St John's Lutheran Community is a nonprofit, faith-based community in Albert Lea, Minnesota, with a focus on providing physical, emotional, social, and Christian care for people with dignity and respect. The staff welcomes everyone with kindness and follows a strong mission rooted in God's grace. There are two main campus locations: Fountain Lake Campus at 1861 Eagle View Circle and Luther Place Campus at 901 Luther Place. The community is a continuing care retirement community, or CCRC, which means people can choose from different levels of care and housing such as Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing Care, and options for Rehabilitation and Short-Term Stays. Luther Place Campus has 48 apartments and 146 private rooms, and residents have the option for furnished rooms with telephones and helpful services like housekeeping, move-in help, daily activities, and outings.
Residents get a 24-hour call system for safety, and the staff provides care like medication help, bathing, dressing, transfers, and full-time supervision when needed. The community offers special care for people living with dementia in a memory unit with supervision and security. There's also skilled nursing care for those with serious medical needs after an illness or hospital stay. For active older adults who want to downsize, there are independent living choices. People can enjoy walking paths, gardening, the library/art room, beauty shop, barber shop, exercise room, movie nights, and community activities for residents, friends, and family.
Dining services cover special needs such as allergies or diabetes and let people eat any time during the day. Other conveniences include on-site laundry and dry cleaning, transportation and parking, and a garden for relaxation. The staff aims to brighten people's days and get to know each person. St John's Lutheran Community allows everyone to belong, with policies against discrimination based on race, color, national origin, , age, disability, religion, or family status. The Luther Place Campus is a senior care campus, and residents at both the Luther Place and Fountain Lake communities get help that matches their needs, in an environment meant to feel like home.
