Virginia Continuing Care Residents Association

An Education & Advocacy Organization

WHY SHOULD I JOIN VACCRA?

• To support the only organization in Virginia whose purpose is to protect the interests of CCRC residents.
  
• To advocate for/against legislation that affects residents living in CCRCs.
  
• To participate in legislative committees and sub-committees dealing with possible legislation relating to CCRCs.
  
• To influence national legislative issues by adding to NaCCRA’s strength.
  
• To share information with and learn from other CCRC resident associations nationwide.
  

If you wish to help protect your security of your CCRC and the care it provides, you’ll want to join this organization and become active in its continuing efforts.

WHAT DOES MEMBERSHIP COST?

Your combined 12-month membership in both VaCCRA and NaCCRA (the National Continuing Care Residents Association) is $35 for individuals, $60 for couples. Donations are always welcome and are tax deductible if paid through the website.

HOW DO I JOIN VACCRA?

The easiest way to join is to click here . Secure online payment is made through major credit card. Neither NaCCRA nor VaCCRA retains any of your credit card information.

If you must pay by check, send your check, payable to VaCCRA, to the treasurer (Claudia Blake, 3440 S. Jefferson Dr. #636, Falls Church, VA 22041). Your check must be accompanied by your name (and spouse’s name if you are joining as a couple), address, phone, CCRC, and your email address if you have one.

The VaCCRA Board is comprised of elected officers and two directors from each official VaCCRA Community. Generally, the CCRC administration pays for the $150 annual dues, but where that support is not forthcoming, members raise the money in other ways. 

Payment of the $150 Community Dues may only be made by check, payable to VaCCRA, and mailed to the VaCCRA treasurer (Claudia Blake, 3440 S Jefferson St #636, Falls Church, VA 22041).

What is the value of a community signing on to be part of a State Association?

1. Provides access to policies and practices of other CCRCs in your state through mailing groups and document files.
2. Encourages networking with other CCRC resident leadership to share best practices and identify issues for further work.
3. Facilitates connection and communication with fellow members through in-person meetings and virtual meetings.
   
4. Share information across communities through the mailing list or forums.
5. Learn about the rights of CCRC residents by learning about the statutes and regulations for CCRCs.
6. Offers educational programs relevant to CCRC residents.
7. Monitors state legislation and regulations impacting life in a CCRC.
8. Notifies members when legislation affecting them needs a call to action.
9. National NaCCRA Consumer Guide and Financial Soundness Handbooks are available to help you understand the complexity of CCRC life.
10. Offers Volunteer opportunities to share your experience and expertise to make a positive impact.
11. Provides you with an existing framework for advocacy for CCRC residents.
12. Collaborates with other state associations on issues impacting residents nationally.
13. Promotes positive collaboration and engagement with management and works to coordinate its activities with providers whenever possible.