The American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA) is a Washington, D.C.–based national trade association representing executives and companies involved in the financing, development, ownership, and operation of senior living communities, including independent living, assisted living, memory care, and continuing care retirement communities. Founded in 1991, ASHA advances the senior housing industry through research, conferences, consumer education, and legislative and regulatory advocacy, with a mission of helping seniors live longer and better.
Federal and state legislative and regulatory policies affecting senior housing and long-term care, including housing finance, tax policy, workforce and labor issues, healthcare and long-term services regulation, affordability, and policies promoting investment, quality, and innovation in senior living communities
Membership dues, program service revenue from conferences and events, contributions, and industry support; also affiliated with a political action committee (Seniors Housing PAC)
Seniors Housing PAC; collaborates with national senior living and long-term care organizations such as Argentum and the National Center for Assisted Living; led by President and CEO David Schless
Non-profit trade association organized as a 501(c)(6) business league
