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 #238 / 528Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 528 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona 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.
7 years in operation Rank #269 / 533Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 269th out of 533 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona 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.
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 49 / 100 Rank #266 / 819Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 266th out of 819 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona 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
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 May 2026)
Rehabilitation Services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing
Outdoor Living Area
Library
High-Speed Wi-Fi
Daily Housekeeping
In-House Laundry Services
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 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
1 Worse
Metrics worse than Arizona average:
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (67% below)
• Enforcement actions (122% above) 1 Better Metrics better than Arizona average:
• Total complaints (67% below)
Deficiencies
| This Facility | AZ Average | vs. AZ Avg |
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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 routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has had 40% fewer total inspections than the Arizona average (3 vs. AZ avg 5). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 40% 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 #259 / 479 Total complaints — State benchmarked This home is ranked 259th out of 479 homes in Arizona for Complaint-related visits. Shows this facility's complaint-related visits compared to the Arizona average among 479 comparable communities in the ranking pool. Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arizona that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking. |
Inspection Reports Summary
An editor-reviewed summary of the themes and findings across this facility's recent inspection reports.
- May 6, 2025 inspection found four deficiencies in administration posting, residency agreements, service plan documentation, and medication storage.
- December 16, 2024 enforcement fined $1,000 for four repeat deficiencies including missing service plan signatures, late quality reports, and lack of evacuation drills.
- May 2, 2023 annual inspection identified nine deficiencies in staff training, policy reviews, disaster plan, evacuation drills, and fire inspection documentation.
What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
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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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The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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#449 / 479 | 13
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#13 / 38 | 0.9
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AZ AVG
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#8 / 38 |
| Vi at Grayhawk | AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (Grayhawk) | 36
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54
Rank
#230 / 528 | Yes |
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8
AZ AVG
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#708 / 819 | - | - | A+ | - | - | 4 | 0
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AZ AVG
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#259 / 479 | 8
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8
AZ AVG
9
Rank
#8 / 38 | 2.0
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2.0
AZ AVG
1.8
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| Vi at Silverstone | AL IL MC NH SNF | Scottsdale (North Scottsdale) | 24
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AZ AVG
54
Rank
#237 / 528 | Yes |
43
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AZ AVG
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Rank
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14
AZ AVG
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#140 / 533 | - | Andrew Quinn | - | 7 | 4
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AZ AVG
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| Carefree Assisted Living Center | AL NH | Cottonwood (Mingus Pointe Apartments) | 20
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20
AZ AVG
54
Rank
#238 / 528 | Yes |
49
Facility
49
AZ AVG
37
Rank
#266 / 819 | - | 7
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7
AZ AVG
11
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#269 / 533 | - | Monique Joy | - | 3 | 2
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2
AZ AVG
6
Rank
#259 / 479 | - | - |
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.
Are pets allowed at Carefree Assisted Living Center?
Yes, Carefree Assisted Living Center allows residents to bring their pets.
Who is the administrator of Carefree Assisted Living Center?
Monique Joy is the administrator of Carefree Assisted Living Center.
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