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HomeMinnesotaThorne Crest Retirement Center

Thorne Crest Retirement Center

1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 560075072059004WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.5on Google(33 reviews)
1/5Much Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
52
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $43,082

How Thorne Crest Retirement Center Compares in Minnesota

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Minnesota. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
1/5
MN average
3.2/5
Below state average
Health inspection rating
1/5
MN average
2.9/5
Below state average
Staffing rating
4/5
MN average
4.2/5
Close to state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.76 hrs/day
MN average
4.19 hrs/day
Below state average
RN hours per resident
1.00 hrs/day
MN average
1.06 hrs/day
Close to state average
Staff turnover
72.7%
MN average
42.2%
Higher than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 1/5 overall CMS rating is below the Minnesota average of 3.2/5.
Its 1/5 health inspection rating is below the Minnesota average of 2.9/5.
Reported nursing time is 3.76 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 4.19.
Staff turnover is 72.7%, higher than the Minnesota average of 42.2%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
5
deficiency citations
Inspected Nov 20, 2024
Most recent cycle
22
deficiency citations
Inspected Jan 27, 2026
The most recent cycle recorded 17 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$11,019/mo
Minnesota median
Private Room
$13,109/mo
Minnesota median
Freeborn County 65+
6,900
22.4% of county
County Population
30,857
Freeborn County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

Swipe tabs for staffing, quality and ownership.

Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 1-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Albert Lea, Minnesota with 52 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. Its overall CMS rating is 1 out of 5.

Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
43.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Freeborn
Last Inspection
Jan 27, 2026
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
22
Weighted Score
183.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (36)

F0686Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Survey: May 20, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0725Potential for Harm

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0726Potential for Harm

Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0865Potential for Harm

Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0867Potential for Harm

Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0921Potential for Harm

Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0676Potential for Harm

Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0690Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0760Potential for Harm

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Jan 27, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Actual Harm

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 26, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0755Potential for Harm

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 18, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Immediate Jeopardy

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Survey: Dec 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Immediate Jeopardy

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Oct 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0609Potential for Harm

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Survey: Oct 15, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: May 8, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0851Potential for Harm

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0622Potential for Harm

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 6 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$43,082
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineOct 15, 2024
$43,082

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.35 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.41 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN1.00 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.76 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.43 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.02 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
72.7%
RN Turnover
50.0%
Administrators Left
1

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
Non profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
BLATNIK, ANDREAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
WOOD, JENNIFERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 12, 2024
ALLEN, RYANCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
DAVIDSON, ROGERCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
FORD, ASHLEYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
HANSON, PHILLIPCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
JOHNSON, DOROTHYCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
JOHNSON, JAMESCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
KILLIAN, GEORGECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
NEIMAN, RUTHCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
PETERS, MARSHALLCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
VAN DER BEEK, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
VANOSTRAM, STEVENCORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
VAUGHN-GRAY, STEPHANIECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
WAGONER FORD, ANNECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
WHITAKER, BRUCECORPORATE DIRECTORIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
BLATNIK, ANDREACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2013
JOHNSON, LARSCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJun 5, 2023

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Thorne Crest Retirement Center and nearby alternatives.

All Minnesota facilities
Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Albert Lea, MNCurrent facility
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $43,082
St Johns on Fountain Lake
Albert Lea, MN2.0 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $16,448
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN3.0 mi
CMS
4/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $17,345
New Richland Care Center
New Richland, MN17.7 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $79,694
Sacred Heart Care Center
Austin, MN18.2 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
St Marks Living
Austin, MN18.9 mi
CMS
1/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $127,000
Parkview Care Center
Wells, MN19.3 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: None
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Albert Lea, MN · Current facility
—1/51/54/5$43,082
St Johns on Fountain Lake
Albert Lea, MN
2.0 mi3/52/55/5$16,448
Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea
Albert Lea, MN
3.0 mi4/53/55/5$17,345
New Richland Care Center
New Richland, MN
17.7 mi1/52/51/5$79,694
Sacred Heart Care Center
Austin, MN
18.2 mi2/53/54/5None recorded
St Marks Living
Austin, MN
18.9 mi1/51/54/5$127,000
Parkview Care Center
Wells, MN
19.3 mi3/52/55/5None recorded

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 1/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
How much does Thorne Crest Retirement Center cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Minnesota is $11,019/month for a semi-private room and $13,109/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Thorne Crest Retirement Center participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Thorne Crest Retirement Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center had 22 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Jan 27, 2026). The current CMS dataset records 1 fine(s) totaling $43,082.
What are the staffing levels at Thorne Crest Retirement Center?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center provides 3.76 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours, 0.41 LPN hours, and 2.35 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 72.7%.
How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 52 certified beds with an average of 43.3 residents per day, resulting in approximately 83% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Corporation owned and is part of the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Thorne Crest Retirement Center?▾
Yes. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Minnesota, including 2 in Albert Lea. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Thorne Crest Retirement Center?▾
On Google Maps, Thorne Crest Retirement Center has a rating of 4.5 out of 5 based on 33 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 1/5.

Part of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →