Membership: Leverage the Power of Association Cost-Savings

Q2, June 2025

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Being a member of the Massachusetts Assisted Living Association (Mass-ALA) means you have access to tangible cost-savings opportunities for your assisted living community. One of the most powerful resources available to members is access to Mass-ALA Business Partners, who specialize in working with assisted living providers and who understand the unique needs of your communities.

When operating costs and economic pressures rise, it’s more important than ever for businesses to assess their purchasing practices and ensure they are optimizing their spending. Mass-ALA’s network of assisted living partners and vendors is a great place to start.

Mass-ALA’s Business Partner Directory is both a digital and print resource that features a wide array of businesses and service providers dedicated to supporting the assisted living industry. These include, but are not limited to:

• Accounting/Tax/Financial Services
• Advertising, Marketing, Promotional Items
• Architecture/Construction/Design
• Consulting
• Cosmetology
• Education/Trainers/Dementia Ed
• Dining and Hospitality
• Emergency/E-Call Systems
• Entertainment
• Estate Sales/Junk Removal/Move Managers
• Group Purchasing/Procurement
• Health/Hospice Care/ Nursing Care/Specialized Care
• Home Health Care
• Insurance
• Painting/Renovation/Landscaping
• Pest Control
• Pharmacies
• Supplies (medical/non-medical)
• Staffing
• Technology/Systems
• Utility Auditing

The Business Partner Directory isn’t just a contact list—it’s a roadmap to help your community form strategic partnerships that can enhance quality of life for residents while improving operational efficiency.

Members of Mass-ALA benefit by:

1. Savings Opportunities – Considering Mass-ALA partners or vendors can lead to significant cost savings in areas where communities are already spending, such as food services, care supplies, insurance, software, and maintenance supplies.
2. Assisted Living-Focused Vendors – Many Mass-ALA business partners already work with assisted living providers in our state. They understand the unique regulatory environment of assisted living in Massachusetts and stay informed on what’s impacting assisted living by receiving Mass-ALA emails and participating in our events. This can help reduce risk and save you valuable time when researching new vendors or partners.

3. Easy, Targeted Search Tools – Members can search the directory online by business name, service category, zip code, or geographic region. Our virtual Business Partner Directory makes it easy to identify partners that align with your needs and budget.

For example, you could save money for your community by switching to a Mass-ALA Business Partner offering bulk purchasing discounts on supplies. You could improve resident engagement by partnering with a listed entertainment provider specializing in senior-friendly programming. Or maybe you will find a consultant to improve your digital marketing strategies to better attract new residents and staff. 

By working with our Business Partners, members not only gain financial and operational benefits—they also help sustain a collaborative, mission-driven network that uplifts the entire assisted living sector in Massachusetts. These partnerships promote shared goals, foster innovation, and ensure that services evolve to meet the growing needs of residents and staff alike.

Explore the Mass-ALA Business Partner Directory today and discover the power of partnerships built on trust, value, and industry insight. Start saving time, money, and effort—while boosting the quality of services your community provides.

🗂 Find a Business Partner here.

📞 Need help or want a printed copy? Call us at 781.622.5999 x110 or email cbroughton@mass-ala.org.

Thank you,

Christina Broughton
Manager of Member Engagement and Business Development

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