Founded in 1950, “(CAHF)” the California Association of Health Facilities is a non-profit trade association representing skilled-nursing facilities and intermediate-care facilities for people with intellectual disabilities. It is dedicated to providing quality care for the frail, elderly, intellectually disabled and those with chronic mental illness.
CAHF is the largest provider of continuing education for long-term care providers in California, representing 900 skilled nursing facilities and 420 intermediate care facilities for individuals with intellectual disabilities. Serving 350,000 individuals each year, skilled nursing providers are directly responsible for more than 139,000 jobs and $5.3 billion in wages and benefits to long-term care employees.
CAHF launched as the California Association of Nursing Homes, Sanitariums, Rest Homes and Homes for the Aged (CANH)
CANH publishes its first membership directory and joined the American Nursing Home Association, now the American Health Care Association
CANH changes its name to California Association of Health Facilities
Quality Care Health Foundation (QCHF) formed
CAHF celebrates its 75th anniversary.
Discover our story.
For more than 70 years, the California Association of Health Facilities has championed quality care and advocated for the needs of skilled nursing and long-term care providers across the state. From our early days relying on rummage sales to raise operating funds to becoming one of the largest long-term care associations in the nation, CAHF has played a central role in shaping policy, supporting providers, and improving care for Californians in need. Explore our rich history and see how our mission continues to evolve
Celebrating 75 years of leadership and care.
CAHF has reached a major milestone—75 years of service to California’s long-term care community. Join us as we honor the people, progress, and partnerships that have shaped our journey since 1950. From memorable moments to historical highlights, this celebration reflects our enduring commitment to quality care and advocacy.
Chair of the Board
Vice Chair
Secretary/Treasurer
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Vice Chair
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Brenda Pearson
Client Relations
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager
Jonathathan Newton
Service Manager