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CADI pays for care in Minnesota group homes (CRS), adult foster care and assisted living, not rent. See who qualifies and find CADI providers by county.
About This Waiver
The CADI waiver (Community Access for Disability Inclusion) is a Minnesota Medical Assistance waiver for children and adults with disabilities who would otherwise require nursing-facility level of care. It funds home and community-based services so people can live in the community — including residential supports in 245D-licensed settings, customized living in assisted living communities, adult foster care, in-home services, and day supports. CADI is one of the most common funding sources case managers work with when searching for residential openings.
CADI serves people of any age who have a certified disability, need the level of care provided in a nursing facility, and can live in the community with waiver supports. Eligibility is determined through a MnCHOICES assessment coordinated by the county, tribal nation, or managed care organization.
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Find Providers
Open a care type to browse licensed providers by county and see openings when providers update capacity.
Community Residential Setting (CRS) group homes provide 24-hour residential support for adults with disabilities, brain injuries, and mental health conditions. Licensed under Minnesota’s 245D framework by the Department of Human Services, CRS is one of the most requested placement types for waiver-funded services. Capacity Track lists licensed CRS providers statewide and shows openings when claimed providers update capacity.
Adult foster care provides licensed residential support in family-home settings, typically serving one to four people. Caregivers live on-site or provide around-the-clock presence in a more personal environment than larger group homes. Homes are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Human Services. Capacity Track lists adult foster care by county and shows openings when providers update.
Assisted living in Minnesota provides housing with personal care for seniors and adults who need help with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals. Facilities are licensed by the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and range from smaller residential settings to larger communities. Capacity Track helps case managers and families compare licensed options by county and see openings when providers update capacity.
Choose the care type and county, describe the needs once, and we email every matching licensed provider that takes email inquiries. You get a list of the ones who reply. No names or medical details needed.
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Common Questions
CADI funds residential services — not rent itself. Common settings include community residential settings (CRS) licensed under 245D, adult foster care homes, and customized living in assisted living communities. Room and board is typically covered separately through SSI, SSDI, Housing Support, or other income.
Start with the CRS county pages for the counties you serve — CRS group homes are the most requested CADI residential setting. Open beds appear when Pro providers update capacity; you can send an inquiry to any licensed listing.
People of any age with a certified disability who need nursing-facility level of care and choose to live in the community. A MnCHOICES assessment through the county, tribal nation, or health plan determines eligibility and support needs.
CADI serves people with disabilities who need nursing-facility level of care. The DD waiver serves people with a developmental disability or related condition who need ICF/DD level of care. The right waiver depends on the disability determination and assessed level of care — a county case manager confirms which applies.
Yes, with an age rule: customized living settings that enrolled with DHS on or after January 11, 2021 may only serve CADI clients who are 55 or older — MMIS blocks authorizations for younger clients in those settings. Clients under 55 need a setting enrolled before that date, a CRS group home, or adult foster care.
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