ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE
1771 EAGLE VIEW CIRCLE, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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How ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE Compares
ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE is a 84-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Albert Lea, Minnesota. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, roughly in line with the Minnesota average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (5 stars), while health inspections (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (6.3%) is above the Minnesota average of 4.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 84 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 90% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Albert Lea, the local average is 2.7 stars.
By the numbers vs. Minnesota average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 14.3% — better than the Minnesota average of 17.0%.
- Falls with major injury: 6.3% — worse than the Minnesota average of 4.0% (59% higher).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 5.6% — worse than the Minnesota average of 5.3%.
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 22.2% — better than the Minnesota average of 22.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Minnesota averages across 338 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE with other nursing homes in Albert Lea.
How is ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE addressing its health inspections rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 14.3% here versus 17.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 6.3% here versus 4.0% across Minnesota. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 90% occupancy across 84 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE's rating advantage in Albert Lea?
Its 3-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.7 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Albert Lea
Albert Lea sits in Freeborn County, where adults 65 and older make up about 22.2% of the population — a higher share of seniors than Minnesota as a whole (15.8% statewide). The area's median household income is lower than the state average, reflecting a more affordable area.
- Residents 65+
- 6,750 (22.2%)
- Median age
- 44.5 years
- Median household income
- $54,628
- Median home value
- $121,600
Demographics for Freeborn County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Albert Lea.
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