Community First Services and Supports - Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises and Services - SMILES
709 South Front Street, Suite 7, Mankato, MN 56001
Eligibility
Individuals who are living with a disability who:
- Are residents of Blue Earth, Brown, Faribault, LeSueur, Martin, Nicollet, Sibley, Waseca, and Watonwan counties
- Need a completed assessment through a county case manager or a public health nurse
- Need to have or be eligible for Medical Assistance/Medicaid (MA)
Hours
8 am - 4:30 pm Monday - Friday
Email[email protected]
Application process
- Call for more information and to request for a care plan; email
- The care plan assessment includes going over the county assessment and organizes information for both the client and the PCA agency to follow. PCA staff works with clients on a care plan before services can be provided.
Fees
Vary
Service area
Blue Earth County, MN
Brown County, MN
Faribault County, MN
Le Sueur County, MN
Martin County, MN
Nicollet County, MN
Sibley County, MN
Waseca County, MN
Watonwan County, MN
Other Information
Payment Options
- Medicare
- Medical Assistance
Program Fees
- Sliding Scale/Reduced Fee
PCA Choice has been replaced with Community First Services and Supports. The program allows more control of services for the consumer. Services for the Choice Option include:
- Activities of daily living
- Behavior Interventions: Observes and redirects behavior that interferes with completion of PCA services
- Instrumental Activities of Daily Living: Provides meal planning, shopping, light housekeeping, participation in the community
Last Assured
03/12/2026
Providing organization
Southern Minnesota Independent Living Enterprises and Services - SMILES
Provides services to support people with disabilities