Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association

What Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association does

Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association (PADSA) is a non-profit membership association founded in 1982 that represents more than 100 adult day services centers and individuals across Pennsylvania. It functions as the unified industry voice for licensed adult daily living centers, conducting advocacy with state and federal policymakers, Managed Care Organizations (UPMC Health Plan, Keystone First/AmeriHealth Caritas), and the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services on issues including Medicaid waiver rates, the Community HealthChoices (CHC) program, licensing, and fraud/compliance. The association supports members through standardized training products (mandatory training DVDs covering Alzheimer's, stroke, developmental delay, and behavior management, a Policy & Procedure Manual revised November 2009), an annual conference, regional meetings, webinars, and statewide marketing initiatives such as PA CareKit.

PADSA's revenue model is a hybrid of recurring membership dues, one-time conference registration fees (members $225 / non-members $350 for the 2025 conference), product sales of training materials and manuals ($35–$125 for members), and conference sponsorships from vendor partners. Its distribution operates through direct membership via Wild Apricot, a website portal with provider finder, the annual conference, and a regional representative structure (Southeast, Northeast, Central, Northwest, Southwest). No proprietary technology, AI/ML capabilities, or data products are evident; the association operates on off-the-shelf SaaS (Wild Apricot, Constant Contact) and conventional non-profit association infrastructure. The organization is headquartered in Bethlehem, PA (mailing address only), and is governed by a volunteer board composed primarily of adult day services operators serving as regional representatives.

Name

Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association

Legal name

Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association

Website

https://padsa.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1982

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Pennsylvania Adult Day Services Association (PADSA) is a 1982-founded non-profit membership association representing more than 100 adult day services providers across Pennsylvania, offering advocacy, training products, annual conferences, and regulatory engagement with MCOs and state agencies.

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Headquarters

HQ city

Bethlehem

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, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership dues from adult day services providers and individuals. The association represents more than 100 centers and individuals.
2. Conference Registration: Revenue from annual conferences including the 2025 conference at $225 for members and $350 for non-members.
3. Training Products and Materials: Sales of training DVDs, policy and procedure manuals, and mandatory training materials for adult day services programs. DVD: Mandatory Training $35 member/$75 non-member; Policy & Procedure Manual $125 member/$250 non-member.
4. Sponsorships: Conference sponsorship revenue from vendors and business partners.

Pricing tiers

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels7 records

Core offering

PADSA is a nonprofit membership association that advocates on behalf of Pennsylvania adult day services providers before state and federal policymakers, Managed Care Organizations, and regulators. It delivers standardized training products (DVDs, policy manual), hosts an annual conference and regional meetings, and maintains a provider finder directory for consumer referrals. Revenue is generated through membership dues, conference and event fees, training product sales, and sponsorships.

Product overview

PADSA offers a portfolio of training and operational resource products for adult day services providers. The core offerings include DVD-based mandatory training programs covering Alzheimer's disease, dementia, stroke, developmental delay, behavior management, and safety procedures, priced at $35 for members/$75 for non-members. Additional products include the 'Adult Day Services: Leading the Way' training DVD and a Policy & Procedure Manual ($125 member/$250 non-member). The association also provides membership services including advocacy, networking, educational scholarships, and access to conferences and webinars.

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Functional benefit

Products and services

• PADSA Membership Annual membership for adult day services providers and individuals in Pennsylvania, entitling members to advocacy representation, discounted conference and product pricing, regional meetings, marketing webinars, legislative updates, and access to member resources.
• PADSA Annual Conference Annual in-person conference providing adult day services providers with education, workshops, and networking opportunities with state leaders, policy makers, and vendors. Member registration $225; non-member $350.
• DVD: Mandatory Training for Adult Day Services Programs Mandatory staff training DVD package covering four OADLC-licensed topics for adult day services employees, including dementia, stroke, developmental delay, behavior management, abuse/neglect, and transfer techniques. Includes post-tests and answer keys. PADSA Member $35; Non-Member $75.
• DVD: Adult Day Services: Leading the Way Training DVD for adult day services staff covering operational and care standards. PADSA Member $45; Non-Member $65; additional DVD copies $15.
• Policy & Procedure Manual Comprehensive policy and procedure manual for adult day service centers, covering operational standards and regulatory compliance. PADSA Member $125; Non-Member $250.
• PADSA Membership Mailing Labels Mailing labels for PADSA members, available for purchase to support outreach and marketing.
• Marketing Webinars (Member-Exclusive) Member-exclusive webinars covering marketing and professional development topics for adult day services providers.
• Online Provider Finder Directory Web-based directory on padsa.org allowing consumers to search for adult day services providers by location, services, languages, and other criteria; functions as a referral channel to member centers.
• PA CareKit Marketing Campaign Materials Statewide marketing campaign materials PADSA provides to member centers to promote adult day services in their local markets across Pennsylvania.

