ASHA

Overview

Created by the National Multi Housing Council (NMHC) in 1991 and based in Washington, DC, the American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) represents the interests of the most prominent firms participating in seniors housing.  ASHA’s members are engaged in all aspects of the development and operation of housing for older adults, including construction, finance and management of seniors apartments, congregate seniors housing, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities.

ASHA has played an integral role in seniors housing advocacy by focusing on long-term care policy, state regulations, tax policy, building codes, property management and finance.  ASHA’s founders established the Association so professional owners and managers can play a key role in shaping the legislative and regulatory agenda of the seniors housing industry.

In addition to emphasizing seniors housing advocacy, ASHA is committed to expanding the scope of industry research.  ASHA has published a wide variety of definitive monographs and reports.  Topics include seniors housing finance, operational performance, fair housing, acquisitions, construction, long-term care policy, building codes, and other pertinent issues.

ASHA’s quarterly meetings provide a vital forum for industry leaders to discuss strategic issues affecting all types of seniors housing.  Members probe a litany of concerns and opportunities facing seniors housing businesses.  Prominent government officials routinely appear at ASHA’s meetings to provided updates on legislative and regulatory activities of interest to seniors housing organizations.

ASHA’s Mission Statement

The American Seniors Housing Association provides leadership for the seniors housing industry on legislative and regulatory matters, advances research and the exchange of strategic business information, and promotes the desirability of seniors housing.

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ASHA Web-site (www.seniorshousing.org)