Yes — resolving disputes over involuntary discharge, transfer, or eviction from an assisted living facility or nursing home is a core part of the Minnesota long-term care ombudsman's role, and residents or their representatives can contact OOLTC at 1-800-657-3591 for help navigating an eviction notice or appeal.
How this actually works
Involuntary discharge disputes are among the more urgent situations Twin Cities families bring to the ombudsman, because a facility-initiated eviction can happen on a tight timeline and families are often unfamiliar with what rights and appeal options exist under Minnesota law. The ombudsman can help a resident understand a discharge notice, gather documentation, and pursue an appeal if the discharge doesn't appear to meet the facility's own required grounds and process. Acting quickly matters here — because eviction timelines are short, a family facing a discharge notice at a Bloomington or St. Paul facility should call the ombudsman as soon as the notice arrives rather than waiting to see how the situation develops.