Assisted Living Director in Residence (ALDIR) (34)

This application option is best for individuals who require a Residency Permit while working as an ALD director or a similar position for an ALD licensed facility, or who has been offered a position as an ALD director or similar capacity. The board shall issue a permit to serve an assisted living facility as an assisted living director in residence (ALDIR) for up to one year. The request for the permit requires a separate form to be submitted to the board. Permits are ONLY issued for 12 months, and may not be transferred to another facility or extended beyond the 12 months.

Is this application right for me?

Please read the following question carefully, and if answering, NO, you may need to review other applicant types.

Are you currently in a position, or have been offered an Assisted Living Director or similar position in which a Residency Permit is required when no Licensed Assisted Living Director (LALD) is available?
Are you the person in charge overseeing the facility day to day operations, and are referred to as the Assisted Living Director or similar position of the facility?
Did the previous Assisted Living Director leave the facility, and you have been designated as the new person in charge of the Assisted Living Director?

*Note: Residency Permits must be obtained within 30 days of when the previous LALD left the facility as the Director of Record.

Application Requirements
Licensure Requirements
Residency Permit Requirements
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Minimum Application Requirements
- Minimum education of a GED/ High school degree or higher.
- Two years of work experience in the continuum of long-term services and supports, including with one year in a management/supervisory position. (Field experience/practicum may apply toward part of this requirement).
Licensure Requirements
1. Graduate from an MN approved ALD program course or MN approve NHA program.
2. Complete the required field experience/practicum hours (minimum of 320 hours).
3. Pass the MN State ALD exam.
4. Pass the NAB CORE & NAB RCAL Exam.
5. Complete a criminal background fingerprint check (CBC).
Temporary Residency Permit Requirements
- Experience in the management of an assisted living facility or related facility or program or is enrolled with a course program approved by the board within 6 months of designation.
- Has a mentor who possesses an active HSE license or MN ALD license or a NAB endorsed ALD License.
- Have successfully completed a criminal background check (CBC) with the past 12 months.
- Completed the supplemental permit application for the facility with a valid Health Facility Identification Number (HFID)
- Submit a current resume
NOTE: Residency Permit expires 12 months after issuance and may not be transferred to another facility, or extended beyond the 12 months of date of issuance.

The Residency Permit request form can be found here: Supplemental Permit Application
Applicants MUST apply through the BELTSS Online Portal website.
Before you apply you should:
1. Know your application type (i.e. ALD) and basis (e.g. ALDIR)
2. Read and comprehend Minnesota Administrative Rules 6400.6950 to 6400.7095 Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
3. Read and comprehend Department of Health 144G rules relating to the licensure of assisted living facilities.
4. The Board office uses email to connect with applicants. For specific status updates to your application please check the online portal. The comment section can not be replied to by applicants. You must email your inquiry to the BELTSS Board email.
5. Your application is open for 18-months from the day the form is filed with the Board. The CBC included in the application expires in 12 months.
6. You must pay the fee in full before your application is valid. Fee amounts can be found in Minnesota Statutes (2022) 144A.291 FEES. All fees are nonrefundable.
7. Register a BELTSS Online Portal account if you don't have an account already.
BELTSS Online Portal