WALA - Wisconsin Assisted Living Association

04/30/2026

04/14/2026

🚀 Wisconsin Assisted Living Employers — Hire Smarter, Not Harder

Finding qualified candidates doesn’t have to be a guessing game.
The WALA Career Center is built to connect you with the right talent—faster.

Here’s how it works:

🤖 AI-powered matching shows candidates the jobs that truly fit their background
📊 Match scores highlight how well each candidate aligns based on education, experience, and qualifications
🎯 Job seekers apply to roles where they’re the best fit
✅ You get more qualified, relevant applicants—not just more applications

Less noise. Better candidates. Smarter hiring.

👉 Start posting today: https://jobs.ewala.org

02/17/2026

Thank you FOX6 News Milwaukee and FOX6's Jenna Sachs for highlighting the need for greater consumer protections and disclosure requirements on referral agencies. WALA is proud to support 2025 Senate Bill 262 which helps to protect vulnerable elderly individuals and their families.

Read the full story below.

01/27/2026

🚪 Open the Door to Better Hiring

The Wisconsin Assisted Living Association (WALA) is the largest organization representing assisted living professionals in Wisconsin — and the WALA Career Center gives you direct access to this trusted, highly engaged community.

If you’re hiring assisted living professionals, this is your opportunity to:
✅ Reach candidates who understand the industry
✅ Hire more efficiently and effectively
✅ Connect with Wisconsin’s assisted living workforce

If you haven’t explored the WALA Career Center yet, now’s the time to get started.

👉 Find your next great hire today! Post a job at:
​https://jobs.ewala.org

12/17/2025

We know that being a leader in assisted living isn't always easy. That's why WALA has a special category in our annual Hero Awards to nominate a leader in your assisted living community that deserves to be recognized for the outstanding work they do!

We invite you to nominate an Executive Director or Department Director for a 2026 WALA Hero Award. (We are also accepting nominations for excellent caregivers and team members, too!) Winners will be announced in January and recognized at our 2026 Annual Conference on February 26th.

12/03/2025

You probably know us best for assisted living, but did you know we are also in the hero business?

We want to know about the amazing heroes that are working in our member communities around Wisconsin. We invite you to nominate someone who has the heart of a hero for the 2026 WALA Hero Awards.

Heroes come in all shapes and sizes, but they have one thing in common - the dedication they bring to enriching the lives of assisted living residents across the state. Nominate a HERO you know, today!

11/14/2025

Did you know WALA has an online store? With helpful guides on common medical conditions residents face to worksheets to ensure quality compliance, WALA's store offers valuable resources for any assisted living facility.

11/12/2025

Calling all WALA Provider Members:
As we approach our annual renewal season, we encourage you to consider joining WALA’s Diamond Accreditation Program. We provide the framework that helps assisted living providers build a culture of continuous quality improvement in licensed communities of all sizes.

✅ Data-driven insights through WCCEAL
✅ 15% savings on WALA events & products in 2026
✅ Recognition as a quality-focused community

Set the standard in assisted living.

11/04/2025

Finding assisted living news hard to keep up with? Keep a pulse on the latest headlines by becoming a WALA member today. With access to WALA's wide network of resources and support, we'll share what you need to know right in your inbox so you don't skip a beat.

10/23/2025

Last Chance to Submit!

Don’t miss your opportunity to present at the 2026 WALA Annual Conference, happening February 26–28 in the Wisconsin Dells - Wisconsin’s largest assisted living–specific conference!

We’re looking for dynamic speakers and thought leaders to inspire, educate, and move our industry forward.

Special consideration will be given to proposals on:
✅ AI in the assisted living industry
✅ RN roles and responsibilities in assisted living
✅ Aging with dignity—avoiding ageism and infantilization
✅ Partnering with family caregivers
✅ Maximizing your online presence and promoting your community

This is your moment to share your expertise and make an impact. The deadline for submitting your RFP is Friday, October 24th. Use the link in the comments to send us your RFP!