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Minnesota · Aurora

Aurora Carefree Living by.

Aurora Carefree Living by is Grade A, ranked in the top 1% of Minnesota memory care with no MDH citations on record; last inspected Oct 2025.

ALF · Memory Care52 licensed beds · largeDementia-trained staff
304 East 3rd Avenue South · Aurora, MN 55705LIC# ALRC:802
Limited Inspection History · fewer than 4 records in 3 years
Facility · Aurora
Aurora Carefree Living by
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A 52-bed ALF · Memory Care with no citations on file.
Last inspection · Oct 2025 · cleanSource · MDH
Licensed beds
52
Memory care
✓ Yes
Last inspection
Oct 2025
Last citation
None on record
Operated by
Phone
§ 01 · Snapshot

A large home, reviewed on public record.

§ 02 · Peer Comparison

Ranked against 187 Minnesota facilities.

ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better. Source: Minnesota Dept. of Health · Health Regulation Division.

Severity rank
100th
Weighted citations per bed.
peer median
0
100
Repeat rank
100th
Repeat deficiencies as share of total.
peer median
0
100
Frequency rank
100th
Deficiencies per inspection.
peer median
0
100

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§ 03 · The Record

Citation history, plotted month by month.

No citations in the last 36 months.

0weighted score · 24 mo
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peer median
Jun 2024May 2026

Finding distribution

none · 36 months

Scope × Severity (CMS A–L)

No findings in the last 36 months.
§ 05 · Tour Prep

Questions to ask before you visit.

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The most recent inspection on October 15, 2025 found zero deficiencies across 2 reports on file — can you walk us through the written policies and procedures that support your dementia care program under Minnesota Statutes chapter 144G?

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Your facility holds an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license from the Minnesota Department of Health — what specific dementia care training do direct care staff complete before working independently with residents, and can you show documentation of that training?

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With 52 licensed beds and zero complaints on file with MDH, what internal systems does Aurora Carefree Living use to track and respond to family concerns before they escalate to regulatory complaints?

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§ 06 · Full Inspection Record

Every MDH visit, verbatim.

1 inspection in the public record, most recent first. Click any row to expand — cited rows open automatically.

1
reports on file
0
total deficiencies
2025-10-15
Annual Compliance Visit
No findings

Plain-language summary

A follow-up inspection on December 16, 2025 found that a fire protection and physical environment violation from the October 15, 2025 survey had not been corrected, resulting in a $500 fine. The facility was otherwise found to be in substantial compliance and must document the actions it takes to correct this violation in its records. The facility has the right to request reconsideration or a hearing within 15 calendar days or 15 business days, respectively.

