Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood
Opened in 1993, Carefree Cottages of Maplewood provides assisted living, independent living, rehabilitation services, and respite care in Maplewood, MN. Dedicated to adults 62+, the community provides continuous support with nursing services. With 135 beds, cottages, and apartments with full kitchens are offered, so residents can prepare food in their own units.
24-hour staffing is also available, so residents can access care at all times. Moreover, respite care supports short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Medicaid and Medicare are also accepted, with Medicaid helping when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term rehabilitation after a hospital stay.
Residents can bring pets. Moreover, a salon provides hair and personal care appointments within the community. Scheduled transportation covers grocery shopping, church, and local businesses, giving residents a way to reach those destinations through community-arranged rides.
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4.9 miles from city center
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Info below is compiled from the MN Dept. of Health, senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our 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.
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.
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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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Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
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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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Minnesota interviews residents directly — covering food, activities, staff, privacy, and sense of choice — including those with memory loss. The facility's score is compared to similarly sized facilities statewide and converted to a 1–5 star rating. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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Minnesota surveys the primary family contact for each resident, asking about meals, staff responsiveness, safety, and likelihood to recommend. Scores are compared to peer facilities and converted to a 1–5 star rating. "–" = too few responses to score; "X" = facility refused to participate. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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The percentage of residents who reported satisfaction with food variety and mealtimes in Minnesota's statewide quality-of-life survey. Food tends to score lower than other domains statewide, so scores above 85% reflect strong performance relative to peers. <em>Source: MN DHS Assisted Living Report Card</em>
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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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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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| New Perspective Eagan | AL IL MC | Eagan | 145
Facility
145
MN AVG
60
Rank
#34 / 480 | Yes |
66
Facility
66
MN AVG
45
Rank
#112 / 527 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
17
Rank
#36 / 115 |
50.3%
Facility
50.3%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#200 / 235 | A+ | 69.9%
Facility
69.9%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#121 / 143 | 1 | 3
Facility
3
MN AVG
10
Rank
#13 / 249 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#17 / 249 | ||
| Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood | AL IL | Maplewood | 135
Facility
135
MN AVG
60
Rank
#51 / 480 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
MN AVG
45
Rank
#507 / 527 | - | 31
Facility
31
MN AVG
17
Rank
#11 / 115 | - | A+ | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| New Perspective Prior Lake | AL IL MC | Prior Lake | 120
Facility
120
MN AVG
60
Rank
#64 / 480 | Yes |
38
Facility
38
MN AVG
45
Rank
#308 / 527 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
17
Rank
#36 / 115 |
99.2%
Facility
99.2%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#29 / 235 | A+ | 84%
Facility
84%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#53 / 143 | 1 | 12
Facility
12
MN AVG
10
Rank
#162 / 249 | 12.0
Facility
12.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#172 / 249 | ||
| New Perspective Columbia Heights | AL MC NH | Columbia Heights | 85
Facility
85
MN AVG
60
Rank
#146 / 480 | Yes |
60
Facility
60
MN AVG
45
Rank
#149 / 527 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
17
Rank
#36 / 115 |
85.9%
Facility
85.9%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#79 / 235 | A+ | 85%
Facility
85%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#47 / 143 | 1 | 6
Facility
6
MN AVG
10
Rank
#59 / 249 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#69 / 249 | ||
| New Perspective Mahtomedi | AL IL MC | Mahtomedi | 30
Facility
30
MN AVG
60
Rank
#301 / 480 | Yes |
58
Facility
58
MN AVG
45
Rank
#165 / 527 | Studio | 19
Facility
19
MN AVG
17
Rank
#36 / 115 |
70.0%
Facility
70.0%
MN AVG
75.7%
Rank
#158 / 235 | A+ | 85.4%
Facility
85.4%
MN AVG
80.1
Rank
#45 / 143 | 1 | 10
Facility
10
MN AVG
10
Rank
#128 / 249 | 10.0
Facility
10.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#138 / 249 |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MN assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Frequently Asked Questions about Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood
Is Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood in a walkable area?
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood has a walk score of 4. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
How long has Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood been in business?
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood has been operating for approximately 31 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood?
Yes, Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood allows residents to bring their pets.
How many beds does Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood have?
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood has 135 beds.
Are there photos of Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood?
Yes — there are 29 photos of Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood in the photo gallery on this page.
What levels of care does Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood provide?
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood offers Assisted Living & Independent Living.
What is the address of Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood?
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood is located at 1801 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109.
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