Business Details
50+ Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Long-Term Care Advocacy
Founded in 1951, we are the largest statewide association representing long-term care providers in Kansas. Our organization advocates for over 260 member facilities including nursing homes, assisted living centers, and specialized care units. Through legislative action and policy advocacy, we have secured critical Medicaid reimbursement improvements and wage enhancements for direct care workers. Our team of five professionals in Topeka provides expert guidance on regulatory compliance, administrator licensing, and quality improvement initiatives. As a state affiliate of the American Health Care Association, we maintain national connections while focusing on Kansas-specific healthcare challenges.We pioneered the Kansas Center for Assisted Living in 2000 to better serve residential care providers. Our track record includes successful advocacy for fair reimbursement formulas and implementation of the Administrator in Training Program. We offer educational resources, industry updates, and networking opportunities to support our members' operational excellence. Our commitment to quality care extends to consumer resources that help families find appropriate care facilities. With over seven decades of experience, we remain dedicated to advancing long-term care standards across Kansas.
Services
Long-term care advocacy
Legislative representation
Regulatory compliance guidance
Administrator licensing support
Quality improvement programs
Professional development training
Medicaid reimbursement advocacy
Consumer care resources
Industry networking events
Policy development consulting
Details
- Year established: 1951
Highlights and features
- Founded in 1951 with deep industry expertise in long-term care
- Represents 260+ diverse long-term care providers statewide
- Secured landmark Medicaid reimbursement improvements
- Established Kansas Center for Assisted Living in 2000
- Maintains national affiliation with American Health Care Association
Services
Long-term care advocacy
We provide comprehensive advocacy for long-term care providers through legislative action and policy development. Our team works directly with state lawmakers to address industry challenges including Medicaid reimbursement rates and regulatory compliance. With decades of experience, we've successfully implemented programs that improve working conditions for care staff while maintaining quality standards for residents across Kansas.
Regulatory compliance guidance
Our experts offer detailed guidance on navigating complex healthcare regulations. We help facilities prepare for state and federal surveys, maintain licensing requirements, and implement best practices for operational excellence. Our resources include the latest survey manual updates and direct consultation on compliance matters affecting nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Kansas.
Professional development training
We deliver specialized education programs for long-term care professionals including the Administrator in Training (AIT) Program. Our offerings cover regulatory updates, leadership development, and operational management strategies. Through workshops, webinars, and certification courses, we help staff maintain necessary credentials and stay current with industry standards.
Consumer care resources
We provide comprehensive resources to help families find appropriate long-term care solutions. Our facility directory and care selection guides assist in locating nursing homes and assisted living centers across Kansas. We offer information about different care types and help connect families with providers that meet their specific needs and requirements.
Industry networking events
We organize conferences and networking opportunities that connect long-term care providers across Kansas. These events facilitate knowledge sharing, professional collaboration, and access to industry innovations. Our annual convention and trade show brings together providers, suppliers, and policymakers to discuss current challenges and advancements in long-term care services.
Questions
What does the Kansas Health Care Association do?
We advocate for long-term care providers across Kansas through legislative action, regulatory guidance, and professional development programs. Our services include Medicaid reimbursement advocacy, compliance support, and industry networking opportunities.
Who are KHCA's members?
Our members include over 260 long-term care providers representing nursing facilities, assisted living centers, mental health nursing units, and hospital-based long-term care units across Kansas.
How does KHCA help care providers?
We provide regulatory compliance guidance, professional development training, legislative representation, and industry resources to help Kansas long-term care providers maintain quality standards and operational success.
What is the Kansas Center for Assisted Living?
KCAL is a division of KHCA established in 2000 to specifically address the needs of assisted living and residential health care providers across Kansas.
How can I find long-term care in Kansas?
We provide consumer resources to help families locate appropriate care facilities. Our website offers guidance on selecting care providers and connects families with available services across Kansas.
What educational programs do you offer?
We provide the Administrator in Training Program, compliance workshops, regulatory update webinars, and professional development courses for long-term care staff and administrators across Kansas.
