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    American College of Health Care Administrators - ACHCA

    Dates and Venue: The American College of Health Care Administrators - ACHCA will take place from May 3 to May 6, 2027, in Las Vegas. ACHCA has not published the host hotel. Exhibit hall hours published so far are 3 May, 17:30-19:30, and 4 May, 12:30-14:30 and 15:45-17:30.

    Clinical documentation and EHR softwareMedication management and long-term careWorkforce and staffing solutions -Nurse call and resident safetyRehabilitation and mobility equipment -Nutrition and dietary management -

    Dates

    3–6 May 2027

    City / country

    Las Vegas, USA

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    Event overview

    Overview

    The only association dedicated solely to LTC and post-acute administrators since 1962. Connect with experienced, high-level decision makers from across the nation in skilled nursing, assisted living, post-acute, and home & community-based services.

    Gain practical solutions and insights for today's industry challenges, from regulatory changes to staffing and quality outcomes. Expand your professional network and collaborate with peers who understand your day-to-day realities.

    TL;DR

    1. 1Dates and Venue: The American College of Health Care Administrators - ACHCA will take place from May 3 to May 6, 2027, in Las Vegas. ACHCA has not published the host hotel. Exhibit hall hours published so far are 3 May, 17:30-19:30, and 4 May, 12:30-14:30 and 15:45-17:30.
    2. 2Organiser: This event is organised by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), a leading association in the health care administration sector.
    3. 3Focus: ACHCA focuses on advancing the profession of health care administration through education and networking opportunities.
    4. 4Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry professionals and leaders in health care administration.
    5. 5Registration: For more information on registration and event details, visit the official website.

    Why visit

    Dates and Venue: The American College of Health Care Administrators - ACHCA will take place from May 3 to May 6, 2027, in Las Vegas. ACHCA has not published the host hotel. Exhibit hall hours published so far are 3 May, 17:30-19:30, and 4 May, 12:30-14:30 and 15:45-17:30. Focus: ACHCA focuses on advancing the profession of health care administration through education and networking opportunities. Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry professionals and leaders in health care administration.

    Why exhibit

    Organiser: This event is organised by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), a leading association in the health care administration sector. Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry professionals and leaders in health care administration.

    Attendees, exhibitors & solutions

    Who this event is for

    Visitor profile

    Typical attendee groups you can expect to meet.

    Nursing home administrators and LNHA-credentialed executives
    Assisted living and memory care community operators
    Directors of nursing and clinical services leaders
    Continuing care retirement community executives
    Post-acute and rehabilitation therapy managers
    Health care compliance, risk and survey-readiness advisors
    Long-term care pharmacy and dietary services managers
    Health administration educators, researchers and students
    Hospital and health-system transitions-of-care leads
    State and federal long-term care policy and survey professionals

    Exhibitor profile

    Main supplier and exhibitor segments present at the show.

    Long-term care pharmacy and medication management vendors
    Electronic health record and clinical documentation software suppliers
    Nurse call, fall-prevention and resident safety technology OEMs
    Staffing, recruitment and workforce scheduling providers
    Rehabilitation, mobility and patient transfer equipment suppliers
    Nutrition, dietary and foodservice solutions providers
    Quality, compliance and survey-readiness consultancies
    Senior living design, construction and furnishing firms
    Telehealth and remote monitoring platforms
    Continuing education, certification and leadership training providers

    Product categories

    Key solution areas showcased across the event.

    Clinical documentation and EHR software - charting, MDS and interoperability tools for long-term care settings
    Medication management and long-term care pharmacy - dispensing, packaging and consultant pharmacist programmes
    Workforce and staffing solutions - recruitment, agency staffing and scheduling platforms
    Nurse call and resident safety technology - fall prevention, wander management and monitoring systems
    Rehabilitation and mobility equipment - therapy, lifting and resident transfer devices for post-acute care
    Nutrition and dietary management - foodservice, supplementation and dietary software
    Quality and compliance services - survey readiness, QAPI programmes and accreditation support
    Senior living design and furnishings - memory care environments, furniture and accessibility products
    Telehealth and remote monitoring - virtual care and chronic condition management tools
    Financial, billing and revenue cycle services - reimbursement, coding and payer contracting support
    Education and professional development - CE courses, certification and administrator training
    Policy, advocacy and consulting - regulatory guidance and operational consulting for administrators

