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.
Helping Senior Centers Thrive
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.
Get the Facts on Senior Centers
Aug 15, 2024
NCOA Partners in Supporting Senior Centers
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
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.