Photo & Consent Policy

Resident Privacy and Facility Photography

Licensed Care MN is dedicated to providing transparent, accurate information to families and individuals seeking licensed care in Minnesota while strictly protecting the privacy and dignity of residents.

Licensed community residential settings and adult foster care facilities are private residences. Marketing photography must never compromise the personal privacy or statutory rights of the individuals living in these homes.

Prohibited Content and Photography Rules

All photos submitted for publication on provider profiles must adhere to the following mandatory standards:

• No identifiable residents without written consent: Photos may not display recognizable likenesses, faces, or identifying characteristics of any resident unless documented, signed written consent is maintained on file.
• No medical records or paperwork: Photos must not capture medical charts, medication administration records, treatment schedules, clinical notes, or personal correspondence.
• No personal identifying information or license documents: Documents displaying resident names, contact details, identification numbers, or state inspection papers must not be visible.
• No stock photos presented as the facility: Photos must depict the actual physical location, common areas, rooms, or exterior grounds of the licensed home. Generic stock photography falsely presented as the facility is prohibited.
• No photos of unrelated buildings or properties: Images must portray only the designated licensed location and its direct premises, never neighboring residences or unassociated properties.

Human Review and Reviewer Authority

Every photograph uploaded by a provider is evaluated by a human reviewer prior to publication.

Reviewers hold the authority to reject any image that fails to comply with our privacy standards, lacks adequate quality, or presents a misleading depiction of the care home. When a photo is rejected, the reviewer provides an explanation so the provider may upload a compliant replacement.

Reporting a Problem & Takedown Process

If you believe an image published on Licensed Care MN violates an individual's privacy, was taken without proper consent, or depicts inaccurate conditions, please report it immediately.

You can report any listing or image directly using the 'Report a problem with this listing' link located on the provider's profile, or by contacting our team at support@licensedcaremn.com. Our staff prioritizes privacy concerns and can immediately hide flagged images pending formal review.