Best Senior Living in Albert Lea, Minnesota
14 communities found
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior care options in Albert Lea: 14 communities and 4 home care agencies. Families rate them 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 211 public reviews.
- 18options listed
- 3.9average rating, 11 rated
- 211family reviews read
Oak Park Place Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota
4.9(51)
Assisted LivingMemory Care
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community
ALBERT LEA, Minnesota
4.5(34)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Waters Edge Independent and Assisted Living
Albert Lea, Minnesota
4.5(20)
Assisted Living
St. John's Lutheran Community on Fountain Lake
Albert Lea, Minnesota
4.4(45)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Good Samaritan - Albert Lea - Bancroft Creek
Albert Lea, Minnesota
4.6(5)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Prairie Senior Cottages of Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota
4.3(6)
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota
4.2(12)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Brian's Elder Care Inc
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Assisted Living
Broadway Care Assisted Living Plus
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Assisted Living
Good Samaritan - Albert Lea - Hidden Creek
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Village Cooperative of Albert Lea
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Independent Living
Washington Avenue Apartments - Affordable Senior Housing
Albert Lea, Minnesota
Independent Living
Best-rated senior living in Albert Lea
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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4.9 (51 reviews)· Assisted Living, Memory Care
Families describe Oak Park Place Albert Lea as a warm, well-run community where staff know residents personally and communication during move-in and ongoing care has been consistently positive. Reviewers highlight…
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community
4.5 (34 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Thorne Crest as a warm, well-run continuum-of-care community where staff are attentive and responsive, especially during move-in and end-of-life transitions. Most reviewers praise the cleanliness,…
- 3
Waters Edge Independent and Assisted Living
4.5 (20 reviews)· Assisted Living· 51 units
Waters Edge is a small assisted living community in Albert Lea, Minnesota, holding a strong 4.5 out of 5 rating from 20 Google reviews. No detailed review text or amenity information was provided, so specific strengths…
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St. John's Lutheran Community on Fountain Lake
4.4 (45 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Most reviewers describe St. John's Lutheran Community as a beautiful, lake-adjacent campus with warm, caring staff across independent living, memory care, and skilled nursing. A few reviewers raise serious concerns about…
- 5
Good Samaritan - Albert Lea - Bancroft Creek
4.6 (5 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The handful of available reviews are brief but consistently positive, with families praising the campus and staff. Beyond these short comments, the community offers 24-hour skilled nursing support and a direct connection…
- 6
Prairie Senior Cottages of Albert Lea
4.3 (6 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Prairie Senior Cottages of Albert Lea has only a handful of Google reviews, giving mixed signals: two short reviews praise the caregiving, while one detailed review describes serious concerns about staff conduct, food…
- 7
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
4.2 (12 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea as a caring, clean campus where staff and therapists go out of their way to help residents recover and feel at home. Several reviewers highlight strong rehab and…
- 8
3.3 (12 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for St. John's of Albert Lea are sharply mixed: some families praise attentive, caring staff and well-maintained facilities, while others report serious health and safety concerns and management problems. The…
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3 (10 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living
Reviews for Knutson Place are sharply divided: some families praise a caring, friendly staff and a fresh, welcoming facility with good food, while others report serious safety and care concerns. The community's overall…
What families say about senior living in Albert Lea
Counted across the review summaries of 18 Albert Lea communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 56%
- Building and grounds 39%
- Activities and social life 28%
- Cleanliness 22%
- Medical and nursing care 22%
Concerns raised
- Cost and billing 50%
- Communication with families 44%
- Staff attitude 28%
- Management 17%
“Was a warm and friendly environment. He gave my father in law the care that he needed. If we had questions they were able to answer. My father in law seemed very comfortable there and he had no complaints.”
“The staff here is amazing. There is always something for your loved one to do and participate in if they would like. The food is very good according to my family member who lives here. This is all in all a beautiful place.”
“I deliver here every week. All of the kitchen staff are the best, they have a smile, a hello, and a treat for me when I show up. The food always looks and smells awesome. Five stars”
Senior Living in Albert Lea: the figures
- •3 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5: 1 rated four stars or better, 1 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: wheelchair accessible (12), 24-hour staff (12), emergency call system (11), housekeeping (11), medication management (11), social activities (10).
Senior Living near Albert Lea
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
| City | Communities | RatingAverage rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Austin19.6 mi | 15 | 4.4 / 5 | 19.6 mi |
| Owatonna30.1 mi | 11 | 4.2 / 5 | 30.1 mi |
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About these figures
Computed on October 21, 2026 from the 18 communities listed in Albert Lea, 211 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Albert Lea ask about.
- Home Care in Minnesota: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- Signs It Is Time to Move From Home Care to Assisted Living
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Senior Living in Albert Lea: Common Questions
How many senior living communities are in Albert Lea, Minnesota?
MyLivingChoice lists 18 senior living communities in Albert Lea, Minnesota, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
Which senior living communities in Albert Lea are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Oak Park Place Albert Lea (4.9★, 51 ratings), Good Samaritan - Albert Lea - Bancroft Creek (4.6★, 5 ratings), Thorne Crest Senior Living Community (4.5★, 34 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Albert Lea?
Beyond senior living, Albert Lea has assisted living (8 communities), independent living (8 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (6 communities), home health (3 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate senior living in Albert Lea?
Families rate Albert Lea senior living communities 3.9 out of 5 on average, across 211 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Albert Lea senior living communities?
Across the review summaries of 18 Albert Lea communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 56%), building and grounds (mentioned for 39%), activities and social life (mentioned for 28%). The most common concerns are cost and billing (50%), communication with families (44%), staff attitude (28%).
How do Albert Lea nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Albert Lea carry an overall star rating, averaging 2.7 out of 5. 1 is rated four stars or better and 1 is rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Albert Lea bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
