LeadingAge California

LeadingAge California LeadingAge California represents more than 800 nonprofit providers of senior living and services in California.

Our mission is to advance housing, care and services for older adults. LeadingAge California is the statewide association representing the continuum of not-for-profit senior living, care and services to aging Californians.

Yesterday, we were proud to join our member CCH - Affordable Senior Housing as they celebrated 65 years of service to ol...
10/08/2026

Yesterday, we were proud to join our member CCH - Affordable Senior Housing as they celebrated 65 years of service to older adults and the community.

Members of the LeadingAge California policy team also shared a presentation on housing, dignity, and the work ahead, highlighting the importance of advocacy as we work toward a future where every older adult can access quality housing and age with dignity.

Congratulations to CCH on this incredible milestone! We’re proud to call you a member and look forward to the work ahead together.

Behavioral Health and Trauma-Informed Care remain critical areas of focus for long-term care providers.This upcoming ses...
10/07/2026

Behavioral Health and Trauma-Informed Care remain critical areas of focus for long-term care providers.

This upcoming session in the Survey & Clinical Risk Management Series will cover regulatory requirements, assessment and care planning, documentation, and QAPI auditing, with practical tools to support compliance.

Register today to strengthen your facility’s approach to Behavioral Health and Trauma-Informed Care: https://lnkd.in/eh4gkf_R

Presented by Shelly Maffia, RN, LNHA, Nursing Home Quality Improvement Consultant.

LeadingAge California is pleased to welcome Antonette Sorrick as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Antonette brings ...
10/07/2026

LeadingAge California is pleased to welcome Antonette Sorrick as Vice President of Regulatory Affairs. Antonette brings more than 20 years of executive leadership in California state government and extensive experience in regulatory administration, public policy, government relations and consumer protection. Most recently, she served as Director of State Government Affairs for Magellan Health, where she led multi-state legislative and regulatory strategy for a national behavioral health organization and worked with policymakers, regulators and organizational leaders to advance access to care.

Previously, Antonette served for 11 years as Executive Officer of the California Board of Psychology, overseeing the agency responsible for regulating more than 21,000 licensed psychologists and directing its licensing, enforcement, legislative, regulatory, fiscal, and administrative operations. Her earlier leadership roles included Executive Officer of the State Board of Guide Dogs for the Blind and Deputy Director of Board Relations for the California Department of Consumer Affairs. Throughout her career, Antonette has built productive partnerships among government agencies, legislators, providers, professional associations and consumer advocates. At LeadingAge California, she will lead regulatory advocacy, advise members navigating complex requirements and help advance policies that strengthen aging services and improve access to care for older adults. Antonette earned her bachelor’s degree in political science, with a minor in English, from the University of California, Berkeley.

It’s Active Aging Week!Active aging is about more than staying busy. It’s about connection, purpose, movement, creativit...
10/06/2026

It’s Active Aging Week!

Active aging is about more than staying busy. It’s about connection, purpose, movement, creativity, and meaningful engagement at every stage of life.

This week, we’re celebrating our members across California who make active, engaged aging possible every day. Through innovative programs, vibrant communities, and opportunities to connect and participate, they are helping older adults continue to live with purpose and do the things that bring meaning to their lives.

We’re proud to celebrate the people and organizations helping redefine what it means to age well.

California’s older adults can’t afford more delays. LeadingAge California is proud to support   to streamline the develo...
10/06/2026

California’s older adults can’t afford more delays. LeadingAge California is proud to support to streamline the development of affordable senior housing and long-term care communities, helping ensure older adults have access to safe, affordable places to live.

📬 You’ve got mail! Ballots should be arriving in your mailbox any day now. Keep your eyes peeled and be ready to vote YES on . For more information, click the link below: https://bit.ly/3TLxF2i

A meaningful evening celebrating innovation, leadership, and the future of aging. We’re proud to see Susan DeMarois, Pre...
10/06/2026

A meaningful evening celebrating innovation, leadership, and the future of aging. We’re proud to see Susan DeMarois, President and CEO of LeadingAge California, recognized with the Brain and Health Innovation Award at Eskaton Foundation’s inaugural Longevity Gala. The evening highlighted the powerful impact of mission-driven leadership and the importance of affordable, supportive housing in helping older adults thrive. Congratulations, Susan, on this well-deserved honor, and thank you to Eskaton Foundation for bringing together an inspiring evening focused on the future of aging.

🔦 LeadingAge California  Odie Tollefson, Vice President, Human Resources, Pilgrim Place"Each step of my human resources ...
10/06/2026

🔦 LeadingAge California

Odie Tollefson, Vice President, Human Resources, Pilgrim Place

"Each step of my human resources journey that began in 1990 was preparing me for the privilege of supporting our team members as well as our residents at Pilgrim Place. That opportunity came about in 2014 when I started as Director of Human Resources. Over the past 12 years I have been involved in many facets of the continuing evolution of our unique community. Membership in LeadingAge CA, including attendance at conferences over the years, has helped me better understand our industry and cement some amazing relationships that have helped me grow tremendously.

2027 promises to be a rewarding year filled with a focus on streamlining processes and leadership development throughout our organization. Collaborating closely with three relatively new-to-their-position team members in my department, I am confident that it will be a year of growth and opportunity throughout our campus."

- Odie Tollefson

What were the biggest policy and regulatory developments of 2026, and what do they mean for aging services providers hea...
10/05/2026

What were the biggest policy and regulatory developments of 2026, and what do they mean for aging services providers heading into 2027?

Tomorrow, join LeadingAge California’s policy team for our annual Policy & Regulatory Wrap-Up, where we’ll take a look at the year’s most significant state and federal developments and what providers need to know.

We’ll cover key changes impacting skilled nursing, assisted living, affordable housing, and home and community-based services, along with practical considerations for implementation and emerging issues to watch in 2027.

Register here: https://lnkd.in/e6YrMs5U

Our next chapter begins today. Please help us welcome Susan DeMarois as President & CEO of LeadingAge California. On her...
10/01/2026

Our next chapter begins today. Please help us welcome Susan DeMarois as President & CEO of LeadingAge California. On her first official day, Susan reflected on what this moment means and the work ahead:

"With enthusiasm, I join LeadingAge California as the not-for-profit organization celebrates 65 years of advancing housing, care and services across the entire continuum of aging services. I look forward to engaging with our mission-driven members in their local communities, in Sacramento, and in Washington, D.C. as, together, we champion the needs and preferences of older adults and the exceptional providers who serve and support them."

With Susan’s leadership, experience, and commitment to older adults, we’re looking ahead with excitement to what’s possible for our members and the aging services field across California.

Here’s to the work we’ll do together.

What will you bring to the 2027 BOLD Conference & Expo, May 18-21 in Palm Desert?We’re seeking presentation proposals th...
09/29/2026

What will you bring to the 2027 BOLD Conference & Expo, May 18-21 in Palm Desert?

We’re seeking presentation proposals that tackle the issues shaping aging services today, including culture, leadership, policy and compliance, workforce, technology and innovation, resident experience, and care and clinical services.

Share a practical strategy. Spotlight an innovative solution. Bring a fresh perspective. Help your peers navigate what’s next.

Submit your proposal and bring your expertise to BOLD: https://hubs.li/Q04yF76t0

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1315 I Street, Ste 100
Sacramento, CA
95814

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Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

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