VALA Launches New Assisted Living Career Playbook to Address Workforce Pipeline

Why it matters: Workforce is the number-one issue facing every care community in Virginia.

Source: Virginia Assisted Living Association (VALA) | May 2026 Type: Virginia Industry / Workforce News URL: https://www.valainfo.org/

The Virginia Assisted Living Association has introduced the Assisted Living Career Playbook, a guide highlighting employment positions available within Virginia's assisted living communities, featuring local workforce development resources and designed for anyone from high schoolers to experienced professionals. VALA is also seeking nominations for its Diamond Awards, recognizing outstanding administrators, caregivers, and support staff — with a deadline of May 15, 2026. Valainfo

Why it matters: Workforce is the number-one issue facing every care community in Virginia. Initiatives like this career playbook are small but meaningful steps toward building a sustainable pipeline of caregivers. For your clients, the quality of care their loved ones receive is directly tied to how well facilities can recruit and retain good people — something worth asking about when evaluating any community.