Assisted Living Bootcamp

November 18, 2025
Location: Aurora Training Center, 11159 Aurora Ave., Urbandale, IA
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Ensuring that assisted living programs remain compliant with state regulations is crucial to the long-term success of the program. LeadingAge Iowa is pleased to offer the Assisted Living Bootcamp which incorporates regulatory updates from the state survey agency as well as legal updates to ensure your program is developing policies and occupancy agreements and practicing in accordance with the laws and best practices.

Event Agenda

9 a.m. – 12:15 p.m.           DIAL (includes a 15 minute break)
Representatives from the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing will present assisted living survey hot topics, updates, and trends.

• Identify insufficiency trends from recent assisted living program surveys.
• Provide updates from the department on important information.
• Aid programs in steps to maintain compliance.

12:15 p.m. – 1 p.m.              Lunch & Networking

1 p.m. – 2:45 p.m.               Establishing Policies and Occupancy Agreements
Morgan Merritts and Brenda Schmidt, Cattail Consulting
This interactive session is designed to equip assisted living professionals in establishing policies and occupancy agreements in today’s healthcare environment. Attendees will gain insights into current industry trends and how to maintain compliance with regulatory entities with their policies and occupancy agreements. Through real-world examples and expert guidance, this session will offer practical strategies, tips, and best practices to help organizations navigate these complex areas and achieve their desired outcomes.

• Outline best practices in policy development and implementation.
• Identify compliance requirements for assisted living occupancy agreements.
• Ensure Compliance with rules and policies while proactively managing risks.

2:45 – 3 p.m.                  Break

3 – 4:15 p.m.                        Fair Housing Challenges in Assisted Living
Rebecca Brommel & Alissa Smith, Dorsey & Whitney
Assisted living providers are expected to comply with fair housing laws including the Americans with Disabilities Act, the Civil Rights Act, and Iowa’s Landlord Tenant laws. This session will review key strategies that assisted living providers need to ensure they enact to comply with these laws and avoid future legal challenges.  

• Outline essential strategies in marketing through occupancy to ensure that your assisted living program avoids future legal challenges.  
• Review examples of legal cases with strategies to avoid similar activity in your assisted living program

4:15 - 5 p.m.          Closing Reception 
Sponsored by: Functional Pathways
Wrap up the day with us! Following the final bootcamp session, enjoy a complimentary reception with appetizers and drinks, generously sponsored by Functional Pathways.

This bootcamp is approved for 6 CEs.                                                                                                                  

Registration & Other Information

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What’s Included
Registration fees include digital handouts, continental breakfast, lunch, refreshments, and CEU/attendance certificate.

Cancellation/Refund Policy
The online registration deadline is November 12, 2025. No-shows will be billed. Substitutions welcome anytime prior to the date of the live training. All cancellations and substitution requests must be sent to Dawn Balder ([email protected]). A full refund will be given to all cancellations received 10 or more business days prior to the live program. A $25 administrative fee will be charged to all cancellations received six to nine business days prior to the live program. No refunds will be given to cancellations received five or fewer business days prior to the live program. Refunds will be calculated by the date received and the LeadingAge Iowa business days remaining prior to the program. LeadingAge Iowa reserves the right to cancel the program due to insufficient enrollment, in which case pre-registered participants will be notified and full refunds provided.

Hotel Accommodation Options

To get the special room rate at any of the below hotels you must request the “LeadingAge Iowa room rate”.

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