About Us

The Largest Healthcare Union in the Nation. Our mission is to advocate for quality care and good jobs for all!

The AARP Foundation wants to win back opportunity for those now in crisis, so thousands of vulnerable low-income Americans 50+ can regain their foothold, continue to serve as anchors for their families and communities and ensure that their best life is still within reach.

Adventist HealthCare, based in Gaithersburg, Md., is a faith-based, not-for-profit organization of dedicated professionals who work together each day to provide excellent wellness, disease management and health-care services to the community.

AFrame Digital addresses the critical and growing needs of healthcare systems seeking cost-effective, “high touch” care coordination solutions for their highest risk patient populations. AFrame Digital’s real-time, advanced telemonitoring and patient safety solutions deliver on the promise of telemedicine by enabling “high impact” patient care with built-in situational awareness and easy patient personalization features.

Founded in 1990, ALFA serves as the voice for operators of senior living communities and the seniors and families those communities serve. Members of ALFA exemplify the principles of choice, dignity, and independence for seniors. To support these principles and to enhance quality of life for seniors, ALFA influences public policy, promotes business excellence, and ensures an informed public.

The Alzheimer’s Association works on a global, national and local level to enhance care and support for all those affected by Alzheimer’s and other dementias. We are here to help.

The Arthritis Foundation is the largest and most trusted nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the needs and challenges of those living with arthritis, the nation’s leading cause of disability. Since 1948, the Foundation has remained committed to leading groundbreaking research for better treatments and a cure; fighting for patients’ access to affordable and effective health care; and providing trusted information and resources to the more than 50 million adults and 300,000 children living with the disease.Our goal is to chart a winning course, guiding families in developing personalized plans for living a full life – and making each day another stride towards a cure.

Berhan Home Health Care Agency, Inc. is committed to providing the best care services for your speed healing and recovery. Our approach is personalized and done in a one on one basis to duly monitor your progress throughout the course of the care provision process. We are a privately owned home care agency, serving all four Quadrants of the District, NW, SW, NE, SE. We have a wide line of services so that you will save yourself from the hassle of getting different care services from other health care providers. We deliver your options right at the comfort of your own homes and all these, are done with trusted and top-rank professionals. To service the needs of our clients effectively and efficiently by providing highly skilled and professional staff at all levels. It is our daily goal to incorporate the highest standards of client care and professionalism in our work ethics.

Black Women Thriving East of the River is dedicated to empowering Black women in Wards 7 & 8 in Washington, DC, home to some of the most historically neglected and culturally rich neighborhoods in the District. Our mission is to reduce cancer mortality and increase health-related workforce success by dismantling barriers that contribute to persistent inequities. Our goal is to nurture a supportive and thriving community where Black women can excel in every way. When Black women are well, their partners, children, elders and communities will also improve.

The Capital Area Real Estate Group is dedicated to providing their Clients the highest level of personal service, individual attention, professional representation and outstanding results. Specializing in professional home sales and marketing, relocation, residential and commercial investment strategy, new construction sales, and land development.

Capital City Nurses is Maryland and DC’s most respected home care company. We offer a broad range of services: private duty home care, companion care, Alzheimer’s and dementia care, hospice support, newborn and child care. We also offer skilled nursing services and medication management services.

Capitol Hill Village (CHV), a non-profit organization located in Washington, DC, helps older adults navigate and embrace the opportunities of aging.

Caring Transitions works passionately to help senior citizens and their families manage relocation. We have all moved at one time in our lives. Every move tends to be accompanied by thoughts of “I have way too much stuff”. Now, imagine this notion for a senior citizen that may be limited in different ways.

The Center on Budget and Policy Priorities conducts research and analysis to help shape public debates over proposed budget and tax policies and to help ensure that policymakers consider the needs of low-income families and individuals in these debates. We also develop policy options to alleviate poverty. In addition, the Center examines the short- and long-term impacts of proposed policies on the health of the economy and the soundness of federal and state budgets. Among the issues we explore are whether federal and state governments are fiscally sound and have sufficient revenue to address critical priorities, both for low-income populations and for the nation as a whole.

