Nursing Homes in Albert Lea, MN
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Albert Lea, Minnesota are rated below using federal CMS inspection records, staffing levels, deficiency citations, and resident quality outcomes — translated into plain English. Average safety score: 57/100. Scores updated monthly. Most listed facilities are in Freeborn County.
1 have Serious Concerns or Critical findings — compare carefully.
Data source and freshness
These Albert Lea scores are generated from public CMS Care Compare and Provider Data Catalog records. Data is refreshed monthly; this page was generated in May 2026.
Use scores as a starting point
A safety score can narrow your list, but families should still review recent citations, ask administrators direct questions, and tour before choosing care.
Download the nursing home tour checklistSafety score distribution in Albert Lea
This distribution helps families avoid relying on a single average. A city can have a reasonable average score while still containing individual facilities that deserve closer review.
Local safety snapshot
Use this Albert Lea list to compare facilities before a tour or hospital discharge decision. Open individual reports to review inspection citations, staffing, enforcement actions, quality outcomes, and questions to ask administrators.
Top-scoring in Albert Lea
- Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea — 68/100
- St Johns On Fountain Lake — 61/100
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center — 41/100
Facilities to review carefully
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center — 41/100
- St Johns On Fountain Lake — 61/100
- Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea — 68/100
| Facility Name | Score | Rating | Beds |
|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea | 68 | Use Caution | 80 |
| St Johns On Fountain Lake | 61 | Use Caution | 84 |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center | 41 | Serious Concerns | 52 |
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Frequently Asked Questions — Albert Lea Nursing Homes
How many nursing homes are in Albert Lea?
Senior Care Report Card lists 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Albert Lea, Minnesota, with safety scores based on federal CMS inspection, staffing, enforcement, and quality data.
What is the average nursing home safety score in Albert Lea?
The average Senior Care Safety Score for listed Albert Lea facilities is 57/100. Use the individual facility reports to compare the reasons behind each score.
How should families use this Albert Lea nursing home list?
Use the table to shortlist facilities, then read each report's deficiency citations, staffing levels, penalties, and quality outcomes. Scores are a research starting point, not medical or legal advice.
Compare all 3 nursing homes in Albert Lea, Minnesota
Each report includes inspection history, deficiency citations, staffing data, penalty records, and resident quality outcomes — all pulled from CMS Care Compare and translated into a 0–100 safety score. Scores are informational and are not medical, legal, or placement advice.
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