St Johns on Fountain Lake
1771 Eagle View Circle · Albert Lea, MN · 56007 · 5073732040
84 certified beds Non profit - Church related Part of a CCRC
Why this verdict
- Inspectors found immediate jeopardy — danger of serious harm or death — in the most recent cycle (1 citation).
- Staffing hours comfortably above national benchmarks.
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Red flags
1 immediate-jeopardy citation in the most recent inspection cycle
Immediate jeopardy is the most serious finding an inspector can make: a situation likely to cause serious injury, harm, or death.
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Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 2 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 4.46 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.78 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 4.02 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 32% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $16,448 |
Inspection citations (30 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 3, 2025
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F December 3, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 8, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Immediate jeopardy · J August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected July 21, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D August 6, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected September 3, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D November 6, 2024
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E November 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F November 6, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 12, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D September 24, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 10, 2024 · Infection Control
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Actual harm · G July 26, 2024 · found via complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected August 3, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D April 17, 2024 · found via complaint
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected May 10, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Actual harm · G January 10, 2024
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 10, 2024
Honor the resident's right to organize and participate in resident/family groups in the facility.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D January 10, 2024
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.
Corrected February 5, 2024 · Quality of Life and Care
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| July 26, 2024 | Fine | $16,448 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 245635 · certified since March 29, 2018. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.