ASSISTED LIVING DIRECTOR MINNESOTA EXAM
KEY REGULATIONS & RESIDENT RIGHTS 110
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026/2027
What is the minimum age requirement to be licensed as a Minnesota Assisted
Living Director? - ANSWER-21 years
Which agency is responsible for regulating Assisted Living facilities in Minnesota?
- ANSWER-Minnesota Department of Health
What is the term used for the written agreement between a resident and the
facility? - ANSWER-Assisted Living Contract
Within how many days must an assisted living facility notify MDH of a change in
the facility's AL Director? - ANSWER-30 days
How often must an Assisted Living facility complete an assessment for each
resident? - ANSWER-Every 6 months or upon change in condition
A facility must offer the resident a copy of the Bill of Rights: - ANSWER-At or
before the time of move-in
Which of the following services is mandatory for all licensed assisted living
facilities to provide? - ANSWER-Health-related services
, What is the maximum number of hours a temporary AL Director may serve before
a permanent licensee must be in place? - ANSWER-90 days
What is the required staffing ratio in Minnesota assisted living facilities? -
ANSWER-Based on resident needs and services provided
An AL Director must report suspected abuse within how many hours? -
ANSWER-Immediately or within 24 hours
What training must direct care staff receive before providing care? - ANSWER-
Dementia, infection control, and basic care training
How often must the AL Director ensure a quality assessment and performance
improvement (QAPI) review occurs? - ANSWER-At least annually
Residents must be given how many days' written notice prior to an involuntary
discharge? - ANSWER-30 days
A resident's right to privacy includes which of the following? - ANSWER-Having
private space and control over personal affairs
The role of the AL Director includes all EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Administering
medications
When must a facility develop an emergency preparedness plan? - ANSWER-Prior
to operation
Who is responsible for coordinating resident assessments and service plans? -
ANSWER-Registered Nurse
KEY REGULATIONS & RESIDENT RIGHTS 110
QUESTIONS & CORRECT ANSWERS LATEST
2026/2027
What is the minimum age requirement to be licensed as a Minnesota Assisted
Living Director? - ANSWER-21 years
Which agency is responsible for regulating Assisted Living facilities in Minnesota?
- ANSWER-Minnesota Department of Health
What is the term used for the written agreement between a resident and the
facility? - ANSWER-Assisted Living Contract
Within how many days must an assisted living facility notify MDH of a change in
the facility's AL Director? - ANSWER-30 days
How often must an Assisted Living facility complete an assessment for each
resident? - ANSWER-Every 6 months or upon change in condition
A facility must offer the resident a copy of the Bill of Rights: - ANSWER-At or
before the time of move-in
Which of the following services is mandatory for all licensed assisted living
facilities to provide? - ANSWER-Health-related services
, What is the maximum number of hours a temporary AL Director may serve before
a permanent licensee must be in place? - ANSWER-90 days
What is the required staffing ratio in Minnesota assisted living facilities? -
ANSWER-Based on resident needs and services provided
An AL Director must report suspected abuse within how many hours? -
ANSWER-Immediately or within 24 hours
What training must direct care staff receive before providing care? - ANSWER-
Dementia, infection control, and basic care training
How often must the AL Director ensure a quality assessment and performance
improvement (QAPI) review occurs? - ANSWER-At least annually
Residents must be given how many days' written notice prior to an involuntary
discharge? - ANSWER-30 days
A resident's right to privacy includes which of the following? - ANSWER-Having
private space and control over personal affairs
The role of the AL Director includes all EXCEPT: - ANSWER-Administering
medications
When must a facility develop an emergency preparedness plan? - ANSWER-Prior
to operation
Who is responsible for coordinating resident assessments and service plans? -
ANSWER-Registered Nurse
