Chapter 144G — Commissioner Oversight and Authority Over Assisted Living Facilities

144G.01 Section 144G.01 is a placeholder section that was repealed or reorganized as part of the 2019 assisted living facility … 144G.02 Section 144G.02 is a placeholder section that was repealed or reorganized as part of the 2019 assisted living facility … 144G.03 Section 144G.03 is a placeholder section that was repealed or reorganized as part of the 2019 assisted living facility … 144G.04 Section 144G.04 is a placeholder section that was repealed or reorganized as part of the 2019 assisted living facility … 144G.05 Section 144G.05 is a placeholder section that was repealed or reorganized as part of the 2019 assisted living facility … 144G.06 Section 144G.06 is a placeholder section that was repealed or reorganized as part of the 2019 assisted living facility … 144G.07 Section 144G.07 contained temporary transition provisions related to the launch of the new assisted living facility … 144G.08 Definitions This section provides definitions for all key terms used throughout Minnesota's assisted living facility licensing law, … 144G.09 Commissioner Oversight and Authority Over Assisted Living Facilities This section gives the Minnesota Commissioner of Health broad authority to regulate all licensed assisted living … 144G.10 Assisted Living Facility License Beginning August 1, 2021, all assisted living facilities in Minnesota must be licensed by the Department of Health. Each … 144G.11 Applicability of Other Laws Assisted living facilities must comply with Minnesota's landlord-tenant laws under chapter 504B and the consumer … 144G.12 Application for Licensure Anyone applying for an assisted living facility license must submit a detailed application to the Department of Health … 144G.13 Background Studies of License Applicants Before an assisted living facility license is issued, renewed, or transferred, all managing officials and … 144G.15 Consideration of Applications Before issuing or renewing an assisted living facility license, the Department of Health reviews the applicant's history … 144G.16 Provisional License New assisted living facility applicants receive a provisional license for up to one year. During the provisional period, … 144G.17 License Renewal An assisted living facility license may be renewed annually if the licensee submits a complete renewal application at … 144G.18 Notification of Changes in Information Assisted living facilities must notify the Department of Health in writing before changing their manager or authorized … 144G.19 Transfer of License Prohibited An assisted living facility license cannot be transferred to a new owner — the new owner must apply for their own … 144G.191 Assisted Living Facility Licensing Implementation; Transition Period for Current Providers This section managed the 2021 transition from the old 'housing with services establishment' registration system and home … 144G.195 Facility Relocation Small assisted living facilities (five residents or fewer) may relocate to a new site without getting a brand-new … 144G.20 Enforcement The Department of Health may suspend, revoke, restrict, impose conditions on, or refuse to renew an assisted living … 144G.30 Surveys and Investigations The Department of Health is the sole state agency responsible for surveying and investigating all licensed assisted … 144G.31 Violations and Fines Violations found during assisted living facility surveys are rated by both severity (level 1 through 5, from minimal … 144G.32 Reconsideration of Correction Orders and Fines Assisted living facilities can request reconsideration of any correction order and fine within 15 days of receiving it. … 144G.33 Innovation Variance Assisted living facilities can apply to the Department of Health for permission to try innovative approaches that differ … 144G.40 Housing and Services Assisted living facilities are directly responsible to residents for all housing and service matters, regardless of … 144G.401 Payment for Services Under Disability Waivers New assisted living facilities that did not previously operate as registered housing with services establishments cannot … 144G.41 Minimum Assisted Living Facility Requirements All licensed assisted living facilities must meet a list of minimum requirements regardless of their license category. … 144G.42 Business Operation Assisted living facilities must display their license at the main entrance and provide a copy to anyone who requests it. … 144G.43 Resident Record Requirements Assisted living facilities must keep accurate, current records for every resident. Records must be protected against … 144G.45 Minimum Site, Physical Environment, and Fire Safety Requirements All assisted living facilities must meet basic site requirements including access to public utilities, fire department … 144G.50 Assisted Living Contract Requirements Every assisted living facility must have a written contract with each resident before providing any housing or services. … 144G.51 Arbitration If an assisted living contract includes an arbitration clause, it must be clearly and conspicuously disclosed in the … 144G.52 Assisted Living Contract Terminations Assisted living facilities can only terminate a resident's contract for specific reasons: nonpayment, violation of the … 144G.53 Nonrenewal of Housing When an assisted living facility decides not to renew a resident's housing contract (without a specific violation), it … 144G.54 Appeals of Contract Terminations Assisted living facility residents have the right to appeal a contract termination to the Office of Administrative … 144G.55 Coordinated Moves When an assisted living facility terminates a contract, reduces services significantly, or closes, it must ensure a … 144G.56 Transfer of Residents Within Facility Assisted living facilities must give residents at least 30 days' advance written notice before moving them to a … 144G.57 Planned Closures When an assisted living facility plans to close voluntarily, it must submit a closure plan to the Department of Health … 144G.60 Staffing Requirements All employees, contractors, and regular volunteers at assisted living facilities must complete background studies before … 144G.61 Staff Competency Evaluations Before unlicensed staff can work independently with residents, they must complete training and pass a competency … 144G.62 Delegation and Supervision Assisted living facilities must have a registered nurse available by phone or in person to consult with staff performing … 144G.63 Orientation and Annual Training Requirements All assisted living staff must complete an orientation to facility licensing requirements and policies before providing … 144G.64 Training in Dementia, Mental Illness, and De-escalation Required All assisted living facility staff must complete dementia and mental health training. Direct care staff must complete … 144G.70 Services Assisted living facilities must assess each resident's physical and cognitive needs before or immediately upon admission … 144G.71 Medication Management Assisted living facilities that provide medication management services must have written policies on all aspects of … 144G.72 Treatment and Therapy Management Services Assisted living facilities that manage ordered treatments or therapies (such as wound care or physical therapy … 144G.80 Additional Licensing Requirements for Assisted Living Facilities With Dementia Care Facilities licensed as 'assisted living with dementia care' must demonstrate they can provide specialized dementia care … 144G.81 Additional Requirements: Assisted Living Facilities With Dementia Care; Assisted Living Facilities With Secured Dementia Care Units Assisted living facilities with dementia care must meet all standard physical environment requirements plus additional … 144G.82 Additional Responsibilities of Administration for Assisted Living Facilities With Dementia Care Operators of assisted living facilities with dementia care carry full responsibility for the care, housing, and safety … 144G.83 Additional Training Requirements for Assisted Living Facilities With Dementia Care All direct care staff at dementia care facilities must complete specialized training to work with residents with … 144G.84 Services for Residents With Dementia Assisted living facilities with dementia care must provide specialized services beyond the standard minimums. These … 144G.90 Required Notices Before starting services, assisted living facilities must give every resident a written copy of the Assisted Living Bill … 144G.91 Assisted Living Bill of Rights The Assisted Living Bill of Rights lists the specific legal rights of all residents in licensed assisted living … 144G.911 Restrictions Under Home and Community-based Waivers The rights in the Assisted Living Bill of Rights related to communication devices, personal property, and visitation can … 144G.92 Retaliation Prohibited Assisted living facilities and their staff cannot retaliate against residents or staff members who file complaints, … 144G.93 Consumer Advocacy and Legal Services Every assisted living facility must provide each resident with the names and contact information of nonprofit … 144G.95 Office of Ombudsman for Long-term Care and Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities The Office of Ombudsman for Long-Term Care and the Office of Ombudsman for Mental Health and Developmental Disabilities … 144G.9999 Section 144G.9999 contained temporary provisions that have since been repealed by the 2025 Legislature. 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