LeadingAge North Carolina is the state association of not-for-profit providers dedicated to providing quality care, housing, health, community and related services to the elderly.  As the only Association in North Carolina exclusively representing not-for-profit long term care facilities, a primary goal is to support members in maintaining their 501(c)(3) status and promoting the not-for-profit philosophy of quality long term care and services for the elderly.  LeadingAge North Carolina member facilities serve more than 20,000 older people and meet the needs of thousands more through facility outreach programs such as home health care, congregate meals, respite care, day care and other supportive services.