The Child and Family Services Agency (CFSA) is a cabinet-level agency within the District of Columbia government, dedicating itself to the safety, permanence, and well-being of children and families residing in the District. The CFSA Policy Manual was designed to support this mission, and to provide comprehensive and uniform guidelines for staff decision-making authority and accountability. All policies are ultimately statements of the agency’s interpretation of a law or guiding statements specific to an issue of concern that helps maintain standards of practice for the daily operation of the agency.

CPDC’s singular mission is to develop vibrant communities through innovation and partnership. As a preferred developer, we tackle tough deals that many would find impossible – from adapting abandoned schools for reuse to preserving historical buildings that have become symbols of urban blight.

The DC ADRC provides a single, coordinated system of information and access for individuals seeking long-term services and supports. This is accomplished through the provision of unbiased, reliable information, counseling, and service access to older adults (60 years and older), individuals with disabilities (18 to 59 years old), and their caregivers. The ADRC facilitates the acquisition of services individualized to the unique needs and desires expressed by each person.

DC Appleseed solves problems affecting the daily lives of those who live and work in the National Capital area. As our region responds to the challenges posed by the current economic downturn, DC Appleseed’s collaborative approach to addressing problems is more important than ever. The financial support we receive is multiplied many times over by thousands of hours of donated pro bono time. We work with volunteer attorneys, business leaders, and community experts to identify pressing challenges, conduct research and analysis, make specific recommendations for reform, and implement effective solutions.

The DC Health Care Workforce Partnership is an industry-driven, community-supported sector-based alliance, consisting of health care businesses from three subsectors — acute care; ambulatory and behavioral health; and nursing, residential and long-term care services — and core partners and network supporters.

The DC Senior Advisory Coalition (S.A.C.) seeks to be a unifying voice, advocating to improve the quality of life for and with older adults in the District of Columbia.

The District of Columbia Health Care Association is an information and education resource to its facility members, associate business members, vendors and consultants. DCHCA provides its members with continuing education programs, as well as keeping members informed in many areas, including the development of policy and legislation, regulatory compliance, and payment and reimbursement. DCHCA also works on behalf of the general public, educating legislators, government officials, the media and consumers on the serious issues facing our profession.

Founded in 1978, the District of Columbia Hospital Association (DCHA) is a non-profit organization whose mission is to provide leadership in improving the health care system in the District of Columbia, advocating for the interests of member hospitals as they support the interests of the community. To this end DCHA will: Represent and advocate for its member hospitals; Provide a forum to solve common problems and achieve common goals; Assist its members to meet community health care needs; and Encourage health services research and education. The Association has been in the forefront of the debate on a wide range of national health issues, and locally, DCHA works closely with government and non-government officials to meet community health needs.

Families USA is a national nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to the achievement of high-quality, affordable health care for all Americans. We partner with organizations and individuals across the entire spectrum of the health care community to achieve our mission.

Five Star Senior Living has made the commitment to provide a warm, inviting environment where seniors of all abilities and interests can thrive. Innovative, evidence-based approaches to health and wellness during retirement. And fine dining experiences that rival your favorite restaurants. Come in and see for yourself!

Forest Hills of DC has always been on people — their residents and staff who, together, make the little community feel like home. They never forget that a warm hello or a small favor can make anyone’s day a little brighter. Forest Hills of DC believes that what we all really need most is found in our hearts, not on a checklist. They offer a full continuum of care and support for seniors in the Washington, D.C. area.

The George Washington Medical Faculty Associates are more than 750 providers strong, available to treat you in dozens of locations throughout Maryland, Virginia and Washington, DC providing care across 51 clinical specialty areas.

Georgetown Home Care aims to keep you or your loved one at home, where their hearts are, and avoid loss of friends and possessions, loss of independence and freedom, and loss of spirit which is drained by the battles of daily living. Our caring service makes it possible for the elderly to maintain as much independence as possible, by providing the appropriate in-home assistance and companionship. We pride ourselves on matching highly qualified, compassionate caregivers to fit the personality, interests, and sense of humor of your loved ones. In that way, we lift the spirits not only of seniors, but of the family caregiver, as well.