    Location & Facilities

    Venue

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    Las Vegas, USA

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    Who runs the show

    Organisers

    American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA)

    Website

    How the last edition performed

    Previous edition

    Impact

    A bigger and stronger platform

    The only association dedicated solely to LTC and post-acute administrators since 1962. Connect with experienced, high-level decision makers from across the nation in skilled nursing, assisted living, post-acute, and home & community-based services. Gain practical solutions and insights for today's industry challenges, from regulatory changes to staffing and quality outcomes. Expand your professional network and collaborate with peers who understand your day-to-day realities. Dates and Venue: The American College.

    Audience quality

    High-value decision-makers

    Dates and Venue: The American College of Health Care Administrators - ACHCA will take place from May 3 to May 6, 2027, in Las Vegas. ACHCA has not published the host hotel. Exhibit hall hours published so far are 3 May, 17:30-19:30, and 4 May, 12:30-14:30 and 15:45-17:30. Organiser: This event is organised by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), a leading association in the health care administration sector. Focus: ACHCA focuses on advancing the profession of health care administration through education and networking opportunities. Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry.

    Exhibitor outcomes

    Real business growth

    Organiser: This event is organised by the American College of Health Care Administrators (ACHCA), a leading association in the health care administration sector. Networking Opportunities: Attendees will have the chance to connect with industry professionals and leaders in health care administration. Exhibitor categories include Long-term care pharmacy and medication management vendors, Electronic health record and clinical documentation software suppliers, Nurse call, fall-prevention and resident safety technology.

    Intelligence

    Market context

    Key market insights, trends, news and related events to help you understand the bigger picture.

    North America — Las Vegas, Nevada. The host hotel for 3-6 May 2027 has not been published.

    Why it matters

    Attending American College of Health Care Administrators - ACHCA on 2027-05-03 to 2027-05-06 in Las Vegas lets buyers and specifiers benchmark suppliers, see live demonstrations, and compress months of vendor meetings into one focused trade visit — worthwhile when your category roadmap aligns with the official exhibitor profile.

    Industry trends

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    Peer events in the senior living and post-acute care circuit

    Plan three to six months ahead: the national AHCA/NCAL and LeadingAge meetings carry the largest exhibitor halls, while regional association shows in Florida, Texas and the Northeast give faster access to state-level buyers and licensing decision makers.

    Nursing home administrators, senior living operators and sector suppliers plan ACHCA alongside the larger national long-term care gatherings to compare education quality, purchasing terms and vendor service coverage across the year.

    Pre-show

    Line up 20-minute vendor demos and peer roundtable seats for the ACHCA convocation, and compare education credits against the national AHCA/NCAL and LeadingAge programmes.

    Show week

    Education tracks, exhibit-hall sourcing and reception networking, with follow-up meetings booked before Thursday departures.

    AHCA/NCAL, LeadingAge, Argentum, NIC and the Florida Health Care Association publish their own dates and registration terms each season and are the established national and regional gatherings for this sector.

    Plan your trip

    Travel & logistics

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    Visa & entry documents

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    Visa not required
    ATA Carnet: check with organiser

    Venue connectivity

    Confirm mobile roaming or a local SIM for business visitors to the United States.

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    Cultural notes

    Useful information to help you have a smooth and respectful visit.

    Professional dress code

    Business casual is standard across ACHCA education sessions and the exhibit hall — collared shirts, blazers and closed-toe shoes for administrators and vendor teams. Session rooms are strongly air-conditioned, so bring a light layer.

    Tipping and gratuities

    US tipping is expected: 18–20% on restaurant bills, USD 2–3 per bag for hotel bell staff, USD 1–2 per drink at the bar, and 10–15% for baristas and ride-hail drivers.

    Meeting etiquette

    Sessions start on time and speakers take questions at the end; exchange business cards in the exhibit hall rather than during education blocks. US colleagues move to first names quickly, and international visitors should carry photo ID — a passport is required at hotels and airports.

    Practical guides

    Visitor & Exhibitor Essentials

    Everything needed to arrive prepared, navigate the event, and make the visit productive.

