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Senior Center Standards

To advance the quality of senior centers nationwide, the National Institute for Senior Centers has developed nine standards of excellence for senior center operations. These standards serve as a guide for all senior centers to improve their operations today—and position themselves for the future.
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Helping Senior Centers Thrive

NCOA Resource Center

Visit NCOA's Modernizing Senior Centers Resource Center, a place where senior centers can get help to meet the ever-changing needs of older adults.

NCOA Partners in Supporting Senior Centers

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Become a Member of the National Institute of Senior Centers

As an affiliate member of NCOA's National Institute of Senior Centers (NISC), you're connected to a national network that's committed to supporting and strengthening the nation’s 11,000 senior centers. Free to join, NISC supports senior centers with best practices and innovations in programming, as well as networking and training opportunities.

A Spotlight on Senior Centers

Community Impact

Senior centers are vibrant sources of well-being for older adults. Read the real-life stories on how they impact the lives of their participants and the communities they live in.


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