Assisted Living and Memory Care
Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo
304 East 3rd Avenue South, Aurora, MN 55705 · Map
Licensed for 52 residents · AURORA CAREFREE LIVING BY OXFORD
Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo is a state-licensed assisted living, memory care community in Aurora, Minnesota. It is licensed for 52 residents. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for this community; the details below come from the state licensing record.
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License
Active, 52 residents
Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care 425170, current license dated Apr 29, 2026. Licensee AURORA CAREFREE LIVING BY OXFORD.
Nearest emergency room
0.5 miles
Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center.
Side by side with nearby communities
The 4 nearest communities that offer assisted living, by straight-line distance. Prices are starting prices each community publishes; we never show estimates.
| Community | Distance | Licensed capacity | Published starting price | License | Inspection citations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo this community | 52 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated | |
| New Journey Residence | 14.3 mi | 20 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
| Virginia Carefree Living by Ox | 14.3 mi | 38 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Edgewood Virginia I Senior Liv | 14.6 mi | 212 | Not published | Active | 1 substantiated |
| Chestnut Grove | 15.0 mi | 20 | Not published | Active | 0 substantiated |
State inspection record0 substantiated
- Last evaluation
- October 15, 2025
- Evaluations on record
- 2
- Investigations substantiated
- 0 kept 7 years
- Inconclusive
- 0 kept 4 years
- Unsubstantiated
- 0 kept 3 years
Most recent evaluation (October 15, 2025, state report 2UFZ11)
MDH: “On December 15, 2025, through December 22, 2025, the Minnesota Department of Health conducted a follow-up survey at the above provider to follow-up on orders issued pursuant to a survey completed on October 15, 2025.”
Survey completed December 16, 2025: 9 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”
- Tag 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program (re-issued) scope/level letter F · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”
- Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota State Fire Code Rules, Chapter 7511.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota State Fire Code Rules, Chapter 7511. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”
- Tag 790: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2-3) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
Rule cited: “(2) install and maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code; (3) install portable fire extinguishers having a minimum 2-A:10-B:C rating within Group R-3 occupancies, as defined by the State Fire Code, located so that the travel [...]”
- Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f) Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
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- Tag 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
Rule cited: “(a) All staff that perform direct services must complete at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment. [...]”
- Tag 1530: 144G.64 (a) (1-2) Training in Dementia, Mental Illness, and De- (re-issued) scope/level letter F
Details
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following dementia care, mental illness, and de-escalation training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on dementia topics specified under [...]”
- Tag 1910: 144G.71 Subd. 22 Disposition of medications (re-issued) scope/level letter D
Details
Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”
- Tag 2040: 144G.81 Subdivision 1 Fire protection and physical environment (re-issued) scope/level letter E
Details
Rule cited: “An assisted living facility with dementia care must meet the requirements of section 144G.45 and the following additional requirements: (1) an assessment of safety risks must be performed on and around the property. [...]”
Survey completed October 15, 2025: 10 correction orders
- Tag 480: 144G.41 Subdivision 1 Subd. 1a (a-b) Minimum requirements; required food services Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Please refer to the FBEIR for any compliance dates
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure food was prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death), and is issued at a widespread scope (when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Except as provided in paragraph (b), food must be prepared and served according to the Minnesota Food Code, Minnesota Rules, chapter 4626. [...]”
- Tag 510: 144G.41 Subd. 3 Infection control program Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure services were provided according to accepted health care, medical, or nursing standards in regard to infection control during resident cares for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F, ULP-L).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure services were provided according to accepted health care, medical, or nursing standards in regard to infection control during resident cares for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-F, ULP-L). [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must establish and maintain an infection control program that complies with accepted health care, medical, and nursing standards for infection control. [...]”
