RIALA'S Mission
To represent the interests of the assisted living industry in Rhode Island, including the residents, families, owners, developers, administrators, staff, and suppliers of services and to advocate for the highest level of independence and quality of life for the residents.

RIALA'S Members
RIALA is a trade association representing the assisted living industry in Rhode Island. Our membership categories are Provider, Industry Partner, and Associate.

The Provider Members' residences vary from small to large, are for-profit and not-for-profit, and house people with a wide range of age, needs, and preferences. The Provider Members are showcased with detailed information on the page titled Find a Residence.

The Industry Partners are suppliers of goods and services to assisted living residences. They are listed and described on the page titled Partners and Members.

Individuals with professional linkages to the industry join as Associate Members.

RIALA Activities
Government relations between the industry and all branches of state and federal government is a top priority of RIALA. We monitor the Rhode Island General Assembly and state agencies and promote legislation and regulation that enhances quality of life for our residents and improves business conditions for our members. RIALA has had an important role in raising standards for assisted living and for improving financial assistance for low income residents. ALFA (Assisted Living Federation of America), our national organization, represents our members very effectively in Washington, DC.

RIALA offers the only Administrator Training Program approved for certification of administrators in Rhode Island. We also offer a series of comprehensive continuing education sessions each year for administrators and other professionals.

Public information and referrals to consumers and long-term care professionals are offered through our website, our Member Guide, and over the phone. The staff and the office library are always available as a public or member resource.

RIALA History
RIALA was founded in 1987 by Robert E. Henry. RIALA had an important part in the development of the enhanced SSI program in 1989 and in the increase in SSI benefits in 1999. RIALA has actively participated in passing several changes to the licensing standards since 1987 that have raised the standards of care for residents.

Organization
RIALA is governed by a Board of Directors.


2007 RIALA Officers and Directors: