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10 Best Nursing Homes in Albert Lea, MN

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If you’re considering moving your loved one into a Albert Lea nursing home, our senior living advisors can help. The term “nursing home” is often used interchangeably with assisted living or other senior housing options; but a nursing home is a skilled nursing facility for individuals with serious, debilitating short- or long-term health issues. So even the best nursing homes in Albert Lea, MN may not be right for seniors who don’t require round-the-clock care.

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Albert Lea, MN

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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
About ABCM CorporationOakwood Care Center is owned by ABCM Corporation, Hampton, IA. ABCM is a multi-facility provider offering top-quality, long-term care services unmatched in the state of Iowa. We believe in a Person Directed Care approach to long-term care, encouraging the individuals we care...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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SisterCare is a 14 room cottage style Assisted Living Facility located in Blue Earth, MN. Blue Earth is located in Southern Minnesota at the intersections of Interstate I-90 and HWY 169. SisterCare is located just 1 block off of the Main Street. We are located close to banking, grocery...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Elmore Assisted Living, founded in 2015, is an exciting new addition to the town of Elmore, MN. Our focus is to provide modest, economical housing accommodations that promote independence and well-being, with support available when needed. Residents live simply while not sacrificing quality of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Provides: Nursing Homes
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Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.

Cost of nursing homes in Albert Lea, MN

The average cost of senior living in Albert Lea is $3,788 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bricelyn, MN with an average of $2,561 per month.

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Albert Lea, MN vs. nearby cities

Albert Lea, MN
$3,788/mo
$3,808/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Albert Lea, MN vs. the state and national average

Albert Lea, MN
$3,788/mo
U.S. national average
$4,799/mo

Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Albert Lea vs. other types of senior living

$3,762/mo
Nursing Homes
$3,788/mo

Median monthly costs of Nursing Homes in Albert Lea, MN by room type

Semi-Private
$4,328/mo
Studio
$3,876/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,716/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,126/mo

Average cost of Nursing Homes in Albert Lea over time

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What families are saying about nursing homes in Albert Lea

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Albert Lea

Milestone Senior Living Faribault

4.6
During the time, that my loved one was there they enjoyed the food. We picked this community, becasue the head nurse at the time was amazing and my loved ones were familar with the facilty. It was clean, and the staff was friendly. It was really good. I would recommend to other families.

Homestead of Mason City

4.0
Compared to other homes in the area they are most cost effective. In regards to my other numbers 3 is average. Could do a little more activity but being a smaller size I know they are limited with staff. Overall experience has been good so far.

Mill City Senior Living in Faribault, MN

4.0
Overall it has been a very good experience. Mom and dad like it there. Like all places they are short on staff, but staff they have have been wonderful. The rooms are large. They have a washer and dryer in each room. They have everything that they could need. My mom needs a lot of help and they ...
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Albert Lea nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Albert Lea nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Albert Lea, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Albert Lea nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Albert Lea that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
37.6%
2.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
9.7%
10.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
91.4%
26.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
94.6%
27.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
39.8%
10.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
21.5%
0.9%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
93.5%
23.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29%
7.3%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
18.6%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Albert Lea nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Albert Lea Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
36.6%
4.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
18.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
34.4%
5.9%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.1%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Albert Lea nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Albert Lea partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
9.7%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.1%
1.5%
No sugar
No sugar
15.1%
1.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.5%
3.8%
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Availability of select dining options in Albert Lea nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Albert Lea communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
7.5%
0.3%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
21.5%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
18.3%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
11.8%
0.8%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Albert Lea nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Albert Lea offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Albert Lea, MNNational
Activity director
Activity director
30.1%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
16.1%
0.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
14%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.6%
6.8%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
33.3%
0.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
34.4%
6.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
23.7%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
9.7%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
17.2%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
29%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
32.3%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
16.1%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
9.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
23.7%
0.4%
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Water's Edge, Mankato Lodge Senior Living and Brookdale Mankato are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Albert Lea, Minnesota. See full list of communities.

There are 144 nursing homes facilities near Albert Lea, Minnesota. See the full list.

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