Albert Lea · Minnesota

Nursing homes in Albert Lea, Minnesota

CMS data lists 3 certified nursing homes in Albert Lea (Freeborn County). Compare their CMS overall ratings, inspection records, federal penalties, and staffing signals below — all drawn from the official CMS dataset.

3 facilitiesFreeborn CountyCMS data · updated 2026-08-21

At a glance

CMS rates 3 of 3 certified nursing homes in Albert Lea. 1 holds a 1-star overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon. The average CMS overall rating here is 2.67, compared with the Minnesota average of 3.17; averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated.
Certified nursing homes
3
Average CMS overall
2.67
Minnesota avg 3.17
1-star overall (CMS)
1
CMS abuse icon shown
0
Federal penalty records
$86,215
Payment denial records
0
Higher-severity citations
8

How Albert Lea compares

The city's CMS overall rating profile against Minnesota, on the same scale.

CMS overall rating distribution

How Albert Lea's certified nursing homes spread across the CMS five-star overall rating, compared with Minnesota.

tick = MinnesotaThis pageMinnesota
5★0 · 0.0%26.9%
4★1 · 33.3%18.0%
3★1 · 33.3%19.5%
2★0 · 0.0%14.8%
1★1 · 33.3%20.1%
Not rated0 · 0.0%0.6%
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CMS overall rating distribution
RatingProvidersShareMinnesota
CMS overall rating 500.0%26.9%
CMS overall rating 4133.3%18.0%
CMS overall rating 3133.3%19.5%
CMS overall rating 200.0%14.8%
CMS overall rating 1133.3%20.1%
Not rated00.0%0.6%
Total3100.0%100.0%

City shares are calculated from the 3 CMS-certified nursing homes in Albert Lea; Minnesota shares from all 338 in the state. CMS star ratings are shown exactly as CMS publishes them and summarize past data, not current conditions. Facilities CMS does not rate are counted separately and never treated as zero.

CMS-reported data

Facilities in Albert Lea

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CMS overall
3 facilities
FacilityLocationCMS overallCMS abuse iconFederal penalty records
Thorne Crest Retirement Center
CCN 245425
Albert Lea, MNCMS overall rating: 1 out of 51Not shown$43,082
St Johns on Fountain Lake
CCN 245635
Albert Lea, MNCMS overall rating: 3 out of 53Not shown$16,448
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
CCN 245441
Albert Lea, MNCMS overall rating: 4 out of 54Not shown$26,685

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Frequently asked questions

How many nursing homes are in Albert Lea, Minnesota?

This dataset includes 3 CMS-certified nursing homes in Albert Lea, Minnesota, from the official CMS Provider Information file. Of these, 1 has a 1-star CMS overall rating and 0 currently show the CMS abuse icon.

What is the average CMS rating for nursing homes in Albert Lea?

The average CMS overall star rating across the 3 nursing homes in Albert Lea is 2.67, compared with the Minnesota average of 3.17. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about any individual facility.

How can I compare nursing homes in Albert Lea?

Use the table on this page or the search filters to compare facilities on the same CMS fields — CMS overall rating, federal penalty records, payment denials, and the CMS abuse icon. See the guide on how to compare nursing homes.

How do I verify a nursing home in Albert Lea with official sources?

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Methodology and limits
Counts reflect the current CMS dataset for Albert Lea and may lag conditions on the ground. A city average excludes facilities CMS has not rated. Confirm current status on CMS Care Compare. See full methodology.
SeniorCareRating.com summarizes public CMS data. It is not affiliated with CMS, Medicare.gov, or any nursing home. Data may lag current conditions. This is not medical, legal, or care-placement advice — always verify with official sources and qualified professionals.