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CRS Group Homes in Albert Lea, Minnesota: 21 Licensed Homes

Albert Lea has 21 licensed group homes. Minnesota licenses these as community residential settings (CRS) under 245D, and case managers also call them corporate foster care. CADI, DD, BI, and CAC pay for the services, not the rent. Tick the ones you want and send one inquiry to all of them.

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  • Provider listings are based on state licensing records.
  • Open beds appear only when a provider has updated availability on Capacity Track.
  • Public-record listings are unclaimed — availability is not confirmed.
  • Organic results are never pay-ranked. Sponsored placements appear separately and stay labeled.

Questions Case Managers Ask

Frequently Asked Questions

How many group homes are in Albert Lea, MN?

Albert Lea has 21 licensed group homes, according to Minnesota licensing records. Tick the ones you want on this page and send one inquiry to all of them.

What is a CRS group home in Albert Lea?

A community residential setting (CRS) is licensed under 245D. The license allows four people unless it lists an exception. CADI, DD, BI, and CAC pay for the services. Room and board is separate.

How current is Group Home availability in Albert Lea?

Open beds appear when a Pro provider has updated live capacity on Capacity Track. Other Albert Lea listings come from Minnesota licensing records and may not reflect current openings — request an update or call the provider to confirm before placement.

Are these Albert Lea providers licensed?

Yes. Every listing is a licensed group home location in Albert Lea from Minnesota licensing records. The full Freeborn County roster, including nearby cities, is one click away.

Which programs fund Group Home placements in Albert Lea?

Common funding streams include CADI Waiver, BI Waiver, DD Waiver, and Elderly Waiver. Eligibility and authorization are confirmed by the client's case manager — funding rules are set at the Minnesota program level, not by city.

What if nothing is open in Albert Lea right now?

Widen the search to all of Freeborn County; most placements consider a drive-time radius rather than a single city. You can also send inquiries to several Albert Lea providers at once and ask about upcoming openings.

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