Minnesota average 6
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

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This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
55% of new residents, often for short stays.
4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
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Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Minnesota average 23.2
Minnesota average 3.76
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
17 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 26 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Minnesota average: 0.7
Minnesota average: 0.5
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is located in Albert Lea, Minnesota.
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This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
6,670 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 19 | 101 | 120 | 8,672 | 91 | 100% | 7.2 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 5 | 6 | 11 | 2,175 | 91 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Registered Nurse | 4 | 18 | 22 | 1,481 | 91 | 100% | 7.4 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,083 | 91 | 100% | 6.2 |
| Administrator | 1 | 1 | 2 | 535 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 516 | 63 | 69% | 8.2 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 508 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 492 | 62 | 68% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 483 | 62 | 68% | 7.8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 155 | 21 | 23% | 7.4 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 78 | 16 | 18% | 4.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 37 | 23 | 25% | 1.6 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 1 | 1 | 22 | 9 | 10% | 2.4 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7% | 0.8 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 2 | 2% | 1.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1% | 1 |
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
1 penalty in the past 3 years
Oct 15, 2024 · $43K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Historical financial and operational data for Thorne Crest Retirement Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
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Thorne Crest Retirement Center has a walk score of 84. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
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Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 105 beds.
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Thorne Crest Retirement Center is located at 1201 Garfield Avenue.
(507) 373-2311 will put you in contact with the team at Thorne Crest Retirement Center.
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is in Freeborn County.

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