistance. NCALA's MISSION: - support social and residential models that provide alternative care options to elders or others who need assisted living services. - educate consumers, regulators, legislators, and the general public about assisted living. - serve the needs of the consumer and industry with regard to assisted living. - advocate for outcome-oriented quality standards in the assisted living industry.