Cook Carefree Living by Oxford.

A medium home, reviewed on public record.
Compared to 187 Minnesota facilities with a similar number of beds.
ALF memory care · 36-month window. Higher percentile = better performance on inspection record. Source: Minnesota Dept. of Health · Health Regulation Division.
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No citations in the last 36 months.
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none · 36 monthsScope × Severity (CMS A–L)
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The Minnesota Department of Health conducted its most recent inspection on December 3, 2025, and found zero deficiencies — can you walk us through the preparation process your team uses before state surveys, and share any internal audit records that help maintain compliance between inspections?
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Your facility holds an Assisted Living Facility with Dementia Care license under Minnesota Statutes chapter 144G — what specific dementia care services and staff training requirements does MDH require for this designation, and can you provide written documentation of how your program meets those standards?
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With 34 licensed beds and a dementia care designation, how does the facility ensure that residents with memory impairment receive appropriate supervision and engagement throughout the day, and what written policies govern your approach to wandering prevention and behavioral support?
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1 inspection in the public record, most recent first. Plain-language summaries open first — click into any row for the full citation text.
2025-12-03Annual Compliance VisitNo findings
Plain-language summary
A routine inspection of Cook Carefree Living by Oxford Living on December 3, 2025 found violations related to fire protection and physical environment, and appropriate care and services, resulting in fines of $500 and $1,000 respectively for a total of $1,500. The facility must document corrective actions taken to address these violations and has the right to request reconsideration or a hearing within 15 days of receiving this notice.
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correction orders. MDH documents state licensing correction orders using federal software. Tag numbers are assigned to Minnesota state statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The assigned tag number appears in the far left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag." The state statute number and the corresponding text of the state statute out of compliance are listed in the "Summary Statement of Deficiencies" column. This column also includes the findings that are in violation of the state statute after the statement, "This MN Requirement is not met as evidenced by . . ." IMPOSITION OF FINES 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. Therefore, in accordance with Minn. Stat. §§ 144G.01 to 144G.9999, the following fines are assessed An equal opportunity employer. Letter ID: IS7N REVISE D09/13/2021 Cook Carefree Living by Oxford Living December 26, 2025 Page 2 pursuant to this survey: St - 0 - 0775 - 144g.45 Subd. 2. (a) - Fire Protection And Physical Environment - $500.00 St - 0 - 2310 - 144g.91 Subd. 4 (a) - Appropriate Care And Services - $1,000.00 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 $1,500.00. 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 within the time period outlined on the state form; however, plans of correction are not required to be submitted for approval. The correction order documentation should include the following: Identify how the area( s) of noncompliance was corrected related to the · resident( s)/ employee( s) identified in the correction order. Identify how the area( s) of noncompliance was corrected for all of the provider’s · resident( s)/ employees that may be affected by the noncompliance. Identify what changes to your systems and practices were made to ensure compliance with · the specific statute( s). 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 Cook Carefree Living by Oxford Living December 26, 2025 Page 3 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. The MDH Health Regulation Division (HRD )values your feedback about your experience during the survey and/ or investigation process. Please fill out this anonymous provider feedback questionnaire at your conv enien ce at thi s link: https: / / forms. office.com/ g/ Bm5uQEpHVa. Your inpu t is import ant to us and will enable MDH to improve its processes and communication with providers. If you have any questions regarding the questionnaire, please contact Susan Winkelmann at susan. winkelmann@state. mn.us or call 651-201-5952. You are encouraged to retain this document for your records. It is your responsibility to share the information contained in the letter and state form with your organization’s Governing Body. If you have any questions, please contact me. Sincerely, Jessie Chenze, Supervisor State Evaluation Team Email: Jessie.Chenze@state. mn.us Telephone: 218-332-5175 Fax: 1-866-890-9290 CLN PRINTED: 12/ 26/ 2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B. WING _____________________________ 27092 12/ 03/ 2025 NAME OF PROVIDER OR SUPPLIER STREET ADDRESS, CITY, STATE, ZIP CODE 151 4TH STREET SE COOK CAREFREE LIVING BY OXFORD LIVING COOK, MN 55723 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 LICENSING using federal software. Tag numbers have CORRECTION ORDER( S) been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities. The In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section assigned tag number appears in the 144G. 08 to 144G. 95, these correction orders are far-left column entitled "ID Prefix Tag. " The issued pursuant to a survey. state Statute number and the corresponding text of the state Statute out Determination of whether violations are corrected of compliance is listed in the "Summary requires compliance with all requirements Statement of Deficiencies" column. This provided at the Statute number indicated below. column also includes the findings which When Minnesota Statute contains several items, are in violation of the state requirement failure to comply with any of the items will be after the statement, "This Minnesota considered lack of compliance. requirement is not met as evidenced by." Following the evaluators ' findings is the INITIAL COMMENTS: Time Period for Correction. SL27092016- 0 PLEASE DISREGARD THE HEADING OF THE FOURTH COLUMN WHICH On December 1, 2025, through December 3, STATES, "PROVIDER' S PLAN OF 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health CORRECTION. " THIS APPLIES TO conducted a change of ownership (CHOW) FEDERAL DEFICIENCIES ONLY. THIS survey at the above provider and the following WILL APPEAR ON EACH PAGE. correction orders are issued. At the time of the survey, there were 24 residents; 24 receiving THERE IS NO REQUIREMENT TO services under the Assisted Living Facility with SUBMIT A PLAN OF CORRECTION FOR Dementia Care license. VIOLATIONS OF MINNESOTA STATE STATUTES. An immediate correction order was identified on December 2, 2025, issued for SL27092016- 0, tag THE LETTER IN THE LEFT COLUMN IS identification 2310. The licensee took action on USED FOR TRACKING PURPOSES AND December 2, 2025, to mitigate the risk; however, REFLECTS THE SCOPE AND LEVEL the scope and level remains at level ISSUED PURSUANT TO 144G. 31 3/Widespread (I). 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 MBH411 If continuation sheet 1 of 27 PRINTED: 12/ 26/ 2025 FORM APPROVED STATEMENT OF DEFICIENCIES (X1) PROVIDER/ SUPPLIER/ CLIA (X2) MULTIPLE CONSTRUCTION (X3) DATE SURVEY AND PLAN OF CORRECTION IDENTIFICATION NUMBER: COMPLETED A. BUILDING: ______________________ B.
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