What LeadingAge Illinois does

LeadingAge Illinois is a 501(c)(3) non-profit membership association founded in the 1940s and headquartered in Lisle, Illinois, with a secondary staff office in Springfield. It serves nearly 400 member organizations across the full continuum of aging services in Illinois, including skilled nursing facilities, assisted living and supportive living providers, life plan communities / continuing care retirement communities (CCRCs), home and community-based services (HCBS), home health and hospice, and senior housing providers. The organization is a state affiliate of the national LeadingAge association (which represents 6,000 not-for-profit organizations) and a state affiliate of Argentum.

The association's core offerings are organized around four pillars: (1) advocacy, including direct representation in Springfield and Washington DC and an Online Advocacy Center with legislative tracking; (2) professional education, including the Leadership Academy ($2,950 multi-session program), Advanced Assessment Program ($249, 4 CE credits), Assisted Living Bootcamp, Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp, Social Services Bootcamp, and the Dementia Leadership Course delivered in partnership with Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center for over 20 years; (3) member resources, including a Resource Library, Requirements of Participation (ROP) Toolkits, and policy templates; and (4) member economic benefits, including access to the ValueFirst Group Purchasing Organization for discounted supplies and capital equipment, and the Illinois Aging Services Network (ILASN) for managed care contracting support.

Revenue is generated through annual membership dues (provider, business, and student tiers), paid educational programs and bootcamps with member/non-member pricing tiers, event registration fees (annual conference, webinars, networking events), and affiliate referral revenue from ValueFirst GPO. The organization is governed by a member-driven structure with boards, cabinets, and committees. No proprietary technology platform or AI/ML capabilities are evident; the service is delivered through a standard website, member directory, email newsletter, and in-person/virtual events.

Name

LeadingAge Illinois

Legal name

LeadingAge Illinois

Website

https://leadingageil.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

1940

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

11–50 employees

Short description

LeadingAge Illinois is a non-profit membership association serving nearly 400 aging services providers in Illinois — including skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, and senior housing — through advocacy, professional education, regulatory resources, and group purchasing benefits.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Headquarters

HQ city

Lisle

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Others

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Annual membership fees for provider organizations, business members, and student members. Provider members receive access to resources, education, advocacy, and networking benefits. Business members receive additional marketing benefits and engagement opportunities.
2. Professional Education Programs: Revenue from educational programs including Leadership Academy ($2,950 for four sessions), Advanced Assessment Program ($249 standard registration), and various bootcamps and certificate programs with member and non-member pricing.
3. Event Registrations: Fees for conferences, bootcamps, networking events, and webinars. Pricing varies for members vs non-members, with member rates significantly discounted or free for some events.
4. Group Purchasing Organization (ValueFirst): ValueFirst provides group purchasing services to senior living communities, offering discounted pricing on food, medical, environmental and office supplies as well as capital equipment through GPO relationships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion1 record

Distribution channels3 records

Marketing channels8 records

Core offering

LeadingAge Illinois is a non-profit membership association that serves nearly 400 aging services providers across Illinois. It sells annual membership subscriptions (provider, business, and student tiers) and delivers a portfolio of professional education programs, bootcamps, certificate courses, advocacy tools, networking events, resource libraries, and a career center for the senior living and aging services industry.

Product overview

LeadingAge Illinois is a membership-based trade association serving nearly 400 organizations that provide services for older adults. Rather than offering a unified software product, the association provides a portfolio of programs and resources including educational bootcamps (Assisted Living, Skilled Nursing, Social Services), professional development programs (Leadership Academy, Advanced Assessment Program, Dementia Leadership Course), advocacy tools (Advocacy Center), and member resources (Resource Library, ROP Toolkits). The association also offers networking events, career services, and a membership directory to connect providers across the full continuum of aging services including skilled nursing, assisted living, home health, hospice, and affordable housing.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• LeadingAge Illinois Leadership Academy: A leadership development program designed to develop leaders passionate, empowered, visionary and committed to life-long learning for advocating for older adults.
• Honoring Excellence Awards Program

