Assisted Living Licensure

Assisted Living Licensure (ALL) within the Health Regulation Division of the Minnesota Department of Health oversees and regulates licensed assisted living providers in Minnesota. These activities include:

• Licensure
• On-site surveys and enforcement
• Communication with providers and the public on the issues of assisted living laws and regulation.

Our mission is to protect, maintain and improve the health of Minnesotans who receive assisted living services.

The Assisted Living Licensure law under Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144G was passed by the 2019 Minnesota Legislature and updated as part of the Legislature's 2020 7th Special Session. The law established regulatory standards governing the provision of housing and services in assisted living facilities and assisted living facilities with dementia care to help ensure the health, safety, well-being, and appropriate treatment of residents. It also authorized the commissioner to adopt rules for all assisted living facilities that promote person-centered planning and service delivery and optimal quality of life, and that ensure resident rights are protected, resident choice is allowed, and public health and safety is ensured.

Announcements

December 2, 2022: Information about applying for Social Connection grants is now available.

The Home Care and Assisted Living Provider Advisory Council has been given approval by the Commissioner of the Department of Health to provide funding to home care and assisted living providers to promote social connection of vulnerable adults residing in home care and assisted living provider settings.

The Council will provide grants up to $5,000 for each applicant selected. Total funds to be distributed are no more than $250,000. The funds may be used by the applicant to purchase devices to assist with virtual visits designated for social connection. The device could also be designated for both health care and social connection. The funds may also be used for assistance with improving Wi-Fi or assisting with training and staffing for use of the devices purchased.

Grant applications open at 8 a.m. CST on January 3, 2023, and funding will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis for applicants who meet all eligibility criteria. For information about how to apply, visit the Home Care and Assisted Living Provider Social Connection Grants page.

June 16, 2022: New guidance for providers on the use of bed rails

The Resources and FAQs page has been updated with guidance for assisted living providers for both hospital-style and consumer bed rails, as well as links to related FDA resources. Providers should conduct an assessment and follow the manufacturer guidelines for the product selected.

June 7, 2022: Renewals for ALL facilities are in progress

MDH has begun processing license renewal applications for providers who have submitted them. If you have not submitted your application yet, you are not in compliance with statute. Make sure to submit by July 1 in order to avoid fines.

To view the status of your application, you can log in to ICSD. You will receive an email from MDH when your license is approved, or if the reviewer has any questions about your applications. MDH will print and mail renewal licenses starting this week.

For more information about the renewal process, check out the License Renewal page.