The Greater Washington Urban League is a major interracial, nonpartisan, nonprofit social services and civil rights organization with headquarters in the District of Columbia and offices in the District and Prince George’s County, Maryland. Our mission is “to increase the economic and political empowerment of blacks and other minorities and to help all Americans share equally in the responsibilities and rewards of full citizenship.” We empower communities and change lives using the approaches of social work, advocacy, law and other disciplines. The League with a staff of 60 individuals from various disciplines provides direct services and advocacy to more than 65,000 individuals annually. The League manages and administers some 30 programs in the areas of Education, Employment and Training, and Housing and Community Development. We are a membership organization governed by a 40-member Board of Directors and an advisory board that provides expertise and guidance to support our programs.

The Holladay Corporation shapes its acquistion startegy by focusing on one key goal: identifying well-located projects in our core markets. We are actively seeking new development or acquisition opportunities for multifamily apartments and condominiums, assisted living, and self-storage. We prefer infill locations that have high barriers to entry and would consider joint ventures as well as sale transactions.

Home Care Partners is a private non-profit agency serving the Washington, DC metropolitan area. Our mission is to enable vulnerable people to remain in their own homes in comfort, safety, and dignity. We do this by:

• Providing comprehensive home care services.
• Training those interested in meaningful careers in the home care field.
• Supporting family caregivers.

We are committed to excellence; we embrace diversity; and we serve those in need with priority given to those unable to pay the full cost of care.

Home Health Care has a long history of providing quality care to individuals in their homes. A full spectrum of cost-effective services, ranging from high-tech nursing to non-medical assistance with the activities of daily living are available. Home Health Services are provided by trained caregivers and include skilled nursing, rehabilitation and personal care services. Home Health Care can be part of a post-hospital care plan or it can be provided to patients with long-term care needs for assistance with daily living.

Iona Senior Services supports people as they experience the challenges and opportunities of aging. We educate, advocate, and provide community-based services to help people age well and live well. We envision a community that celebrates, values, respects, and protects the contributions and possibilities of every individual.

The mission of LeadingAge is to expand the world of possibilities for aging. Our membership includes 6,000 not-for-profit organizations representing the entire field of aging services, 39 state partners, and hundreds of businesses, consumer groups, foundations, and research partners. Together, our members touch 4 million lives every day. LeadingAge is also a part of the International Association of Homes and Services for the Aging (IAHSA), which spans 30 countries across the globe. LeadingAge is a 501c3 tax exempt charitable organization focused on education, advocacy, and applied research.

Over the past decade, Lifematters has become the first choice for home care in Maryland, Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia. Finding the right care for you or a loved one can be overwhelming. We are here to help you navigate this difficult process every step of the way. We work with our clients to create fully customized care plans staffed by our team of highly trained and skilled caregivers that deliver on a full range of in-home services.

If you’re a senior living and services provider in the Mid-Atlantic, LifeSpan Products & Services has everything you need. We’re your one-stop shop for reimbursement consulting services, insurance, group purchasing and food programs. LifeSpan is the only association that effectively covers the continuum in this region. Whether you’re a nursing home, CCRC, assisted living, housing provider or community based/home care agency, we’ve got what you need to help save you money and simplify your operations.

The mission of the Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home is to provide extraordinary health and life care services to indigent and modest income seniors of the District of Columbia, empowering them to live their lives to the fullest. The Lisner-Louise-Dickson-Hurt Home family is committed to seeing the truth and beauty of growing older. We take our vow to care for the whole person seriously, always remembering that ours is not a relationship of a moment but, rather, a relationship built upon a history of living life to the fullest. Time and age need not be a gift of the past but a promise of a full and well-spent future.

