Advocates for Georgia's Elderly Since 1953
Our Events
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22Apr
2025 GHCA Spring Council Meetings and Education
4/22/2025 to 4/24/2025 EDT
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23Apr
Alzheimer’s Disease and Dementia Care Course
8:30 AM to 5:00 PM EDT
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23Apr
Secrets of a Great Department Head Webinar Series - Conducting Meaningful Meetings
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
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30Apr
Secrets of a Great Department Head Webinar Series - Department-Specific Survey Success
2:30 PM to 3:30 PM EDT
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5May
GHCA Board Meeting
1:00 PM to 3:00 PM EDT
Latest News
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Photo Contest: National Skilled Nursing Care Week 2025: “Tapestry of Life”
Throughout the week of May 11–17, GHCA member centers are encouraged to gather and showcase stories, photos, and moments that highlight the heart of long-term care.
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Nominations Now Open: 2025 Terry J. Bryant Media Awards
Please join us in honoring excellence in long-term care communications.
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Georgia’s SB 68: Landmark Tort Reform Legislation
In the 2025 legislative session, Georgia passed SB 68, a crucial tort reform bill aimed at modernizing the state's civil justice system.
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Long-Term Care Costs in Georgia Remain Lower Than National Average, Despite Yearly Increases
Here's a breakdown of Georgia's 2024 long-term care trends and how they compare to the national landscape.
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Now Accepting 2025 Lucy M. Rogers Nurse Scholarship Applications
The scholarship amount has been increased to $2,500 per recipient this year.
Benefits
GHCA/GCAL has represented skilled nursing facilities, assisted living centers, and SOURCE agencies in the state for over sixty years. Through lobbying efforts, informative educational seminars and operational support, GHCA/GCAL continues to strive to meet our members’ needs and the best interests of the long term care profession.
Advocacy
The Georgia Health Care Association is the state's largest association of long term and post-acute providers. Since 1953, GHCA's Legislative and PAC Leadership has tirelessly advocated for the more than 73,000 Georgia seniors and 58,000 caring employees that comprise our membership.
Directory
The user-friendly GHCA/GCAL Online Membership Directory is updated in real-time and is an excellent resource for members. It allows viewers to search all GHCA/GCAL members by name, city, state, facility name, or keyword.