News Archives
May 2025 Archives
Below is a list of all of the articles published in the selected month, ordered from most recent to least.
Quality Specialist Certificate Program Open for Registration
On May 29, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Quality – it’s a big topic that impacts just about everything from resident experience to organizational success. The Quality Specialist Certificate Program supports individuals who are serving as quality leads within their organizations or have an interest in expanding their knowledge of quality, safety, and performance improvement.
CMS Resumes “Associations Calls”
On May 29, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Division of Nursing Homes has resumed regular calls with LeadingAge and other national stakeholder associations.
Large Building Energy Benchmarking Reporting Due June 1
On May 29, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Large Building Energy Benchmarking program is a state-wide program aimed at increasing energy efficiency while decreasing operating costs and greenhouse gas emissions in the building sector.
New Interactive Resource Map Now Available
On May 29, 2025 by Kirstan Ketter
A New Americans Resource Map is now available on the LeadingAge Minnesota website! This interactive map of Minnesota’s community organizations, resources, and support is a new tool designed to connect your staff with resources and support that they need outside of work, and to subsequently strengthen our long-term care workforce.
New Sector Trends Report Available
On May 29, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
LeadingAge Minnesota recently completed an updated version of our Sector Trends Report, which you can now access on our website.
Call for Presentations Open for 2026 Institute & Expo
On May 22, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
You have knowledge and experience to share, and we invite you to do so! You are invited to submit one or more proposals to present educational programs at the 2026 Institute & Expo.
Bauer Design Group Celebrates 20th Anniversary
On May 22, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
Celebrating 20 years in business is a milestone that humbles us. The road wasn’t always smooth, but the work—and the relationships—made every mile worth it. In 2005, Mike Bauer founded Bauer Design Build on a simple promise: help people with what they need and give back, no strings attached.
HUD Clarifies How to Handle Social Security Lump Sum Payments
On May 22, 2025 by Shelli Bakken
The Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) has weighed in on questions from LeadingAge National about how housing providers should handle retroactive payments resulting from the Social Security Fairness Act (SSFA).
Cost Reporting Required for Providers of Customized Living Under the Disability Waivers - Instructional Webinar Announced
On May 22, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
The Minnesota Legislature directed DHS to develop and implement a provider cost review for agencies that provide at least one service covered by the Disability Waiver Rate System, DWRS, (Minn. Stat. §256B.4914, subd. 10a).
Updated COVID-19 Information for AL and Nursing Homes
On May 22, 2025 by Kari Everson
LeadingAge Minnesota received an increasing volume of inquiries over the past several months regarding the ongoing COVID-19 requirements in both nursing homes and assisted living communities. In response, LeadingAge Minnesota has updated its materials to encompass a broader respiratory illness framework that includes both COVID-19 and seasonal influenza.
Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board: No Court Order Yet
On May 21, 2025 by Alecia Crumpler
There are less than two weeks until the next required paid holiday under the Board’s holiday pay rule occurs. However, because the court has not issued its order yet, we have no new update about the situation in our ongoing legal challenge against the Holiday Pay Rule. That said, we are expecting the court to issue its order shortly. At the end of the hearing held in mid-February, the court indicated it would issue its order before the Memorial Day holiday (5/26), but that could literally mean the day before the holiday. Therefore, the pragmatic result is this: providers should continue to prepare for compliance with the rule (definitions of who gets paid the holiday pay, and how much they are paid on those 11 state holidays, or those holidays the employer worked with the employees to change the date or time of) for now. Once we receive the court’s order, we will notify members directly regarding what the decision means for your operations.
Tell Us: How are Immigration Policy Shifts Impacting Your Workforce?
On May 15, 2025 by Anna Mowry
The federal government is moving to end certain temporary immigration statuses, impacting compassionate caregivers in the aging services workforce.
Federal Budget Reconciliation Proposes Deep Medicaid Cuts with Major Implications for Long-Term Care Providers
On May 15, 2025 by Mark Schulz
On May 11, the House Energy and Commerce Committee released legislation aimed at fulfilling budget reconciliation requirements, following the House's adoption of a broader budget resolution in April. The Committee’s proposal includes sweeping policy changes to reduce federal spending by $916 billion over the next decade, with the majority of cuts targeting Medicaid.
