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Feature Your “Changemakers” During the 2026 Institute & Expo!
On September 11, 2025 by Ben Hansen
During our 2026 Institute & Expo, we’re excited to feature photos of residents centered on our Institute theme of Changemakers.
New Law Allows MHEFA to Provide Financing Assistance to Non-Profit Providers
On September 11, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The Minnesota Health and Education Facilities Authority recently announced an expansion of its services, as the state agency is now able to assist nonprofit healthcare organizations across the state. This enhancement is a direct result of legislation approved in 2025.
DHS Posts 10/1 Rate Notices for Transition to PDPM
On September 4, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The 2025 Legislature approved a transition of the nursing home case mix system from RUGs to PDPM. DHS has now produced new rates for nursing homes and posted them on the nursing facility portal.
Nursing Home Quality Measures and Programs for Quality Leaders—Webinar Series
On August 21, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Join us for a 3-part deep-dive webinar series covering each of the federal quality programs to help you understand the key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes.
- Tue., Sept. 23 – Part 1: Skilled Nursing Facility Quality Reporting Program (SNF QRP) and Value-Based Purchasing (SNF VBP)
- Tue., Sept. 30 – Part 2: Nursing Home Quality Measures
- Tue., Oct. 7 – Part 3: Five-Star Quality Rating System and Changes to the Staffing Domain
This webinar series is designed for nursing home staff with responsibilities related to federal quality programs and reports. Find complete details and register here.
Participate in the LeadingAge Minnesota Photo Contest!
On August 21, 2025 by Ben Hansen
During our 2026 Institute & Expo, we’re excited to feature photos of residents centered on our Institute theme of Changemakers.
Feature Your Residents
To achieve this, we’re launching a photo contest to help us shine a light on the incredible individuals living in your communities—residents who are redefining aging, living with purpose, and making a difference in their own unique ways.
Whether it’s someone mentoring others, starting a new chapter in life, advocating for their peers, or simply living each day with vibrancy and intention—we want to see the moments that move you.
Submit your photos here for a chance to win!
What We’re Looking For
If you have upcoming events at your community – whether simple things like exercise classes, or something larger in scale like a community event – these present great opportunities to capture images of your residents. We know you help your residents live meaningful lives as they age, and we’d love to help uplift those moments to inspire others.
Contest Highlights:
- Open to all LeadingAge Minnesota member organizations
- Submit up to three original photographs that reflect the theme of Changemakers
- Include a short description
- Deadline: Oct. 29, 2025
- Voting on finalists will occur during 2026 Institute General Session
Nursing Home Quality Measures and Programs for Quality Leaders – Webinar Series
On August 14, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Join us for a 3-part deep-dive webinar series covering each of the federal quality programs to help you understand the key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes.
Occupancy Rates Continue to Improve for Nursing Homes
On August 14, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
Occupancy rates for nursing homes continue to show improvement, coming in at 84.8% statewide in the first quarter of this year and 84.2% in the second, both higher than any quarter since the first quarter of 2020, just before the pandemic hit.
Introducing a New Webinar Series on Nursing Home Quality
On July 31, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
A new Nursing Home Quality webinar series is a deep dive into each of the federal quality programs. Attend the series to understand key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes.
Annual Meeting Deadlines Approaching
On July 31, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
September will be here soon, and that means it’s time for the 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, Sept. 16-19 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa.
New Nursing Home Quality Webinar Series
On July 24, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
A new Nursing Home Quality webinar series is a deep dive into each of the federal quality programs. Attend the series to understand key information to effectively report data, access and interpret the reports, and use the data to improve performance and outcomes.
Scholarships Available for Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum
On July 24, 2025 by Sharon Hollister
Nine full conference scholarships are available for the 2025 Annual Meeting & Leadership Forum, Sept. 16-19 at Grand View Lodge in Nisswa.
Patient Driven Payment Model (PDPM) Case Mix Transition Moving Forward
On July 24, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
One of the changes approved by the Legislature this year is a transition of the nursing home case mix system to using the PDPM nursing weights to adjust rates instead of RUGs-IV weights. This change will be effective Oct. 1, 2025.
MDH Posts Moratorium Exceptions Process Application
On July 24, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The application materials for another round of the nursing facility moratorium exceptions process were recently posted on the MDH website. Nursing homes interested in applying for approval to fund a construction project will need to complete all the required application materials and return them to MDH by December 18, 2025.
LeadingAge Minnesota Certified Worker Organization Training Compliance Webinar and Materials Now Available
On July 24, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board (NHWSB) has established training requirements for nursing home employers under the Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Act. All nursing home workers must complete at least one hour of training every two years on their workplace rights, provided by a Certified Worker Organization (CWO). This requirement takes effect January 1, 2025, with full compliance required by December 31, 2026.
LeadingAge Minnesota Certified Worker Organization Training Compliance Webinar
On July 10, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Join LeadingAge Minnesota staff for an important webinar on the new Certified Worker Organization (CWO) training requirements for nursing facilities. We'll review the key employer responsibilities under the Minnesota Nursing Home Workforce Standards Board Act, including timelines, compliance documentation, and employee training logistics.
CMS Announces Changes to Nursing Home Care Compare
On June 26, 2025 by Mark Schulz
On June 18, the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) released memo QSO-25-20-NH, announcing several impactful changes to the Nursing Home Care Compare website, set to take effect with the July and October 2025 quarterly data refreshes. These updates are part of CMS’s continuing efforts to enhance transparency and improve the accuracy and utility of performance data for nursing home providers, residents, and families.
Annual QIIP Choices Open for Nursing Homes
On June 18, 2025 by Jeff Bostic
The annual selection for the Quality Improvement Incentive Payment Program (QIIP) for nursing homes is due by July 18th. The selection for this year has been delayed by technical issues at DHS, but they are now ready to accept QIIP selections through a new process.
OLA Accompanying MDH Surveyors on Licensing Surveys
On June 5, 2025 by Kari Everson
The State of Minnesota recently announced that staff from the Minnesota Office of the Legislative Auditor (OLA) will be accompanying Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) surveyors during certain licensing surveys.
Nursing Homes Must Now Submit Off-cycle Revalidations by Aug. 1
On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz
Nursing homes must now submit off-cycle revalidations by August 1. The Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS) enacted a final rule in November 2023 implementing portions of the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, which added a section to the Social Security Act related to ownership, management, and related parties.
Nursing Home Awardees Represent 95% of All DLI Ergonomic Safety Grants
On April 17, 2025 by Mark Schulz
The Department of Labor and Industry (DLI) has been accepting grant request applications for its workplace Ergonomic Safety Grant Program since summer 2023. To date, 75 of 79 awarded grants have been provided to nursing home applicants with several more requests due to be awarded soon.