Carefree Cottages Retirement Homes

 CONTACT
  Paul Gaebe
 ADMIN
  Pat Dunn.
 ASSISTED LIVING
   Max res 13
   Entrance fee $355-$1,000
   Avg monthly fees $0-$1,000
   Min age 60
 INDEPENDENT LIVING
  Apts 13
   Max res 13
   Avg monthly fees $0-$1,000
   Min age 60
 SERVICES
  Housekeeping
   Transportation
   Social and recreational
   Religious activities
   Maintenance
   Emergency call system
 NURSING SERVICES
  Skilled nurs beds 57
 DATE OPENED
  1963
 OWNER TYPE
  Private non-profit
 AFFILIATIONS
  ELCA
    Retirement Homes & Senior Housing

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