Carefree living

    421 10th St S, Virginia, MN 55792
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care
    • Skilled Nursing

    Mom thriving in attentive care

    My mom moved in and I couldn't be happier - the warm, professional, and attentive staff (Molly and the sweet little blonde activity aide stand out) go above and beyond. Clean, modern facility with great food, varied activities, dog visits, and a peaceful, accessible location gives me real peace of mind knowing she's well cared for and thriving.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Reviews

    4.98·(46)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.5
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      5.0
    • Amenities

      4.5
    • Value

      5.0

    Pros

    • Consistently caring, compassionate staff
    • Specific praise for activity aide Molly (gentle, patient, loving)
    • Staff described as going above and beyond
    • Residents are happy and enjoy visits
    • Dog visits and pet-friendly activities
    • Family-like or grandparent-like care
    • Sweet, attentive upper management
    • Clean and spacious facility
    • Good lighting throughout facility
    • Friendly and helpful staff overall
    • Engaging activities and residents who have fun
    • Great food / positive dining experience
    • Welcoming and pleasant environment
    • High-quality care relative to other assisted living options
    • Person-centered, family-friendly approach
    • Creates peace of mind for families
    • Residents treated wonderfully and thrive
    • Frequent positive family involvement (daughters/relatives visit often)

    Cons

    • Isolated report(s) of an insufficient level of care

    Summary of reviews

    Overall sentiment: The reviews for Carefree Living are overwhelmingly positive, with repeated emphasis on the warmth, attentiveness and professionalism of the staff. Reviewers regularly describe residents as happy and engaged, and family members report peace of mind knowing their loved ones are well cared for. Staff receive multiple specific commendations for going "above and beyond," with several mentions of individuals who provide a compassionate, personalized touch to residents’ daily lives.

    Staff and care quality: Staff performance is the strongest and most consistent theme. Many reviews single out staff members by name or description (notably "Molly the activity aide" and a "little blonde girl") for being gentle, patient, loving and consistently attentive. Staff are characterized as professional yet familial — delivering "grandparent-like" and person-centered care. There are multiple mentions that the staff have "big hearts," are friendly and helpful, and make the facility a place where residents "thrive." Several reviewers explicitly note the facility offers "excellent quality of care" and is better than many other assisted living options in the area, contributing to family members feeling reassured.

    Activities and social environment: The community is described as engaging and lively. Activities receive positive comments — residents have fun, visits are enjoyed, and special features like dog visits are highlighted. The presence of an active activity aide (Molly) and frequent family visitation suggest programming that encourages social connection and a family-friendly atmosphere.

    Facilities and dining: Physical aspects of the facility are also praised. Reviewers note the building is clean, spacious and well-lit, creating a pleasant and welcoming environment. Dining is specifically called out as "great food," indicating satisfaction with meals and dining services. Overall, the facility environment is presented as comfortable and conducive to resident wellbeing.

    Management and administration: Upper management is described positively as "sweet" and attentive, aligning with the overall theme of a caring, resident-focused culture. Multiple comments about staff and management being conscientious reinforce the impression of a well-led community where staff responsiveness and resident-centered policies are present.

    Patterns and consistency: The dominant pattern across reviews is consistent praise for staff kindness, resident engagement, and a clean, welcoming physical environment. Many reviewers emphasize peace of mind and the sense that residents are in "good hands," which suggests reliability and trustworthiness in daily operations.

    Concerns and caveats: The only negative thread in the supplied summaries is an isolated comment about an "insufficient level of care." This appears to be a minority perspective against a backdrop of overwhelmingly positive feedback. Given that care needs vary among residents, this single reference should be investigated further by prospective families—particularly to confirm that the community’s services and staffing levels match specific medical or personal care needs. Asking for a care assessment, staffing ratios, and references during a tour would help clarify whether that concern is relevant for an individual’s situation.

    Bottom line: Carefree Living presents as a warm, well-run assisted living community with strong staff engagement, enjoyable activities (including pet visits), good food, and a clean, well-lit facility. Families repeatedly report feeling reassured by the attentive, loving approach to care. Prospective residents and families should view the overwhelmingly positive patterns as indicative of the community’s strengths while verifying that the community can meet any specific or higher-level care needs to address the isolated concern about care sufficiency.

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    Location

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    Carefree living is located at 421 10th St S, Virginia, MN, 55792.

