Brainerd Carefree Living

2723 OAK STREET, BRAINERD, MN 56401

(218) 829-8622

Assisted Living Facility|Last inspected February 10, 2026

4 violations cited

Last inspected: February 10, 2026|Licensed for 70 beds

AI-Generated Summary

State inspectors found widespread and serious deficiencies at Brainerd Carefree Living during a December 2025 change-of-ownership survey covering 42 residents. Most critically, the facility failed to prevent a resident-to-resident sexual assault from recurring, failed to provide telephone access to residents for months, and allowed staff without completed background study clearances to work unsupervised. Inspectors also identified medication errors, improper insulin administration, inadequate staffing plans, missing resident contracts for 24 of 42 residents, absent or incomplete policies and procedures across nearly all required areas, food safety violations including refrigeration failures, physical environment deficiencies including propped fire doors, and overdue resident assessments. On December 9, 2025, MDH issued an immediate temporary suspension and notice of license revocation; correction orders and fines totaling $7,000 were issued.

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Frequently Asked Questions About Brainerd Carefree Living

How many violations does Brainerd Carefree Living have?
Brainerd Carefree Living has 4 violations documented in The Care Audit database. Review the full citation details above.
When was Brainerd Carefree Living last inspected?
The most recent inspection date on file is February 10, 2026. Facilities in Minnesota are typically re-inspected annually.
Is there an official inspection report for Brainerd Carefree Living?
Yes. A link to the official state inspection report is available on this page. The report is hosted on the Minnesota government website.
Is Brainerd Carefree Living a licensed facility in Minnesota?
Brainerd Carefree Living is listed in The Care Audit as a state-licensed assisted living facility in Brainerd, Minnesota. Licensing status is sourced from official Minnesota health department records and is updated periodically.