Loving Decisions helps you find the right match for residential assisted living—a home that best fits your preferences and budget and provides everything your loved one needs. We do all the legwork and recommend only residences that meet our high standards. Best of all, the home owners pay for our services—you pay nothing

At Marigold at 11th Street, we go beyond the health and well-being of our residents. Our professional staff is always available to provide a helping hand so our residents are free to enjoy the company of friends and family. The facility is designed for those who may have reached the point in their life of needing some assistance in order to maintain a relatively independent lifestyle. Our menu of services has been carefully designed to provide the right services for each resident.Upon initial assessment, a level of service is determined for each resident. The assessment provides important information used to create a service plan that meets each resident’s needs. On a regular basis, we review the service plan to ensure the resident is maintaining their optimum level of independence and we address any special issues or needs that arise. Our goal is that every interaction with a resident or family member reflects our philosophy to allow residents to age in place with dignity. We want our residents to be as comfortable as possible in their new home, while ensuring their privacy and their optimum level of independence.

Maxim Healthcare Services is an experienced provider of home health, medical staffing, and wellness services. As a full-service healthcare company, Maxim Healthcare Services has extensive experience providing home health, medical staffing, and wellness services in communities nationwide. With 25 years of experience, we are dedicated to providing our patients with quality care and are committed to staffing devoted healthcare professionals in a variety of environments, while remaining focused on compliance. Our commitment to customer service and quality care is what makes Maxim an experienced nationwide provider of homecare, staffing, and wellness services.

MedStar Health is a not-for-profit health system dedicated to caring for people in Maryland and the Washington, D.C., region, while advancing the practice of medicine through education, innovation and research. MedStar’s 30,000 associates, 6,000 affiliated physicians, 10 hospitals, ambulatory care and urgent care centers, and the MedStar Health Research Institute are recognized regionally and nationally for excellence in medical care. As the medical education and clinical partner of Georgetown University, MedStar trains more than 1,100 medical residents annually. MedStar Health’s patient-first philosophy combines care, compassion and clinical excellence with an emphasis on customer service.

The Meyer Foundation identifies and invests in visionary leaders and effective community-based nonprofit organizations that are working to create lasting improvements in the lives of low-income people in the Washington, DC metropolitan region, and works to strengthen the region’s nonprofit sector as a vital and respected partner in meeting community needs. For more than 65 years, the Foundation has supported extraordinary nonprofit leaders and organizations meeting community needs throughout the Greater Washington region. Our practice has been to listen to those leaders and to adapt our work as new challenges arise for nonprofits and the people they serve. Beginning in 2012, a new strategic framework will guide the Foundation’s work, bringing additional focus to our longstanding commitments to achieving lasting positive change for low-income people in our region and championing the region’s nonprofit sector and its leaders.

The MS Society has always been committed to meeting people where they are. That’s why you’ll find chapters, events, community members, programs and more in areas throughout the United States.

The National Caucus & Center on Black Aging, Inc. was founded in 1970 to ensure that the particular concerns of elderly minorities would be addressed in the then-upcoming 1971 White House Conference on Aging. Since then, NCBA has helped protect and improve the quality of life for elderly populations, making certain that legislators, policy makers, philanthropists, advocacy groups, service organizations, thought leaders and the public at-large include minority seniors in their programs, policy- and law-making, and giving. NCBA is one of the country’s oldest organizations dedicated to aging issues and the only national organization devoted to minority and low-income aging.

The National PACE Association (NPA) exists to advance the efforts of Programs of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE®). PACE programs coordinate and provide all needed preventive, primary, acute and long-term care services so older individuals can continue living in the community. NPA works closely with members of Congress, senior administration officials and their staff, and state policy-makers to educate and promote a reimbursement and regulatory environment that enables PACE programs to continue to provide high-quality, individualized and innovative care. NPA also works in coalition with other organizations in Washington, DC, to advocate for strengthening the ability of the health care system to provide appropriate care and to support the efforts of families and friends to assist older Americans.

