When Rev. Knutson came to Albert Lea in 1943, he found that many of his “shut-in”members were living in crowded private residences. He saw the great need for a home wherein the aging might live with dignity and be given full care. Rev. Knutson nurtured the dream and took the leadership in the planning and construction of St. John’s LutheranHome in Albert Lea.Since 1962, St. John’s has provided person-centered care and life; along with promoting individual choice. The belief is that seniors shouldn’t have to give up their life-long routines and daily pleasures when they move out of their home and into St. John’s Lutheran community. Together, St. John’s LutherPlace and St. John’s Fountain Lake Community provide Independent and Assisted living, skilled nursing, memory care, rehabilitation and short-term care.

St. John’s Lutheran Community of Albert Lea. Its mission is to provide physical, emotional, social and Christian care for all people, with dignity and respect, in an environment of God’s grace.