Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Albert Lea, Minnesota
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
Thorne Crest Retirement Center Quality & Safety Report
Below Average
CMS Official Overall: 1★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $43,082
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.67 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.52 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 2.37 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.03 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating declined from 3 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Type
- Skilled Nursing Facility · Building
- Capacity
- 52 certified beds · ~45 avg residents/day (86% occupancy)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 52-bed non-profit, church-related skilled nursing facility located in Albert Lea, Minnesota. It holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, based on a 2-star health inspection rating and a 3-star staffing rating. The facility maintains a 4-star rating for quality measures.
Location
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, Albert Lea, MN
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 1 out of 5 stars.
- How did Thorne Crest Retirement Center score on health inspections?
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center has a staffing rating of 3 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 52 certified beds.
- Does Thorne Crest Retirement Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Thorne Crest Retirement Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Thorne Crest Retirement Center located?
- Thorne Crest Retirement Center is located at 1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN, 56007, Albert Lea, Minnesota.
- How can I contact Thorne Crest Retirement Center?
- You can reach Thorne Crest Retirement Center by phone at +1 507-205-9004.
Nearby facilities
- St Johns On Fountain Lake 2.0 mi
1771 Eagle View Circle, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
- Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea 2.9 mi
75507 240th Street, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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