For senior living communities that strive for efficiency while providing quality aging services, Value First is a group purchasing organization (GPO) that provides free, no-obligation services for LeadingAge members.  Value First can help reduce operational costs through discounted pricing and rebates on food, medical, office, and environmental products, including capital equipment. In collaboration with HPSI, a supply chain partner with a comprehensive vendor portfolio, Value First has contracts with over 1200 suppliers that LeadingAge members commonly use: suppliers like Sysco, US Foods, Direct Supply, Sherwin-Williams, HD Supply, Grainger, McKesson, and First Quality.

Value First's 5-Star Dining Program can help LeadingAge members enhance the dining experience for residents while reducing their monthly food spend. LeadingAge members receive high-quality, cost-saving food purchases from over 1200 best-in-class suppliers with many of the same top manufacturers used by five-star hotels and restaurants. Our approved suppliers provide everything from grocery staples to fresh produce, meat, poultry, seafood, and dairy products. We outfit chefs and servers and dress your tables with china, glass, and linens. Our experienced team of sourcing specialists helps members take advantage of food trends, and create savings through unique and flexible menu offerings. 98% of communities that take advantage of our free, no-obligation cost analysis see savings, most from five to fifteen percent on their monthly food spend. Request your free cost analysis by contacting the Value First purchasing consultant or visit our Dining Program for more information.

LeadingAge members who participate in the Value First purchasing program pay no annual fee, select only the suppliers that best fit their needs, and support LeadingAge with their purchases.  There are no minimum requirements with Value First. You can pick and choose as many or as few of the contracts from the portfolio of over 1200 vendors.  Value First is a non-exclusive program - members are not restricted to just Value First.  They can belong to another GPO at the same time.  Unlike any other GPO, Value First is an extension of LeadingAge that specializes in supporting the purchasing needs of LeadingAge members.

Top 5 Reasons your Community Should Participate in the Value First Program!

1. FOCUS - Value First was built by and for providers of older adult services. Value First grew from a partnership between LeadingAge and a national supply chain.  Value First draws on its experience and knowledge of the needs of senior living communities.
2. SAVINGS - Most senior living communities do not purchase supplies and services on a scale to negotiate contracts with deep discounts.  Value First has contracts with over 1200 vendors proven to provide significant savings on monthly operational costs.
3. SUPPORT - Value First and LeadingAge are committed to supporting senior living communities.  Value First will always be a knowledgeable and responsive source for vetting the availability and reliability of Personal Protection Equipment (PPE).
4. TRUST - Value First is owned by LeadingAge and 25 LeadingAge state and regional affiliates with representatives who are part of the LeadingAge staff and care about their members’ mission and values.
5. INVESTMENT - Revenue generated by Value First from vendors is shared back to LeadingAge to help fund the valuable educational programs and services that support senior living communities.

In addition, Value First provides valuable services that can assist members in other ways:

• As a LeadingAge member, you can take advantage of a free, no-obligation cost analysis of what you’re currently spending on supplies compared to the purchasing power of Value First.
• LeadingAge members will receive special discounts and promotional offers for select products regularly, along with support for compliance with state and federal regulations.
• Value First can help ensure compliance with vendor contracts by verifying that the products and associated prices that have been negotiated are accurately reflected on your order.

Employees of member organizations that are enrolled in Value First can receive corporate rates and discounts from nationally known companies used every day.

Working with Value First is as easy as 1 - 2 - 3:

1. ENROLL - Sign a Value First Participation Agreement – there is no obligation to purchase and no risk to LeadingAge members.
2. REVIEW - Select your preferred vendor(s), have Value First perform a cost study, and complete a letter of participation (LOP) when you decide to purchase.
3. ORDER - Complete your order and your discounted pricing is automatically applied.

For more information about the Value First Group Purchasing Program, visit www.value1stonline.com or contact:

Trish Korsgren
Director of Business Development
[email protected]
(651) 659-1442

Ella Groth
Purchasing Consultant
[email protected]
(253) 444-8900

LINKS:

Website - www.values1stonline.com

Labor Savings – www.value1stonline.com/labor-savings

Educational - www.valuefirstresources.com

Member Experiences - https://www.value1stonline.com/members

Flyer/Member Benefits - https://bit.ly/3coS9sq

Flyer/About Value First - https://bit.ly/3ffsPqo

Flyer/Employee Discount Program - www.perksatwork.com

Video/Value First Values - https://vimeo.com/470338575/dc216d386c

Video/Virtual Welcome - https://vimeo.com/469911060/d85a053cbd

LeadingAge members gain access to cost saving purchasing programs
with best-in-class suppliers through Value First and its partnership
with HPSI, an Avendra Group Company.