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Minnesota Care Placement Guides

Practical guides on CRS, assisted living, IRTS, waivers, and placement — written to get you to the right county openings faster.

August 20, 2026Capacity Track
How 55+ Waiver Clients Get Placed in Minnesota
The complete map of how Minnesotans 55 and older get placed in residential care — MnCHOICES, county case managers, MSHO/MSC+ care coordinators, the 55+ customized living rule, and Housing Support.
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March 19, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track
Touring a Residential Care Facility
Tour checklist for families and case managers visiting assisted living, adult foster care, and other residential settings in Minnesota.
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March 12, 2026

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Residential Placement Guide for Case Managers

Step-by-step residential placement in Minnesota — assessment through admission — for CRS, assisted living, and IRTS.

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March 5, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

What Is 245D Licensing in Minnesota?

Minnesota's 245D licensing framework explained for case managers and families — what it covers and what to verify when choosing a provider.

February 26, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

Adult Foster Care vs Assisted Living

Clear comparison of adult foster care and assisted living in Minnesota — size, setting, licensing, cost, and how to choose.

February 19, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

Assisted Living vs Memory Care in MN

When someone needs memory care instead of standard assisted living — staffing, environment, cost, and signs it is time to transition.

February 12, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

CRS vs Adult Foster Care in Minnesota

Side-by-side comparison of CRS and adult foster care — size, staffing, licensing, cost, and who each setting serves best.

February 5, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

Minnesota Waivers: CADI, BI, DD & EW

Overview of CADI, BI, DD, and Elderly Waiver — who they serve, what they fund, and how they connect to residential placement in Minnesota.

January 29, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

Finding IRTS Openings in Minnesota

IRTS beds are scarce. A practical guide for case managers on referrals, waitlists, and finding openings by county faster.

January 22, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

Find Assisted Living Openings in Minnesota

How case managers and families find assisted living openings in Minnesota — by county, Elderly Waiver, and live capacity when providers update.

January 15, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

CRS Openings in Minneapolis & Twin Cities

How to find CRS openings in the Twin Cities metro — Hennepin, Ramsey, Dakota, and Anoka — with links to county openings pages.

January 8, 2026UpdatedCapacity Track

How to Find CRS Openings in Minnesota

A practical guide for case managers searching Community Residential Setting (CRS) openings across Minnesota — and how to get to county pages faster.

Minnesota Care Placement Guides | Capacity Track