- Tag 775: 144G.45 Subd. 2. (a) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Seven (7) days · fine: $500.00 assessed
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota State Fire Code Rules, Chapter 7511.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to comply with the requirements of Minnesota State Fire Code Rules, Chapter 7511. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”
Rule cited: “Each assisted living facility must comply with the State Fire Code in Minnesota Rules, chapter 7511, and:”
- Tag 790: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (2-3) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to maintain four portable fire extinguishers as required by statute.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, record review, and interview, the licensee failed to maintain four portable fire extinguishers as required by statute. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”
Rule cited: “(2) install and maintain portable fire extinguishers in accordance with the State Fire Code; (3) install portable fire extinguishers having a minimum 2-A:10-B:C rating within Group R-3 occupancies, as defined by the State Fire Code, located so that the travel [...]”
- Tag 800: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (a) (4) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation and interview, the licensee failed to provide the physical environment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, and well-being of the residents. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. [...]”
Rule cited: “(4) keep the physical environment, including walls, floors, ceiling, all furnishings, grounds, systems, and equipment in a continuous state of good repair and operation with regard to the health, safety, comfort, and well-being of the residents in accordance [...]”
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- Tag 810: 144G.45 Subd. 2 (b-f) Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide the required drill frequency.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on record review and interview, the licensee failed to provide the required drill frequency. This had the potential to directly affect all building occupants. This practice resulted in a level two violation (a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death) and was issued at an isolated scope (when one or a limited number of residents are affected [...]”
Rule cited: “(b) Each assisted living facility shall develop and maintain fire safety and evacuation plans. [...]”
- Tag 1500: 144G.63 Subd. 5 Required annual training Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure employees performing direct services completed the required annual training for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-H, ULP-L).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure employees performing direct services completed the required annual training for two of two employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-H, ULP-L). This had the potential to affect all residents. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All staff that perform direct services must complete at least eight hours of annual training for each 12 months of employment. [...]”
- Tag 1530: 144G.64 (a) (1-2) Training in Dementia, Mental Illness, and De- Level 2, widespread scope, scope/level letter F · correction period: Twenty-one (21) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to ensure direct care staff received the required two hours of initial training on mental illness and de-escalation topics for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-H, ULP-L).
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on observation, interview, and record review, the licensee failed to ensure direct care staff received the required two hours of initial training on mental illness and de-escalation topics for two of three employees (unlicensed personnel (ULP)-H, ULP-L). This had the potential to affect all residents and staff. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) All assisted living facilities must meet the following dementia care, mental illness, and de-escalation training requirements: (1) supervisors of direct-care staff must have at least eight hours of initial training on dementia topics specified under [...]”
- Tag 1910: 144G.71 Subd. 22 Disposition of medications Level 2, isolated scope, scope/level letter D · correction period: Seven (7) days
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to document in the resident record all of the required content in the disposition of medications for one of one resident (R1) upon discharge.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on interview and record review, the licensee failed to document in the resident record all of the required content in the disposition of medications for one of one resident (R1) upon discharge. [...]”
Rule cited: “(a) Any current medications being managed by the assisted living facility must be provided to the resident when the resident's service plan ends or medication management services are no longer part of the service plan. [...]”
- Tag 2040: 144G.81 Subdivision 1 Fire protection and physical environment Level 2, pattern scope, scope/level letter E · correction period: Twenty-one
Details
Summary: MDH found the licensee failed to provide a safety risk assessment of the physical environment on and around the property with mitigation factors to protect all dementia care residents from harm.
MDH’s finding, as written: “Based on record review and interview, the licensee failed to provide a safety risk assessment of the physical environment on and around the property with mitigation factors to protect all dementia care residents from harm. [...]”
Rule cited: “An assisted living facility with dementia care must meet the requirements of section 144G.45 and the following additional requirements: (1) an assessment of safety risks must be performed on and around the property. [...]”
From MDH’s letter: the letter says the facility is in substantial compliance.
