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Thorne Crest Retirement Center

1201 Garfield Avenue · Albert Lea, MN 56007 · Lic. #423177 (MN) · 52 certified beds

5072059004

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Public record

CMS Care Compare · Updated Jul 2026

Certification

  • Medicare-certified (CMS Certification Number on file)

Ratings

Not yet ratedSource: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025Q4.GOV

Staffing rating

Not published

Quality-measure rating

Not published

Inspections on record

Not published

Cited deficiencies

Not published

1.0(CMS Care Compare)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-06-01.GOV

Staffing rating

2.0

Quality-measure rating

4.0

Inspections on record

2

Cited deficiencies

26

Inspection history (35)

  • January 27, 2026 · F

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · E

    Citation F0921

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0921 (CMS scope/severity E: pattern, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · F

    Citation F0725

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0725 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0690

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0690 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0760

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0760 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0580

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0580 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-11. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · F

    Citation F0865

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0865 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · F

    Citation F0881

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0881 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · F

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0676

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0676 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0698

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0698 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · F

    Citation F0867

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0867 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · F

    Citation F0726

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0726 (CMS scope/severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for 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. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0677

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0677 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • January 27, 2026 · D

    Citation F0825

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-01-27 under CMS tag F0825 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-03-06. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2026-01-27.GOV
  • December 26, 2025 · G

    Citation F0689

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-12-26 under CMS tag F0689 (CMS scope/severity G: isolated, actual harm) for Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-12-19. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-12-26.GOV
  • September 18, 2025 · D

    Citation F0755

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0755 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-18.GOV
  • September 18, 2025 · D

    Citation F0880

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0880 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-18.GOV
  • September 18, 2025 · D

    Citation F0684

    Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 under CMS tag F0684 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).

    View original record (opens in a new tab)Source: CMS Care Compare · Updated 2025-09-18.GOV

Penalties

Total fines on file: $43,082

Staffing

Latest: 3.34 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026-06-01)

Staffing trend (2 periods)

  1. 2025Q43.34 hrs/resident/day
  2. 2026-06-013.34 hrs/resident/day

Most recent period is about the same as 2025Q4. Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.

Ownership

Non profit - Corporation

CMS Care Compare chain: American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest

Chain ID 29 · 6 facilities in chain (CMS)

  • Chain average overall rating: 2.2
  • Chain average health inspection rating: 1.8
  • Chain average staffing rating: 3.7
  • Chain average quality measure rating: 3.8

Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.

  1. Parent organization: Mayo Foundation For Medical Education & Research

    parent · PAC 5890608285

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Typical cost

Genworth Cost of Care Survey · 2024

This provider doesn't publish a specific price to us. Below is the typical MN range for the care type(s) it offers. Use it as context, not a quote.

Memory Care

Median · MN$7,346/mo
See full MN cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Memory Care

Median · MN$8,216/mo
See full MN cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

Nursing Homes

Median · MN$13,188/mo
See full MN cost breakdownSource: Genworth Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2024

Nursing Homes

Median · MN$10,646/mo
See full MN cost breakdownSource: Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · Updated 2025

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