Events

Annual Spring Institute

April 14 - 16, 2026

Ramkota Hotel,

Sioux Falls, SD

Registration will soon be open for the Annual Spring Institute! We can’t wait to get together with you again!

The Annual Spring Institute will be held April 14 - 16, 2026. It will be held at the Ramkota Hotel in Sioux Falls. This year’s Institute offers educational sessions for your staff to learn and be inspired! We’ve arranged for an incredible line up of presenters including: Jennifer Maeschen, Administrator, Office of Licensure and Certification, SD DOH;  Holly Hoffman, Professional Speaker, Inner Depth and Survivor: Nicaragua; Cat Selman, President/Speaker, The Cat Selman Company; Tasha Janssen, VP of Operations, Curana Health; Nate Schema, President/CEO, Good Samaritan Society; Susan Rolfes, RN, MSN, Consultant, Pathway Health; Drew Hemler, AI Consultant/Speaker, Nutrition by Drew; Lana Lokken, Sr Educator, Lost & Found; Pamela Truscott, Director of Quality Improvement, AHCA/NCAL; and many other professionals!

This spring’s theme is “Together for 75 Years.” SDHCA is celebrating 75 years of service to its members!

Please join us at our social reception with exhibitors, as well as our Exhibit Show featuring the latest products and services. We will also hold the PAC Event – all attendees are invited to participate.

Continuing education credits will be granted to administrators, nurses, dietitians, dietary managers, activities, and social workers.

The Annual Spring Institute program booklet will be available soon.

This will be a premiere long term care event!

Please contact SDHCA office at 1-800-952-3052 or sdhca@sdhca.org with any questions.

Thank you and we will see you in April!