Health Care Council of Illinois - HCCI

Health Care Council of Illinois - HCCI The Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) is the strong, leading voice for nursing home communities across the state.

HCCI strives to bridge the divide between state policy makers and nursing home communities through education and advocacy. Illinois must rein in state spending to solve our financial crisis, but we must protect funding for nursing homes. Holding the line will ensure:

Residents have quality care, food and home-like surroundings. Staff have fair wages and a good work environment. Families can depend on nursing homes to care for their loved ones.

Thank you to Senate Republican Leader John Curran and Representative Nicole La Ha for visiting Lemont Center Nursing and...
01/31/2025

Thank you to Senate Republican Leader John Curran and Representative Nicole La Ha for visiting Lemont Center Nursing and Rehabilitation today. We truly appreciate the time they spent connecting with staff, residents, and leaders at Extended Care. Their ongoing support makes a meaningful difference in the lives of the elderly we serve.

As spring session begins today, we’re back under the dome, advocating for nursing home residents and their dedicated car...
01/28/2025

As spring session begins today, we’re back under the dome, advocating for nursing home residents and their dedicated caregivers. HCCI is focused on improving funding, staffing, and quality of life for the elderly, ensuring they receive the care they deserve.

HCCI is excited to welcome Kimberly Stoerger as the new Director of the Illinois Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) and R...
01/07/2025

HCCI is excited to welcome Kimberly Stoerger as the new Director of the Illinois Center for Assisted Living (ICAL) and Regulatory Director! With extensive experience in regulatory affairs and healthcare advocacy, Kim is well-equipped to lead and support Illinois' assisted living communities.

Previously, Kim was the Regulatory Director at the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA), where she led policy and regulatory efforts and played a key role in the COVID-19 response for long-term care facilities.

Kim earned her master's in social work and bachelor's in psychology from Southern Illinois University Carbondale, and her career has focused on advocating for underserved populations and advancing policy solutions at the state level. She currently serves on the Board of Directors for NASW-IL.

We are thrilled to have Kim join our team and look forward to her leadership in driving HCCI’s mission forward!

Season’s Greetings from the Health Care Council of Illinois!
12/24/2024

Season’s Greetings from the Health Care Council of Illinois!

Happy Thanksgiving from the Health Care Council of Illinois!Today and every day, we are profoundly grateful for our dedi...
11/28/2024

Happy Thanksgiving from the Health Care Council of Illinois!

Today and every day, we are profoundly grateful for our dedicated members and the incredible nursing home workers who provide compassionate care to residents across Illinois.

Thank you for all you do to make a difference. Wishing you a holiday filled with warmth and joy!

A crisp fall day marks the start of veto session at the Illinois State Capitol. HCCI is engaging with lawmakers to advoc...
11/12/2024

A crisp fall day marks the start of veto session at the Illinois State Capitol. HCCI is engaging with lawmakers to advocate for stronger policies and increased support for our state's most vulnerable residents.

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your dedication and sacrifice have shaped our natio...
11/11/2024

Today, we honor the brave men and women who have served our country. Your dedication and sacrifice have shaped our nation, and we are deeply grateful for your service.

Happy Veterans Day.

Today, we celebrate one of our greatest civic duties: voting. Election Day reminds us of the importance of making our vo...
11/05/2024

Today, we celebrate one of our greatest civic duties: voting. Election Day reminds us of the importance of making our voices heard and contributing to the future of our communities, state, and nation. If you haven’t already, make sure to get to the polls—every vote truly matters.

Judge Joseph G. McGraw, candidate for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, visited Allure of Sterling, Allure of Proph...
10/25/2024

Judge Joseph G. McGraw, candidate for Illinois’ 17th Congressional District, visited Allure of Sterling, Allure of Prophetstown, and Allure of Mount Carroll. He took the opportunity to meet with leadership, residents, and staff, gathering insights and discussing different viewpoints on long-term care in Illinois. These conversations are essential for understanding the diverse needs within our nursing home communities.

Allure Healthcare Services
Allure of Sterling
Allure of Mount Carroll

Congratulations to The Alden Network on the successful Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Addison Horizon Senior Living Com...
10/17/2024

Congratulations to The Alden Network on the successful Groundbreaking Ceremony for the Addison Horizon Senior Living Community!

