# Minn. R. 4655.0110: FOREWORD

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0110

## Section

- **Citation:** Minn. R. 4655.0110
- **Heading:** FOREWORD
- **Jurisdiction:** Minnesota
- **Kind:** Regulations
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Minnesota Administrative Rules / DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH / Chapter 4655 / Part 4655.0110

## Text

These regulations will serve as the basis for licensing nursing homes and boarding care homes in accordance with the state law for licensing hospitals and related institutions, Minnesota Statutes, sections 144.50 to 144.58 . Federal programs under the Social Security Act, as amended require certification of facilities which will be participating. All facilities must be licensed by the state prior to certification and must also meet any additional requirements as established by such certification standards. The purpose of the licensing law and these regulations is to protect the public health through the development and enforcement of minimum requirements for the care of patients and residents in convalescent or long-term care facilities. Moreover, these regulations serve an educational purpose in providing guidelines for quality patient and residential care.

## Nearby sections

- [Minn. R. 4655.0090 SCOPE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0090.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0100 DEFINITIONS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0100.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0110 FOREWORD](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0110.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0300 LICENSING IN GENERAL](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0300.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0310 PROCEDURE FOR LICENSING OF BOARDING CARE HOMES](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0310.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0400 TYPES OF PATIENTS OR RESIDENTS NOT TO BE RECEIVED](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0400.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0500 CAPACITY PRESCRIBED](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0500.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0600 HOME NOT TO BE MISREPRESENTED](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0600.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0700 NO DISCRIMINATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0700.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0800 PRELIMINARY PLANNING](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0800.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.0900 EVALUATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_0900.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.1000 VARIANCE AND WAIVERS](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_1000.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.1010 CRITERIA FOR EVALUATION](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_1010.md)
- [Minn. R. 4655.1020 NOTIFICATION OF VARIANCE](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MN_ADR_4655_1020.md)

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