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About Us

Towns Foundation Group, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to elevating public health outcomes and senior care standards across Maryland.

Our mission is to reduce institutional readmission rates by empowering caregivers and facility leaders with proactive health promotion, disease prevention, and specialized education. By equipping the next generation of Assisted Living Managers (ALMs) with comprehensive training, we ensure that vulnerable seniors receive dignified, compassionate, and high-quality care within their communities.

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Caregiver interacting with resident positively

Improving Senior Care Through Leadership & Education

Meet Your Instructor.

Welcome! I’m Hyacinth Muka-Towns, RN, BS, ACPH

Founder of  The Towns Foundation Group, Inc.

As a Registered Nurse and state-approved training vendor, I am passionate about guiding healthcare professionals toward career excellence and empowering them to deliver exceptional care.

What We Offer:

  • Approved 80-Hour ALM Pre-License Certification

  • 20-Hour Refresher Course (20 Continuing Education Credits)

  • Personalized Facility Licensing Mentorship

The Heart Behind Our Mission

After my family experienced a preventable health crisis, I dedicated my career to ensuring other families never have to face similar anguish. Today, I combine clinical experience with hands-on instruction to give caregivers the knowledge and tools they need to advance their careers, and save lives.

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Regulatory & Compliance Updates

2026 Safety & Compliance Standards.

1. Mandatory ALM State Licensing: July 1, 2026

  • The Law (HB 874): Completing the 80-hour training and holding an OHCQ certificate is no longer enough. All active ALMs in Maryland must be formally licensed by the State Board of Long-Term Care Administrators (SBLTA).

  • Compliance Requirement: Any individual practicing as an ALM after July 1, 2026, without an active SBLTA license will be in violation of state law.

2. Child Abuse & Neglect Reporting: January 1, 2027

  • The Law (HB 1034): Effective July 1, 2026, updated reporting training is mandatory for designated reporters every two years.

  • Grace Period: Providers actively employed on July 1, 2026, have six months to complete the updated curriculum, making January 1, 2027, the final deadline.

  • The CEU Bundle Advantage: Combine your mandatory biennial 20-hour continuing education (including infection control) with child abuse reporting training to satisfy both state requirements simultaneously.

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