New Hampshire Association of
Residential Care Homes

Joining NHARCH

Thanks for your interest in our Association!

NHARCH has grown considerably in recent years to become a dynamic and professional association representing residential care and assisted living facilities throughout New Hampshire. It is the statewide component of the Assisted Living Federation of America (ALFA), and represents more residential care/assisted living providers than any other group in the state.

NHARCH promotes residential care and assisted living throughout the state of New Hampshire and works closely with regulators and facility owners/administrators to assure the quality of living and care for residents in member homes. We provide meaningful referral services to member facilities for those seeking to find needed care for a loved one, patient or client.

NHARCH is the primary provider of educational forums and programs for those working in residential care/assisted living. We provide a very active and informative educational program for the industry. Members can attend these programs at special discount rates that non-members cannot enjoy. Our popular, fall annual convention and membership meetings throughout the year also provide an excellent opportunity for learning and networking.

NHARCH also prints Residential Care Update three times a year as a useful source for announcing events and happenings within the Association, and covers items of interest to those associated with the residential care and assisted living communities of the state. The publication also serves as a public relations vehicle for the industry. Our monthly NH-ARCH Member Bulletin is mailed to all NH-ARCH members and focuses on current and upcoming industry events, happenings, and developments affecting the industry (i.e.: regulatory changes, legislation, board of director activities, membership meetings, educational workshops, etc.)

Here are some of the other activities NHARCH is also engaged in:

• Legislative and regulatory monitoring, reporting, and lobbying for the industry
• Active public relations programming to enhance the image and professionalism of the industry
• Strong advocates for our members and the industry
• Liaison to state and federal agency regulators, advocating members' positions
• Maintains liaison and communication with the Assisted Living Federation of America
• Free computerized list-serve program to members as a way to speedily communicate between members via e-mail
• Website with links to individual member homes

Questions you may have will gladly be answered by our executive office staff (800-544-0906) or by any NHARCH leader. We look forward to receiving your completed membership application, and hope we can provide you a warm, cordial welcome, and we will have a long affiliation with you and your facility/organization.