Quick answers
- Is Waters Edge licensed?
- Waters Edge appears on the official licence list of the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division (retrieved November 3, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility”, licence number 426482, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Waters Edge have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 51. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Waters Edge?
- 1841 Eagle View Circle, Albert Lea, MN 56007, Freeborn County, Minnesota.
- What is the phone number of Waters Edge?
- (507) 373-2040, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin, Albert Lea (about 2.5 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the licence current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state licence search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Albert Lea Elder Services LLC0.0 mi · Albert Lea, MN · capacity 52
- Good Samaritan Society Albert0.0 mi · Albert Lea, MN · capacity 86
- Oak Park Place of Albert Lea0.0 mi · Albert Lea, MN · capacity 62
- Prairie Cottages of Albert Lea0.0 mi · Albert Lea, MN · capacity 26
- The Meadows0.0 mi · Albert Lea, MN · capacity 36
- Northwood Pines15 mi · Northwood, IA · capacity 32
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Albert Lea and Austin2.5 mi · Albert Lea, MN
- Owatonna Hospital28 mi · Owatonna, MN
- Mayo Clinic Health System - Waseca30 mi · Waseca, MN
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | WATERS EDGE |
| Licence number | 426482 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 51 |
| Address | 1841 Eagle View Circle, Albert Lea, MN 56007 |
| County | Freeborn |
| State | Minnesota |
| Phone | (507) 373‑2040 |
| Licensing agency | Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official licence list of Minnesota — Minnesota Department of Health (MDH), Health Regulation Division, retrieved November 3, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances