Night supervision is designed around an identified overnight need. Depending on the support plan, staff may be asleep or awake while remaining available to provide the approved assistance.
Support may address
- Activities of daily living during overnight hours.
- Instrumental activities of daily living identified for nighttime support.
- Positive-support programming or transition plans.
- Reinforcement of skill-development supports.
Assessment matters
Minnesota DHS requires an assessed overnight need. The service is not intended as general preventative monitoring based only on the possibility that help might be needed. The person must live in their own home, and the service cannot duplicate other authorized supports.
Service limits
Under current Minnesota guidance, night supervision cannot exceed 12 hours in a 24-hour period. The person’s support plan determines whether asleep or awake staff is appropriate and what assistance will be provided.
Official Minnesota information
Review Minnesota DHS guidance for current eligibility, covered areas, limitations, and provider qualifications.
Minnesota DHS: Night supervision services