Carefree Assisted Living Center
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Cottonwood, AZ
Carefree Assisted Living Center
Assisted Living & Nursing Care · Cottonwood, AZ
Carefree Assisted Living Center is a trusted community in Cottonwood, Arizona, because of its outstanding service and comprehensive care for its residents. The warm and welcoming atmosphere promotes a comfortable and secure feeling in the home-like environment, driven by family-like treatment. As its name suggests, seniors will cultivate a lifestyle encouraging an independent and carefree retirement experience.
Carefree Assisted Living Center’s essential services that help residents live worry-free include transportation, meal plans, laundry, housekeeping, a dining room, lounge areas, a fireplace, a library, and 24/7 nursing care.
20-bed community Rank #231 / 521Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 231st out of 521 homes we track in Arizona for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arizona facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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.
7 years in operation Rank #297 / 548Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 297th out of 548 homes we track in Arizona for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Arizona facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #265 / 775Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 775 homes we track in Arizona for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arizona facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.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
Facility TypeAssisted Living Center
StatusActive
IssuanceApril 10, 2019
ExpirationOctober 3, 2026
License NumberAL11262C
QualificationHealth Care
RCFE NumberAL9522C
AccreditationsLicensed by the State of Arizona under the Department of Health Services
Carefree Assisted Living Center is administered by Monique Joy.
OwnerSedona Healing Touch, LLC
Staffing
Key information about the people who lead and staff this community.
ContactDaniel Grenough (per state records, record updated Jul 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Library
Wi-Fi
Housekeeping
Laundry
Outdoor Living Area
Activities
Specific ProgramsBrochure
Religious ServicesWeekly in-house prayer and spiritual gathering
Inspection History
In Arizona, the Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing performs regular onsite inspections and investigates complaints for all licensed residential and nursing facilities.
Inspection score unavailable
Not enough inspection history to generate a score.
Average score for Arizona assisted living residences: B- 82/100
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Arizona state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Overall vs. AZ average
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (11% above)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total deficiencies (56% below)
• Total complaints (67% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 4 | 9 | This facility has 56% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (4 vs. AZ avg 9).↓ 56% better Rank #90 / 400 Total deficiencies — State benchmarked This home is ranked 90th out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies. Shows this facility's deficiencies compared to the Arizona average among 400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2.0 | 1.8 | This facility has 11% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 1.8).↑ 11% worse Rank #173 / 400 Deficiencies per inspection — State benchmarked This home is ranked 173rd out of 400 homes we track in Arizona for deficiencies per inspection. Shows this facility's deficiencies per inspection compared to the Arizona average among 400 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
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Enforcement actions
Formal penalties or interventions imposed by Arizona regulators — directed plans of correction, civil monetary penalties, denial of payment, or appointment of temporary management.
| 2 | 0.9 | This facility has 122% more enforcement actions than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 0.9).↑ 122% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has had 60% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (2 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 60% fewer |
Complaints & Investigations
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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Total complaints
Formal expressions of concern made by residents, families, or staff.
| 2 | 6 | This facility has 67% fewer total complaints than a typical Arizona assisted living residence (2 vs. AZ avg 6).↓ 67% better Rank #269 / 486 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 269th out of 486 homes we track in Arizona for complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 486 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arizona that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric. |
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Places of interest near Carefree Assisted Living Center
0.6 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cottonwood's city center to Carefree Assisted Living Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
— 0.57 miles to nearest hospital (Verde Valley Medical Center)
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Info below is compiled from the AZ Dept. of Health Services (ADHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest to lowest based on our ranking methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HOS (Hospice Care):
Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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A composite 0–100 score combining this facility's inspections, citations, complaints, and enforcement actions relative to the Arizona state average. See the benchmark below for the typical Arizona score; higher is better.
This is a proprietary Assisted Living Magazine score.
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Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
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Regulatory visits tied to complaints or allegations in the state file—not the same as every routine survey.
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Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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The average number of deficiencies this facility receives each time it's inspected, calculated as total deficiencies ÷ total inspections. A lower number suggests more consistent compliance with safety and care standards.
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| Freedom Plaza Arizona | AL HOS IL MC NH SNF | Peoria | 111
Facility
111
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#111 / 521 | Yes |
28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#499 / 775 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 48
Facility
48
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#4 / 548 | A+ | Ian G Lewis | 87
Facility
87
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#95 / 290 | 19 | 13
Facility
13
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#461 / 486 | 6
Facility
6
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#137 / 400 | 0.3
Facility
0.3
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#9 / 400 |
| The Terraces of Phoenix | AL IL MC NH SNF | Phoenix (Camelback East Village) | 64
Facility
64
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#187 / 521 | Yes |
62
Facility
62
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#130 / 775 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | - | Kordell Erickson | 66
Facility
66
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#257 / 290 | 15 | 12
Facility
12
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#456 / 486 | 26
Facility
26
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#342 / 400 | 1.7
Facility
1.7
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#152 / 400 |
| Vi at Grayhawk | AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 36
Facility
36
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#223 / 521 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#705 / 775 | - | 28
Facility
28
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#45 / 548 | A+ | - | - | 4 | 0
Facility
0
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#1 / 486 | 8
Facility
8
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#183 / 400 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#173 / 400 |
| Vi at Silverstone | AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
Facility
24
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#230 / 521 | Yes |
43
Facility
43
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#330 / 775 | Villa / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 14
Facility
14
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#171 / 548 | - | Andrew Quinn | 88
Facility
88
AZ AVG
82
Rank
#92 / 290 | 6 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#350 / 486 | 11
Facility
11
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#242 / 400 | 1.8
Facility
1.8
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#159 / 400 |
| Carefree Assisted Living Center | AL NH | Cottonwood (Mingus Pointe Apartments) | 20
Facility
20
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#231 / 521 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
38
Rank
#265 / 775 | - | 7
Facility
7
AZ AVG
12
Rank
#297 / 548 | - | Monique Joy | - | 2 | 2
Facility
2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#269 / 486 | 4
Facility
4
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#90 / 400 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
Rank
#173 / 400 |
Frequently Asked Questions about Carefree Assisted Living Center
What neighborhood is Carefree Assisted Living Center in?
Carefree Assisted Living Center is in the Mingus Pointe Apartments neighborhood of Cottonwood.
Who is the owner of Carefree Assisted Living Center?
Carefree Assisted Living Center is legally operated by Sedona Healing Touch, LLC, and administered by Monique Joy.
Is Carefree Assisted Living Center in a walkable area?
Carefree Assisted Living Center has a walk score of 49. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the license number of Carefree Assisted Living Center?
According to AZ state health department records, Carefree Assisted Living Center's license number is AL11262C.
When does Carefree Assisted Living Center's license expire?
According to AZ state health department records, Carefree Assisted Living Center's license expires on October 3, 2026.
How long has Carefree Assisted Living Center been in business?
Carefree Assisted Living Center has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Carefree Assisted Living Center?
Yes, Carefree Assisted Living Center allows residents to bring their pets.
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