California Association of Health Facilities

What California Association of Health Facilities does

The California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) is a non-profit trade association founded in 1950 and headquartered in Sacramento, California, representing approximately 900 skilled nursing facilities (SNFs) and 420 intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities (ICF/IID) — collectively about 74% of California's 1,220 licensed long-term care SNFs. CAHF's product surface spans legislative and regulatory advocacy, continuing education through its wholly-owned 501(c)(3) Quality Care Health Foundation (QCHF), workforce development programs (CNA UpSkilling Program, RNA Registry, Nursing Home Leader Academy, CNAP), clinical quality resources (Fall Prevention, QAPI, Customer Engagement Toolkit), disaster preparedness tools, and a Preferred Provider network that curates third-party technology and services for members.

CAHF operates a membership-driven business model with three revenue streams: recurring membership dues from facility members and associate/vendor members, fee-based education and event revenue (Summer Conference, Annual Convention, regional Table-Top Shows, CE-accredited courses), and non-dues affiliate referral revenue from vetted Preferred Providers (PointClickCare, Clearpol, HPSI, HUB International, MedTrainer, SHIFTit Health, EDAN, Darmiyan, TruLab Dx, Senior Crimestoppers). Member facilities collectively employ 139,000+ long-term care workers and serve roughly 350,000 Californians annually. CAHF does not develop proprietary technology; its competitive position rests on 75 years of regulatory advocacy, scale in California-specific continuing education, and a 19-chapter / 5-region chapter structure. AI capability is sourced entirely through Preferred Provider partnerships rather than internal R&D.

Name

California Association of Health Facilities

Legal name

California Association of Health Facilities

Website

https://cahf.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1950

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

The California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) is a Sacramento-based non-profit trade association founded in 1950, representing 900 skilled nursing facilities and 420 intermediate care facilities across California through advocacy, education, workforce development, and a vetted Preferred Provider network.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Sacramento

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. Membership Dues: CAHF generates revenue through annual membership dues from skilled nursing facilities and intermediate care facilities, as well as associate membership fees from vendor companies.
2. Education and Events: Revenue from educational programs, conferences, and training events including the Summer Conference and Annual Convention. The Quality Care Health Foundation (QCHF) provides continuing education credits and certifications.
3. Preferred Provider Program: CAHF maintains Preferred Provider relationships with vendors who generate non-dues revenue for the association in exchange for special designation and access to CAHF members.

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels5 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) is a nonprofit trade association founded in 1950 that represents 900 skilled nursing facilities and 420 intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in California. It delivers membership-based advocacy, regulatory guidance, continuing education through its Quality Care Health Foundation (QCHF) subsidiary, workforce development programs, and a vetted Preferred Provider network of vendor partners serving the long-term care industry.

Product overview

The California Association of Health Facilities (CAHF) operates as a membership-based trade association providing a comprehensive suite of programs and services for skilled nursing facilities and intermediate-care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities in California. The core educational offerings are delivered through the Quality Care Health Foundation (QCHF), a 501(c)(3) non-profit foundation. Workforce development programs include the CNA UpSkilling Program (CUSP), RNA Registry, CNAP, and the Nursing Home Leader Academy (NHLA). Clinical quality programs encompass the Fall Prevention Program, Customer Engagement Toolkit, and QAPI resources. Member services include the Buyer's Guide, Preferred Providers network, disaster preparedness tools, and the Music and Memory program. The association also provides consumer-facing resources through its Next Steps In Your Care program.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Quality Care Health Foundation (QCHF): Non-profit 501(c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to advancing knowledge and professional development within the long-term care community, providing training, certifications, educational opportunities and career development resources.

Named customers4 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration1 record

AI capability3 records

Partnerships

14 partnerships are on record, tiered core and preferred.

