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Basic and In Home Support Services - Affinity Caregiver

2021 East Hennepin Avenue, Suite 130, Minneapolis, MN 55413

Eligibility
  • Older adults and adults and adolescents with developmental, emotional, or physical disabilities
  • Serves Anoka, Carver, Dakota, Hennepin, Ramsey, Scott, and Washington counties
  • Must be enrolled in one of Minnesota's health care programs, Medical Assistance, or waiver program. Some people enrolled in Minnesota Care are also eligible.
  • Must have had a previous assessment by the county, tribal nation, or managed care organization that confirms eligibility
Required documents
Vary by service call for information
Hours
9 am - 5 pm Monday - Friday
Interpretation services
Interpreters available
Application process
Call or submit online Referral Form https://affinitycaregiver.com/referral.html
Fees
Vary by service; call for information
Service area
Anoka County, MN Carver County, MN Dakota County, MN Hennepin County, MN Ramsey County, MN Scott County, MN Washington County, MN

Other Information

Payment Options

  • Medical Assistance
Provides basic and in home support services for older adults and people with disabilities in their homes or in a community setting to ensure the health and safety of the person and maintain their independence within the community. Basic Support Services
  • Individual community living supports (ILCS): For people who need reminders, cues intermittent/moderate supervision, or physical assistance to remain in their own homes.
  • 24-hour emergency assistance: On-call counseling and problem-solving and/or immediate response for assistance at a person's home due to a health/personal emergency.
  • Companion services: Non-medical care, supervision and socialization to a person age 18 or older.
  • Night supervision: Provides overnight assistance and monitoring by an awake staff in the person's home.
  • Respite care services: Short-term care due to the absence or need for relief of the family member(s) or primary caregiver normally providing the care.
Intensive Support Services
  • Positive support services: Services to increase positive behavior and decrease or eliminate severe, challenging behavior.
  • Specialist services: Services designed to promote staff and caregiver competency to meet a person's needs in eligible areas.
  • Independent living skills training: Services that develop, maintain and improve the community-living skills of a person.
  • Semi-independent living skills: Services needed by an adult with a developmental disability or related condition(s) to live successfully in the community.
  • Residential-based habilitation: Including in-home family support and supported living services for adults in their own home: Supported living services provided in a licensed site, including a foster care home, a community residential setting, or a supervised living facility.
Last Assured
12/30/2025
Providing organization
Affinity Caregiver

A home and community-based service provider