About Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Thorne Crest Retirement Center, located in ALBERT LEA, MN, is a non-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.34 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST network. This chain operates 6 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Thorne Crest Retirement Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 188 | Jan 27, 2026 |
| Weighted Average | 180 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 7.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 28.6% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 22.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 1.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 4.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 98.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 95.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 30.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 7.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 97.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 85.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 4.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 34.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 14.7% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2024: 5 complaints
- 2025: 5 complaints
- 2026: 2 complaints
- Total: 12 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Mar 06, 2026 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. |
| Mar 06, 2026 | 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. |
| Dec 19, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Oct 10, 2025 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. |
| Dec 17, 2024 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| Dec 08, 2024 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Nov 08, 2024 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| May 29, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
Nearby Hospitals
MAYO CLINIC HEALTH SYSTEM - ALBERT LEA AND AUSTIN
ALBERT LEA, MN
Owner & Operator Information
Business Entity
AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST
Ownership Structure
Management & Direction
- RYAN ALLEN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANDREA BLATNIK W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
- ANDREA BLATNIK CORPORATE OFFICER
- ROGER DAVIDSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ASHLEY FORD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- PHILLIP HANSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- DOROTHY JOHNSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JAMES JOHNSON CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- LARS JOHNSON CORPORATE OFFICER
- GEORGE KILLIAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- RUTH NEIMAN CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- MARSHALL PETERS CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRUCE VAN DER BEEK CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEVEN VANOSTRAM CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- STEPHANIE VAUGHN-GRAY CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- ANNE WAGONER FORD CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- BRUCE WHITAKER CORPORATE DIRECTOR
- JENNIFER WOOD W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Good Samaritan - Saint Ansgar | N/A | 5 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Comforcare | N/A | 5 |
| Lake Mills Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Prairie Manor Care Center | N/A | 4 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea | N/A | 4 |
| Sacred Heart Care Center | N/A | 1 |
| New Richland Care Center | N/A | 2 |
| Parkview Care Center | N/A | 3 |
| St Johns On Fountain Lake | N/A | 3 |
| Lutheran Retirement Home | N/A | 3 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Thorne Crest Retirement Center directly at 5072059004. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.