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We are now soliciting ideas for inclusion in the 2026 Institute& Expo General Session. Is your organization doing some new, innovative, or creative work that others would want to know about?

Don’t miss this year’s Assisted Living Conference, Aug. 13-14 in Brooklyn Center. This two-day event has an impressive lineup of speakers, education, vendor exhibits, and events, and as always, unbeatable networking with your peers.

Get practical strategies for navigating Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the workplace.

Join our Technology Lunch & Learn on Wed., July 23 from Noon – 1 p.m. for quick, focused discussion on this hot topic.

Safe Lift Virtual Training

If your service site uses mechanical lifts for resident transfers, we urge you to register and attend a free Safe Lift virtual training session webinar on Aug. 6 from 1 – 2:30 p.m. to learn enhanced safety practices that can prevent dangerous falls from occurring during transfers.

We’re always pleased to celebrate the growth and accomplishments of our members. This month, we’re excited to share a significant announcement from Rodè & Coffin, LLC.

Marvella, a vibrant senior living community in Saint Paul, Minnesota, celebrated a major milestone recently. A dedication ceremony for its newest addition brought together business leaders, senior managers and staff from Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) to mark the occasion.

The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding in-facility testing to add additional test sites for nurse aide candidates. Applications will be accepted until July 11.

Two upcoming webinars from DHS may be of interest to waiver/customized living enrolled providers.

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is sponsoring a statewide call related to infection prevention and control for nursing homes and hospitals on August 13 from 3:00 to 4:00 pm. All nursing home and hospital infection prevention and control practitioners and affiliated leadership are encouraged to attend.

Significant changes are coming to Minnesota’s Case Mix Review (CMR) program and Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessment requirements. These updates impact classification notices, assessment procedures, documentation standards, and data submission methods—effective October 1, 2025. Providers are encouraged to prepare early and attend the state-led training webinar for detailed guidance.

On July 1, 2025, a new wave of legislation officially took effect across Minnesota, introducing changes that will impact aging services providers. Staying informed about these laws is critical for providers to remain compliant and responsive to shifting public policy.

LeadingAge Minnesota’s Stars Among Us Award nominations are now open for 2026. This popular recognition program shines the spotlight on the best and brightest people working, living, and volunteering in our communities. Who on your team deserves the spotlight?

On July 14, 2025, the Nursing Home Survey & Certification functionality will launch in iQIES—just one month prior to the PBJ submission deadline. This rollout is expected to result in a substantial influx of new users, potentially leading to longer hold times.

Join us Thursday, July 24 from 1-2 p.m. for a timely and essential webinar: Immigration Worksite Enforcement – What Long-Term Care Organizations Need to Know and Do to Prepare for ICE, USCIS, DOL, and DOJ Investigations.

Join us in Brooklyn Center for targeted training, essential updates, and practical tools to support your day-to-day work in assisted living. Earn up to 10 clock hours, explore solutions in our exhibit hall, and enjoy networking with peers.

On June 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released memo QSO-25-20-NH, announcing several impactful changes to the Nursing Home Care Compare website, set to take effect with the July and October 2025 quarterly data refreshes. These updates are part of CMS’s continuing efforts to enhance transparency and improve the accuracy and utility of performance data for nursing home providers, residents, and families.

Effective July 1, 2025, DHS will implement new residential support services criteria as required under Minn. Stat. §256B.49, subd. 29 and Minn. Stat. §256B.092, subd. 11.

The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has issued a formal alert warning Medicare providers of a new phishing scheme involving fraudulent fax requests. Scammers are impersonating CMS and sending deceptive faxes that request medical records and documentation under the guise of an audit. These communications are crafted to appear official and can easily mislead busy healthcare providers into disclosing sensitive patient or organizational information.

On June 17, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) issued memo QSO-25-19-ALL, introducing a significant shift in how and when survey findings are publicly released for all CMS-certified providers and suppliers, including nursing homes. Under the updated policy, survey results recorded on Form CMS-2567 will be made available to the public within 14 calendar days of receipt by the provider—and, in many cases, immediately upon receipt.

LeadingAge Minnesota is pleased to present its 2025 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.

Join us in Brooklyn Center for targeted training, essential updates, and practical tools to support your day-to-day work in assisted living. Earn up to 10 clock hours, explore solutions in our exhibit hall, and enjoy networking with peers.

Join us Thursday, July 24 from 1-2 p.m. for a timely and essential webinar: Immigration Worksite Enforcement – What Long-Term Care Organizations Need to Know and Do to Prepare for ICE, USCIS, DOL, and DOJ Investigations.

Health Dimensions Group® (HDG® ), a leading senior living, post-acute, and long-term care management and consulting firm based in Minneapolis, MN, is proud to celebrate its 25th anniversary in 2025, a milestone marking a quarter-century of empowering seniors across the nation to live their best lives.

Orchard Path, a Presbyterian Homes & Services (PHS) senior living community located in Apple Valley, MN, recently broke ground on a new expansion to its existing community. This expansion includes 75 new independent living apartments, as well as a beautiful new community room and an elegant outdoor patio.

Did you know that LeadingAge Minnesota teamed up with Marsh McLennan to provide a new member benefit that brings even more value to your membership? Check out LAMN Perks here.

Each month, Minnesota Housing posts an update for HUD providers called MOR Hot Topics. This publication recaps top items they’ve been finding in Management Occupancy Reviews (MOR) and other relevant updates for providers of HUD housing. 

The Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) has released a request for proposals for the Mental Health Grants for Health Care Professionals program, with a deadline to apply by Aug 1.

The Minnesota Department of Health is expanding in-facility testing to add additional test sites for nurse aide candidates. Applications will be accepted June 16-July 11.

The Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) is updating the timeline for completing background studies consent and disclosures. Starting July 14, 2025, the process for study subjects will change significantly to align with federal requirements.

LeadingAge Minnesota members are invited to participate in a free Safe Lift virtual training session to enhance safety practices when using mechanical lifts. The training is scheduled for Aug. 6 from 1:00 – 2:30 p.m.