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Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Albert Lea, MN
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Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Nursing Home, Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Albert Lea, MN
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Thorne Crest Retirement Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Thorne Crest Retirement Center

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Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 105-bed nursing home located on Garfield Avenue in Albert Lea, Minnesota. Owned by Jennifer Wood, the facility has been operating for 12 years and accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. The surrounding area is highly walkable, so visitors can handle most errands on foot.

Residents stay for an average of 127 days, a timeline that reflects a mix of short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. To manage daily medical needs, the nursing team provides about 3 hours and 45 minutes of total care per resident each day. This hands-on support is distributed across registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides working around-the-clock shifts.

The clinical setup focuses on recovery, rehabilitation, and respite care for individuals transitioning from a hospital stay or surgery. On-site features include a wellness center, structured health programs, and a 24-hour nursing presence. For daily routines, the facility provides a dining program with continental breakfast and cooked meals, transportation for appointments, a library, an emergency call system in each room, and outdoor garden spaces.

Interested individuals looking at care options will find a setup geared toward steady recovery and daily support. The front office can be contacted directly to verify current room availability, confirm insurance details, or set up a time to view the property.

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Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 68.6% Below MN avg. ▼ 68.6% Below MN avg.MN average: 3.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.4% Below MN avg. ▼ 64.4% Below MN avg.MN average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 2.3% Below MN avg. ▼ 2.3% Below MN avg.MN average: 4.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 27.9% Above MN avg. ▲ 27.9% Above MN avg.MN average: 3.1Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day vs Minnesota averages

Rank #54 / 66Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 54th out of 66 homes we track in Minnesota for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Minnesota average, with a ranking across 66 Minnesota facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This home is ranked 54th out of 66 homes we track in Minnesota for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.

4h 2m

15% below state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.
1h 4m
Avg State avg: 1h 4m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.
26m
−29% State avg: 37m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.
2h 31m
Avg State avg: 2h 33m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.
3h 41m
Avg State avg: 3h 41m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.
1m
−66% State avg: 4m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.
37m
−10% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 28m per day

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Capacity and availability

Residents per day
47
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
127 days
Bed community size
105-bed community Rank #111 / 529Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 529 homes we track in Minnesota for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Minnesota facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Years in operation
12 years in operation Rank #85 / 137Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 85th out of 137 homes we track in Minnesota for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Minnesota facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A community with a solid operating history and experience delivering ongoing care.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 84 / 100 Rank #27 / 614Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 27th out of 614 homes we track in Minnesota for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Minnesota facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
45%
Rank #252 / 270Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 252nd out of 270 homes we track in Minnesota for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Minnesota average, with its Statewide rank out of 270. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Minnesota average: 79.7%
Occupied beds
47 / 105
Average occupied beds in Minnesota homes 59 beds

Awards

5-Star Rating for Short Term Quality Measures according to Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living
StatusApproved For Dementia Care
CountyFreeborn
CMS Certification Number245425

Safety & Compliance

Emergency Systems24 hour emergency nursing call system with call pendant provided.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

1 service
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Wellness Center
Bistro
Transportation
Library
Garden
Specific ProgramsRehab Therapy, Wellness Programs
Religious ServicesChapel offers a variety of worship and fellowship services

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data
Total health inspections 7

State average 6

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
26 Rank #31 / 66Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 31st out of 66 homes we track in Minnesota for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Minnesota State average, with a ranking across all 66 MN facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 23.2

Citations per inspection
3.71 Rank #26 / 66Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 26th out of 66 homes we track in Minnesota for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Minnesota mean across 66 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State 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).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
2
186% worse than State average

State average: 0.7

Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.5

2 critical citations State average: 0.7
0 serious citations State average: 0.5
24 moderate citations State average: 21.2
0 minor citations State average: 0.8
Citations history (last 4 years)
Infection Control moderate citation Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
Pharmacy moderate citation Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 18, 2025
Corrected
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Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Lawsuit overview for Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Summary of court-record activity tied to this facility, compiled from publicly available case dockets.

