Nursing Homes in ZIP 56007 (Albert Lea, MN)
There are 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 56007, Albert Lea, MN, within this CMS data release (average rating 2.7 / 5 among rated providers).
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Nursing homes, also called skilled nursing facilities, care for people who need ongoing nursing, rehabilitation following a hospital stay, or long-term residential support. CMS inspects them about once a year and issues Five-Star ratings covering health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Choosing among nursing homes in ZIP 56007
Think of ratings as a beginning, not a final word. Look at the inspection findings, staffing levels, and quality measures that sit behind each score, and verify that the services you actually need are available.
For families in ZIP 56007, Albert Lea, MN, the key questions are Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, how care plans are set, and how problems are escalated overnight or on weekends. A personal visit plus direct questions is still the surest way to judge whether a provider fits.
Medicare-certified nursing homes in ZIP 56007
Data profile for ZIP 56007
Using CMS data, we can profile the 3 providers with a mailing address in ZIP 56007: 3 (100%) carry a published overall star rating. Recorded ownership divides as 3 non-profit. In this ZIP, the top published overall rating is 4.0 out of 5 at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA (non-profit). Among rated providers, scores span 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 3 of these providers report 216 certified beds in total. Among reporting providers, nurse staffing averages 4.32 hours per resident-day. Registered-nurse turnover averages 27.7% where reported. 3 providers carry at least one federal penalty on record, with fines totaling $76,875.
| Providers on record | 3 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 3 of 3 (100%) |
| Average overall rating | 2.7 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 non-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 216 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
| Total federal fines | $76,875 |
| Avg nurse hours / resident-day | 4.32 |
| Avg RN turnover | 27.7% |
CMS measures by provider
| Provider | Overall | Health insp. | Staffing | QM | Certified beds | Occupancy | RN turnover | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA | 4.0 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 80 | 72.7% | 15.4% | 1 |
| ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE | 3.0 | 2 | 5 | 4 | 84 | 76.9% | 17.6% | 1 |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center | 1.0 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 52 | 43.3% | 50.0% | 1 |
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Data sources
Data source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (processing date 2026-10-06). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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