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Carefree Cottages of Maplewood

1801 Gervais Avenue, Maplewood, MN 55109

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6.8
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10 reviews
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6.8
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Jan H

Sibling of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Nice facility

We don't get the food but the staff and great administrators are caring and helpful. The value can't be beat. Apartments are large and bright.

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Carefree Cottages of Maplewood

Seniors get to lead active lifestyles at Carefree Cottages of Maplewood in the charming city of Maplewood, Minnesota. This family owned and operated community has been providing independent and assisted living services to seniors age 62 and over since 1993.

The surrounding area offers quick access to several parks, restaurants, and shops. Plus, the local hospital is less than 10 minutes away, ensuring quick access to medical care. Residents can enjoy strolling the local trails, hitting the putting greens, or browsing the shopping centers.

The community offers lovely walking paths where residents can stroll among vibrant greenery or enjoy the views of the charming pond. Running on the philosophy to treat residents like family, this community offers respectful care within an active, home-like setting.

The independent and assisted living options offer access to 24-hour emergency maintenance, bi-monthly grocery runs, hair salon services, community rooms, and activity rooms. The assisted living option offers supportive services such as weekly housekeeping, emergency pendants, laundry service, three daily meals, and access to home health aide services.

With over 260 units — some being pet-friendly — residents will surely find a suitable home. Residents can choose from apartments or cottages with options for one-, two-, and three-bedroom homes.

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  • Assisted Living

Carefree Cottages of Maplewood

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6.8 out of 10
Review Score10 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.9
Cleanliness
3.7
Friendliness
3.7
Care Services
4.2
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0
Activities
3.9
Value for Cost
3.8

A Place for Mom has scored Carefree Cottages of Maplewood with 6.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Carefree Cottages of Maplewood has 10 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.9 out of 5.

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Jan H

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 23, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Nice facility

We don't get the food but the staff and great administrators are caring and helpful. The value can't be beat. Apartments are large and bright.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

November 19, 2024

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
1.0
Activities
1.0
Staff
1.0
Meals & Dining
1.0

Our families experience

If we could give Carefree Cottages a 0 we would. Carefree cottages is awful. Zero stars and we were assaulted. They also should be investigated for their billing. Very very sad how they rip off the elderly!

Kathleen M

Assisted Living

Resident/client

December 13, 2023

4.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review

1. The reason I'm here, stinks but they helped get me here 2. My home got new Carpet ànd paint, it looks good. 3. Everybody is friendly. 4 . ? 5. Idk how their food is. 6. I go to the "Big house " for exercise classes. 7. I'm glad I'm here

Maureen Carlson

Assisted Living

Family/friend

April 15, 2020

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
3.5
Friendliness
3.5
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
4.0

Grateful & Can't Say Enough Good!

We are grateful that our 96-yr-old mother is at Carefree. Everyone who works there has demonstrated kindness & thoughtfulness. We can trust that even through this challenging time of uncertainty, mom is being cared for comprehensively & compassionately.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

June 16, 2016

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

No Complaints

I currently do not live in the same state but when I did visit the community everything was great! The staff was very friendly, community seems very clean. My mother lives in the cottages so she is pretty independent. So far so good.

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

August 22, 2015

1.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
1.0
Friendliness
1.0
Value for Cost
1.0

Did not like it at all! Very disorganized & unappealing.

Sandra H

Assisted Living

Resident/client

September 16, 2014

4.5 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
Value for Cost
4.5
Care Services
4.0
Activities
3.5

Carefree Cottages tenant review

I've been living here in an adorable, 1 bedroom cottage since August 1,2014. I am completely happy with everything so far!! Peaceful, friendly community with awesome management persons. Johnny-on-the-spot attention to maintenance requests. Happy camper, I am!! Just a couple of blocks from any kind of retail needs I could dream of. After living in a mobile home for 25 years, being responsible for all upkeep, repairs, yard work, etc. expenses, it is an enormous relief to have everything included in affordable rent. I also had to contend with less than acceptable neighbors, noise, etc and the Carefree Cottages community is beautiful and peaceful. Love it!!

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

August 26, 2014

3.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
3.0
Friendliness
3.0
Value for Cost
3.0

rushed the tour, cottages ...

rushed the tour, cottages are small and dark, must walk on snow /ice to car and to trash

Anonymous

Assisted Living

Toured community

July 1, 2014

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

We really liked this, it's ...

We really liked this, it's #l on our list!! I wish there were more places like this. We just looked at the 3bd room, 2 bath with attached garage.

Current Resident

Assisted Living

Resident/client

November 22, 2013

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0

I LOVE IT!

It is wonderful! I couldn't have found a nicer place! I live there myself. I love the apartment. Nice and big and beautiful. All brand new everything, including the tub and sink. And it is just beautiful and government subsidized but you wouldn't even believe it. Once a month they have a luncheon, and this last Wednesday they had a Thanksgiving. I play 500 cards, and they play Bingo twice a week. They have Bible studies and communion, and a bus that takes us to church and other places. The income cap is $35,000, and there is no wait list right now. Cottages are gorgeous, and can have a pet. Everything is well kept up. Right out my window is beautiful trees and a pond.

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The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy. If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

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