Named customers8 records

Segments2 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

Four partnerships are on record, tiered core.

• UPMC Health PlancoreStrategic or Co-development Partner · 30 January 2025Quarterly meetings between UPMC and PADSA to discuss rates and cost alignment for adult day services. PADSA advocates for rate increases and cost alignment with Managed Care Organizations.
• Keystone First / AmeriHealth CaritascoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOngoing rate increase advocacy discussions with these Managed Care Organizations operating under the Community HealthChoices (CHC) program.
• Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS)coreOthersPADSA leads meetings on Medicaid waiver fraud and compliance issues. DHS Office of Long-Term Living oversees adult day services licensing and regulations.
• PA CareKit InitiativecoreOthersStatewide marketing campaign launched to promote adult day services. PADSA provides marketing materials for member centers to leverage in their local markets.

Scale indicators3 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Emerging players

• National Council on Aging (NCOA): NCOA is a national nonprofit focused on aging well and advocates for community-based services including adult day. Comparable in advocacy for older adults and family caregivers, though NCOA's mission is broader than PADSA's provider-focused trade association role.

Broad incumbents

• LeadingAge: LeadingAge is the national association representing nonprofit aging services providers across the continuum (adult day, housing, home care, nursing). Overlaps with PADSA in advocacy and education for providers serving older adults, but at much broader scope and scale.
• American Health Care Association / National Center for Assisted Living (AHCA/NCAL): AHCA/NCAL is the largest national association for assisted living and skilled nursing providers, offering overlapping advocacy, education, and member resources. PADSA engages with similar MCO/payer dynamics at state level, making AHCA/NCAL a broad incumbent peer.

Others

• WellSky: WellSky provides software for HCBS, home health, and adult day services providers, including payer and regulatory workflows. Comparable to PADSA as an enabling ecosystem player supporting the same provider base PADSA represents, but on the technology rather than association side.
• Caregiver Action Network: National family caregiver organization providing education, peer support, and resources. Comparable to PADSA in serving the family/caregiver side of the adult day equation and producing educational content; however, it does not represent provider members.
• PHI (Paraprofessional Healthcare Institute): PHI focuses on the direct-care workforce across home and community-based services, including adult day. Comparable in workforce training content (similar in spirit to PADSA's Mandatory Training DVD) and policy advocacy for HCBS providers.

Regional players

• Aging Services of Pennsylvania: State-level aging services association in Pennsylvania covering a broader provider base than PADSA. Comparable in geography and advocacy function but covers the wider aging services industry rather than specializing in adult day services.
• Community Living Policy Center / ADvancing States: ADvancing States (formerly NASUAD) is a national association representing state aging and disability agencies that administer HCBS waivers. Comparable to PADSA in advocating for Medicaid HCBS funding streams on which adult day providers depend.
• Pennsylvania Health Care Association (PHCA): Pennsylvania-based trade association representing skilled nursing, assisted living, and personal care providers. Comparable in state-level advocacy, MCO engagement, and member-services model, though PADSA is more niche (adult day) and PHCA is more institutional (long-term care facilities).

Direct peers

• National Adult Day Services Association (NADSA): NADSA is the national trade association for adult day services providers, directly comparable to PADSA in mission (advocacy, education, member services) and member base. PADSA effectively operates as the Pennsylvania state affiliate within this national network.

Market position

Strengths2 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/PADSA2018/about/?ref=page_internal

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Number of profiles

Profiles8 records

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