Food and beverage inspection (included in this report): Food and beverage inspection report included
Fines assessed by MDH
- Tag 510 (144g.41 Subd.3 - Infection Control Program): $500.00
- Tag 775 (144g.45 Subd.2. (a) - Fire Protection And PhysicalEnvironment): $500.00
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $500.00.
Total fines assessed, as printed in the letter: $1,000.00.
Earlier evaluations (1)
- October 5, 2022: report ZQ2V11
What the levels and scopes mean (MDH’s words)
Level 2: “a violation that did not harm a resident's health or safety but had the potential to have harmed a resident's health or safety, but was not likely to cause serious injury, impairment, or death”
Isolated scope: “when one or a limited number of residents are affected or one or a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred only occasionally”
Pattern scope: “when more than a limited number of residents are affected, more than a limited number of staff are involved, or the situation has occurred repeatedly; but is not found to be pervasive”
Widespread scope: “when problems are pervasive or represent a systemic failure that has affected or has the potential to affect a large portion or all of the residents”
Summaries are ours and are marked “Summary”; quoted text is MDH’s own, shortened where marked [...]. Read the full reports at the links above or search every report on MDH’s site.
What these terms mean
MDH: “An evaluation is a process regulated by the division to ensure licensees comply with the laws, rules, and certifications for the type of care and services authorized under their license/certification.”
“An investigation may occur when the division is notified that care and services are not being provided by licensees as required by law. This may include allegations of abuse, neglect, or financial misuse.”
For maltreatment, Minnesota law defines substantiated as “a preponderance of the evidence shows that an act that meets the definition of maltreatment occurred” and inconclusive as “less than a preponderance of evidence to show that maltreatment did or did not occur” (Minn. Stat. 626.5572).
Correction orders, as MDH explains on each state form: “Tag numbers have been assigned to Minnesota State Statutes for Assisted Living Facilities.” “The letter in the left column is used for tracking purposes and reflects the scope and level issued pursuant to 144G.31 subd. 1, 2, and 3.” MDH adds that there is no requirement to submit a plan of correction for violations of Minnesota state statutes.
MDH keeps investigation results for seven years when allegations are substantiated, four years when inconclusive, and three years when unsubstantiated, so the counts cover different periods. This community is licensed for 52 residents; larger communities are evaluated and reported on more often, so read counts with size in mind. Source: Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division, data as of September 28, 2026. Always visit in person and ask the community about anything listed here.
License and ownershipActive license, licensee AURORA CAREFREE LIVING BY OXFORD
- License type
- Assisted Living Facility Dementia Care
- License number
- 425170
- License status
- Active
- Current license dated
- 2026-04-29
- Licensed capacity
- 52
- Licensee
- AURORA CAREFREE LIVING BY OXFORD
- County
- Saint Louis County
- Administrator/Authorized Agent
- Erik Holmstrom
Source: Minnesota state licensing records (agency listing), retrieved 2026-09-09. Licensing status is a matter of public record; it is not a quality rating.
Administrator/Authorized Agent name from the Minnesota licensing record, as of Sep 9, 2026.
Paying with Medicaid and other programsHow Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota, and other programs
How Medicaid pays for care in Minnesota
- Elderly Waiver (EW), customized living services. Minnesota's Elderly Waiver, part of Medical Assistance (Minnesota Medicaid), can pay for "customized living" services, and a provider of those services must hold an assisted living license (or meet certain exceptions). You must qualify for Medical Assistance and need a nursing-home level of care. (state page)
Ask the community whether it accepts Medicaid.
Location and nearby careNearest hospital 0.5 mi, nursing home 0.5 mi, pharmacy 0.4 mi
- Nearest hospital with an emergency room
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center, Aurora. 0.5 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest Medicare nursing home
- Essentia Health Northern Pines Medical Center, Aurora. 0.5 miles away, straight line.
- Nearest home health agency office
- Range Regional Health Services, Hibbing. 33.5 miles away, straight line. Agencies travel to clients, so ask which ones serve this address.
