Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Albert Lea, MN · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 245425) · 52 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $43,082
Phone: (507) 205-9004 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, below Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Thorne Crest Retirement Center reports 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a CMS staffing rating of 4 stars. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.7%.
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $43,082.00, with no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not list an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 52-bed nursing home in Albert Lea, Minnesota, operated as a non-profit corporation and certified for both Medicare and Medicaid since 1987. The facility currently serves an average of 43.3 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Thorne Crest holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below Minnesota's state average of 3.15. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. However, the facility's quality measures rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars, indicating a mixed performance profile across CMS's four distinct rating categories.
Nurse staffing levels show 3.76 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 72.7%.
On the penalty record, CMS lists 1 federal fine totaling $43,082.00 for this facility. There have been no payment denials on record.
Thorne Crest is part of the American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.3 stars.
Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. Families should review the full inspection record on Medicare Care Compare for further detail. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Thorne Crest has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below Minnesota's state average of 3.15 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Thorne Crest is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.76 hours per resident per day, including 1.00 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 72.7%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $43,082.00 and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Thorne Crest has 52 certified beds and an average daily population of 43.3 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a non-profit corporation and part of the American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest chain, which includes 6 facilities averaging a 2.3 star rating.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
Thorne Crest was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on February 1, 1987.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; Thorne Crest scores 1 star on overall and health inspection, but 4 stars on both staffing and quality measures.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 5072059004 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 5072059004 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/245425?state=MN.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.