History and Composition of CHCA

The Colorado Health Care Association was founded in 1955 to serve as a support group or those individuals providing long-term care to the frail elderly and disabled.  The Association believes that the health care system has a responsibility to meet the physical and psychological needs of the long-term care patient in a cost-effective manner. Our purpose is to work with our members in meeting such challenges while continually striving to achieve a higher quality of care.

CHCA and each of its active members are members of the American Health Care Association (AHCA), a national organization representing more than 11,000 long-term care facilities dedicated to improving health care for the convalescent and chronically ill.

The Colorado Health Care Association represents over 90% of Colorado's nursing homes and many assisted living residences. These are the active, voting members of the Association. Service/product providers, organizations, and any licensed administrators not actively employed in the field are eligible for associate membership. The active membership is organized into six districts covering the State of Colorado. Each district elects its own officers (the Chair of which serves on the Board of Directors) and holds meetings on a regular basis.