ST Johns on Fountain Lake
Nursing Home · Albert Lea, MN
CMS certification number245635
Contact & location
1771 Eagle View CircleAlbert Lea, MN 56007
Freeborn County
- Phone
- (507) 373-2040
- ZIP code
- 56007 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 84
- Residents per day
- 76.9 (92% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Church related
- Legal name
- ST Johns Lutheran Home
- Medicare certified since
- March 29, 2018
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Continuing care
- Part of a continuing care retirement community
- Council
- Both council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.55 (state 4.19 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.82 (state 1.06 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.99 (state 0.61 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.74 (state 2.52 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 4.02 (state 3.71 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 29.4 (state 42.2 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 17.6 (state 38.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 1 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- December 3, 2025
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 12.0 (state 7.0 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 3
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 30 health · 17 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-12-03 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. F0679 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health. F0692 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-12-03 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. F0699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-01-08 |
| 2025-08-06 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2025-07-21 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2025-08-06 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-09-03 |
| 2024-11-06 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-11-06 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-11-06 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. F0580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-11-06 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-11-06 | Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures. F0756 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-12 |
| 2024-09-24 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-10-10 |
| 2024-07-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-08-03 |
| 2024-04-17 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-04-17 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. F0755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-10 |
| 2024-01-10 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
G Actual harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-10 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-10 | Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility. F0565 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-10 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-10 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2024-01-10 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-02-05 |
| 2023-09-20 | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. F0554 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-09-20 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-13 |
| 2023-09-07 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-09-28 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $16,448 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-07-26 | Fine | $16,448 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| City of Hayward Minnesota (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| United States Department of Agriculture - Rural Development (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Mark (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Certus Albert Lea Management LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fruehbrodt Glenzinski, Judy (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Koepke, Shane (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Kolker-Sparks, Camilla (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Holt, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Light, Mark (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Loberg, Richard (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Munyer, James (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Schulz, Steven (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Wichmann, Brenda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Anderson, Mark (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Certus Albert Lea Management LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fruehbrodt Glenzinski, Judy (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| King, Heather (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of ST Johns on Fountain Lake?
ST Johns on Fountain Lake has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.2-star average in Minnesota.
How many beds does ST Johns on Fountain Lake have?
It has 84 certified beds and cares for about 77 residents per day.
Has ST Johns on Fountain Lake been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $16,448 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of ST Johns on Fountain Lake?
(507) 373-2040. The facility is located at 1771 Eagle View Circle, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.