MN Legislative Session Inches Towards Adjournment with a Preliminary Budget Agreement
On May 15, 2025 by Erin Huppert
Legislative leaders and Governor Walz announced this morning that they’ve reached a preliminary budget agreement, with details still being ironed out. As lawmakers shift their attention from policy to omnibus budget bills, LeadingAge Minnesota and our Imperative partner will continue to closely track impacts on aging services. As we learn more, we will share more detailed information on budget bills over the next several days.
Request for Proposals - Video & Photo Project: Showcasing Long-Term Care Careers and Life in Minnesota for New Americans
On May 14, 2025 by Ben Hansen
The LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation (LAMF) is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced video production firms to develop a compelling video and photography series. The goal of this project is to help New Americans—immigrants and refugees—understand the opportunities and realities of long-term care careers and life in Minnesota.
Deadline for Bids: Noon, 12:00pm, Monday, June 2nd, 2025
This project is administrated by the LeadingAge MN Foundation, a subsidiary of LeadingAge Minnesota, the state’s largest association of over 1,100 mission-driven organizations serving older adults in the places they call home. Our Foundation uses grant dollars and tax-deductible contributions to support initiatives that transform and enhance the experience of aging. This project is made possible through support from the New Americans Long-Term Care Workforce grant from the Minnesota Department of Human Services.
For questions, please contact Kirstan Ketter, Foundation Project Manager at LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation.
Registration Open - Quality Specialist Certificate Program Begins August 20
On May 8, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Quality impacts resident quality of life; how your organization succeeds in the marketplace, and your reputation and bottom line.
LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament is August 5
On May 8, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
The 12th annual LeadingAge Minnesota Foundation Golf Tournament will be held on the afternoon of Tuesday, Aug. 5, at the Prestwick Golf Club in Woodbury.
Results Are In: OnTrack Pass Rates Exceed the State Average
On May 8, 2025 by Anna Mowry
In 2024, over 1,000 OnTrack nursing assistants attempted the state exam to be placed on the Minnesota Nurse Aide Registry. OnTrack learners’ pass rates continue to surpass the state average.
Minnesota Legislators Vote on Human Services Omnibus Bills
On May 8, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
This week, lawmakers took significant steps on funding and policy for human services. On Monday, the House of Representatives heard HF2434, the Human Services Finance Omnibus Bill as well as HF2115, the Human Services Policy Omnibus Bill.
Quality Specialist Certificate Program Begins August 20 – Registration Open
On May 1, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Quality not only impacts resident quality of life; it drives how your organization succeeds in the marketplace, impacting your reputation and bottom line.
Saint Therese Acquires the Belvedere Senior Community In Westlake, Ohio
On May 1, 2025 by LeadingAge Minnesota
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, aging care and services leader Saint Therese announced it is acquiring The Belvedere of Heritage Retirement Communities of Westlake, Ohio.
Help Shape the Future: Volunteer to Be a Mentor for Aspiring Assisted Living Directors
On May 1, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Are you a Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) or Licensed Health Services Executive (LHSE) with a heart for guiding others? If so, we invite you to become a volunteer mentor and support the next generation of leaders in long-term services and supports.
Labor Department Pauses Appeal of Overtime Rule
On May 1, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) is pausing its appeal of court rulings that blocked the agency’s April 2024 overtime rule, which sought to increase the salary thresholds necessary to exempt a salaried executive, administrative or professional (EAP) employee from federal overtime pay requirements under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
Assisted Living Meal Plans
On May 1, 2025 by Bobbie Guidry
A recurrent question and citation for Assisted Living Facilities is offering meal plans that meet statutory requirements.
Turn Insight into Action with our Latest QUEST Report
On May 1, 2025 by Julie Apold
The LeadingAge Minnesota QUEST Report is now available for fourth quarter 2024. This quarterly analytic resource for association members focuses on key trends in the senior care sector.