We were honored to witness this exciting milestone alongside key leaders, including:
• Illinois Senate President Don Harmon
• State Representative Norma Hernandez, District 77
• Mayor Rich Veenstra, Village of Addison
• Deborah Conroy, DuPage County Board Chair

Thank you to everyone who attended and helped make this event a memorable celebration. We look forward to seeing the positive impact this community will have for seniors in Addison!

Thank you to Jim Carris, candidate for Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, for visiting Allure of Zion Skilled Nursin...
10/14/2024

Thank you to Jim Carris, candidate for Illinois’ 10th Congressional District, for visiting Allure of Zion Skilled Nursing and Assisted Living and engaging with leadership, staff, and residents. We appreciate your interest in discussing the key issues affecting nursing home communities.

Allure Healthcare Services

HCCI’s Ron Nunziato and Destiny Lee attended the Democratic Party of Illinois Gala last night where Chair Elizabeth "Lis...
09/28/2024

HCCI’s Ron Nunziato and Destiny Lee attended the Democratic Party of Illinois Gala last night where Chair Elizabeth "Lisa" Hernandez greeted guests and Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer served as the keynote speaker.

Today we would like to recognize the outstanding team of infection preventionists at Legacy Healthcare. The COVID-19 pan...
09/24/2024

Today we would like to recognize the outstanding team of infection preventionists at Legacy Healthcare. The COVID-19 pandemic proved just how critical strong infection control practices are to the safety and well-being of everyone who lives and works in nursing homes. Legacy Healthcare has advised the long-term care communities it manages on the importance of having a strong team of professionals, whose primary goal is to prevent the outbreak and transmission of disease and infection within their respective community.

Matt Pickering, Executive Director of HCCI, took part in a Health News Illinois panel that focused on how the upcoming s...
09/23/2024

Matt Pickering, Executive Director of HCCI, took part in a Health News Illinois panel that focused on how the upcoming state and federal elections could impact healthcare. He shared his perspective on behalf of Illinois' long-term care industry, pointing out that workforce development will likely remain a key issue during next year’s state legislative session.

HCCI's staff and board of directors gathered in Skokie to recognize four state legislators who have exhibited time and t...
09/20/2024

HCCI's staff and board of directors gathered in Skokie to recognize four state legislators who have exhibited time and time again their steadfast support of Illinois’ long-term care industry. The HCCI Legislator of the Year award-winners included Leader Tony McCombie, Leader Barbara Hernandez, Senator Dave Syverson, and Senator Julie Morrison. The recipients are extraordinary leaders who have been instrumental in moving forward on initiatives that promote the success of nursing homes throughout the state.

Tony McCombie
Representative Barbara Hernandez
Senator Dave Syverson
State Senator Julie Morrison

The Health Care Council of Illinois is excited to announce our plan to merge with the Illinois Health Care Association t...
09/19/2024

The Health Care Council of Illinois is excited to announce our plan to merge with the Illinois Health Care Association this fall.

“Forming one stronger, united association will allow us to most effectively advocate for those living and working in nursing home and assisted living communities,” said Jonathan Aaron, Co-President of the HCCI Board of Directors.

Post-merger, HCCI will become the Illinois affiliate of the American Health Care Association/National Center for Assisted Living.

For more details, tap the link below.

(SPRINGFIELD, IL) – The boards of directors for the Health Care Council of Illinois (HCCI) and the Illinois Health Care Association (IHCA) today announced their plan to merge the two long term care associations. The programs and memberships of each organization will operate under the name of the H...

Representative Eva-Dina Delgado conducted a resident town hall yesterday at The Pearl of Montclare. We always enjoy host...
09/18/2024

Representative Eva-Dina Delgado conducted a resident town hall yesterday at The Pearl of Montclare. We always enjoy hosting legislators at our member facilities and sharing the great work happening in long-term care!

Illinois House Democratic Caucus

Alan Gaffner, Government Affairs Director at The Alden Network, was recognized by HCCI for his many years of outstanding...
09/14/2024

Alan Gaffner, Government Affairs Director at The Alden Network, was recognized by HCCI for his many years of outstanding advocacy and tireless dedication to nursing home communities. We are deeply grateful to Alan for his passion and hard work promoting HCCI's legislative agenda each year.

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The leading voice for IL nursing home communities

As a non-profit member association, we represent more than 300 licensed Skilled Nursing Facilities in Illinois. Through education and advocacy, we work collaboratively with administrators, lawmakers and other stakeholders to find creative, practical solutions to complex public policy issues impacting our residents and communities.