named programs · 3 · from sources
What they call their work
Annual Conference & Trade Show
Three-day event offering continuing education units (CEUs), networking opportunities, and exhibits showcasing industry products and services for assisted living providers
Assisted Living Program (ALP) Advocacy
Initiative to expand Medicaid-funded assisted living options and promote cost-effective residential care alternatives to nursing homes
Consumer Education and Outreach
Provides resources and checklists to help families evaluate assisted living options and understand resident rights and payment options
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Long-Term Care Advocacy & Provider Support 3 activities
- Advocacy for assisted living policies and legislationRepresents over 360 licensed assisted living residences, adult homes, and enriched housing programs in New York State, advocating for critical legislation, state budget priorities, and regulatory reforms affecting the senior living industry. Successfully secured increased SSI reimbursement rates and prevented facility closures through policy intervention.
- Direct support and public resources for assisted living consumersOperates a member directory and provides a consumer checklist to help individuals locate and evaluate licensed assisted living residences in New York State. Offers public guidance to support informed decision-making in selecting adult care facilities.
- Support for assisted living residences and resident networksSupports a network of over 550 licensed assisted living residences across New York State, collectively serving more than 50,000 individuals, including seniors in assisted living, adult homes, and enriched housing programs.
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Professional Certification and Continuing Education 1 activity
- Capacity building and professional development for assisted living providersProvides regulatory training, case management seminars, infection control toolkits, and on-demand education in partnership with SCCG. Offers members access to compliance support, peer networking, and professional development resources. Organizes emergency preparedness grant initiatives with the New York State Department of Health.
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Professional Conference & Symposium Organization 1 activity
- Organization of annual conference and trade show for assisted living providersHosts an annual conference and trade show featuring educational sessions offering up to 26.5 continuing education units (CEUs), sponsorships, exhibitors, and industry products and services. Coordinates event logistics and programming for assisted living professionals across New York State.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$1.53M
Contributions & grants$12K1%
Program service revenue$1.50M98%
Investment income$22K1%
Other revenue$152
expenses
Total expenses$1.47M
Program expenses93%
Admin / overhead7%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$582K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineCompensation
balance sheet
Total assets$923K
Cash$838K
Investments$0
Liabilities$81K
Net assets$842K
Liquid reserves6.8 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +11.2%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| LISA NEWCOMB | EXECUTIVE DI | 40 | $201K |
board members · 18
- AVI TENNENBAUM — BOARD MEMBER
- BERRY WEISS — BOARD MEMBER
- CECELIA DELL'AQUILA — BOARD MEMBER
- CHRIS CULLEN — BOARD MEMBER
- DANIEL STERN — PRESIDENT
- ESTHER ZEIDMAN — BOARD MEMBER
- JACOB RECKESS — BOARD MEMBER
- JANET HAYNES — BOARD MEMBER
- JENNIFER RANDALL — TREASURER
- KARA VOLLMER — SECRETARY
- MARK BIENSTOCK — BOARD MEMBER
- MARK FERRERI — VICE PRESIDE
- MARK TAUB — BOARD MEMBER
- MARYANN CRENNY — VICE PRESIDE
- MITCH MICHAELI — BOARD MEMBER
- RHEA O'CONNOR — BOARD MEMBER
- STACIE MAJOR — BOARD MEMBER
- WAYNE KAPLAN — BOARD MEMBER
relationships · 18
Who they work with
- Argentum Network — Nationally affiliated with Argentum, a senior living industry association.
- Buffalo Sabres organization Partner — Partners with the Buffalo Sabres organization to provide a resident with a meaningful experience, including a visit to the arena and meeting the head coach.
- CDC Government — Follows guidance from the CDC on infection control and emergency preparedness, particularly during public health emergencies like the COVID-19 pandemic.
- Chris Vitale Partner — Legislative Coordinator at EMPIRE STATE ASSOC OF ASSISTED LIV ASSISTED LIVING INC who provides advocacy support and resources.
- NY Connects Partner — Collaborates with NY Connects to provide information and assistance on long-term care options for individuals exploring assisted living.
- NY Connects Partner — Collaborates with NY Connects to provide information on long-term care options.
- New York State Government — Works with New York State regulatory and policy frameworks to represent assisted living providers.
- New York State Government — Works with state governmental and regulatory agencies to support assisted living providers and residents.
- New York State Assembly Government — ESAAL PAC contributes to candidates seeking office in the NYS Assembly who support assisted living policies.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Licenses and regulates adult care facilities in New York State, with EMPIRE STATE ASSOC OF ASSISTED LIV ASSISTED LIVING INC referencing its oversight and data systems.
- New York State Department of Health Government — Works with the Department of Health on licensing, certification, and adherence to regulatory standards for assisted living facilities.
- New York State Department of Health Partner — Collaborates with ESAAL on emergency preparedness grant initiatives and participates in joint workgroups and committees.
- New York State Senate Government — ESAAL PAC contributes to candidates seeking office in the NYS Senate who support assisted living policies.
- SCCG Partner — Partner organization providing on-demand regulatory training content.
- Senior Wishes Partner — Collaborates with Senior Wishes to fulfill resident wishes, such as arranging a visit with the Buffalo Sabres head coach.
- Turning Stone Resort Partner — Host venue for the 45th Annual Conference & Trade Show in 2026.
- Turning Stone Resort & Casino Partner — Host venue for the 2026 ESAAL Annual Conference & Trade Show.
- Us News and World Report Government — Recognized by Us News and World Report as one of the best assisted living communities in the country for five consecutive years.
strategies · 3
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Dual Advocacy for Providers and Residentsmethodology: provider-resident_dual_advocacyBy simultaneously advocating for both assisted living providers and residents, the organization improves systemic conditions in the sector because aligned interests lead to more sustainable and equitable policy outcomes that benefit the entire ecosystem.
- Human-Centered Storytelling in Policy Advocacymethodology: humanize-policy-impactBy using personal narratives and lived experience to illustrate policy impacts, the organization increases empathy and political will for reform because human stories make abstract regulatory issues tangible and urgent.
- Resident-Centered Care Modelmethodology: resident-centered_careBy prioritizing autonomy, dignity, and personal choice in assisted living environments, the organization improves resident well-being and engagement because individuals thrive when they retain control over their daily lives.