Occupancy rate
100%
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Loving Care Cottage
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Cottage Grove, MN
Loving Care Cottage
Assisted Living, Memory Care, Residential Care & Respite Care · Cottage Grove, MN
Overview of Loving Care Cottage
Loving Care Cottage is a blissful haven in Cottage Grove, MN, that offers short- and long-term care. With a compassionate and well-trained team providing exceptional care 24/7, residents do not have to worry about their daily living activities, like bathing and grooming. Medication monitoring is also available to ensure residents take their medicine as prescribed.
Here, residents can interact with their surroundings and gain meaningful experiences with fun activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes also foster comfort with healthy home-cooked meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting where residents can thrive in retirement.
Capacity and availability
Residents per day
6
6-bed community
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
7 years in operation
An established community with some operational experience and growing routines.
Walk Score: 45 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
About this community
Occupancy
Higher than the Minnesota average: 79.7%Occupied beds
6 / 6
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes
59 beds
Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved
CountyWashington
Respite Care
Nursing Services
Laundry
Linens
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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
These figures come from state-published and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
24 deficiencies
1 inspection
Inspection Scorecard
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
2 Worse
Metrics worse than Minnesota average:
• Total deficiencies (118% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (118% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
• Total deficiencies (118% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (118% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 24 | 11 | This facility has 118% more total deficiencies than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (24 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 118% worse |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 24.0 | 11 | This facility has 118% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Minnesota assisted living residence (24 vs. MN avg 11).↑ 118% worse |
Inspections
| This Facility | MN Average | vs. MN Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.
| 1 | 1 | This facility has total inspections in line with the Minnesota average (1 vs. MN avg 1).— At avg |
What does this home offer?
No pets allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Personal Care Assistance
Medication Monitoring
Places of interest near Loving Care Cottage
1.9 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Cottage Grove's city center to Loving Care Cottage'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 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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
RESC (Residential Care):
Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting.
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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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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windy Acres Long Term Care Inc | AL MC | Forest Lake | 17 | No | 17 | - | 54 | 64.7% | A+ | 79.6%
Facility
79.6%
MN AVG
80.3
Rank
#83 / 149 | 1 | 2
Facility
2
MN AVG
10
Rank
#10 / 274 | 2.0
Facility
2.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#14 / 274 | ||
| Loving Care Cottage | AL MC RESC RC | Cottage Grove | 6 | No | 45 | - | 7 | 100.0% | - | - | 1 | 24
Facility
24
MN AVG
10
Rank
#257 / 274 | 24.0
Facility
24.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#264 / 274 | ||
| Christian Homes | AL | Newport | 5 | No | 9 | - | - | 80.0% | - | - | 1 | 7
Facility
7
MN AVG
10
Rank
#84 / 274 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#97 / 274 | ||
| Amerigrace Home Care LLC | AL | South Cottage Grove (Mississippi Dunes) | 5 | No | - | - | 8 | 60.0% | A+ | - | 1 | 7
Facility
7
MN AVG
10
Rank
#84 / 274 | 7.0
Facility
7.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#97 / 274 | ||
| Royal Age Assisted Living LLC | AL | Cottage Grove | 4 | No | 4 | Studio / 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms | 5 | 75.0% | - | - | 1 | 22
Facility
22
MN AVG
10
Rank
#251 / 274 | 22.0
Facility
22.0
MN AVG
10.0
Rank
#258 / 274 |
Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Minnesota
Loving Care Cottage is located in Cottage Grove, Minnesota.
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Frequently Asked Questions about Loving Care Cottage
Is Loving Care Cottage in a walkable area?
Loving Care Cottage has a walk score of 45. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
What is the occupancy rate at Loving Care Cottage?
Loving Care Cottage's occupancy is 100%.
How long has Loving Care Cottage been in business?
Loving Care Cottage has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
Are pets allowed at Loving Care Cottage?
No, Loving Care Cottage has a no-pet policy.
How many beds does Loving Care Cottage have?
Loving Care Cottage has 6 beds.
Has Loving Care Cottage had any deficiencies?
Loving Care Cottage has had 24 reported deficiencies since 2025 according to records from Minnesota Dept. of Human Services (DHS).
Are there photos of Loving Care Cottage?
Yes — there are 87 photos of Loving Care Cottage in the photo gallery on this page.
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