Products and services

• Leadership Academy An 8-9 month immersive leadership development program (four in-person sessions across Illinois) covering authentic leadership, coaching, trust building, team leadership, and innovation. Priced at $2,950 per participant and includes complimentary registration to the 2027 Annual Meeting. Targeted at emerging and current leaders in aging services organizations.
• Advanced Assessment Program A comprehensive eight-module clinical assessment training program equipping nurses and healthcare professionals with evidence-based patient evaluation techniques across multiple body systems. Provides 4 CE contact hours and a Certificate of Completion. Standard registration is $249 with member discounts available.
• Dementia Leadership Course A four-session educational series (12 CEs) for Dementia Leaders in aging services organizations, offered in partnership with Rush Alzheimer's Disease Center. $259 per person and provides skills development plus access to the ongoing Dementia Leadership Network for peer networking.
• Social Services Bootcamp A professional certificate program focused on compliance, documentation, and person-centered care in long-term care settings, designed for social workers and social service designees in nursing homes. Up to 6 CEs; $139 for members, $239 for non-members.
• Assisted Living Bootcamp A workshop presented with the Illinois Department of Public Health and Polsinelli, providing in-depth training on the Illinois Assisted Living and Shared Housing Act, the survey process, Life Safety Code, and operational liability. 6.0 CEs offered; $249 for members, $349 for non-members.
• Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp A bootcamp covering state of surveys, hearing requests, plans of correction, labor and employment updates, involuntary discharges, survey violations, and family communication for skilled nursing facility operators. 4.5 CEs offered; $249 for members, $349 for non-members.
• Resource Library A member-only library of toolkits, whitepapers, sample policies, and best practices covering regulatory expertise, workforce solutions, professional education, policies, and Requirements of Participation. Available to provider and business members.
• Requirements of Participation (ROP) Toolkits A library of toolkits designed to help nursing home providers understand and comply with federal Requirements of Participation regulations, organized by implementation phases.
• LeadingAge Illinois Advocacy Center An online platform that lets members view public policy priorities, track legislation, find legislators, and access legislative resources related to aging services policy and regulation.
• Online Membership Directory A searchable directory of LeadingAge Illinois members enabling consumers and professionals to find senior living communities and service providers including assisted living, CCRCs, home healthcare, hospice, and nursing facilities.
• Career Center An online career services platform connecting healthcare workers interested in working with older adults with LeadingAge Illinois member organizations seeking qualified candidates.
• Artmail ARTchives An arts education and entertainment series designed to be shared with residents, provided at no cost to LeadingAge Illinois provider members.

Quantifiable outcome

• Nearly 400 organizations served
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers1 record

