MINNESOTA’S LEADING PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT LICENSURE & COMPLIANCE EXPERT

Assisted Living Licensure and Compliance Consulting

Professional guidance and practical support so your facility can move forward without delays and stay aligned with Minnesota Department of Health regulations.

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Make the right licensing and building decisions from the start.

Guidance through assisted living licensing and physical environment compliance so your facility can move forward without costly delays or surprises.

Licensure Strategy Consulting

Early guidance on license type, capacity, and regulatory pathway before capital is committed.

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Physical Environment Compliance

Regulatory alignment between your building plans and how they will be reviewed.

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Survey & Inspection Preparation

Structured preparation so regulatory outcomes are controlled instead of reactive.

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How these services work together strategically.

We engage at each stage of an assisted living project and typical engagements look like this:

New Development or Conversion Project

Licensure Consulting → Physical Environment Compliance → Survey Preparation

This protects the full lifecycle from concept to occupancy.

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Stalled or Challenged Project

Physical Environment Compliance Review → Design Correction → Inspection Readiness

Used when projects “aren’t getting far” with MDH.

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Portfolio Oversight

For multi-site operators, these services can be structured under an executive-level oversight model providing:

  • Early-stage regulatory alignment

  • Project risk review before capital commitment

  • Inspection risk stabilization across sites

  • Ongoing compliance strategy integration

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Each service can be engaged individually or combined.

However, the highest value is realized when regulatory alignment occurs before capital escalation.

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  • Teaching Architects Assisted Living Compliance

    "Our firm brought The Source in to educate our architectural team on designing multifamily Senior Living communities with Minnesota Department of Health licensure in mind. Licensure influences not only the design of each facility, but also the process in which our clients need to navigate. Having the ability to help our clients prepare for what they'll need to understand to open their buildings and care for the elderly population has been invaluable to our firm. We will continue to use The Source as an asset to our team during projects and recommend to our clients as well."

    —Sarah Kern, Kaas Wilson Architects

  • Senior Living CEO Brings on Code Compliance Expert

    “Assisted Living in Minnesota changed dramatically in August of 2021. As an owner, operator, and developer, my first call is to Michael. Michael is one of just a few experts in Minnesota with an explicit understanding of the complexities of the new Assisted Living building standards. I am grateful for his expertise as he has protected our most precious resources of time, money, and emotional capital. Working with Michael is a wise investment in yourself and project.“

    — Dustin Lee, President | CEO, Prairie Senior Cottages

  • Consulting Assisted Living Renovation Feasibility

    “Michael helped my partners and me assess the feasibility of turning an existing facility into an AL. I was extremely impressed with his knowledge of all things Assisted Living. He could speak to all local codes and had a firm understanding about the financial feasibility — which is rare!”

    — Jude Homola, Windsor Engineers/Private Developer

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Who We Help

The Source supports a wide range of professionals involved in assisted living projects, including:

  • Assisted living owners and operators

  • Developers planning new facilities

  • Architects and design teams

  • Contractors working on assisted living projects

  • Facilities preparing for licensing or inspections

Our role is to provide practical expertise so everyone involved can move forward with clarity.

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Get the right insight, early.

If you are planning a project, preparing for licensing, or seeking clarity on physical environment requirements, a short consultation is a good place to start.

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