Reasons to Join

Membership with LeadingAge means joining a network of mission-driven leaders committed to supporting, enabling, and empowering people to live fully as they age. LeadingAge South Carolina, together with our National Partner, LeadingAge, represent mission-driven providers of senior housing and services in South Carolina. Our members are located across the state and are unified in their services to South Carolina elders. Benefits of membership in our Association include:

  • Advocacy- Our primary goal at LeadingAge South Carolina is to advocate for our members in the areas of regulation, legislation, and any other issues that impact our greatest asset, our residents. We work with members of our government to ensure resources are available to our members that are appropriate and helpful. 
  • Education- Our philosophy is to provide high quality continuing education that will allow you to serve your staff and the residents of your facility. We offer our members the best educational opportunities to stay on top of the issues that matter to you most while providing the best quality of care at your community. Participate in web-based, audio and in-person educational programs on daily operational needs and trends that allow you to accumulate CEU hours at a time-saving and affordable member rate!
  • Information & Resources-LeadingAge South Carolina is a clearinghouse of important information in the field of Aging Services. Enjoy access to the Association member newsletters, publications, electronic messages and other communications intended to keep you informed and making sound decisions based on the best and most current information available in South Carolina and nationally.
  • Leadership & Networking-South Carolina members have the opportunity to participate in our Vickie Moody Leadership Academy in order to help develop and maintain quality staff in our field. Connect with your colleagues across the state by attending our Forum meetings for professional areas such as CEO's, Life Enrichment, Administrators, CFO's, Philanthropy, HR Directors, Marketing, Social Services, HR Directors, Physical Plant, Nursing, and Wellness.
  • Savings & Solutions- Benefit from Value First, a group purchasing organization owned by LeadingAge, LeadingAge South Carolina and 24 state affiliates, established to maximize your buying power. You will enjoy increased purchasing power through expanded choice, intelligent solutions, and significant savings by a trusted partner. 
  • LeadingAge National- LeadingAge South Carolina members enjoy valuable membership through our national affiliate, LeadingAge. The LeadingAge community includes 6,000 mission driven providers in the United States, 38 state partners, hundreds of businesses, research partners, consumer organizations, foundations and a broad global network of aging services organizations that reach over 30 countries.