    About Carefree living

    Carefree Living in Virginia, MN offers several types of care designed to help seniors keep their independence while staying safe and comfortable, so folks can choose from Assisted Living, Memory Care, and Independent Living, and even special options like companion care and nursing homes if more support's needed, and the community uses names like Diamond Willow Assisted Living, Park Villa, Raintree West, Virginia Carefree Living, Edgewood Virginia I Sr Lvg, Edgewood Vista - Virginia, Lakeview Residence, and Alice Nettell Tower for its different buildings or housing types, some of which offer senior apartments, condos for seniors, and low-income housing. The staff's always described as friendly, patient, and kind, making the place feel warm and welcoming, and they're around all day and night, checking on residents, responding to emergencies with medical alert systems, and providing extra help with things like bathing, dressing, and medication, so seniors don't have to worry about daily chores unless they want to, and they can get help with laundry, cleaning, linens, and managing medications through the on-site nursing support, medical social work, home care, and physical therapy services. There are private studio apartments with their own bathrooms, individual climate control, and cable TV, with all utilities included except phone, and most of the rooms have emergency call systems to keep everyone safe, plus walk-in tubs and medication dispensers in some units. People living here can bring pets to some of the communities, which is nice for animal lovers, and the whole place has a calm, peaceful feeling, with a focus on helping residents enjoy life-there's a porch outside, a walking path, a lounge with cable TV, a library, craft rooms, gardens, and an indoor wellness center plus a beauty salon and barbershop. Residents get three homemade meals every day and three snacks, and the chefs and meal planners can handle special diets if needed, so people always have something good to eat, and the senior-specific internet, cell phone, and hearing aid resources help everyone stay connected and manage their health. Memory Care programs use advanced safety features to prevent confusion and wandering, and the staff has training for dementia care, which includes activities, therapies, and layouts that help people stay oriented and comfortable, along with technology like emergency call systems. The place schedules lots of activities like crafts, religious services, outings, and social clubs-plus events for mental, physical, and emotional health-so seniors can make friends, keep busy, and stay active, and there's always something to do, whether on or offsite, and they even offer respite care for short stays. There's resident parking and nearby transportation for when family visits or someone wants to go out, and people can look up information about the area like weather, healthcare, crime, and parks to see if it's a good fit. Folks can get pricing quotes, take a tour, and see which services match their needs, whether they want to live fully independent in a social setting or need personalized care for memory issues or daily activities, and Carefree Living emphasizes a supportive community where everyone can find the help they need while enjoying as much independence as possible.

    People often ask...

    Carefree living offers assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing.

    There are 10 photos of Carefree living on Mirador.

    The full address for this community is 421 10th St S, Virginia, MN 55792.

    No, Carefree living does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Minnesota, the Department of Health licenses assisted living facilities, publishing the findings of its surveys and complaint investigations.

    License number33023
    Facility typeAssisted Living

    Inspection Reports

    4

    Reports

    21

    Citations

    2

    Complaints

    4

    Years

    17 Dec 2025Inspection
    Identified deficiencies in infection control practices during wound care and in posting staffing schedules that did not show licensed nursing coverage.
    • 144g.41 Subd. 3Infection Control Program
    • 144g.91 Subd. 4 (a)Appropriate Care And Services
    08 Jan 2025Complaint
    Investigated the allegation of improper opioid dosing leading to overdose; concluded no caregiver neglect occurred.
    26 Apr 2023Inspection
    Identified multiple failures across food safety, fire safety, staff training, resident assessments, service plans, medication management, and dementia activities.
    • 144G.41 Subd 1 (13) (i) (B)Minimum Food Code Requirements
    • 144G.45 Subd 2 (b)-(f)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.45 Subd 2 (g)Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.61 Subd 2(a)-(e)Training and evaluation of unlicensed personnel
    • 144G.62 Subd 4Supervision of staff providing delegated nursing, treatment or therapy tasks
    • 144G.63 Subd 5Required annual training
    • 144G.70 Subd 2 (c)-(e)Initial reviews, assessments, and monitoring
    • 144G.70 Subd 4Service plan, implementation and revisions
    • 144G.71 Subd. 8Documentation of administration of medication
    • 144G.71 Subd. 19Storage of medications
    • 144G.71 Subd. 20Prescription drugs
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4Administration of treatments and therapy
    • 144G.81 Subd. 1Fire protection and physical environment
    • 144G.84Services for residents with dementia
    • 144G.91 Subd. 4(b)Appropriate care and services continuity
    • 144G.91 Subd. 7Courteous treatment
    26 Jan 2022Complaint
    Investigated a complaint and found deficiencies in infection prevention and control, as well as resident assessments and long-term care planning.
    • Minnesota Statutes 144G.08 to 144G.95Infection prevention and control
    • Minnesota Statutes 144G.08 to 144G.95Infection prevention and control – COVID-19 screening
    • Minnesota Statutes 256B.0911Long-term care consultation and resident assessment

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