TO PROVIDE EXCELLENCE IN SUPPORT SERVICES TO ALL SOUTH DAKOTA LONG TERM CARE FACILITIES. TO FULFILL THIS MISSION, THE SOUTH DAKOTA HEALTH CARE ASSOCIATION PROVIDES DEMONSTRATED LEADERSHIP IN EDUCATION, INFORMATION, NETWORKING PARTNERSHIPS, AND INFLUENCES SOUND REGULATORY POLICIES AND LEGISLATION. THE ASSOCIATION IS COMMITTED TO THE WELL-BEING OF THE ELDERLY AND DISABLED, AND SERVES AS AN ADVOCATE FOR SKILLED NURSING FACILITIES, ASSISTED LIVING FACILITIES, AND SENIOR LIVING.