Tennessee Health Care Association

Name

Tennessee Health Care Association

Legal name

Tennessee Health Care Association

Website

https://thca.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1947

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Long-Term Care Trade Association Services

NAICS

Continuing Care Retirement Communities and Assisted Living Facilities for the Elderly (6233), Services for the Elderly and Persons with Disabilities (62412)

SIC

Services-Membership Organizations (8600)

akta.pro primary industry

Assisted Living with Enhanced Care / High-Acuity (Aging-in-Place) (HLADABAC)

Keywords

• Long-term care association
• Nursing home advocacy
• Assisted living membership
• Healthcare trade association
• Continuing education healthcare

Headquarters

HQ city

Brentwood

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Facility Membership Dues: Annual membership fees from licensed nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and homes for the aged. Active members automatically enrolled in American Health Care Association.
2. Associate/Business Membership: Annual associate membership at $600 per year for vendors and consultants providing networking opportunities and member benefits.
3. Facility Information Posters: Sale of required state law compliance posters to member and non-member facilities.
4. Education Seminars and Events: Continuing education programs, license exam review courses, and professional development offerings with registration fees. Value Plus education plans offering $2,000-$3,000 in credits for $1,250-$2,000.
5. THCEF Donations and Scholarships: Tax-deductible contributions to Tennessee Health Care Education Foundation supporting student scholarships in long-term care industry. Recommended $200 per facility for collaborative giving program.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion3 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels12 records

Core offering

Tennessee Health Care Association is a nonprofit membership trade association that represents licensed nursing homes, assisted living facilities, and homes for the aged across Tennessee. It delivers advocacy at the state and federal levels, continuing education and workforce training, networking events, regulatory guidance, and member resources to more than 400 facilities. The association also operates the Tennessee Center for Assisted Living (TNCAL) and the Tennessee Health Care Education Foundation (THCEF) to address assisted living and workforce development specifically.

Product overview

Tennessee Health Care Association (THCA) is a membership-based trade association offering a unified platform of products and services for long-term care facilities in Tennessee. The core offerings include membership services, a Facility Finder directory tool, and continuing education programs (Education Seminars, License Exam Review Course). The association operates sub-brands including Tennessee Center for Assisted Living (TNCAL) for assisted living facilities, Tennessee Health Care Education Foundation (THCEF) for scholarships, and TENNEPAC for political advocacy. Additional offerings include the annual Convention & Trade Show, Legislative Conference, Future Leaders Program, Perspective Magazine publication, and a Membership Directory. THCA serves over 400 facilities representing more than 35,000 patients through advocacy, education, and member resources.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• THCA Facility Membership

Quantifiable outcome

• More than 400 facilities served across Tennessee
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers6 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

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Has API

No

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Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, major and minor.

• American Health Care Association (AHCA)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHCA active members are automatically enrolled in the American Health Care Association. AHCA provides national representation, resources, research, and advocacy at the federal level for long-term care providers.
• National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTNCAL operates under NCAL umbrella, providing access to national assisted living resources, research, and advocacy. TNCAL members receive NCAL Connections newsletter and access to Provider magazine.
• Health Quality Innovators (HQI)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHCA/TNCAL associate member serving as the new Quality Innovation Network-Quality Improvement Organization (QIN-QIO) under contract with CMS for the southeast region, providing quality improvement resources for nursing homes.
• CNAonline.com / Academic PlatformsmajorTechnology or IntegrationExclusive licensing partnership with AHCA to deliver online CNA training curriculum through cloud-based platform with e-books, lectures, and video instruction. Over 275,000 students have completed the Temporary Nurse Aide course. Blended learning model with in-person skills training component.
• Bethel UniversityminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPrivate, fully SACSCOC-accredited institution in the southeast; CNAonline.com's first client. Academic Platforms hosts 700+ courses for Bethel including multiple nursing courses.
• Platinum Members (360Care, Broad River Rehab, Guardian Pharmacy, INCITE Strategic Partners, Propel Insurance)coreGTM or Marketing PartnerPlatinum-level supporters of THCA/TNCAL recognized on association website and materials. These business members provide essential services and products to member facilities including pharmacy, rehabilitation, and insurance solutions.
• American Health Care Association (Gero Nurse Prep)majorStrategic or Co-development PartnerTHCA partners with AHCA on gerontological nurse training program (Gero Nurse Prep) designed for registered nurses working in long-term care, supporting workforce development and certification.
• Tennessee Department of HealthcoreOthersState regulatory agency for nursing facilities and assisted living. THCA serves as liaison between members and state government, providing guidance on regulatory compliance and policy implementation.
• Tennessee State LegislaturecoreOthersTHCA advocates for members through legislative conferences where members meet with lawmakers to address crucial issues affecting long-term care facilities across the state.

Scale indicators6 records

Recent moves1 record

Expansion highlights4 records

Broad incumbents

• Argentum: National trade association for senior living operators, including assisted living providers. Comparable mission in advocacy and education for assisted living, overlapping with TNCAL's mandate.
• National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL): AHCA-affiliated national organization dedicated to assisted living providers, under which TNCAL operates. Provides national assisted living advocacy, research, and resources analogous to THCA's state-level role.
• LeadingAge: National association representing nonprofit aging services providers, including nursing homes, assisted living, and continuing care retirement communities. Comparable mission (advocacy, education, member services) and member base in long-term care.
• American Health Care Association (AHCA): National trade association representing the long-term care industry, of which THCA is a state affiliate. Directly comparable as a membership-based advocacy organization serving skilled nursing and assisted living providers across the U.S.
• American Seniors Housing Association (ASHA): National association for seniors housing and care operators. Comparable advocacy, research, and member-service focus on senior care providers, including continuing care and assisted living segments.

Direct peers

• Florida Health Care Association: State-level trade association for nursing homes and assisted living facilities in Florida. Closely comparable in structure, member base, advocacy focus, and education programming — a sister state association under the AHCA umbrella.
• Georgia Health Care Association: State trade association representing Georgia's skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Comparable scope, membership model, advocacy role, and education offerings for a neighboring southeastern state.
• Texas Health Care Association: State-level long-term care association serving nursing facilities and assisted living providers in Texas. Comparable mission, revenue model, and member services structure to THCA.

Regional players

• North Carolina Health Care Facilities Association: State trade association for skilled nursing and assisted living facilities in North Carolina. Comparable organizational structure, advocacy priorities, and education portfolio to THCA.
• Alabama Nursing Home Association: State association for Alabama nursing homes. Comparable advocacy and member services mandate in a neighboring state; smaller in scale but analogous organizational model to THCA.

Market position

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/THCATNCAL
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/thcatncal
• Facebookfacebook.com/pages/Tennessee-Health-Care-AssociationTennessee-Center-for-Assisted-Living/220287051372319
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/tennessee-health-care-association

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Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries2 records

Funding overview

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