Options Corp is dedicated to helping senior adults cope with the expediencies of everyday life. We do that in the comfort and safety of our care recipients’ homes. We provide distant or busy families with a break from daily care giving responsibilities, and reassure them that their loved ones are attended to by the team that has the most experience and the widest resources. Our mission is to provide respect, compassion and empowerment to seniors by supporting their dignity, encouraging their independence and appreciating their uniqueness as they remain in the comfort of their own home.

Palisades Village is a community of members, volunteers, and supporters focused on helping older adults remain in their homes for as long as possible. Our Village provides access to services, cultural opportunities, and social events to build a strong community in the Palisades area of Washington, D.C.

Potomac Home Health Care (PHHC)is a non-profit joint venture of Sibley Memorial Hospital and Suburban Hospital (both Johns Hopkins Medicine). PHHC is a full service, medicare-certified home health agency providing a comprehensive range of home care services in Maryland and Washington, D.C. Working within a team approach, we make every attempt to recognize and meet the needs of the homebound patient. Our program stresses personalized care, tailored to the patient’s individual needs. We work closely with the physician, the patient and family members in planning, reviewing progress and making adjustments to the plan of care. This approach results in a better treatment plan and greater understanding and support for the patient and family. Our program has the unique capability of offering the resources of two full service hospitals.

Prestige Healthcare Resources Inc. (PHRI) is an in-home care/personal care agency. Since our inception in October 2009, PHRI has consistently and continuously provided highest quality care and supports to all her clients. The PHRI support team with over 30 years combined experience has successfully provided care and services to her clients at their own home and various health care setting including but not limited to assisted Living facilities, Independent living, long term care facilities, etc. Our successful track record is built upon a combination of diligence, flexibility and process which are provided through understanding of our clients individual unique needs. Our high quality service coupled with competitive rates and our extensive database of qualified personnel attract our clients to continue doing business with us. PHRI has successfully developed long term relationship with clients because of our ability to quickly meet their needs. Our ability to continuously deliver exceptional customer service results directly from our strong quality assurance process.

As the third largest not-for-profit health system in the United States, Providence Health & Services is committed to providing for the needs of our communities – especially for those who are poor and vulnerable – across Alaska, California, Montana, Oregon and Washington. Their system includes more than 76,000 caregivers (all employees) serving in a diverse range of ministries from birth to end of life, including acute care, physician clinics, long-term and assisted living, palliative and hospice care, home health, supportive housing and education.

Quality Trust is an independent, non-profit advocacy organization focused on improving the lives of children and adults with disabilities and their families. We work with individuals and family members to solve problems, identify opportunities for learning and contribution and find creative ways to minimize “differences” and make the most of each person’s abilities.

Renaissance is a community based program, providing a variety of medical, therapeutic, rehabilitative and recreation services for older adults, seniors and individuals with disabilities. Our goal is to help prevent premature institutionalization by offering stimulating and enjoyable group experience for the participants as well as respite time for caregivers.

Right at Home is a leader in the in-home senior care industry. Our trained caregivers provide quality in-home care for seniors and disabled adults who need some assistance to maintain their independence. We are an in-home care company that happens to operate through independently owned and operated home care franchisees. We’re not a franchise company trying to do business in the home care industry. Because of this, the safety and well being of our clients comes first for everyone.

Sarah’s Circle is an award-winning affordable housing residence and wellness center providing comprehensive services for very low-income seniors. Sarah’s Circle was founded and incorporated in 1983 by Elizabeth O’Connor, a co-pastor of the ecumenical, Washington-based Church of the Savior. Early supporters included Senators Robert and Elizabeth Dole; James Rouse; and Arthur Fleming, former secretary of the Department of Health, Education and Welfare.

Seabury Resources for Aging‘s mission is to provide personalized, affordable services and housing options to help older adults in the greater Washington, DC area live with independence and dignity. Seabury Resources for Aging is a private nonprofit 501(c) 3 organization.Seabury Resources for Aging provides free or affordable support in multiple ways for older adults and their families who are undergoing unfamiliar life transitions. We offer: Seabury Senior Living Communities: Seabury at Friendship Terrace, Seabury at Springvale Terrace and Home First Residences.