    Flights

    Destination: MCO

    Fly into Harry Reid International (LAS). ACHCA has not published the host hotel, so no transfer time is set.

    Visa

    Most international attendees travel on an approved ESTA under the US Visa Waiver Program (USD 21 per application, usually approved within minutes to 72 hours) or on a US B-1 business visitor visa (USD 185 MRV fee plus a consular interview, with appointment waits of several weeks to several months depending on the post). Apply three to six months before the 4–6 May 2027 convocation, carry printed ACHCA registration and hotel confirmation for the border interview, and note that Canadian citizens generally enter visa-free for business with a valid passport. Requirements are published at https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/us-visas.html and ESTA applications must be filed only at https://esta.cbp.dhs.gov/.

    Estimated cost: Not yet confirmed

    Processing: Varies by nationality; apply several weeks before travel.

    Hotels

    Find a stay near the venue with options for every budget.

    Check-in (recommended)

    2027-05-04

    Check-out (recommended)

    2027-05-06

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    USD 155/night

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    USD 193/night

    Transport

    Get to the venue and around the city with these options.

    Airport → venue: The host hotel in Las Vegas has not been published, so transfer time and nearby hotels are not set.

    Hotel → venue: The host hotel in Las Vegas has not been published, so transfer time and nearby hotels are not set.

    Ride-hail: The host hotel in Las Vegas has not been published, so transfer time and nearby hotels are not set.

    Public transit: The host hotel in Las Vegas has not been published, so transfer time and nearby hotels are not set.

    Parking: The host hotel in Las Vegas has not been published, so transfer time and nearby hotels are not set.

    Weather

    Plan and pack for the event climate.

    Month: May 2027

    Temperature: Daytime highs 29–32 °C (85–90 °F), overnight lows 19–22 °C (66–72 °F) during 4–6 May 2027

    Seasonality: Late spring in Central Florida brings rising humidity and the start of the summer storm cycle: bright, dry mornings followed by brief, intense thunderstorms on several afternoons each week.

    Packing: Pack light, breathable business-casual clothing, a compact umbrella or packable rain shell for afternoon storms, comfortable walking shoes for the International Drive convention corridor, sunscreen and sunglasses, and a light jacket for heavily air-conditioned session rooms.

    Plan your trip

    Planning

    Best day to visit: Wednesday, 5 May 2027 — the middle day of the convocation

    The 4–6 May 2027 format runs Tuesday to Thursday, and Wednesday carries the fullest programme: concurrent education tracks at peak density, the longest exhibit-hall hours, and the networking reception that follows the closing session. Attend Tuesday if the opening keynote and first-day education blocks matter most, and Thursday for closing clinical and regulatory sessions with the quietest hall for one-to-one vendor meetings.

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    Confirm conference registration and member rate on achca.org — Check which education sessions carry CE credits toward your administrator licence.

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    Verify travel documents for the United States — International attendees should check passport validity and ESTA or visa status; domestic attendees confirm ID for flights.

    12

    Book flights into Harry Reid International (LAS) — ACHCA has not published the Las Vegas host hotel.

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    Reserve a hotel for 4-6 May 2027 — Use International Drive, Lake Buena Vista or the Universal area for the shortest transfers.

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    Review the ACHCA programme and shortlist sessions — Map certification tracks, leadership sessions and any state chapter meetings you want to attend.

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    Pre-schedule networking meetings — Reach out to peers, vendors and college or chapter contacts ahead of the show floor.

    5

    Arrange airport transfer from MCO — ACHCA has not published the Las Vegas host hotel.

    4

    Download the conference app or hall plan — Print or save your session schedule and exhibitor list for offline use.

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    Pack business attire and conference materials — Business casual is typical; bring business cards and a light jacket for air-conditioned session rooms.

    2

    Reconfirm flight and hotel — ACHCA has not published the Las Vegas host hotel.

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    Travel day and badge collection — Collect your badge at on-site registration and review the day-one agenda.

