Nursing homes in Albert Lea, MN
Compare 3 Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Albert Lea, part of the Freeborn area. Average overall CMS Five-Star rating is 2.7★ — below the national average (3.1★). Ratings are sourced from the latest CMS Care Compare provider extract.
Residents of Albert Lea, Minnesota, and the surrounding Freeborn County area have access to three nursing home facilities. According to current CMS Care Compare data, these local centers hold an average overall rating of 2.7 out of 5 stars. While no facility in the 56007 ZIP code currently maintains a 5-star status, the Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea stands out as the highest-rated option with a 4-star designation.
Rating distribution
avg 2.7★ · 3 homesProvider mix in Albert Lea
3 organisations operate homes in this suburb.
What to look for in Albert Lea
- 2 homes score below 3★ on compliance. Ask about recent regulatory audits and any current notices.
- 2 of 3 homes meet a 4★+ staffing benchmark — ask about RN coverage at night.
- No 5★ overall homes in this suburb. The strongest performer is GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA at 4★.
- 2 of 3 homes sit below the national average (3.1★). Use the comparison tool to weigh trade-offs.
All homes in Albert Lea
| GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY · Medium · Not for Profit | 4.0 | 3 | 0 | 5 | 3 |
| ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE ST JOHNS LUTHERAN HOME · Medium · Not for Profit | 3.0 | 2 | 0 | 5 | 4 |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST · Medium · Not for Profit | 1.0 | 1 | 0 | 2 | 4 |
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