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Nursing homes in Albert Lea, MN
3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified facilities in Albert Lea. Across the 3 rated facilities here the average CMS overall rating is 2.7/5, against 3.16/5 across the 333 rated facilities elsewhere in Minnesota.
Local staffing, inspection dates and questions to ask →
In Albert Lea
How to read this table: "Overall" is the CMS star rating, which combines inspections, staffing, and quality measures from resident assessments and claims; "Inspection" is the on-site health inspection rating — the most independent signal, and the one CMS grades on a curve against other facilities in the same state. Flags are federal abuse citations and Special Focus status.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Inspection | Staffing | Flags | Fines (3y) | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea | Albert Lea | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | 5/5 | $17,345 | 80 | |
| St Johns on Fountain Lake | Albert Lea | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | 5/5 | $16,448 | 84 | |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center | Albert Lea | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | 4/5 | $43,082 | 52 |
What to check in Albert Lea
These figures cover the 3 facilities in this city, excluding nearby alternatives. They describe published records, not current vacancies or a recommendation.
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
Both averages use the same 3 facilities, with equal weight per facility. 0 facilities are excluded because one or both values are unavailable. These are CMS case-mix-adjusted measures, not the hours any individual resident is guaranteed to receive.
Weekend staffing is lower than the all-week figure at 3 of these 3. Ask how weekend coverage and response times are maintained. This difference alone does not establish unsafe care.
- How recent is the inspection evidence? CMS marks 0 facilities here as having a most recent health inspection more than two years ago in this release. Ask for the latest inspection report and what has changed since it.
- Can the facility accept your payment arrangement? 3 of 3 facilities here are listed with Medicaid certification. Certification does not establish an available bed, your eligibility or the amount you will owe. Confirm directly and request an itemized written quote.
Check the facility-level figures behind this summary
| Facility | All-week hours | Weekend hours | Latest standard health survey |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea | 5.23 | 4.55 | May 13, 2026 |
| St Johns on Fountain Lake | 5.33 | 4.71 | Dec 3, 2025 |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center | 4.03 | 3.68 | Jan 27, 2026 |
Hours use the same adjusted basis as the chart. A dash means unavailable. Survey dates are the latest standard health surveys reported in this CMS file; complaint investigations may have different dates. Calculation and verification details.
Nearby alternatives (within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Richland Care Center | 14.9 mi | New Richland, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Lutheran Retirement Home | 15.8 mi | Northwood, IA | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Parkview Care Center | 17.3 mi | Wells, MN | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Lake Mills Care Center | 17.7 mi | Lake Mills, IA | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Sacred Heart Care Center | 18.2 mi | Austin, MN | ★★☆☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| St Marks Living | 18.9 mi | Austin, MN | ★☆☆☆☆ | 1/5 | |
| Prairie Manor Care Center | 19.0 mi | Blooming Prairie, MN | ★★★★★ | 4/5 |
Distances are straight-line from the Albert Lea area, based on CMS-published coordinates — driving distance will be longer. Inspection quality varies a lot even within one county: check each facility's page for what inspectors actually found.