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Nursing homes in Freeborn County, Minnesota
Freeborn County, Minnesota, has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 216 certified beds.
33% of them are rated 1 or 2 stars overall, about the same share as the state (38%). Inspectors recorded 81 health deficiencies over three cycles, 37.5 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.
Fines in the period covered total $77K across 3 fines.
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. Data processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026.
| Measure | Freeborn County | Minnesota | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Facilities | 3 | 338 | 14690 |
| Rated 1–2 stars overall | 33% | 38% | 41% |
| Median overall rating | 3 | 3 | 3 |
| Citations per 100 beds (3 cycles) | 37.5 | 32.8 | 26.8 |
| Median nurse hours per resident day | 4.6 | 4.2 | 3.7 |
| Fines listed | $77K | $7.8M | $457M |
Facilities
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea | Albert Lea | 80 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 15 | 18.8 | $17K | 13 May 2026 |
| St Johns On Fountain Lake | Albert Lea | 84 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 30 | 35.7 | $16K | 3 Dec 2025 |
| Thorne Crest Retirement Center | Albert Lea | 52 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 36 | 69.2 | $43K | 20 May 2026 |
Sorted by overall rating. "Citations" are health deficiencies over three survey cycles; "per 100 beds" divides by certified beds.
Most-cited tags in the county
| Tag | Requirement | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | 9 |
| F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | 6 |
| F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | 5 |
| F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | 4 |
| F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | 4 |
Ownership
| Type | Facilities |
|---|---|
| Non profit | 3 |
Chains present: Good Samaritan Society (1), American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest (1).
Questions and answers
How many nursing homes are in Freeborn County, Minnesota?
3 Medicare-certified nursing homes with 216 certified beds.
Which nursing homes in Freeborn County have the highest CMS ratings?
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea (4 stars), St Johns On Fountain Lake (3 stars), Thorne Crest Retirement Center (1 stars)
How do Freeborn County nursing homes compare with Minnesota?
33% are rated 1–2 stars overall against 38% statewide; citations run at 37.5 per 100 beds against 32.8 statewide.