Thorne Crest Retirement Center
1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007 · CCN 245425
Ratings
- Overall
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Health inspection
- ★☆☆☆☆ 1
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 52
- Avg residents/day
- 44.7
- Phone
- 5072059004
Inspection history vs Minnesota & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Minnesota avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2026-01-27 | 21 | 8.1 | 9.5 | +12.9 worse |
| 2 | 2024-11-20 | 5 | 7.8 | 9.8 | -2.8 better |
| 3 | 2023-10-26 | 9 | 7.4 | 9.3 | +1.6 worse |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Quality of life and care | 8 |
| Nursing and physician services | 2 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 3 |
| Environmental | 1 |
| Administration | 2 |
| Infection control | 3 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.53 | 75.4% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.64 | 60.0% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 3.70 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $43,082
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST
- Facilities in chain
- 6
- Chain avg overall
- 2.30 / 5
Inspection citations (35)2 immediate jeopardy1 actual harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2026-01-27 · Health
Potential for more than minimal harm
- GF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-12-26 · Health · corrected 2025-12-19
Actual harm
- DF0580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-09-18 · Health · corrected 2025-10-10
Potential for more than minimal harm
- JF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2024-12-11 · Health · corrected 2024-12-08
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.2024-11-20 · Health · corrected 2024-12-17
Potential for more than minimal harm
- KF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-10-15 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Immediate jeopardy
- DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2024-10-15 · Health · corrected 2024-11-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-05-08 · Health · corrected 2024-05-29
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, RYAN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-01 |
| DAVIDSON, ROGER | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| FORD, ASHLEY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| HANSON, PHILLIP | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-01 |
| JOHNSON, DOROTHY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| JOHNSON, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| KILLIAN, GEORGE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| NEIMAN, RUTH | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| PETERS, MARSHALL | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-01 |
| VAN DER BEEK, BRUCE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| VANOSTRAM, STEVEN | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-01 |
| VAUGHN-GRAY, STEPHANIE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| WAGONER FORD, ANNE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2021-01-01 |
| WHITAKER, BRUCE | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2013-01-01 |
| BLATNIK, ANDREA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-01-01 |
| JOHNSON, LARS | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2023-06-05 |
| BLATNIK, ANDREA | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-01-01 |
| WOOD, JENNIFER | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2024-03-12 |
Other facilities in ALBERT LEA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| GOOD SAMARITAN SOCIETY - ALBERT LEA | ★★★★☆ | 80 |
| ST JOHNS ON FOUNTAIN LAKE | ★★★☆☆ | 84 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.