Senior Helper’s mission is to ensure a better quality of life for elderly clients and their families by providing dependable and affordable care. Senior Helper’s are a trusted and respected organization that takes a responsible role in supporting their clients and their families, employees, and the community. Their vision is to be the community’s leading home care company, setting a new standard of care and customer service for the healthcare industry.

The mission of Sibley Memorial Hospital is to provide quality health services and facilities for the community, to promote wellness, to relieve suffering, and to restore health as swiftly, safely, and humanely as it can be done consistent with the best service we can give at the highest value for all concerned.

The Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home‘s mission is to deliver professional quality health care services to our residents and their families by responding to their spiritual, physical, emotional and social needs. Stoddard Baptist Nursing Home, in respect of our vision, strives: To foster an environment that emanates the utmost respect for the dignity of our residents, their families, staff, volunteers and others; To employ highly qualified individuals who possess integrity of character and who exhibit compassionate care to our residents and their families; and to maintain the highest possible standards of quality in every aspect of our daily operations.

Strategies for Independent Living, LLC is a design/build construction company specializing in Aging in Place and Universal Design. Steve Hage, the owner, has spent his career in the residential remodeling industry, with a 22 year focus on services for seniors and people with disabilities. Strategies recognizes that the family plays a central role in the process. Our mission is to assist them in their home modification decisions by identifying issues and educating families on the wide variety of solutions. Taking the time to look at the “big picture” and consider all options will prevent rushed and often expensive results.

Sunrise has championed quality of life in senior care for more than 30 years. We provide individualized, tailored care in a safe, nurturing, worry-free environment. From independent living to assisted living and Alzheimer’s and memory care services, we deliver Sunrise’s high standards of care and service with the help of our passionate and skilled assisted living teams. Sunrise communities encourage permanent and short-term stay residents to enjoy life to the fullest. Through specially trained designated care managers, skilled nursing and in coordination with hospice care, we engage seniors in daily wellness activities and offer ongoing support to residents and their families. We balance safety with comfort, and provide the special touches of home, called the Sunrise Signature Experience, in each of Sunrise’s Assisted Living communities. Visit a Sunrise community today, and you’ll see why we’re unlike other assisted living facilities.

The Equal Rights Center (ERC) is a national non-profit civil-rights organization dedicated to promoting equal opportunity in housing, employment, and access to public accommodations and government services through education, research, testing, advocacy, and enforcement. The ERC works with all populations, and has dedicated programs and activities in immigrant rights, disability rights, and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) rights.

The Kennedy Care foundation has passion to improve the quality of life for the people they care for. One of the ways they do this is by providing the ability to receive care in a familiar environment as opposed to driving to a doctor or physical therapist several times a week. They have seen the toll that seemingly endless appointments bring and they have seen the joy and hope that comes with receiving care in the comfort of home. This hope is the foundation of Kennedy Care. Seeing lives changed due to the complete and loving care of our caregivers drives everything that Kennedy Care does.

The Little Sisters of the Poor are an international congregation of Roman Catholic women religious founded in 1839 by Saint Jeanne Jugan. Together with a diverse network of collaborators, we serve the elderly poor in over 30 countries around the world. Continuing the work of Saint Jeanne Jugan, our MISSION is to offer the neediest elderly of every race and religion a home where they will be welcomed as Christ, cared for as family and accompanied with dignity until God calls them to himself. Our VISION is to contribute to the Culture of Life by nurturing communities where each person is valued, the solidarity of the human family and the wisdom of age are celebrated, and the compassionate love of Christ is shared with all.

Volunteers of America co-founder Ballington Booth described the special role of Volunteers of America as “an organization which brings together the work of the church and the work of the social service organization.” For more than a century, Volunteers of America has provided essential services and opportunities to people of all faiths. We excel at meeting immediate needs, but are able to transform lives through our belief in, and reliance on, grace.

At Whitman-Walker Health our mission is to be the highest quality, culturally competent community health center serving greater Washington’s diverse urban community, including individuals who face barriers to accessing care, and with a special expertise in LGBT and HIV care.