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Quality reporting requirements continue to evolve. Make sure your knowledge keeps pace.

Quality improvement isn't just a regulatory requirement — it's the foundation for safer care, stronger teams, and better resident outcomes.

Leadership has a funny paradox. The busier we become, the harder it is to find time to think strategically. Our calendars fill with meetings, emails, staffing issues, budgets, compliance requirements, and the countless decisions that keep our organizations moving forward.

For aging services organizations with governing boards, the partnership between the CEO/executive director and board chair plays an important role in organizational success. When that relationship is built on trust, communication, and shared leadership, the organization is better equipped to navigate change, make strategic decisions, and advance its mission.

Every day, someone in your organization makes a difference.

Maybe it's the caregiver who consistently goes above and beyond for residents. The maintenance technician who quietly solves problems before anyone notices.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has updated the Five-Star Quality Rating System Technical Users' Guide to reflect changes to the Quality Measure (QM) domain rating thresholds, which will take effect with the quarterly Five-Star refresh scheduled for July 29, 2026.

The work of building a strong assisted living operation does not end when the license is issued. Whether an organization is preparing to welcome its first resident or has served residents for years, the same challenge remains: turning complex regulatory requirements into policies, training, documentation and everyday practices that work together.

Assisted living providers routinely face difficult questions about whether a person can safely move in (or remain in the community) when decision-making, communication or disability-related needs complicate the situation. Two new Minnesota laws change how providers must approach those decisions.

Beginning Aug. 1, Minnesota’s vulnerable adult maltreatment system will change in three connected ways: the definitions are broader, county responsibilities are clearer, and investigative records may remain available longer.

Every election season, senior housing communities receive calls from candidates asking to visit residents. These requests can raise as many questions as opportunities. While candidates are eager to meet older voters—one of the most civically engaged groups in Minnesota—property managers are focused on resident comfort, safety, and operations.

What makes the Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum different from other educational events? It starts with purpose. While many education programs focus on regulations, operations, or role-specific skills, Annual Meeting is intentionally designed to help leaders step back from the day-to-day and focus on the bigger picture.

Professional development doesn't always happen on a conference schedule. Whether you're working toward license renewal, onboarding a new leader, or simply looking for practical ideas you can put to work right away, our new 5-Pack Webinar Bundle makes continuing education more flexible—and more affordable.

LeadingAge Minnesota member Vivie has announced the appointment of Mike Fryar as its new chief revenue officer. In this newly created executive role, Fryar will lead efforts to align marketing, sales and growth strategies across the organization's expanding continuum of services. Read the full press release below to learn more about Fryar's background and Vivie's vision for this new leadership position.

Every day across Minnesota, aging services professionals, volunteers, leaders, board members, and organizations make a difference in the lives of older adults. Some moments are extraordinary. Many are quiet acts of compassion, leadership, innovation, and service that deserve to be recognized. 

Join us for our final two Fund Developer Network meetings of the year, both held virtually over the lunch hour.

Yesterday marked the completion of the second of four webinars for LeadingAge Minnesota’s Emergency Preparedness Training Series for assisted living providers and nursing homes.

Federally regulated affordable housing programs, including Section 202 and elderly-designated Section 8 communities, are subject to complex reporting and compliance requirements. Staying current on evolving HUD expectations is essential to reducing compliance risk.

Minnesota's plan to redesign its disability waiver system is still moving forward, but providers will have more time to prepare. The Department of Human Services (DHS) has confirmed that the new Disability Waiver Program will not launch January 1, 2027, as originally planned. A new implementation date has not been announced.

A licensing concern, background study issue or missing record may no longer remain confined to one part of an organization. Under Minnesota's new program integrity laws, compliance problems can quickly spread across licensing, billing, managed care and payment systems, with potentially significant financial consequences for providers.

A change of ownership will transfer more than the facility’s operations, residents and employees to the new licensee. Beginning August 1, 2026, an assisted living buyer will also assume responsibility for certain unresolved regulatory obligations connected to the facility.

The LeadingAge Minnesota Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for one director-at-large position and for Honorary Lifetime Membership.

CMS has announced a major shift in how nursing homes will be surveyed. On July 16, 2026, CMS issued QSO-26-14-NH, formally launching the Risk-Based Survey (RBS) process nationwide beginning September 8, 2026.

Northern Minnesota's wildfires have pushed air quality to hazardous levels across much of the state this week, with the Minnesota Pollution Control Agency issuing alerts covering the metro, Duluth, Brainerd, St. Cloud, and dozens of other communities.

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.

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.

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.