Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Maplewood, MN

Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Maplewood, MN
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood accepts Medicaid and Medicare.
Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 135 Rank #51 / 480Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 51st out of 480 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #11 / 115Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 11th out of 115 assisted living communities we track in Minnesota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
31 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #507 / 527Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 507th out of 527 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Assisted living 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.
4 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyRamsey

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62
HousekeepingYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Transportation
Pet Friendly
Specific ProgramsLiving Options: Apartments, Resources: FAQ
Touring HoursMonday – Friday: 8am – 5pm

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Address 4.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Maplewood's city center to Carefree Cottages Of Maplewood's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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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.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Reported or derived occupancy for the facility—typically how fully licensed capacity is utilized. Compare across peers in the same market.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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>
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>
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>
Count of regulatory inspections in the reporting window. Higher volume can reflect more oversight visits, complaint-driven surveys, or routine licensure cycles.
Total count of deficiencies (cited regulatory issues) recorded in the selected reporting period. Read alongside inspection counts for context.
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.
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
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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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