Source: State court e-filing records

Total Cases Info Every lawsuit on record involving this facility since the earliest filing. Long-term volume signals overall legal exposure. 1
Lawsuits Info Total lawsuits on record, broken down by case type. Distinguishes lawsuits from other court filings such as probate documents. 0 No legal actions found
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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 142
Employees 36
Contractors 106
Staff to resident ratio 3.55 : 1
62% more staff per resident than Minnesota average
Minnesota average ratio: 2.19 : 1 Minnesota average ratio: 2.19 : 1See full Minnesota ranking
Avg staff/day 25
Average shift 7.3 hours
0% compared with Minnesota average
Minnesota average: 7.5 hours Minnesota average shift: 7.5 hoursSee full Minnesota ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 16,846

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 15 total: 3 full-time employees and 12 contractors. 15
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.2 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 14 total: 7 full-time employees and 7 contractors. 14
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 94 total: 18 full-time employees and 76 contractors. 94
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.7 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

41.8%

7,048 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 76 Registered Nurse: 12 Licensed Practical Nurse: 7 Physical Therapy Assistant: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 2 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Administrator: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 1

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant1876949,29592100%7.7
Licensed Practical Nurse77141,7469199%7.9
Registered Nurse312151,70992100%8.2
Other Dietary Services Staff3038198795%6.5
Dietitian1015576975%8.1
Nurse Practitioner1014966267%8
Administrator1124806065%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist1014685964%7.9
Speech Language Pathologist0114626267%7.5
Mental Health Service Worker1014165257%8
Physical Therapy Assistant0221745459%3.2
Respiratory Therapy Technician022943841%2.1
Occupational Therapy Aide01161910%6.8
Occupational Therapy Assistant011342426%1.4
Physical Therapy Aide011322123%1.5
Medical Director011333%1
Qualified Social Worker011144%0.2
94 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
14 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 99%
15 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
3 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 95%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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)

Total fines amount $43K Rank #49 / 66Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 49th out of 66 homes we track in Minnesota for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Minnesota average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 66 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: $44K

Number of fines 1
50% fewer fines than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.0

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.4

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $43K
Minnesota average $44K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Oct 15, 2024 · $43K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 15, 2024
$43K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 14.8
33% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 11.1

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 29.8
32% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 22.6

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Minnesota avg: 2.6 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 20.6%
9% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 18.9%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 38.5%
62% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.8%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 30.4%
21% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 25.0%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.8%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 3.7%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.9%
64% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 5.4%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 6.2%
126% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 2.1%
48% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.1%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.8%
9% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 4.4%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 15.2%
12% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 17.2%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.7%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 97.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 97.2%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 96.0%

Short-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Minnesota avg: 3.1 Info CMS star rating based on short-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = much above average, 1 star = much below average.
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 96.7%
9% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 88.9%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.0%
100% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 1.9%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 85.4%
In line with Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 82.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 12.7%
45% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 23.1%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 27.9%
99% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 14.0%

Falls with major injury Info Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay. 4.2%
442% worse than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge Info Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge. 56.4%
5% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community Info Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility. 57.6%
14% better than Minnesota average

Minnesota average: 50.6%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

41% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 months

Private pay

55% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 4 months

Medicaid

4% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 3 - 4 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 40
Medicare
3
7.5% of residents
Medicaid
21
52.5% of residents
Private pay or other
16
40% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 08/2024.

Nonprofit
Church Related
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.3M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.6M
Nonprofit Church Related
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.3M Rank #36 / 62Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 36th out of 62 homes we track in Minnesota. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Minnesota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.6M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$815.3K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #34 / 62Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 34th out of 62 homes we track in Minnesota. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Minnesota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$5.4M 64.1% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #25 / 62Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 25th out of 62 homes we track in Minnesota. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Minnesota average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Minnesota that reports data for that category. Communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$4.6M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$10.0M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Jennifer Wood

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 245425

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mix of rehab and long-term care

This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (55% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 4 months.

