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Housing Options in Minnesota
Adult Foster Care
Adult Foster Care is a home that provides sleeping
accommodations and services for four to five adults and is
licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. In
adult foster care, the rooms may be private or shared and
the dining areas, bathrooms, and other spaces are shared
"family style." Adult foster care can offer a wide
array of services depending on the home's license and/or
registration. There are two types of adult foster care:
family adult foster care and corporate adult foster care. In
family adult foster care, the license holder lives in the
home and is the primary caregiver. In corporate adult foster
care, the license holder does not live in the home and is not
the primary caregiver. Hired and trained staff generally
provide services.
Board and Lodge
Board and Lodge vary greatly in size. Some resemble
small homes and others are more like apartment buildings.
They are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (or
local health department). Board and lodges provide sleeping
accommodations and food to five or more adults for a period
of one week or more. They offer private or shared rooms with
a private or attached bathroom. There are common areas for
dining and for other activities. Board and lodges can offer
a wide array of services depending on the home's license
and/or
registration.
Boarding Care
Boarding Care homes are licensed by the Minnesota
Department of Health and are homes for persons needing
minimal nursing care. They provide personal or custodial
care and related services for five or more older adults or
people with disabilities. They have private or shared rooms
with a private or attached bathroom. There are common areas
for dining and for other activities.
Continuing Care Retirement Communities
Continuing Care Retirement Communities are campus- style
developments that offer a range of housing and long-term
care services. Residents typically pay an entrance fee as
well as a monthly fee for a lifetime package of services
specified in a contract. The contract includes residence,
services, and, if available, skilled nursing care.
Cooperatives and Condominiums
Residents of Cooperatives and Condominiums live in
apartment- style or townhouse- style complexes and own or have
ownership in a unit and are responsible for its upkeep.
Residents typically pay a monthly fee for the use and upkeep
of common areas. Some complexes designed for seniors offer a
wide array of fee-based, on-site services. The difference
between the two is in the type of ownership the resident
has. In cooperatives, residents have an ownership interest.
In condominiums, residents have direct ownership of the
unit.
Market Rate
Market Rate rentals are what is traditionally
considered "apartments." They are housing
establishments that have no government subsidy. The real
estate market determines the rent levels. Market rate
rentals may only serve people age 55 and older as an
"age distinct" apartment setting. Some market rate
rentals offer a broad range of services, including meals,
housekeeping, and transportation.
Subsidized Rental
Subsidized Rental buildings serve low-income individuals
and vary in size and type. Some are privately owned
buildings (e.g., Sections 202, 236, or 8 or Farmer’s Home
515 buildings), while public housing buildings are owned by
city or public housing authorities. A few developers and
communities have used tax credits and local resources,
rather than federal subsidies, to provide housing for
low-income people. Some subsidized rentals offer a range of
services, including meals, housekeeping, and transportation.
Resources on housing and services
There are a number of tip sheets available from the
Office of Ombudsman
for Older Minnesotans including:
The Housing Resource ToolBox
Factors to consider about home care
Minnesota Home Care/Hospice Licensure & Medicare Certification
What you need to know about Home Care Paraprofessional Services
How do you choose a Home Care Provider?
Medicare Home Care
What is Medical Assistance for elders living at home?
Need assisted living?
What is the 17-point tenant contract for assisted living?
To find services and or housing in your community
contact the Senior LinkAge Line®. You can reach
the Senior LinkAge Line® by calling
1-800-333-2433, by email
senior.linkage@state.mn.us
or visit www.MinnesotaHelp.info®.
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