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
Quality Ratings
CMS quality performance measures
Poor
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.
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.
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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 ·