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles2 records

Technology focussed No

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Partnerships

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

• LeadingAge (National)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNational partner association of 6,000 not-for-profit organizations dedicated to expanding possibilities for aging. Together with LeadingAge Illinois, they advance policies, promote best practices, and conduct research that supports people to live fully as they age.
• ArgentumcoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerState affiliate of Argentum, the leading national trade association serving companies that own, operate, and support professionally managed senior living communities. Partnership influences public policy for informed choice, quality care, and accessibility.
• Illinois Aging Services Network (ILASN)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership to help LeadingAge Illinois members navigate challenges associated with managed care contracting. Provides access to better reimbursement rates, contract management support, peer-to-peer learning, and quality programs for value-based arrangements.
• ValueFirstcoreGTM or Marketing PartnerGroup purchasing organization (GPO) providing free, no-obligation services for senior living communities. Offers discounted pricing and rebates on food, medical, environmental and office supplies as well as capital equipment.
• Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaborates on Assisted Living Bootcamp providing in-depth review of Assisted Living Code, survey process overview, frequently cited areas, and regulatory compliance expectations. Life Safety Code survey process also addressed.
• PolsinellimajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm collaborating on Assisted Living Bootcamp. Reviews common operational challenges leading to significant liability including staffing issues and dealing with difficult families. Provides best practices guidance.
• Hinshaw & Culbertson LLPmajorImplementation/ SI/ Consulting PartnerLaw firm providing Skilled Nursing Facilities Bootcamp covering state of surveys, hearing requests, plans of correction, labor and employment updates, and strategies for administrative appeals.
• Rush Alzheimer's Disease CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerOver 20-year partnership offering the Dementia Leadership Course, a comprehensive educational series providing Dementia Leaders with information to develop skills and grow in their roles.
• LeadingAge OregonminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for Care Area Assessment Review workshop providing comprehensive review of the 20 Care Area Assessments for developing comprehensive resident care plans.
• LeadingAge SoutheastminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership for housing-related education including EIV Policies and Procedures and EIV Master Reports training. Provides robust housing education agenda.
• University of Iowa College of NursingmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerContent development contributors for Advanced Assessment Program including Holly Lear PhD MPH RN LNHA, Emily Griffin DNP ARNP FNP-C, and Shalome Tonelli PhD RN. Program designed by nursing and aging services experts.
• National Housing TrustmajorStrategic or Co-development PartnerExpert partner for Low Income Housing Tax Credit webinar explaining how the Housing Credit can be used to serve older adults, including pairing with Section 202 and supportive services programs.
• Functional PathwaysminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical education partner providing training on topics including DC Function Score, restorative nurse aide competency, and clinical outcomes. Jen Callahan and Dani Beveridge serve as faculty.
• Medline IndustriesminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorMedical Science Liaison Mary Cantu provides education on CAUTI prevention and catheter care practices for long-term care settings.

Scale indicators4 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Argentum: Leading national trade association for senior living companies. LeadingAge Illinois is a state affiliate of Argentum, and the two organizations coordinate on public policy and member services for professionally managed senior living communities.
• LeadingAge Oregon: Sister state affiliate of LeadingAge serving aging services providers in Oregon. LeadingAge Illinois has partnered with LeadingAge Oregon on the Care Area Assessment Review workshop, indicating direct program collaboration.
• Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA): Competing Illinois state trade association primarily representing for-profit skilled nursing and assisted living providers. Direct competitor for members, advocacy influence, and education revenue in the Illinois aging services market.
• LeadingAge Southeast: Multi-state LeadingAge affiliate covering the Southeast. LeadingAge Illinois partners with LeadingAge Southeast on housing-related CE programming (e.g., EIV training), demonstrating near-identical product offerings and member needs.
• LeadingAge (National): National parent organization representing 6,000+ not-for-profit aging services providers. LeadingAge Illinois is a state affiliate; the national body provides research, federal advocacy, and shared resources that the state affiliate distributes locally.
• LeadingAge Iowa: Sister state affiliate of LeadingAge serving aging services providers in Iowa. Closely comparable scope, governance model, and member offerings; LeadingAge Illinois has even partnered on programs (e.g., housing education).
• NASL (National Association for the Support of Long Term Care): National membership association representing providers of services and products to the long-term and post-acute care continuum. Comparable advocacy, education, and member-resource model focused on aging services providers.

Others

• AMDA - The Society for Post-Acute and Long-Term Care Medicine: National medical specialty society for physicians and practitioners in post-acute and long-term care. Adjacent rather than competing - serves clinicians rather than providers, but intersects with LeadingAge Illinois's nursing facility and clinical education members.

Broad incumbents

• American Health Care Association (AHCA) / National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL): National trade association representing skilled nursing and assisted living providers. Larger and broader in scope than LeadingAge Illinois, with national advocacy, education, and quality programs that complement or compete with state-level offerings.

Emerging players

• Pioneer Network: National advocacy organization promoting culture change and person-directed care in aging services. Smaller and more niche than LeadingAge Illinois but operates in the same provider community with overlapping education and advocacy content.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

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