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8 Best Nursing Homes in Albert Lea, MN
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.
We can help you determine if a skilled nursing facility in Albert Lea or another care type is right for you. Browse 8 senior living options near you to see the variety available, or contact us to learn more about elderly homes in Albert Lea.
We are also serving Assisted Living facilities in surrounding neighborhoods like Lemond, River Point and Summit.
You may also consider nearby communities such as Lemond, River Point and Summit.
Nursing homes facilities near Albert Lea, MN
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8.0
Review score
3 reviews
Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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.
For over 40 years, Thorne Crest has offered seniors the ability to create a lifestyle of their choosing. During that time we have developed programs and offered services to compliment the changing needs and lifestyles of residents and families. Today Thorne Crest continues a tradition of...
Starting at $X,XXX+ monthly
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7.0
Review score
2 reviews
They really try and involve the community and their decorations are beautiful. The facility is very nice and clean and always decorated. As far as improving, on the memory care side, I have seen no...
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.
Oak Park Place Assisted Living Facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota is a delightful place for seniors. Residents are presented with a variety of therapeutic activities to help them enjoy life to the fullest. While the main goal of Oak Park Place is to provide a place where residents can...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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.
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: 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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.
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.
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Cost of nursing homes in Albert Lea, MN
The average cost of senior living in Albert Lea is $3,650 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
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Average monthly cost of Nursing Homes in Albert Lea, MN vs. the state and national average
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What families are saying about nursing homes in Albert Lea
Recent reviews for nursing homes in Albert Lea
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC in Albert Lea, MN
4.8
This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.
Oak Park Place - Albert Lea
4.4
I would tell others come walk through and visit. It's the greatest! Talk to the ladies who live there and sit out front in the nice weather - they'll tell you. They're friendly and greet you as you come. I was impressed walking in the door how clean and organized it was. And it smells good, ...
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Cedars of Austin
4.6
The Cedars is in a location close to downtown and clinics. The apartment size and selection was very good. Facility has alot of activities for the residents to enjoy. My parents made their own decision to move in there.
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
33.3%
2.4%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
26%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
26.6%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
16.7%
9.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
33.3%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
22.8%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
16.7%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
33.3%
17.3%
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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
33.3%
3.8%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
5.4%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
16.7%
1.2%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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
16.7%
0.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
16.7%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
16.7%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
16.7%
3.5%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
16.7%
0.4%
Room service
Room service
16.7%
0.4%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
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
16.7%
0.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
6.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
16.7%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
33.3%
6.5%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
16.7%
0.4%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
16.7%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
16.7%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
16.7%
0.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
16.7%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Cedars of Austin, Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC and Oak Park Place - Albert Lea are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Albert Lea, Minnesota. See full list of communities.
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