Growing Our Community: New Members Join LeadingAge Massachusetts

New Provider Member: Alliance at Coleman, formerly known as Coleman House, has joined LeadingAge Massachusetts as a Provider Member. The community includes 45 Skilled Nursing Facility beds and 22 Assisted Living units. We’re pleased to welcome Alliance at Coleman and look forward to their engagement with fellow providers across our network.

New Business Affiliates: We’re also pleased to welcome two new Business Affiliate Members offering valuable expertise and support to our community:

EPIC Insurance Brokers & Consultants specializes in insurance solutions tailored specifically to senior living and aging services providers.

NMP Solutions, LLC, founded by Naomi Prendergast, a longtime LeadingAge Massachusetts member, provides consulting services focused on leadership and governance for nonprofit organizations, as well as operational and quality improvement support for post-acute providers.

Please join us in welcoming these new members to the LeadingAge Massachusetts community!

Call for Sessions: Share Your Expertise. Shape the Conversation.

Have insights, strategies, or lessons learned that others can benefit from? LeadingAge Massachusetts is calling on members to step forward and shape the conversation by submitting session proposals for upcoming conferences and events, including our  Annual Conference & EXPO on June 10

We’re looking for real-world experience, bold ideas, and practical takeaways—sessions that help leaders think differently, solve problems, and navigate the evolving senior living landscape. Whether your expertise is in leadership, workforce issues, operations, housing and services, technology or innovation this is your opportunity to contribute to collective learning across our member community.  Submit a session proposal today!
 

A note for Business Affiliates and partners:
Planning to engage through the EXPO? Trade show booth registration is now open for the June 10 2026 Annual Conference & EXPO. Secure your space and connect directly with aging services decision-makers. Click here to reserve your exhibit space.

Attendee registration for the conference will open in the spring- watch here for updates

Save the Date: 2026 Senior Living Symposium on March 31

Mark your calendars for the 2026 Senior Living Symposium, a signature LeadingAge Massachusetts event designed for executives, senior leaders, and board members navigating the complexities of today’s aging services landscape.

Tuesday, March 31, 2026 | Four Points Sheraton, Norwood, MA

Co-sponsored with our Platinum Partner Ziegler, this annual forum is a valuable opportunity to step back from day-to-day operations, engage with peers, and gain clarity on emerging trends shaping the future of senior living.

Registration information will be announced soon—stay tuned and plan to join your colleagues for this essential leadership event

Upcoming Peer Group Meetings

Rest Home Peer Group February 4 | 12:00 PM | Zoom
Join fellow rest home leaders for a discussion on the Department of Public Health’s proposal to eliminate the ability of Responsible Persons to administer medications. The group will also discuss changes to regulations impacting SCO eligibility for individuals receiving EAEDC.

Assisted Living Peer Group Monday, February 9 | 11:00 AM | Zoom
Connect with assisted living colleagues for a conversation on the Assisted Living Residence (ALR) Commission’s final report.

Human Resources Peer Group February 26| Zoom
A collaborative forum for HR leaders to share experiences, compare strategies, and learn from peers navigating workforce challenges, regulatory changes, and emerging employment trends.
Register:

New England Nursing Leadership Peer Group February 24| Zoom
A regional peer group bringing together nursing leaders from across New England for shared learning and candid discussion on clinical leadership, regulatory developments, and operational challenges.

Join Us in DC: Leadership Summit Registration Is Now Open

Registration is now open for the 2026 Leadership Summit, the premier national leadership event hosted by LeadingAge. This high-impact gathering brings together senior leaders from across the aging services field for strategic learning, executive-level dialogue, and powerful peer connection.

April 20–22, 2026 |Washington, DC

A defining feature of the Leadership Summit is Lobby Day on Capitol Hill, where LeadingAge members come together to advocate directly with federal lawmakers on the issues shaping aging services. This coordinated day of advocacy strengthens our collective voice and gives members a meaningful opportunity to influence federal policy affecting providers, the workforce, and older adults.

Leadership Summit offers a unique space for peer learning, candid dialogue, and strategic collaboration among member executives, senior leaders, and board members. Learn more and register now

Members-Only Resource: Affordable Housing Workgroups

LeadingAge offers a members-only suite of affordable housing workgroups designed exclusively for members seeking timely insights, peer connection, and practical guidance on today’s most pressing housing issues. These forums provide direct access to colleagues nationwide and to LeadingAge subject-matter experts.  Access these members-only workgroups
 

Available Members-Only Affordable Housing Groups Include:

• Weekly Housing Network Call-  Mondays at 12:30 p.m. ET
  A standing forum for affordable housing providers to share updates, discuss emerging issues, and learn from peers and LeadingAge staff.

• Affordable Housing Operations Workgroup-  Monthly | 4th Thursday at 1:00 p.m. ET
  Focused on asset management, compliance, facilities oversight, budgets, and operational best practices.

• Affordable Housing + Services Workgroup-  Monthly | 2nd Thursday at 1:00 p.m. ET
  Centered on service coordination, resident services, wellness programming, reporting, and quality improvement.

• Affordable Housing Policy & Advocacy Discussion Group- Bi-weekly
  A dedicated space to track federal policy developments, align advocacy strategies, and advance shared housing priorities.

Respiratory Virus Season Isn’t Over Yet - Reporting Resources Reminder

As we move through the latter part of cold and flu season, continued vigilance around respiratory illness monitoring and reporting remains essential. To support members, LeadingAge Massachusetts, in partnership with Legacy Lifecare Consulting, has developed a set of reporting requirement resources outlining key thresholds, timelines, and documentation requirements related to respiratory viruses.  Access the reporting requirement documents

Member News: Element Care and 2Life Communities Partner on New Affordable Senior Housing in Lynn

2Life Communities and Element Care, both LeadingAge Massachusetts members, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of Solimine House, a new affordable senior housing community in Lynn.  Located on the former Union Hospital site, the community will feature a lively ground-floor “village center” with community space, wellness and fitness areas, and resident lounges. An enclosed walkway will directly connect Solimine House to Element Care’s PACE center, strengthening access to coordinated, comprehensive healthcare and supporting residents’ ability to age in community. The development reflects the power of member collaboration to advance affordable housing, integrated care, and stability for older adults. Learn more about the project.

Webinar: Crisis Communications Playbook: Protecting Reputation Under Pressure

JKJ University and ECRI Institute present a practical, leadership-focused webinar on managing communications during high-risk events in healthcare and senior living.

Thursday, February 12, 2026 | 2:00–3:00 PM ET

Designed for CEOs, administrators, and nursing leaders, this session covers evidence-based strategies for crisis preparedness and response, including clear, timely, and consistent communication with residents, families, staff, regulators, and the media. Topics include proactive planning, stakeholder engagement, and post-crisis reputation management. Register here

Need to Fill Open Positions? Post on the LeadingAge MA Job Board

The LeadingAge MA Job Board is your go-to resource for reaching dedicated professionals in aging services. As a member, you receive discounted rates for posting open positions—making it easier and more affordable to find the right candidates who share your mission. Start posting today!

Share Your News with LeadingAge MA!

We love celebrating our members! Whether you have exciting announcements, innovative programs, leadership changes, or upcoming events, we want to hear from you. Your stories help highlight the incredible work happening across our network and inspire others in the field of aging services.

Send us your news, and we’ll feature it in our newsletter, website, or social media. Let’s showcase the impact of our community together!

📩 Submit your updates to Sarah at SLacasse@leadingagema.org