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Memory Care, Nursing Homes · Medicare certified
1201 Garfield Avenue · Albert Lea, MN 56007 · Lic. #423177 (MN) · 105 certified beds
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In Albert Lea, Minnesota, Thorne Crest Retirement Center is listed as a memory care community. Public records list 105 beds. The MN licensing record lists its status as "Active". Ownership records list a nonprofit operator and tie the listing to American Baptist Homes of the Midwest. It is Medicare certified. We hold 36 inspection citations for this listing, the most recent dated 20 May 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial action against it. Reported staffing works out to 3.76 nurse hours per resident per day. Every fact above comes from the public records listed in the sources section on this page. The newest source file we hold for this listing is dated September 2026.
CMS Care Compare · Source data August 2026
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
27
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Staffing rating
2.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
26
Staffing rating
4.0Quality-measure rating
4.0Inspections on record
2
Cited deficiencies
27
Records from October 2023 to May 2026.
May 20, 2026 · D
Citation F0686Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2026-05-20 under CMS tag F0686 (CMS scope/severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm) for Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. The deficiency was recorded as corrected on 2026-06-12. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-07-01).
January 27, 2026 · E
Citation F0921Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · F
Citation F0880Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · F
Citation F0725Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0690Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0760Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0580Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0684Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · F
Citation F0865Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · F
Citation F0881Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · F
Citation F0755Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0676Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0698Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · F
Citation F0867Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · F
Citation F0726Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0677Federal 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).
January 27, 2026 · D
Citation F0825Federal 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).
December 26, 2025 · G
Citation F0689Federal 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).
September 18, 2025 · D
Citation F0580Federal surveyors cited this nursing home on 2025-09-18 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 2025-10-10. Source: CMS Care Compare Health Deficiencies (as of 2026-06-01).
September 18, 2025 · D
Citation F0755Federal 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).
Total fines on file: $43,082
October 15, 2024 · Fine
Citation FINE-53889CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $43,082 against this nursing home on 2024-10-15 (Fine ID: 53889). Source: CMS Care Compare Penalties (as of 2026-07-01).
Latest: 3.76 nurse staffing hours per resident per day (2026Q1)
Staffing trend (5 periods)
Most recent period is higher than 2025Q4 (+0.42 hrs/resident/day). Figures are CMS-reported nurse staffing hours, not our estimate.
Non profit
CMS Care Compare chain: American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
Chain ID 29 · 6 facilities in chain (CMS)
Chain averages are CMS-published figures for facilities sharing this Chain ID (formerly Affiliated Entity). They are not ElderCareCosts scores.
A separate ownership filing names a different organization for this listing. We are not publishing that name while the two government records disagree.
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Sep 2, 2026Listed capacity changed
Listed capacity changed from 52 to 105 beds.
Reported by Minnesota MDH
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Sep 1, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
Aug 6, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (ownership)
Jul 24, 2026Ownership changed
The source now records ownership as "Non profit - Corporation".
Reported by CMS nursing homes (provider info)
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Genworth CareScout Cost of Care Survey · 2025
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$8,216/moNursing Homes
Median · MN$10,646/moOther licensed providers in Albert Lea, with their own public records.
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