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Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Poor1-Star CMS Rating

1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, Albert Lea, MN 56007

52 Beds
Medicare Since 1987

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1201 GARFIELD AVENUE
Albert Lea, MN 56007

About Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Nursing home overview and details

Thorne Crest Retirement Center is an nursing home in Albert Lea, MN, serving Freeborn County and the surrounding community. The facility has 52 certified beds with an average daily census of 44.6 residents.

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1987, bringing 39 years of experience in long-term care. The facility is affiliated with AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST, which provides administrative support and oversight.

CMS has assigned this facility a 1-star quality rating. Families are encouraged to review the detailed quality and safety measures below. When choosing a nursing home in Albert Lea, MN, consider factors including quality ratings, staffing levels, safety record, and whether the facility meets your specific care needs.

At a Glance

Overall Rating1/5 Stars
Certified Beds52
Avg. Residents/Day44.6
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation
Provider TypeMedicare and Medicaid
Family CouncilBoth
SprinklersYes
CCRCNo
CountyFreeborn

Quality Ratings

CMS quality performance measures

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CMS Overall Nursing Home Rating

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has received a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS. Families considering this facility may want to discuss quality improvement efforts with the administration and review the detailed inspection and staffing data below.

Health Inspection

Poor

Quality Measures

Very Good

Staffing

Below Average

Source: CMS Nursing Home Compare Data

Staffing

Nurse staffing hours and turnover

Thorne Crest Retirement Center provides 3.34 total nursing hours per resident per day, of which 0.65 hours are from registered nurses. The facility reports a nurse turnover rate of 75.0%, which is higher than many facilities and may indicate staffing challenges. RN-specific turnover is 55.6%. Weekend staffing averages 3.22 hours per resident per day.

RN Hours per Resident per Day0.65
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.34
Total Nurse Turnover Rate75.0%
RN Turnover Rate55.6%
Weekend Staffing (Hours/Resident/Day)3.22

Safety & Compliance

Regulatory record and safety data

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has received 1 fine totaling $43,082. Families should discuss these findings with the facility administration to understand what corrective actions have been taken and what improvements have been implemented. When evaluating nursing homes, it is important to consider the full picture — review quality ratings, staffing levels, and inspection history alongside the safety record to make an informed decision for your loved one.

Fines1 ($43,082)
Total Penalties1

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Frequently Asked Questions

About Thorne Crest Retirement Center

What is the CMS rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has a 1-star overall quality rating from CMS, which evaluates nursing homes across health inspections, quality measures, and staffing levels.

How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 52 certified beds with an average daily census of 44.6 residents.

What type of facility is Thorne Crest Retirement Center?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a non profit - corporation nursing home serving Freeborn County in Albert Lea, MN.

How many doctors practice at Thorne Crest Retirement Center?

Affiliated doctor information is not currently available for Thorne Crest Retirement Center.

Does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have any safety concerns?

Families should review the Safety & Compliance section above for detailed findings. Thorne Crest Retirement Center has regulatory items on record that merit discussion with the administration.

Data source: CMS Nursing Home Compare ·