• HPSI Purchasing ServicescoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHPSI is CAHF's Legacy Partner - a group purchasing organization that has been a participant in CAHF's Preferred Provider Program since 1983. They offer hundreds of pre-negotiated contracts on services for healthcare facilities including dietary, medical, housekeeping and more. HPSI's Vice President Dick MacFarlane received CAHF's first Thomas E. Spindle Award in 2019.
• ClearpolpreferredTechnology or IntegrationAI ally for post-acute and long-term care, revolutionizing healthcare with AI solutions that improve efficiency, quality and ROI. Contact: (415) 230-2790 or [email protected]
• DarmiyanpreferredTechnology or IntegrationOffers BrainSee - the only FDA-approved, non-invasive test for adults 55+ with cognitive concerns that predicts likelihood of developing Alzheimer's dementia within five years. Contact: Phone: 650-452-7853, [email protected]
• EDANpreferredTechnology or IntegrationDelivers vital signs monitoring solutions including the iM3 3-parameter vital signs monitor with Allink connectivity platform for streamlined monitor-to-EMR workflow. Integrates with PointClickCare and other EMR systems. Contact: Andrea Tinsley, [email protected], (949) 697-0662
• HUB InternationalpreferredOthersformerly Livermore & Associates, Select Provider to CAHF since 1995. Offers Worker’s Compensation, Professional and General Liability, Group Health, Dental & Vision, Property & Earthquake, Crime, Automobile, Bonds. Contact: (916) 480-4164
• MedTrainerpreferredTechnology or IntegrationHealthcare compliance automation platform offering training courses, document management, SDS sheets, and credentialing. Visit www.medtrainer.com
• PointClickCarepreferredTechnology or IntegrationElectronic health record (EHR) platform of choice for senior-care market with over 9,000 long-term care providers. ONC 2014 certified. Contact: Al Manning, [email protected]
• Senior CrimestopperspreferredStrategic or Co-development PartnerNationally acclaimed crime prevention program helping prevent abuse, neglect, theft, vandalism, substandard care, fraud in Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes. Contact: 800-529-9096
• SHIFTit HealthpreferredTechnology or IntegrationGig-based healthcare staffing platform connecting facilities, dental offices, and clinical students through intelligent, real-time scheduling solutions. Visit www.SHIFTithealth.com
• TruLab DxpreferredTechnology or IntegrationCLIA-certified molecular diagnostics laboratory based in Murrieta, CA, serving providers in 48 states. Offers pharmacogenomics, toxicology, and infection panels. Contact: [email protected]
• Quality Care Health Foundation (QCHF)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAHF's non-profit 501(c)(3) educational foundation dedicated to advancing knowledge and professional development within the long-term care community. Founded in 1983, QCHF provides training, certifications, educational opportunities and career development resources. QCHF is IRS form 990 available upon request.
• California Department of Public HealthcoreOthersCAHF collaborates with CDPH on regulatory matters, disaster preparedness programs, and infection prevention training through grant-funded programs.
• Office of Statewide Health Planning and Development (OSHPD)coreOthersCAHF provides guidance to members on navigating OSHPD regulations for physical plant projects and facility construction.
• AHCA/NCALcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCAHF members automatically receive membership in the American Health Care Association. CAHF participates in AHCA National Quality Award Program and collaborates on federal advocacy efforts.

Scale indicators8 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Emerging players

• National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL): AHCA-affiliated assisted living operator association. Comparable in mission (advocacy, quality, workforce for LTC) and audience overlap with CAHF members, though focused on assisted living rather than SNFs and ICFs.

Broad incumbents

• LeadingAge: National association representing nonprofit aging services providers including skilled nursing, assisted living, and senior housing. Comparable to CAHF in advocacy, education, and workforce development but focused on the nonprofit segment of LTC.
• American Health Care Association (AHCA): National trade association for assisted living and skilled nursing providers. CAHF members automatically receive AHCA membership and CAHF participates in AHCA's National Quality Award Program, making AHCA the natural federal-level counterpart.

Direct peers

• Texas Health Care Association: State trade association representing Texas skilled nursing and assisted living facilities. Closely parallel to CAHF as a state-level advocacy and education body for LTC operators, with comparable workforce, reimbursement, and quality priorities.
• Florida Health Care Association: State-level trade association for Florida skilled nursing and long-term care providers. Closely comparable to CAHF in structure, mission, and member composition — a direct state-association peer operating in another large Medicaid state.
• Pennsylvania Health Care Association: State association representing Pennsylvania skilled nursing facilities, personal care homes, and assisted living providers. Mirrors CAHF's structure as a statewide advocacy and education organization for LTC operators.
• Health Care Association of New York (HANYS): Statewide hospital and health system association in New York. While broader in scope than CAHF, it serves as a comparable state-level advocacy and education infrastructure for healthcare providers, with overlapping regulatory and reimbursement priorities.

Regional players

• California Hospital Association (CHA): Statewide advocacy organization for California hospitals and health systems. Comparable to CAHF in serving as the unified voice for a provider category in Sacramento, and frequently a partner or counterpart on workforce, reimbursement, and regulatory policy.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks1 record

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Xx.com/cahfupdates
• YouTubeyoutube.com/user/CAHFTV
• Facebookfacebook.com/CAHF.ORG
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/california-association-of-health-facilities

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Subsidiaries1 record

Funding overview

Funding rounds

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