Nursing Homes, Home Health & Hospice in ZIP 56007 (Albert Lea, MN)
8 listed providers are registered in ZIP 56007, Albert Lea, MN, spanning 4 care types (3 nursing homes, 1 hospice, 1 assisted living facilities, 3 senior housing). The average CMS overall rating among rated providers here is 3.0 out of 5.
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Provider data comparison
| Provider | Care type | Overall | Ownership | Certified beds | Penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALTERNATIVE CONTINUUM OF CARE | Assisted Living Facility | Not rated | Not reported | — | 0 |
| GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA | Nursing Home | 4.0 | non-profit | 80 | 1 |
| Senior Court | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 32 | 0 |
| Senior Tower | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 81 | 0 |
| ST CROIX HOSPICE | Hospice | 4.0 | for-profit | — | 0 |
| ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE | Nursing Home | 3.0 | non-profit | 84 | 1 |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center | Nursing Home | 1.0 | non-profit | 52 | 1 |
| Washington Avenue Apartments | Senior Housing | Not rated | other | 22 | 0 |
Providers in ZIP 56007
What CMS data shows in ZIP 56007
Of the 8 care providers listed in ZIP 56007, 4 (50%) have a published overall star rating in the current snapshot. Ownership on record breaks down as 3 non-profit, 3 other, 1 for-profit. The highest published overall rating in this ZIP is 4.0 out of 5 at GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA (non-profit). Across rated providers the scores range from 1.0 to 4.0 out of 5. 351 certified beds are reported across 6 of these providers. Nurse staffing among reporting providers averages 4.32 hours per resident-day. Reported registered-nurse turnover averages 27.7%. 3 providers have at least one federal penalty on record, totaling $76,875 in fines.
| Providers on record | 8 |
|---|---|
| With a published overall rating | 4 of 8 (50%) |
| Average overall rating | 3.0 / 5 |
| Highest-rated provider | GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA (4.0 / 5) |
| Ownership mix | 3 non-profit, 3 other, 1 for-profit |
| Certified beds (total) | 351 |
| Providers with a federal penalty | 3 |
Care types in ZIP 56007
| Care type | Providers | Directory |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Homes | 3 | View ZIP directory |
| Hospice | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Assisted Living Facilities | 1 | View ZIP directory |
| Senior Housing | 3 | View ZIP directory |
How to compare care in ZIP 56007
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Families in ZIP 56007, Albert Lea, MN should ask about Medicare and Medicaid participation, current openings, care planning, and how concerns are escalated after hours. In-person visits and direct questions remain the most reliable way to judge fit.
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Source: public federal datasets including CMS Care Compare, the CMS NPI registry (NPPES), and HUD (processing date 2026-10-05). See the methodology page for normalization details. This page is informational only and is not medical advice.
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