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HomeMinnesotaThorne Crest Retirement Center

Thorne Crest Retirement Center

1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 560075072059004
2/5Below Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
52
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $43,082

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 2/5 stars (below average)

• Has 52 certified beds with an average of 44.7 residents per day (86% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 6 deficiencies (inspected Nov 20, 2024)

• Has been fined a total of $43,082 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.53 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 75.4% (high)

• Part of the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest chain (6 facilities)

Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 2-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Albert Lea, Minnesota with 52 certified beds. It has been operating since 1987. The facility scored below average compared to Minnesota facilities.

Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
44.7
Ownership
Non profit - Church related
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Feb 1, 1987
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Freeborn
Last Inspection
Nov 20, 2024
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
6
Weighted Score
80.3
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (27)

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
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Nov 20, 2024Corrected: 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
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: 2
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: 2
F0641Potential for Harm

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0656Potential for Harm

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0699Potential for Harm

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Survey: Oct 26, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
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: 2
F0558Potential for Harm

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0644Potential for Harm

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0677Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0684Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0688Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0812Potential for Harm

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0881Potential for Harm

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0888Potential for Harm

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Survey: Dec 8, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
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 Aide2.37 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.64 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.53 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.43 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
75.4%
RN Turnover
60.0%
Administrators Left
1

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

Ownership Type
Non profit - Church related
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (18)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
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
BLATNIK, ANDREAW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AJan 1, 2021
WOOD, JENNIFERW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEEIndividualN/AMar 12, 2024

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 2/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated below average.
Has Thorne Crest Retirement Center had any health inspection violations?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center had 6 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Nov 20, 2024). The facility has been fined a total of $43,082 across 1 fine(s).
What are the staffing levels at Thorne Crest Retirement Center?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center provides 3.53 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.64 RN hours, 0.52 LPN hours, and 2.37 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 75.4%.
How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?▾
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 52 certified beds with an average of 44.7 residents per day, resulting in approximately 86% occupancy. The facility is Non profit - Church related owned and is part of the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Thorne Crest Retirement Center?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Albert Lea, Minnesota with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Albert Lea nursing homes page.

Part of American Baptist Homes of the Midwest

This chain operates 6 facilities. View all →