CEAL is a non-profit collaborative of 11 national organizations that builds upon the work of the Assisted Living Workgroup (ALW), [U.S. Senate Special Committed on Aging Initiative].

CEAL’s aim is to:

  • Promote high-quality assisted living
  • Serve as a national clearinghouse, bringing together research, practices, and policy that foster quality and affordability in assisted living

What’s New in the Assisted Living Nursing Field?

September 2009

The nurse/nursing role in assisted living (AL) requires expertise in both gerontological and administrative nursing. An AL nurse is a clinician and a manager. Responsible to the organization and the community for overseeing quality assurance and cost-effective...

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Pocket Guide For Assisted Living and Nursing Home Medication Technicians
Promoting Excellence in Assisted Living Awards Program

CEAL has established a Promoting Excellence in Assisted Living Awards Program to recognize practices of excellence in assisted living.  Award winners have been recognized in five categories:  person-centered care, workforce, dementia, health, and environment/design. 

CLICK HERE for a description of the 2009 award winners, their practices of excellence, and the sponsors of the awards.