The Oregon Health Care Association is committed to helping our members provide the best care and services to their residents and assisting in navigating long term care’s complex and ever-changing regulatory system. This page offers information on the applicable regulations, compliance resources, and emerging and key issues for Oregon providers of in-home care, post-acute care, senior retirement housing, and assisted living or residential care, including employment laws.  While we hope this information is useful, please remember that the information provided here does not constitute formal legal advice, and OHCA and our general counsel cannot act as your formal legal counsel.   

As you browse through our resources, please note that the following acronyms are sometimes used:  

  • ALF/RCF denotes materials for assisted living/residential care facilities 
  • SNF/NF denotes materials for skilled nursing and nursing facilities 
  • IHC denotes materials for in-home care agencies  
  • IL denotes materials for independent living communities 
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Licensing and Regulatory
Information for licensure and prospective licensees as well as quick and easy access to the applicable laws and regulations, Medicaid/HCBC requirements, background check rules, and other resources.
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Compliance and Risk Management Tools and Resources
Compliance and risk management resources on various topics to help our members promote quality care and services.
Emerging Topics
View information on the latest hot topics like marijuana, web accessibility, and more.
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Workforce Development
Find tools and resources to help our members develop, build and retain a qualified, trained workforce.
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Wildfire Resources
Find wildfire safety resources, including Oregon OSHA wildfire and heat rules, emergency planning, and more.