Support at Home
Individualized assistance designed to help the person remain in their own home and community.
Licensed Minnesota 245D Service
Individual Community Living Support (ICLS)
Individual Community Living Support helps eligible adults age 65 and older remain in their own home through person-centered assistance, supervision, and skill support.
How ICLS Can Help
Support is individualized rather than delivered from a fixed checklist. These are common areas the service may address when included in the authorized plan.
Community Engagement
Support maintaining relationships, appointments, activities, and connections important to the person.
Health and Safety
Supervision and assistance aligned with assessed risks, routines, and the person-centered plan.
Choice and Independence
Services build around what the person wants to continue doing independently and where help is needed.
Potential benefits
- Support remaining in a familiar home
- Greater consistency with daily and community routines
- Person-centered assistance rather than a one-size-fits-all schedule
- Coordination with the person, family, case manager, and support team
Eligibility considerations
- Generally intended for eligible adults age 65 and older
- People living in their own home or an eligible community setting
- Individuals whose assessment and plan authorize ICLS
- Final eligibility determined by the lead agency
Frequently Asked Questions
What does ICLS stand for?
ICLS stands for Individual Community Living Support. It is a person-centered service that helps eligible older adults remain in their own home and participate in community life.
Who is ICLS designed for?
ICLS is generally associated with eligible adults age 65 and older. A case manager or lead agency determines whether it fits the person’s assessed needs and program eligibility.
Is ICLS provided in a group setting?
ICLS is individualized support. The service plan identifies where support occurs and how it helps the person live in the community.