Carefree Assisted Living Center
Assisted Living in Arizona
Assisted Living in Arizona
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.
Jennifer Moskoff serves as the Owner and Executive Director of Carefree Assisted Living Center. She leads the community with dedication and a warm-professional approach, ensuring high-quality care and a supportive environment for all residents.
Capacity and availability
Smaller home
May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Services
About this community
Carefree Assisted Living Center is administrated by Monique Joy.
Staffing
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What does this home offer?
Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed
Building Type: Single-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
Types of Care at Carefree Assisted Living Center
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.
3 visits/inspections
Inspections are mandatory, regular evaluations conducted by state health departments or regulatory agencies. They ensure the community provides safe, compliant care, covering areas like resident health, staff and management.
2 complaint inspections
Arizona average: 6 complaint visits
Arizona average: 5 inspections
2 complaints
Formal expressions of dissatisfaction or concern made by residents, or their families regarding various aspects of the care, services, and environment provided.
Arizona average: 6 complaints
Latest inspection
20 deficiencies
Deficiencies indicate regulatory issues. A higher number implies the facility had several areas requiring improvement.
Arizona average: 9 deficiencies
Inspection Report Summary for Carefree Assisted Living Center
The most recent inspection on May 6, 2025, identified deficiencies related to administration posting, residency agreements, service plan documentation, and medication storage. Earlier inspections showed a pattern of similar issues, including repeated deficiencies in service plan documentation, evacuation drills, and quality management reporting, which led to enforcement actions and fines totaling $2,750. Inspectors frequently cited documentation and procedural compliance as main areas of concern, with additional findings involving staff training, policy reviews, and emergency preparedness. Complaint investigations were conducted but did not result in substantiated deficiencies. The facility’s inspection history indicates ongoing challenges with administrative and documentation requirements, with no clear trend of improvement or worsening over time.
Compare Assisted Living around Arizona The information below is reported by the Arizona Department of Health Services, Bureau of Long Term Care Licensing.
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