Admissions
101 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 41%
Private pay 55%
Medicaid 4%
Discharges
102 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 32%
Private pay 61%
Medicaid 7%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

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CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Minnesota average is: 70.4% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Folkestone ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
Wayzata
90
Facility 90
MN AVG 61
Rank #142 / 529
32.2%
Facility 32.2%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #267 / 270
-57%
5.38
Facility 5.38
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #13 / 66
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -24%+13%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 66
9
Facility 9
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #8 / 66
3.0
Facility 3.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #14 / 66
-29-
53
Facility 53
MN AVG 45
Rank #235 / 614
Mark Specht
$4.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $4.1MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #55 / 62
$7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.7MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #22 / 62
185.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 185.2%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #3 / 62
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Annandale Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
AL
IL
MC
SNF
East Annandale
120
Facility 120
MN AVG 61
Rank #71 / 529
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4.64
Facility 4.64
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #37 / 66
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -41%-3%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 66
8
Facility 8
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #6 / 66
1.6
Facility 1.6
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #2 / 66
239-
62
Facility 62
MN AVG 45
Rank #154 / 614
Richard Feeney
$5.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $5.8MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #43 / 62
$7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility $7.0MFiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #27 / 62
120.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
Facility 120.4%Fiscal year ending 09/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #4 / 62
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Boundary Waters Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Ely
42
Facility 42
MN AVG 61
Rank #281 / 529
67.9%
Facility 67.9%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #192 / 270
-10%
4.97
Facility 4.97
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #26 / 66
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +4%+4%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 66
21
Facility 21
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #25 / 66
7.0
Facility 7.0
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #62 / 66
129-
61
Facility 61
MN AVG 45
Rank #160 / 614
Michael Forsman
$4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #52 / 62
$3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #51 / 62
74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 74.6%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #14 / 62
245138
Ecumen North Branch ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
North Branch
85
Facility 85
MN AVG 61
Rank #158 / 529
51.8%
Facility 51.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #230 / 270
-32%
4.97
Facility 4.97
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #26 / 66
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ +8%+4%
$0
Facility $0
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #1 / 66
14
Facility 14
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #12 / 66
3.5
Facility 3.5
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #22 / 66
-44-
54
Facility 54
MN AVG 45
Rank #228 / 614
Scott Bjerketvedt
$4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $4.9MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #47 / 62
$5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $5.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #38 / 62
101.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 101.5%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #6 / 62
245370
Thorne Crest Retirement Center ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆
NH
AL
IL
MC
RC
SNF
Albert Lea
105
Facility 105
MN AVG 61
Rank #111 / 529
44.8%
Facility 44.8%
MN AVG 75.7%
Rank #252 / 270
-41%
4.03
Facility 4.03
MN AVG 4.77
Rank #54 / 66
 ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -25%-15%
$43.1k
Facility $43.1k
MN AVG $47.9k
Rank #49 / 66
26
Facility 26
MN AVG 23.2
Rank #31 / 66
3.7
Facility 3.7
MN AVG 3.8
Rank #26 / 66
247-
84
Facility 84
MN AVG 45
Rank #27 / 614
Jennifer Wood
$8.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $8.3MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MN AVG $11.0M
Rank #36 / 62
$5.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 08/2024
MN AVG $7.2M
Rank #34 / 62
64.1%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 64.1%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
MN AVG 70.4%
Rank #25 / 62
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Frequently Asked Questions about Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Is Thorne Crest Retirement Center in a walkable area?

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.

What is the occupancy rate at Thorne Crest Retirement Center?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center's occupancy is 45%.

How long has Thorne Crest Retirement Center been in business?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has been operating for approximately 12 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Thorne Crest Retirement Center on this page.

Are pets allowed at Thorne Crest Retirement Center?

No, Thorne Crest Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.

Does Thorne Crest Retirement Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center is registered as a non-profit in MN.

How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 105 beds.

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