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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 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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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.

Assisted living professionals won’t want to miss one of LeadingAge Minnesota’s most popular events of the year! Registration has just opened for the 2026 Assisted Living Conference, taking place August 12–13 at the Heritage Center of Brooklyn Center.