Full inspector notes

correction orders issued pursuant to the October 15, 2025 survey. The Department of Health concludes the licensee is in substantial compliance. State law requires the facility must take action to correct the state correction orders and document the actions taken to comply in the facility's records. The Department reserves the right to return to the facility at any time should the Department receive a complaint or deem it necessary to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of residents in your care. In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31 Subd. 4 (a), state correction orders issued pursuant to the last survey, completed on October 15, 2025, found not corrected at the time of the December 16, 2025, follow-up survey and/ or subject to penalty assessment are as follows: 0775-Fire Protection And Physical Environment- 144g.45 Subd. 2. (a) - $500.00 The details of the violations noted at the time of this follow-up survey completed on December 16, 2025 (listed above) , are on the attached State Form. Brackets around the ID Prefix Tag in the left hand column, e.g., {2 ----} will identify the uncorrected tags. The refor e, in accor danc e wit h Minn. Sta t. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.999 9, the total amount you are assessed is $500.00. You will be invoiced approximately 30 days after receipt of this notice, subject to appeal. DOCUMENTATIO ONF ACTION TO COMPLY In accorda nce with Min n. Stat. § 144G.30, Sub d. 5(c), th e lic ens ee mus t docum ent ac tions taken t o comply with the correction orders outlined on the state form; however, plans of correction are not required to be submitted for approval. IMPOSITION OF FINES An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: 8GKP Revised 04/14/2023 Aurora Carefree Living by Oxford Living January 27, 2026 Page 2 In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31, Subd. 4, fines and enforcement actions may be imposed based on the level and scope of the violations and may be imposed immediately with no opportunity to correct the violation first as follows: Level 1: no fines or enforcement; Level 2: a fine of $500 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 3: a fine of $1,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 4: a fine of $3,000 per incident, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20; Level 5: a fine of $5,000 per violation, in addition to any enforcement mechanism authorized in § 144G.20. CORRECTIO NORDER RECONSIDERATIO PNROCESS In accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.32, Subd. 2, you may challenge the correction order( s) issued, including the level and scope, and any fine assessed through the correction order reconsideration process. The request for reconsideration must be in writing and received by MDH within 15 calendar days of the correction order receipt date. To submit a reconsideration request, please visit: https: / / forms. web. health. state. mn.us/ form/ HRDAppealsForm REQUESTIN GA HEARING Alternatively, in accordance with Minn. Stat. § 144G.31, Subd. 5(d), an assisted living provider that has been assessed a fine under this subdivision has a right to a reconsideration or a hearing under this section and chapter 14. Pursuant to Minn. Stat. § 144G.20, Subd. 14 and Subd. 18, a request for a hearing must be in writing and received by the Department of Health within 15 business days of the correction order receipt date. The request must contain a brief and plain statement describing each matter or issue contested and any new information you believe constitutes a defense or mitigating factor. To submit a hearing request, please visit: https: / / forms. web. health. state. mn. us/ form/ HRDAppealsForm To appe al fi nes via re cons iderat ion , pl ease follow the procedu r e outl ined abo ve. Plea se no te tha t you may re que st a rec onside rati on or a hearing, bu t not bot h. If you wish to cont est ta gs with out fine s in a reconsideration and tags with the fines at a hearing, please submit two separate appeals forms at the website listed above. We urge you to review these orders carefully. If you have questions, please contact Stephanie Jones de Palma at 651-201-4320. You are encouraged to retain this document for your records. It is your responsibility to share the information contained in the letter and/ or state form with your organization’s Governing Body. Aurora Carefree Living by Oxford Living January 27, 2026 Page 3 Sincerely, Stephanie Jones de Palma, Supervisor State Engineering Services Section Email: stephanie. jones. de. palma@state. mn.us Telephone: 651-201-4320 Fax: 1-866-890-9290 CLN PRINTED: 01/ 27/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ R B. WING _____________________________ 31407 12/ 16/ 2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 304 EAST 3RD AVENUE SOUTH AURORA CAREFREE LIVING BY OXFORD LIVING AURORA, MN 55705 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER' S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS- REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) {0 000} Initial Comments {0 000} ******ATTENTION****** Minnesota Department of Health is documenting the State Correction Orders ASSISTED LIVING PROVIDER FOLLOW UP using federal software. Tag numbers have SURVEY WITH RE- ISSUE OF ORDERS been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The INITIAL COMMENTS: assigned tag number appears in the far-left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag. " The SL31407016- 1 state Statute number and the corresponding text of the state Statute out On December 15, 2025, through December 22, of compliance is listed in the "Summary 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health Statement of Deficiencies" column. This conducted a follow-up survey at the above column also includes the findings which provider to follow-up on orders issued pursuant to are in violation of the state requirement a survey completed on October 15, 2025. As a after the statement, "This Minnesota result of the follow-up survey, the following order requirement is not met as evidenced by." was reissued. Following the evaluators' findings is the Time Period for Correction. PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH STATES, "PROVIDER' S PLAN OF CORRECTION. " THIS APPLIES TO FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE STATUTES. THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G. 31 SUBDIVISION 1-3. {0 480} 144G. 41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum {0 480} SS= F requirements; required food services LABORATORY DIRECTOR' S OR PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER REPRESENTATIVE' S SIGNATURE TITLE (X6) DATE STATE FORM 6899 2UFZ12 If continuation sheet 1 of 11 PRINTED: 01/ 27/ 2026 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ R B. WING _____________________________ 31407 12/ 16/ 2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 304 EAST 3RD AVENUE SOUTH AURORA CAREFREE LIVING BY OXFORD LIVING AURORA, MN 55705 SUMMARY STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES PROVIDER' S PLAN OF CORRECTION (X4) ID ID (X5) PREFIX (EACH DEFICIENCY MUST BE PRECEDED BY FULL PREFIX (EACH CORRECTIVE ACTION SHOULD BE COMPLETE REGULATORY OR LSC IDENTIFYING INFORMATION) CROSS- REFERENCED TO THE APPROPRIATE DATE TAG TAG DEFICIENCY) {0 480} Continued From page 1 {0 480} (a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. (b) For an assisted living facility with a licensed capacity of ten or fewer residents: (1) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626. 0033, item A, the facility may share a certified food protection manager (CFPM) with one other facility located within a 60- mile radius and under common management provided the CFPM is present at each facility frequently enough to effectively administer, manage, and supervise each facility's food service operation; (2) notwithstanding Minnesota Rules, part 4626.

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