CALA News & Views | Issue 57 | Impact

Advocacy That Makes a Difference

CALA’s 2026 advocacy advanced the priorities of members and the residents they serve through active engagement with policymakers and state agencies. Throughout the year, CALA worked to preserve resident choice and access to Assisted Living, improve the regulatory and business environment for providers, strengthen Assisted Living’s voice in Medi-Cal programs and advance practical policies that support quality care, operational flexibility and responsible innovation. These efforts resulted in important legislative and regulatory outcomes while ensuring members’ voices were heard on issues shaping senior living across the state. Advancing Legislation and Strengthening California’s Senior Living Operating Environment