We are a non-profit organization that works with state and local skilled nursing facilities and assisted living facilities along with health care vendors. Our purpose is to maintain a high standard of service and administration of residential health care facilities, to promote quality care for the sick and aged, and to improve and elevate the standards of health care facilities. To accomplish these objectives, our regional office shall aid in the health education of the public, encourage professional education, cooperate with state and local agencies and cooperate with organizations having similar aims.