Member Benefits

Join the Florida Health Care Association today and discover the wealth of long term care knowledge and experience that can help you meet the challenges of managing your skilled nursing center or assisted living facility. If you are a vendor interested in FHCA Associate Membership, click here for more information.

Member Benefits

• Access to Experts
  FHCA staff and consultants provide valuable guidance in financial, legal, regulatory, life safety and labor relations, as well as media relations, emergency preparedness, reimbursement issues and more!

• Legislative Affairs & Grassroots
  FHCA offers a respected legislative voice to support your center and the long term care profession. Members also have access to resources for conducting grassroots advocacy at the state and national level, with opportunities to invite state and federal lawmakers in to visit your center to learn more about the important work you do.

• Survey Assistance & Regulatory Interpretations
  Knowledgeable and experienced staff provide confidential consultations to members on pressing operational, regulatory and survey issues. FHCA maintains strong relationships with state and federal regulatory agencies and other clinical experts, enabling the Association to assist members with being survey ready and staying up-to-date on survey trends and regulatory issues.

• Strategic Communications
  FHCA members benefit from state-of-the-art communications, including a series of printed and electronic newsletters, alerts and our extensive website, all designed to keep them informed and current on important long term care legislation, developments and trends.

• Professional Development
  FHCA offers networking opportunities and unparalleled education through our statewide conferences, regional seminars and online programming featuring nationally recognized presenters and experts in long term care. Webinars, curriculum, continuing education courses and videos are also offered to help support members' licensure renewal.

• Workforce Recruitment & Retention
  FHCA helps members recruit, train and retain staff at all levels through train-the-trainer sessions and career ladder curriculum. Members only have access to our online Job Board to post job vacancies, at no cost, as well as search listings of available health care candidates. The FHC Education & Development Foundation awards scholarships to offer opportunities for employees of FHCA member centers to further their education and careers in long term care.

• AHCA/NCAL National Voice and Membership Services
  Facility members automatically become a member of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living with all the benefits. For information about your center's AHCA/NCAL membership, contact Dawn Segler via email.

• FHCA Service Corporation
  FHCA members enjoy great membership discounts and buying power on quality goods and services from top vendors.

• Networking With Colleagues
  FHCA members meet monthly in 16 geographic districts across Florida to network and share information. Professional alliances, as well as events, at local, state and national levels are also available.

• Enhancing the Image
  FHCA promotes the positive image of long term care through its annual awards and recognition programs, including the CNA Essay Contest, LTC Excellence in Nursing Awards and LTC Achievement Awards, and the ElderCareFlorida.com consumer website, which features resources and information about choosing a long term care center in Florida, including testimonials from residents and their family members. The Association also sponsors the Florida Leaders program which helps members cultivate their personal and professional leadership skills.

• Individualized, Personal Attention