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Today’s senior living consumer is informed, connected, and expecting more than a brochure and a tour. Successful communities need a thoughtful strategy that combines marketing, relationship-building, and a deep understanding of what families value most.

Your MDS data influences far more than documentation, it drives quality measures, Five-Star ratings, Value-Based Purchasing outcomes, and reimbursement.

The relationship between a CEO/executive director and board chair can shape an organization's ability to navigate change, make strategic decisions, and advance its mission. As aging services organizations face increasing complexity, strong governance and leadership alignment have never been more important.

Housing Managers: our July networking group is right around the corner! If you are a property manager of an independent living senior apartment building, join us on Tuesday at 10 a.m. 

The legislative session may be behind us, but its impact on aging services is just beginning. If you haven't had a chance to explore it yet, now is the perfect time to check out the LeadingAge Minnesota 2026 Legislative Report.

The best leaders know that sometimes the most important work happens when you step away from the day-to-day. Join us September 15–18 at Grand View Lodge for the Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum—Minnesota's premier leadership event for aging services.

LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to continue our new, coordinated Emergency Preparedness Training Series to support assisted living providers, with nursing homes encouraged to participate.

There's still time to save on registration for the 2026 Assisted Living Conference, but not for long. Early bird pricing ends Friday, July 10.

Strong governance starts with a strong partnership. LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to introduce a new workshop designed exclusively for CEOs/executive directors and board chairs of aging services organizations.

New assisted living laws are taking effect, and now is the time to understand what they mean for your organization.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) Emergency Preparedness and Response Division is offering eligible health care partners an opportunity to receive personal protective equipment (PPE) and related supplies at no cost.

A grant-funded evaluation opportunity is available to member facilities, with no restriction on the number of evaluations provided.

If you haven’t had a chance to review it yet, LeadingAge Minnesota’s 2026 Legislative Report remains an important resource for understanding the policy decisions that will shape aging services in the months and years ahead.

State and federal regulations require nursing homes and assisted living facilities to have emergency plans that describe how they will respond to emergencies, including fires in the building. These same regulations also require facilities to practice those plans.

As federal quality programs continue to evolve, staying current is more important than ever. This August, don’t miss Nursing Home Quality Measures and Programs for Quality Leaders, a three-part webinar series designed for nursing home professionals responsible for quality reporting, compliance, and performance improvement.

The 2026 legislative session introduced several changes that will affect assisted living operations across Minnesota. From compliance and licensing requirements to resident rights, staff training, emergency response, and disclosure expectations, providers need to understand what’s changing—and what actions to take next.

Minnesota senior services providers will soon have a more direct role in support plan compliance, and potentially a stronger voice in how services are understood, documented and delivered. Beginning Aug. 1, 2026, DHS will require the full support plan to be provided to and signed by all required parties within 60 calendar days of the person’s assessment or initial assessment review.

LeadingAge Minnesota is excited to announce that we will be getting a brand-new website this Fall, and the redevelopment work is already underway.

As DHS works through appeals from more than 3,000 providers disenrolled through Minnesota Revalidation 2026, including some still waiting for billing to be restored, the department has canceled tomorrow’s provider roundtable and is directing providers to attend a daily technical assistance session instead.

LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to present its 2026 Legislative Report. More than a summary, this report is designed to help you lead with insight and intention. It provides a clear-eyed look at the session’s outcomes and a summary of the decisions that will directly impact your organizations and the people you serve.

Ready to strengthen your organization’s quality, safety, and performance improvement efforts? The Quality Specialist Certificate Program is for you.

Professional development just became even more convenient. LeadingAge Minnesota has added 18 new webinars to our online Learning Center, giving members access to timely education on clinical care, workforce development, leadership, risk management, reimbursement, dementia care, ethics, and more.

As we begin planning for 2027 membership renewals, we'll soon be reaching out to gather updated organizational revenue information from our provider members.

Effective July 1, 2026, entities and individuals submitting background study applications in NETStudy 2.0 will be responsible for paying service fees for credit and debit card payments. These fees will be collected by US Bank through the payment portal.

Earlier this year, the Minnesota Department of Human Services acknowledged delays in processing new provider enrollments while staff focused on completing the 5,583 provider revalidations due by May 31. DHS indicated it would begin addressing the backlog after that deadline.

Safe Homes Saint Paul, a tenant advocate organization, has collected 7,500 signatures to introduce a ballot measure to create an ordinance that could enable renters to arrange for repairs to their rented premises and, at times, common areas, and deduct the cost of the repairs from a future rent payment.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services has moved MN–ITS access to LoginMN, impacting all MN–ITS users, including providers, counties, managed care organizations, tribes, and state users.

LeadingAge Minnesota members gathered across the state in June for the association's district meetings, bringing together providers, county leaders, advocacy partners and members for important discussions about the future of aging services in Minnesota.

Looking to strengthen your organization's MDS practices? LeadingAge Minnesota's in-person MDS training workshops provide practical education for both experienced professionals and those new to the role.

The 2026 legislative session brought significant changes for assisted living providers. Are you prepared?