Abundance Home Care LLC

🏡 What Is Assisted Living in Minnesota?

Assisted living in Minnesota is a licensed, residential care option for adults who need help with daily activities but do not require the level of care provided in a nursing home. It is regulated under Minnesota Statute 144G and licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH).

Assisted living facilities provide a home-like environment where residents live in their own private or semi-private room and receive personalized support services based on their individual needs and care plan.

Who Is Assisted Living For?

• Older adults who need help with bathing, dressing, grooming, or medication management
• Adults with physical disabilities who need daily support but want to maintain independence
• Adults with mental health conditions who need a structured, supportive living environment
• Individuals transitioning from a hospital or nursing home back to community living
• Anyone who needs 24-hour supervision and support but not skilled nursing care

What Services Does Assisted Living Provide?

• Personal care — help with bathing, dressing, grooming, and toileting
• Medication management — reminders, administration, and RN oversight
• Meals — three meals per day plus snacks
• Housekeeping and laundry — weekly cleaning and linen service
• 24-hour staff — awake staff on site at all times
• Health monitoring — coordination with doctors, pharmacies, and case managers
• Social support — community living with peers in a home-like setting

How Is Assisted Living Different from a Nursing Home?

• Assisted living is residential and home-like — nursing homes are more institutional and medical
• Assisted living residents have more independence and choice in their daily life
• Nursing homes provide skilled nursing care (IV therapy, wound care, ventilator care) that assisted living does not
• Assisted living is generally less expensive than a nursing home
• Assisted living in MN is licensed under MN Statute 144G — nursing homes under different law

How Is Assisted Living Paid For in Minnesota?

• Private Pay — resident or family pays directly out of pocket
• Medical Assistance (Medicaid) Waiver — covers services for eligible low-income individuals through programs like the Brain Injury Waiver, Community Access for Disability Inclusion (CADI), or Elderly Waiver
• Housing Support (formerly Group Residential Housing) — may cover room and board for eligible residents
• Long-Term Care Insurance — private insurance policies that cover assisted living costs
• Veterans Benefits — the Aid & Attendance benefit may cover assisted living for eligible veterans

What Makes Abundance Home Care LLC Different?

• Small, residential homes — maximum 5 residents per home, not a large institution
• Low staff-to-resident ratio — more personalized attention every shift
• Licensed by MDH — fully compliant with MN Statute 144G
• Medicaid waiver accepted — no private pay requirement before admission
• Two locations in the Brooklyn Park and Brooklyn Center communities
• Real homes — residents live in actual houses, not institutional corridors

🔍 What to Look for When Choosing an Assisted Living Facility

Choosing the right assisted living home is one of the most important decisions a family can make. Here are the key things to evaluate:

• Licensing: Is the facility licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health? Ask to see the license. Abundance Home Care LLC holds active MDH licenses at both locations.
• Staff Ratio: How many residents per staff member? Our homes maintain a 5:1 ratio — one of the lowest in the Twin Cities.
• Staff Training: What training do caregivers receive? Ask about DHS background studies, medication training, and CPR certification.
• Medication Management: How are medications handled? Who administers them? Is there pharmacy oversight?
• Care Planning: Is a personalized care plan created for each resident? Who is involved in developing it?
• Family Communication: How often will you receive updates? Can you visit anytime?
• Inspection History: Has the facility had any MDH violations? Ask directly or check the MDH website.
• Discharge Policy: Under what circumstances could your loved one be discharged? What is the notice period?
• Medicaid Acceptance: Does the facility accept Medicaid waivers? Abundance Home Care LLC does.

💬 Questions to Ask During a Tour

• Can I see the bedroom my loved one would have?
• Who will be their primary caregiver and what are that person's qualifications?
• How are medical emergencies handled?
• What happens if my loved one's care needs increase significantly?
• How are medications managed and who administers them?
• What does a typical day look like for residents?
• How do you handle behavioral health or memory-related needs?
• What is included in the monthly rate and what costs extra?
• How much notice is given before a rate increase?
• What is the process if we are unhappy with the care?
• Can my loved one continue to see their current doctor?
• How do you communicate with families about changes in health?

🤝 How to Talk to a Loved One About Moving

This is often the hardest conversation families have. Here are some tips:

• Start early — don't wait for a crisis. Begin the conversation while your loved one can still participate in the decision.
• Listen first — ask them what they fear about moving. Fear of losing independence and familiar surroundings is very common.
• Focus on what they gain — people to talk to, activities, professional care, and safety — not just what they lose.
• Tour together — let them see the home, meet the staff, and ask their own questions. Seeing is believing.
• Involve their doctor — sometimes hearing a recommendation from their physician carries more weight.
• Take it slowly — this doesn't have to be decided in one conversation. Give them time to process.

✅ Medicaid Waiver — We Accept It

Abundance Home Care LLC accepts residents funded through Minnesota Medicaid waiver programs. This means eligible individuals do not need to pay entirely out of pocket for care.

• What is a Medicaid waiver? It is a state and federally funded program that helps eligible low-income individuals pay for home and community-based services including assisted living.
• Who qualifies? Eligibility is based on income, assets, and level of care need. Contact your county social services or a case manager to apply.
• How does it work at Abundance? Your case manager works directly with us to coordinate services and billing. We work with case managers at Fraser and other county organizations.
• Do I need a case manager? Yes — a Medicaid waiver requires an assigned case manager who coordinates your care plan and services.

💳 Private Pay

We also accept private pay residents. Private pay means the resident or family pays directly for services without Medicaid. For current private pay rate information and what is included in the monthly rate, please contact us directly for a personalized quote based on care needs.

Contact Administrator Gregory Slah at (763) 222-6062 or abundancehomemn@gmail.com for rate information.

📋 Admission Requirements

To be admitted to Abundance Home Care LLC a prospective resident must:

• Be 18 years of age or older
• Have care needs that can be safely and appropriately met within our facility
• Complete a pre-admission assessment conducted by our team
• Have a completed Uniform Service Planning Tool (USPT) if applicable
• Sign a written assisted living contract per MN Statute 144G.50
• Provide physician orders for all medications at time of admission

We serve elderly adults, individuals with mental health conditions, and those with memory care support needs within a warm residential setting.

🔍 DHS Background Study — MN Statute 245C

All employees, contractors, and volunteers who have direct contact with residents at Abundance Home Care LLC are required to pass a Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background study before beginning work.

• Background studies are initiated by the facility — not the employee
• Results are processed by the Minnesota DHS Background Studies division
• A prior criminal conviction does not automatically disqualify you
• Certain violent or vulnerable adult-related offenses may result in disqualification
• You have the right to request a reconsideration if disqualified

Questions? Contact Administrator Gregory Slah at (763) 222-6062.

📋 Staff Training Requirements

All staff at Abundance Home Care LLC receive training that meets or exceeds Minnesota requirements under MN Rule 4659, including:

• Orientation to facility policies and procedures
• Resident rights and vulnerable adult training
• Abuse prevention and mandatory reporting (MN Statute 626.557)
• Emergency procedures and fire safety
• Medication assistance training (where applicable)
• CPR and First Aid certification
• Dementia and mental health awareness
• Annual in-service training updates