- Nearest pharmacy
- Krista Rouse, PharmD. 0.4 miles away, straight line. From OpenStreetMap, which does not list every pharmacy, so one may be closer.
- Area
- USDA classes ZIP code 55705 as rural (rural area).
- Dialysis within 15 miles
- Fmc Dialysis - Eveleth, Eveleth, 14.8 miles away, straight line (CMS rating 1 of 5 stars)
- Hospice
- 4 Medicare hospices tell CMS they serve ZIP code 55705.
- Nearest geriatric medicine practice
- Polinsky Medical Rehabilitation Center, Duluth. 47.4 miles away, straight line. 3 geriatric medicine doctors listed there.
Distances are straight lines from the community, not driving distance. Hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors come from CMS provider data (CMS, hospital list updated Jul 22, 2026). Star ratings are CMS’s own.
Emergency and natural hazard riskFEMA overall risk relatively low; outside FEMA's high-risk flood areas
Public hazard maps for this location. Ask the community about its emergency plan, its generator and where residents would go in an evacuation.
- Flood zone
- Outside the high and moderate risk flood areas on FEMA's flood map (Zone X, minimal flood hazard, or not studied). (FEMA flood map)
- FEMA National Risk Index
- Overall: relatively low. By hazard: inland flooding very low, wildfire very low, tornado relatively low, heat wave relatively moderate. These are FEMA’s ratings for the census tract, compared with tracts nationwide. (FEMA, December 2025)
A flood zone describes the map at this point, not the building's elevation. In an emergency, follow the local emergency management agency.
Questions to ask on a tour10 questions picked for this community from its record
Picked for this community from its record. Ask them in person and write down the answers.
- The current license dates from 2026. Has the owner or operator changed recently?
- What does the base rate include, and when did rates last go up?
- How many caregivers work in memory care during the day, the evening and overnight, and for how many residents?
- What dementia training does each caregiver get before working alone, and every year after?
- How do staff respond when a resident is agitated, frightened or tries to leave?
- How many caregivers are on duty during the day and at night?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would someone need to move?
- What fees are charged at move-in?
- How do you tell families about falls, illness or changes?
- How long have the executive director and the head of care been here?
What we checked12 public sources we searched, with dates
Every public source we searched for this community. “Nothing on record” means we found no record that matched it. A record can be missed when a name or address differs.
| Source | Data as of | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Minnesota Department of Health, Health Regulation Division inspection records | Sep 28, 2026 | See above |
| U.S. Department of Labor wage and hour cases | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| OSHA workplace safety inspections since 2016 | Oct 15, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| FEMA flood map | See above | |
| USDA wildfire risk | Apr 15, 2026 | Not shown: FEMA rates wildfire risk here very low |
| FEMA National Risk Index | See above | |
| CMS hospitals, home health, dialysis, hospice and doctors; OpenStreetMap pharmacies | See above | |
| HUD Multifamily Properties - Assisted | Jul 6, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| State Veterans Homes (NASVH directory) | Sep 20, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Hospice - General Information | Aug 19, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| CMS Home Health Care Agencies | May 27, 2026 | Nothing on record |
| The community’s own website | No plain statements of services found |
Common questionsAnswers to 4 questions families ask
What type of care does Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo provide?
Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo is licensed by the state of Minnesota for assisted living, memory care in Aurora, Minnesota. Its licensed capacity is 52 residents.
Does Lilisity rate Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo?
No. We publish state licensing details for Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo but no score, rating, or ranking. Only communities on the Top Communities list or with a Senior Living Alliance Excellence Award, both based on phone-verified resident and family interviews, are ranked.
How much does Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo cost?
Assisted Living in Minnesota typically starts at $2,200 to $4,800 a month. Based on 74 communities that publish prices. These are area figures, not this community's price. Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo does not publish its prices.
How do I contact Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo?
Use Aurora Carefree Living by Oxfo's website, carefreeliving.com/aurora, or visit at 304 East 3rd Avenue South, Aurora, MN 55705.
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