hese organizations are among a record-setting group of 255 providers recognized across 43 states. This is the highest number of Silver recipients to be recognized in the history of the Quality Award Program!
During the 2026 legislative session, a bill commonly referred to as the “Senior Happy Hour” bill brought attention to the ability of assisted living facilities (ALFs) to provide alcoholic beverages during resident activities.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for adult portable bed rails due to serious entrapment hazards and risk of death by asphyxiation.
Background studies are a critical compliance requirement for aging services providers—but the process isn't always straightforward.
This program is designed for experienced assisted living directors, managers, and nurse leaders who want to build on their knowledge and stay current with the latest regulations, leadership strategies, and operational best practices.
After one year, DHS calculates and awards a QIIP payment of up to $3.50 per resident day to each facility, depending on how much the facility improves compared to its baseline.
To help digest everything that happened, we at Care Providers of Minnesota have consolidated, summarized, and explained the implications of everything that was signed into law and may impact your business operations.
While every community has its own personality, one thing was remarkably consistent wherever I went: The incredible commitment of the people who care for Minnesota's older adults.
Care Providers of Minnesota staff are currently compiling the information for a thorough review of the 2026 legislative session and is pleased to announce next week we will release the Care Providers of Minnesota 2026 Legislative Update Book.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued two recalls and one safety warning for adult portable bed rails due to serious safety hazards, including entrapment and risk of death by asphyxiation.
These bundles offer a convenient way to earn continuing education credits while learning about topics that matter to assisted living professionals. Several bundle options are available, allowing you to choose the courses that best fit your needs.
Caring for vulnerable older adults should not be one of them. Yet lately, I find myself increasingly concerned that long-term care is becoming viewed through a political lens rather than a human one.
Finding and retaining a strong workforce is essential in long-term care, and the International Institute of Minnesota (IIMN) is here to help.
The nursing facility Quality Improvement Incentive Payment (QIIP) program measure selection for the 1/1/2028 rate year is now OPEN for the Quality Improvement Incentive Payment (QIIP) program!
We are pleased to share that Continuing Education credits have now been calculated and uploaded to attendee profiles. You can view your credits by logging into your account on our website.
Care Providers of Minnesota is now accepting presentation proposals for the 78th Annual Convention & Exposition, happening November 9–11, 2026, at Mystic Lake Center. The convention will feature keynote speakers, educational breakout sessions, networ
The recently released Safe Steps Forward toolkit from the American Health Care Association (AHCA) offers practical, evidence-informed resources to help providers strengthen fall prevention efforts across skilled nursing and assisted living settings.
Some changes are taking place at Care Providers of Minnesota office in Bloomington. We've been in our current location for decades, but due to changes in the Metro Office Park buildings, we are moving...across the street.
New ratings and a new maltreatment reports table were uploaded to the Assisted Living Report Card by the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS).
Register now for our upcoming June Region Forum meetings
During the Monday May 18, 2026, Seniors and People with Disabilities Advisory Committee Meeting, the Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS), announced that starting 1/1/2027, South Country Health Plan, PrimeWest Health and Itasca Medical Care
The Foundation Scholarship Program for Care Providers of Minnesota members is now open!
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall for adult portable bed rails due to serious safety hazards, including entrapment and risk of death by asphyxiation.
The U.S. departments of Labor, Health and Human Services, and Treasury announced a proposed rule that would create a new category of limited excepted benefits to further expand the ability of employers to offer fertility benefits to their employees.
Care Providers of Minnesota and the International Institute of Minnesota are inviting employers and workforce professionals to a Lunch & Learn focused on strengthening workplace culture and improving staff retention.