Overview of Barross Cottage

Ideally located in the quiet neighborhood of Two Harbors, MN, Barross Cottage is a dedicated community that offers assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with top-tier support for their daily living activities 24/7. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents have a hassle-free lifestyle.

Residents can make new friends and gain meaningful experiences with plenty of fun activities and enriching programs based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With transportation services and parking spaces, residents can travel conveniently. Promoting an inviting and supportive environment, the community is ideal for those needing assistance to make the most of their best years.

Bed community size
7-bed community Rank #387 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 387th out of 528 homes in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #272 / 632Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 272nd out of 632 homes in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
86%
Rank #88 / 282Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 88th out of 282 homes in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 282. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Minnesota that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
6 / 7
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyLake

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Inspection History

In Minnesota, the Department of Health, Health Regulation Division is the primary authority for conducting onsite inspections and reporting on the quality of care in residential facilities.

Since 2025 · 1 year of data 9 deficiencies

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Minnesota state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2025 vs. Minnesota state average
Overall vs. MN average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 1 Better Metrics better than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (10% below)

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMN Averagevs. MN Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 910 This facility has 10% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (9 vs. MN avg 10).↓ 10% better

Inspection Reports Summary Info An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.

  • August 13, 2025 inspection found nine deficiencies including food code violations, infection control failures, expired medications, incomplete staff training, and resident privacy breaches during medication administration.
  • Infection control lapses included unlicensed staff not changing gloves or performing hand hygiene between medication administrations, and tuberculosis screening was incomplete for two employees.
  • The facility was found in substantial compliance with state licensing statutes despite multiple deficiencies and no complaints were substantiated at this survey.

Performance summary

Key indicators of commitment to quality care and safety.

Ratings

Quality of Life Rating
3 / 5

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Ranked 54th (tied) of 136 homes in Minnesota

Scores

QoL Overall Satisfaction
66.7% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring resident well-being and satisfaction.

Minnesota average: 72.4%

Food Quality Score
64.4% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring satisfaction with food quality and meal service.

Community Activities Score
63.3% Moderate

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring meaningful activities and engagement opportunities.

Safety & Privacy Score
85.8% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring safety and privacy conditions for residents.

Religion & Spirituality Score
90.0% High

Based on the Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division surveys measuring support for religious and spiritual needs.

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Building Type: Single-story

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Two Harbors's city center to Barross Cottage LLC's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Barross Cottage LLC

Is Barross Cottage LLC in a walkable area?

Barross Cottage LLC has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at Barross Cottage LLC?

Barross Cottage LLC's occupancy is 86%.

Are pets allowed at Barross Cottage LLC?

No, Barross Cottage LLC has a no-pet policy.

How many beds does Barross Cottage LLC have?

Barross Cottage LLC has 7 beds.

Are there photos of Barross Cottage LLC?

Yes — there is 1 photo of Barross Cottage LLC in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Barross Cottage LLC?

Barross Cottage LLC is located at 401 South Avenue, Two Harbors, MN 55616.

What is the phone number of Barross Cottage LLC?

(218) 834-8018 will put you in contact with the team at Barross Cottage LLC.

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