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United Social Services, LLC
Our Services

Comprehensive 245D & PCA Services

Person-centered home and community-based services delivered by qualified, compassionate staff across Minnesota.

Person-centered support in a Minnesota home
245D Basic Support

Independence at Home, Built Around You

Supportive services for waiver-funded individuals focused on independence, safety, and meaningful community participation. Plans are written with you, your family, and your case manager.

  • Daily living skills development
  • Community participation support
  • Homemaker tasks and routines
  • Person-centered planning
  • Respite for primary caregivers
245D Intensive Support

Higher-Touch Support for Complex Needs

Specialized services for individuals with more complex behavioral, medical, or daily-living needs — delivered by trained staff with strong coordination across the care team.

  • Specialized behavioral support
  • 24-hour and overnight assistance options
  • Coordination with health professionals
  • Crisis-aware planning and follow-up
  • Higher-needs ADL support
Caregiver providing intensive support
PCA support in a client's home
Personal Care Assistance

Helping People Live Safely & Independently at Home

PCA services support seniors and people with disabilities living independently in the community. Minnesota DHS authorizes PCA based on assessed needs.

  • Bathing, dressing, and grooming
  • Mobility and transferring assistance
  • Toileting and personal hygiene
  • Medication reminders
  • Meal preparation and feeding
  • Light housekeeping and laundry
Homemaker Support

A Calmer Home, So Life Can Move Forward

Help with the everyday tasks that keep a home safe, clean, and functioning — so the people we serve can focus on living, not housekeeping. We support household routines while respecting choice and privacy.

  • Light cleaning and laundry
  • Meal planning and grocery support
  • Bed making and tidying living areas
  • Dishes, kitchen cleanup, and food storage
  • Organizing personal spaces
  • Errand support and appointment reminders
Tidy, comfortable home environment
Trusted respite care for primary caregivers
Respite Care

Real Rest for Caregivers, Steady Care for Loved Ones

Temporary, planned relief so primary caregivers can rest, work, attend appointments, or simply take a break — while the person they care for receives consistent, compassionate support.

  • Short-term in-home support
  • Continuity with the regular care plan
  • Coverage during family emergencies
  • Day, evening, or overnight options
  • Person-centered activities and routines
  • Coordination with case manager and family
Community Living Support

Skills, Connection, and a Bigger World

Help building life skills, maintaining routines, and participating more fully in home and community life. We support each person to grow into the version of themselves they want to become.

  • Life skills coaching and routines
  • Community access and meaningful activities
  • Volunteer and employment readiness
  • Social connections and relationships
  • Health, wellness, and safety routines
  • Self-advocacy and independence building
Community participation and connection
Waivers We Serve

Minnesota HCBS Waiver Programs

BI

Brain Injury

For individuals with acquired brain injuries living independently in the community.

CAC

Community Alternative Care

For those who would otherwise require nursing facility level of care.

CADI

Community Access for Disability Inclusion

For people with physical disabilities under 65 seeking independence.

DD

Developmental Disabilities

For individuals with developmental disabilities needing community support.

Got Questions?

Frequently Asked Questions

Quick answers to the questions families and case managers ask us most often.

Minnesota chapter 245D is the state licensing standard for Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS). Being licensed means we are authorized by the Minnesota Department of Human Services to deliver Basic and Intensive Support Services to eligible waiver recipients, and that we follow standards for staff qualifications, person-centered planning, rights protection, and incident reporting.

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