Who Qualifies for Our Services?
Home Care Services (Chapter 144A)
Available to any individual needing skilled nursing or personal care services, regardless of funding source. Services may be covered by:
- Medicare (for skilled services meeting medical necessity)
- Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid)
- Private insurance
- Private pay/self-pay
- Veterans benefits
HCBS Waiver Services (245D)
To qualify for waiver services, individuals must:
- Be enrolled in Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid)
- Meet the level of care criteria for nursing facility or ICF/DD
- Choose to receive services in the community rather than an institutional setting
- Complete a county or tribal assessment to determine waiver eligibility
- Receive approval from their county lead agency or tribal nation
Note: Waiver eligibility is determined by county case managers or tribal nation case managers, not by service providers. We work closely with county agencies to coordinate services once eligibility is established.
Assisted Living Residential Services (144G)
Individuals seeking assisted living must:
- Require health-related services including medication assistance AND assistance with at least three activities of daily living (bathing, dressing, grooming, eating, transferring, continence care, or toileting) per §144G.03
- Complete a nursing assessment by a registered nurse
- Have funding through Medical Assistance waivers, private pay, or other approved sources
- Not require 24-hour skilled nursing care
Who Qualifies for Our Services?
Initial Contact
Call us or submit a referral online. We'll discuss your needs, answer questions, and explain available services and funding options.
Assessment
A registered nurse will conduct a comprehensive nursing assessment in your home or current location to evaluate care needs and develop recommendations (required under §144A.43 and §144G.03).
Care Plan Development
We create an individualized service plan in collaboration with you, your family, your physician, and (if applicable) your county case manager. The plan details services, frequency, and goals.
Funding & Authorization
We verify insurance benefits, assist with waiver applications if needed, and obtain necessary authorizations from county agencies or insurance providers. For waiver services, county lead agencies issue service authorizations.
Service Initiation
We match you with qualified, background-checked staff and begin services according to your care plan. Our clinical nurse supervisor provides ongoing oversight and coordination.