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The Long-Term Care Equality Index
The LEI is also the first national benchmarking tool for LGBTQ+ inclusion in senior housing and long-term care communities.
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The Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI) is a joint project of SAGE and the Human Rights Campaign Foundation designed to promote equitable and inclusive care for LGBTQ+ older adults in residential long-term care and senior housing.
With free resources, technical assistance and a biennial survey, the LEI helps communities implement, strengthen, and innovate their LGBTQ+ inclusion efforts with residents, visitors, and staff. The LEI report formally recognizes communities leading in LGBTQ+ inclusion.
The LEI 2025 Survey is Now Open
Interested participants can visit the pledge page to learn more about it and get started.
Survey Help for Participants
LEI Survey & Criteria Guide
Our LEI Survey & Criteria Resource Guide hosts resources, downloadable tools, and further explanation for all criteria involved for general help about the survey.
Click Here to Explore Criteria
LEI 2025 Webinar Series
This webinar series provides an overview of the Long-Term Care Equality Index survey process, criteria, and tools to prepare for the LEI 2025 Survey.
Watch the Series
LEI Participants
View a map of participants from the 2023 LEI. Learn more about what it means to participate, what tiers are involved, and who is eligible to participate.
View Participant InfoLearn more about the needs & fears of LGBTQ+ older adults seeking long-term care
Resources for Seniors
Find an LGBTQ+ Inclusive Long-Term Care Community
View the Long-Term Care Equality Index Guide and accompanying webinars to learn how to vet your local long-term care communities for LGBTQ+ inclusivity.
Contact us for questions or support: lei@hrc.org
Take the Commitment to Caring Pledge
The Commitment to Caring Pledge is the first step to participating in the Long-Term Care Equality Index (LEI). Visit our pledge page to learn more!