Colorado Assisted Living Association upcoming events

Heart & Numbers: A Financial Reality Check for Assisted Living Operators (22 Sep 2026)

Tue, 22 Sep 2026 21:30:00 GMT

Heart & Numbers: A Financial Reality Check for Assisted Living Operators

Running an assisted living facility takes heart, grit, and an unshakeable belief that you can make it work. But optimism alone won’t balance your books.

Join CALA for our upcoming Education Tuesday, featuring Leslie Olvera, Co-Founder of Wise Balance Accounting.

Tuesday, September 22, 2026
3:30–4:30 PM
Zoom

During this session, we’ll talk honestly about the financial side of your business, including:

Building a real budget
Planning for the unexpected
Understanding the financial health of your business
Setting your organization up for long-term success

Whether you’re just getting started or you’ve been operating for years, you’ll walk away with practical tools, a clearer picture of your numbers, and a plan you can actually use.

Meet the Presenter

Leslie Olvera is the Co-Founder of Wise Balance Accounting, a boutique bookkeeping and accounting practice specializing in assisted living operators, including senior living communities, residential care homes, and adult foster homes.

Leslie has nearly two decades of experience in full-cycle accounting and works to help business owners understand their finances and make informed decisions.

Registration Cost

CALA Members: $25
Non-CALA Members: $45
Medicaid Members: $25
Associate Members: $25
Board Members: Free

Register here: https://www.coloradoassistedlivingassociation.org/events

Have questions? Please contact info@calaonline.org for additional information.

We hope you’ll join us!

40 Hour Administrator Training (05 Oct 2026)

Mon, 05 Oct 2026 15:00:00 GMT

40-Hour Administrator Class

Are you preparing to become an assisted living administrator or looking to strengthen your knowledge of Colorado’s regulations and best practices?

Join CALA for our upcoming 40-Hour Administrator Class, taught by Janet Cornell, owner of Senior Care Administrator Coaching.

October 5–16, 2026
Live on Zoom

Class Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday and Friday: 9:00 AM–12:00 PM
Wednesday: 1:30–3:30 PM

Janet has more than 22 years of experience in the senior care industry, including 14 years as an administrator of eight group homes. The course presents regulation-compliant topics in a format that is easy to understand.

The class includes real examples of surveys, difficult situations, and challenges operators face every day. Participants will also receive daily handouts that support the topics covered.

Topics include:

The Business: Organizing the business topics required by regulation
The Home: What is required for the facility to remain compliant
The Staff: Required training and best practices for hiring staff
The Residents: Paperwork required to move a resident into a facility

Participants will have work to complete outside of class, but no more than one hour each day. The course also includes four quizzes and a final exam.

Please note that participants must attend all sessions and pay at the time of registration. Zoom links and the class syllabus will be sent by the instructor.

Registration

CALA Members: $825
Non-Members: $975

Register here: https://www.coloradoassistedlivingassociation.org/events

Have questions? Please email info@calaonline.org or call (303) 529-6630.

We hope you’ll join us!

Colorado Springs Workshop—Coming Soon! (07 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 16:00:00 GMT

Colorado Springs Workshop—Coming Soon!

Why Assisted Living Works—and How to Do It Well

Assisted living is one of the few care models that successfully combines healthcare, hospitality, independence, and meaningful relationships. When done well, it helps residents maintain their independence while receiving the support they need in a place they proudly call home.

Date: Coming Soon
10:00 AM–3:00 PM

Alturas Capital Partners
5755 Mark Dabling Blvd., Suite 150
Colorado Springs, CO

Success isn’t measured by surveys alone. It’s reflected in residents who thrive, families who trust the care, employees who enjoy coming to work, and owners who operate financially sustainable communities.

Building that kind of community doesn’t happen by chance.

Join CALA as we explore practical strategies for creating an exceptional assisted living community where residents, staff, families, and the organization can all thrive.

Registration

CALA Members: $75
Non-Members: $125

Lunch provided by Good Day Pharmacy!

Stay tuned for the official date and registration announcement.

Event information: https://www.coloradoassistedlivingassociation.org/events

Have questions? Please contact info@calaonline.org for additional information.

We hope you’ll join us!

Northern Colorado Workshop—Don’t Miss Out! (07 Oct 2026)

Wed, 07 Oct 2026 18:00:00 GMT

Northern Colorado Workshop—Don’t Miss Out!

Why Assisted Living Works—and How to Do It Well

CALA is bringing this workshop closer to our Northern Colorado members to make it easier for assisted living owners, administrators, managers, and team members to attend, connect, share best practices, and learn from one another.

Wednesday, October 7, 2026
12:00–4:00 PM

Timnath Community Room
4750 Signal Tree Drive
Timnath, CO 80547

Assisted living is stronger when we have opportunities to come together, talk about what is working, learn from each other, and continue finding ways to improve the experience for our residents, families, employees, and organizations.

Registration

CALA Members: $75
Non-Members: $125

Lunch provided by Bloom Home Healthcare

Register here: https://www.coloradoassistedlivingassociation.org/events

Have questions? Please contact info@calaonline.org for additional information.

We hope you’ll join us!