Licensing Agency
Minnesota Department of Health
License: Assisted Living Facility License (or Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care License)
Key Requirements & Qualifications
8 items- 1
Assisted Living Director must be licensed
- 2
Background studies for license applicants
- 3
Staff training, including dementia care and competency
- 4
Individualized service plan within 14 days
- 5
Maintenance of accurate resident records
- 6
Compliance with State Fire Code, smoke alarms, fire extinguishers, fire safety/evacuation plans
- 7
Facilities with 6+ residents must meet 2018 Facility Guidelines Institute design guidelines and NFPA Standard 101, Life Safety Code
- 8
Staffing appropriate for licensure category, competency evaluations, delegation and supervision, orientation and annual training, dementia/mental illness/de-escalation training
Governing Law & Regulatory Code
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Official State Resource
Visit the official state government website to access current application forms, full regulatory text, and contact information for the licensing agency.
Open Official Websitehttps://www.health.state.mn.us/facilities/regulation/assistedliving/index.html
Fees & Costs
$2,000 plus $125 per resident for Assisted Living Facilities. $3,000 plus $150 per resident for Assisted Living Facilities with Dementia Care.
Getting Started Checklist
Important Notice
Regulations change frequently. Always verify current requirements directly with the state licensing agency before submitting applications. This information is for educational purposes only.