    Sample visitor itinerary

    Route-optimised day
    Monday 3 May 2027, 15:00–20:00

    Arrival, MCO transfer and early badge pickup

    Tuesday 4 May 2027, 07:30–13:00

    Opening general session and first education block

    Wednesday 5 May 2027, 09:00–17:00

    Exhibit hall, solution demos and evening networking reception

    Thursday 6 May 2027, 08:30–13:00

    Closing sessions, follow-up meetings and departures

    Networking spots

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    ACHCA Exhibit Hall and Solution Showcase

     

     

     

    Budget

    Costs & budget

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    • Per diem × 2$150.00
    Estimated total$150.00

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    Cost reference

    Official cost items and estimated ranges for exhibitors.

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    visitor · budget

    USD 108–130 / per night

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    visitor · mid_range

    USD 130–175 / per night

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    visitor · premium

    USD 190–280 / per night

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    flight

    visitor · US domestic round trip into MCO

    USD 247–450 / per person round trip

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    per_diem

    visitor · standard

    USD 75–110 / per day for meals and incidentals

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    visitor · MCO taxi or ride-hail

    USD 30–50 / per trip

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    USD 40–70 / per day excluding parking

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    parking

    visitor · venue or hotel self-parking

    USD 15–25 / per day

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    visitor · B-1 business visitor visa (MRV fee)

    USD 185 / per application

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    visitor · ESTA (Visa Waiver Program)

    USD 21 / per application

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    Decision

    Visit, exhibit, or skip?

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    QUESTION 1 OF 6

    What is your primary role?

    Decision matrix

    Compare participation options side by side to choose the best fit for your objectives.

    visit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Nursing home administrators, directors of nursing and post-acute care executives who want ACHCA education sessions, CE credits and peer benchmarking without taking a stand.

    Min. budget

    $750.00

    Timeline

    6-8 weeks to book flights into MCO and secure a 4-6 May hotel room before May rates climb.

    Risks

    Peak May hotel pricing along International Drive and Lake Buena Vista

    ESTA or visa lead time for international administrators

    Limited on-site parking and heavy Interstate 4 traffic at peak arrival times

    exhibit

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Suppliers of EHR and documentation software, long-term care pharmacy, staffing, rehabilitation equipment, safety technology and compliance services selling to nursing home and senior living decision makers.

    Min. budget

    $2,200.00

    Timeline

    3-4 months for stand design, freight and staff travel ahead of the May 2027 conference.

    Risks

    Exhibit hall space is limited at an association meeting and sells early

    Booth staff travel and International Drive hotel costs rise through spring

    Demo equipment freight and customs clearance for international exhibitors

    skip

    Assess how this option fits your objectives.

    Best for

    Vendors outside the long-term and post-acute care sector, and teams that cannot fund travel plus a stand for a mid-size professional association conference.

    Min. budget

    Not yet confirmed

    Timeline

    n/a

    Risks

    Budget reallocated to larger sector trade shows with broader buyer reach

    FAQs & glossary

    Answers

    Glossary

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    ACHCA
    American College of Health Care Administrators, the professional association hosting this conference and the body that administers long-term care administrator credentials.
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    LNHA
    Licensed Nursing Home Administrator, the state licence many attendees hold to run a nursing facility.
    3
    SNF
    Skilled Nursing Facility, a care setting providing 24-hour clinical and rehabilitation services that many ACHCA members administer.
    4
    ALF
    Assisted Living Facility, a residential care setting for older adults needing daily support but not continuous skilled nursing.
    5
    CCRC
    Continuing Care Retirement Community, a campus offering independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing on one site.
    6
    CMS
    Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the US federal agency that sets most regulations and payment rules covered in conference sessions.
    7
    MDS
    Minimum Data Set, the standardised resident assessment tool that drives clinical care planning and Medicare reimbursement.
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    QAPI
    Quality Assurance and Performance Improvement, the structured framework facilities use to monitor and raise care outcomes.
    9
    PDPM
    Patient-Driven Payment Model, the Medicare payment system for skilled nursing facilities that ties reimbursement to resident characteristics.
    10
    Post-acute care
    The rehabilitation and recovery services delivered after a hospital stay, a core focus of the nursing and senior living administrator role.
    11
    ADLs
    Activities of Daily Living, everyday tasks such as bathing, dressing and eating that shape levels of care and staffing ratios.
    12
    CE credits
    Continuing education hours that administrators earn at conference sessions to maintain state licensure and professional certification.

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