St Johns On Fountain Lake
Albert Lea, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245635) · 84 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $16,448
Phone: (507) 373-2040 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
St Johns On Fountain Lake has a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Minnesota state average of 3.15. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
St Johns On Fountain Lake reports total nurse staffing of about 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 29.4%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 5 out of 5 stars.
St Johns On Fountain Lake has 1 federal fine on record totaling $16,448.00, and there are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon or Special Focus Facility designation is indicated in the available CMS data.
About this facility
St Johns On Fountain Lake is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Albert Lea, Freeborn County, Minnesota. The facility is operated on a non-profit, church-related basis and has been certified since March 29, 2018. It maintains 84 certified beds with an average of 76.9 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, St Johns On Fountain Lake holds an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the state average for Minnesota (state average 3.15). The facility's four component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 4 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing data shows total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.55, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 29.4%.
Regarding the penalty record, CMS reports 1 federal fine totaling $16,448.00 for this facility. There are no payment denials on record. No abuse icon is present in the data provided, and no Special Focus Facility status has been indicated for this facility.
No ownership change has occurred in the past 12 months, so the current ratings reflect the facility's present operator. No chain affiliation is indicated in the available data.
This profile is based on data from CMS Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
St Johns On Fountain Lake has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which CMS classifies as at the Minnesota state average of 3.15.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.55 hours per resident per day, including 0.82 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing turnover rate of 29.4%. CMS rates staffing at 5 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $16,448.00, and there are no payment denials on record.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus Facility status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
St Johns On Fountain Lake has 84 certified beds and an average of 76.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is operated as a non-profit, church-related facility; no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since March 29, 2018.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on health inspections (2 stars here), staffing (5 stars), quality measures (4 stars), and an overall composite rating (3 stars) combining these components.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This is not specified in the available data; please contact the facility at 5073732040 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility directly at 5073732040 for this information.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the most current details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245635?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.