New Assisted Living Community Rules Open for Comment in Minnesota

AM 1100 The Flag reports that the Minnesota Department of Health has opened the official public comment period for new rules that would set up an assisted living license for senior care communities in the state. Before, assisted living communities had separate licenses for housing and services. The new ordnance stipulates that each community will now have one license that combines housing with services and home care regulations. "These changes are designed to create clarity for consumers and caregivers, and a process for ensuring high quality of housing and care for Minnesota's seniors," explained Minnesota Commissioner of Health Jan Malcolm. The new assisted living licensure regulations will go into effect on Aug. 1, 2021.