Licensure of Assisted Living

2019

Minnesota was the only state that did not license assisted living facilities until licensure was passed in 2019:

• Two tiers of licensing – assisted living and assisted living with memory care.

• Establishes minimum standards for care, training, staffing and requires needs assessment prior to move-in.

• Rulemaking is taking place 2019 – 2020.

• Becomes effective August 1, 2021.

Consumer Protections and Rights

2019

Licensure of Assisted Living

• Two tiers of licensing – Assisted Living and Assisted Living with Memory Care

• Establishes minimum standards of care, training and staffing

• Rulemaking taking place 2019 – 2020

• Effective August 1, 2021

Consumer Protections and Rights

• Protections from: Arbitrary termination and retaliation.

• Allows Elderly Waiver residents to continue living in the facility.

• ‘I’m Ok’ checks must be clearly communicated.

• Electronic monitoring clarified – effective 1/1/20.

• Protection of elderly waiver residents.

Victims Fund Established

• Compensates victims of maltreatment

• Effective now and until 2021when Assisted Living Licensure becomes effective

Increased Funding for Regulatory Oversight

• Supported significant funding increases for the Department of Health and 17 new staff for the Office of Ombudsman for Long Term Care