ELEVATE Your Career

LeadingAge Washington’s ELEVATE Assisted Living Leadership Program provides an immersive in-person learning experience to equip both new and seasoned leaders with the specialized knowledge and refined skills needed to excel as exceptional leaders within the field of Assisted Living. With over 25 hours of in-person training, ELEVATE meets the requirements for administrator training outlined in WAC 388-78A-2520. Participants receive CEUs for every hour, and current administrators are encouraged to attend for a training refresher.

 

Join us for our Next In-Person Program: March 16-19, 2026

Join this four-day, in-person training to connect with peers, tackle real challenges, and learn from experts in nursing, survey readiness, state regulations, investigations, budgeting, marketing, and HR. Click here for the detailed ELEVATE brochure.

Collaborate. Network. Problem-solve in real time. Gain practical tools, fresh insights, and the confidence to lead and grow your organization.

Registration is now open for the March session – click here to register.

See the detailed brochure for information on nearby hotels.

 

Program Topics

  • Overview of Assisted Living & Resident Characteristics
  • Introduction to WAC’s & RCW’s
  • Types of Licensing, Inspections, Complaint Investigations
  • Disclosure of Services, Levels of Care & Payment Options
  • Policies & Procedures
  • Resident Assessments & Service Plan Requirements
  • Nurse Delegation & Intermittent Nursing Services
  • Medication Services
  • Elopement Risks
  • Survey Readiness
  • Fire & Life Safety / Emergency Preparedness
  • Incidents, Investigations & Corrections
  • New Hires & Criminal Background Checks
  • Staff Education & Training Requirements
  • Navigating Assisted Living Finance
  • Collaboration with Life Enrichment
  • Hot Legal Topics within Assisted Living
  • Occupancy & Marketing
  • Policy & Advocacy
  • Leadership in Assisted Living

Registration 

  • ELEVATE will be held in person Monday through Thursday, March 16-19, 2026 at GenCare Lifestyle – The Lodge at Eagle Ridge in Renton.
  • Registration is now open for the March session – click here to register.
  • Participants receive 27 CE hours.

Fees & Expenses

  • Participants or their sponsoring organizations are responsible for covering the non-refundable fee of $749 (member) / $1,399 (non-member), as well as all hotel and travel expenses associated with the four-day, in-person training program.
  • Continental breakfast, lunch, and snacks are provided courtesy of our host sponsor.

Time Commitment & Expectations

  • Daily sessions will run from approximately 8:30 am – 4:30 pm.
  • Continental breakfast, lunch, and afternoon snacks are provided courtesy of our host sponsor.

Co-Facilitators

Sheila Beesley-Smith, BSN, RN Laura Hofmann, MSN, RN

Sheila S. Beesley-Smith is a distinguished leader in healthcare with over two decades of experience. Her career, marked by a commitment to excellence and innovation, is complemented by her educational achievements, including a Bachelor of Applied Science degree from the University of Phoenix with Summa Cum Laude honors. As Co-Owner of Beesley Consulting, LLC, Sheila provides strategic guidance to healthcare organizations, showcasing her expertise in healthcare policy and regulation. She serves as an Approved Clinical Nurse Consultant for the Oregon Department of Human Services and supports the Idaho Health & Welfare Residential Assisted Living Team as an Independent RN Consultant, as well as a mandated consultant.

 LAURA HOFMANN, MSN, RN – DIRECTOR OF CLINICAL & NURSING FACILITY REGULATORY SERVICESLaura brings over 20 years of registered nursing experience in skilled nursing facilities to influence policy on federal and state clinical activities, including assessment, care planning, measuring outcomes, and regulatory compliance. She supports both skilled nursing facility and assisted living members of LeadingAge Washington, providing expertise on federal 5-Star and state quality measures to help improve outcomes and reduce hospitalizations. Laura also assists members in understanding assessment and documentation requirements, monitors survey trends, and acts as an intermediary between members and state quality oversight agencies. 

March’s Session generously sponsored by: