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  • Assisted Living Closure Form (PDF)
  • Assisted Living Provider Change of Information Form (PDF)
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Assisted Living Licensure
651-201-4200
health.assistedliving@state.mn.us

Contact Info

Assisted Living Licensure
651-201-4200
health.assistedliving@state.mn.us

Assisted Living
Informational Webinars

MDH's Assisted Living staff offers informational webinars for providers about understanding and implementing assisted living regulations.

If you require an accommodation for disability, such as captions or other services to participate in a meeting, please contact us at least five days in advance of the session.

  • Phone: 651-201-4200
  • Email: health.assistedliving@state.mn.us

Assisted living licensure quarterly updates

The Minnesota Department of Health held a quarterly assisted living update webinar for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends.

Topics

  • Licensing updates
  • Survey and complaint investigation trends
  • Reconsideration updates
  • Waivers and variances
  • MDH continuous improvement

Presentation: 2025-05-22 Assisted Living Quarterly Update (PDF)

The Minnesota Department of Health held a quarterly assisted living update webinar for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends. 

Topics

  • CY 2024 Assisted Living Data
  • Relocation (Portability) of Existing AL License Overview
  • General Reporting to OHFC
  • Fire Safety Education and Compliance 

Presentation: 2025-02-20 Assisted Living Quarterly Update (PDF)

The Minnesota Department of Health held a quarterly assisted living update webinar for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends. 

Topics

  • Assisted living survey cycle - Prepping for your second survey.
  • Assisted living plan review process and timelines.
  • Mental health and substance use disorder in assisted living.

Presentation: 2024-11-18 Assisted Living Quarterly Update (PDF)

The Minnesota Department of Health held a quarterly assisted living update webinar for providers to learn about the most recent assisted living licensing and regulation trends. 

Topics

  • Hot topics in Assisted Living regulation
  • Most cited Assisted Living survey correction orders
  • Complaint investigation trends
  • Licensing update

Presentation: 2024-08-19 Assisted Living Quarterly Update (PDF)

Informational Webinars

Supervisor Rhylee Gilb and Manager Matt Heffron educated assisted living and home care providers how best to conduct an internal investigation and shared investigation tips based on lessons learned through the MDH complaint investigation process.

Presentation: 2023-11-17 How to Conduct an Internal Investigation (PDF)

HRD Reconsideration Unit Supervisor Ben Hanson discussed the assisted living pre-termination appeals process, what types of termination issues are being submitted for appeal, and data related to appeal outcomes.

Presentation: 2023-11-03 Assisted Living Pre-Termination Appeals (PDF)

MDH Health Regulation Division (HRD) hosted the Board of Executives for Long-Term Care Services and Supports (BELTSS) on April 19, 2023, to present the most frequently asked questions about Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) licensure and practice requirements. BELTSS staff reviewed recent updates to the BELTSS website where resources can be found for LALDs or those interested in becoming LALDs, and HRD spoke to application of Minnesota Statutes, chapter 144G requirements and the LALD role.

Presentation: 2023-04-19 Licensed Assisted Living Director: Licensing and Practice Requirements in MN

The MDH Health Regulation Division and Overdose Prevention Unit invited health care facility providers and stakeholders to learn more about opioid overdose in healthcare facilities. 

Topics

  • The opioid epidemic in Minnesota.
  • Tools and resources available to assist providers to prevent opioid overdose.
  • Opioid overdose occurrences in MDH state and federally licensed facilities.

Presentation: Opioid Overdose in Healthcare Facilities (PDF)

The MDH Health Regulation Division presented a review of the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and Consumer Products Safety Commission (CPSC) guidelines for bedrail assessment and safety. The webinar was presented by MDH federal and state regulators who provided the current clinical and regulatory standards to ensure residents or clients utilizing hospital bedrails, consumer portable bedrails or other assistive devices are assessed for appropriateness and safety to avoid serious injury or death.

Presentation: 2023-02-17 Bedrail and Assistive Device Safety Regulation (PDF)

Assisted Living Surveys and Investigations

Webinars for assisted living providers and stakeholders to learn about the first year of assisted living licensure implementation, what surveyors and investigators are citing in facilities, and how providers can comply with the new assisted living regulations.

Nov 16, 2022

Minnesota Food Code in Assisted Living

Nov. 16 Presentation (PDF)

Nov. 2, 2022

OHFC Investigations and Assisted Living Complaints

Nov. 2 Presentation (PDF)

Oct. 26, 2022

Physical Plant and Emergency Preparedness

Oct. 26 Presentation (PDF)

Sept. 28, 2022

Year in Review: The First Year of Assisted Living Licensure Implementation

Sept. 28 Presentation (PDF)

Assisted Living Licensure Renewals

These sessions focused on information and education on how to be successful with Assisted Living Licensure Renewal.

Sept. 15, 2022

Proration, Provisional Licenses, Physical Environment Update, Lessons Learned

Sept. 15 Presentation (PDF)

June 23, 2022

Fees & Fines, Tips & Tricks, Capacity Changes, Legislative Updates, AL Application Updates

June 23 Presentation (PDF)

May 19, 2022

Renewal Requirements, Renewal Application Review, Assisted Living Website Review, Important information and Dates

May 19 Presentation (PDF)

May 5, 2022

Renewal Application Review, Checklist and Resources, Q&A

May 5 Presentation (PDF)

April 21, 2022

Renewal Requirements, Renewal Application Review, Assisted Living Website Review, Important information and Dates

April 21 Presentation (PDF)

March 17, 2022

Proration & Randomized Renewal Period, Renewal Application, Capacity Changes & Physical Environment

March 17 Presentation Notes (PDF)

March 17 Presentation (PDF)

Feb. 17, 2022

Topics: Assisted Living Licensure overview, Renewal Application, & Renewal Process

Feb. 17 Presentation Notes (PDF)

Feb. 17 Presentation (PDF)

Assisted Living Emergency Preparedness

These sessions focused on how assisted living facilities can prepare for emergencies. The series featured detailed information on risk assessment, policies and procedures, communications, and testing.

April 5, 2022

Testing

April 5 Presentation (PDF)

March 29, 2022

Communication

March 29 Presentation (PDF)

March 22, 2022

Policies and Procedures

March 22 Presentation (PDF)

March 15, 2022

Risk Assessment

March 15 Presentation (PDF)

March 8, 2022

Emergency Preparedness Overview

March 8 Presentation (PDF)

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Last Updated: 05/29/2025

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