Nursing homes › Minnesota › Thorne Crest Retirement Center
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · 5072059004 · 52 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a group operating 6 facilities in 5 states. Group record: average rating 2.3/5, 0 abuse citation icons, 0 facilities on the Special Focus list, $273,201 in federal fines. This facility rates below its group average (2.3/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.76 (Minnesota median: 4.16). RN hours: 1.00. Weekend total: 3.43. Nursing staff turnover: 73%.
All-time on record: 36 deficiency citations, including 2 at immediate-jeopardy level. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-06-12 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | F | complaint | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-11 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2026-01-27 | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D | Health | corrected 2026-03-06 |
| 2025-12-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | complaint | corrected 2025-12-19 |
| 2025-09-18 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2025-09-18 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-10-10 |
| 2024-12-11 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | complaint | corrected 2024-12-08 |
| 2024-11-20 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-12-17 |
| 2024-10-15 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K | complaint | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-10-15 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-11-08 |
| 2024-05-08 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | complaint | corrected 2024-05-29 |
| 2023-10-26 | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D | Health | corrected 2023-12-15 |
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | Fine | $43,082 |
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ALLEN, RYAN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| DAVIDSON, ROGER | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| FORD, ASHLEY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| HANSON, PHILLIP | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| JOHNSON, DOROTHY | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| JOHNSON, JAMES | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| KILLIAN, GEORGE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| NEIMAN, RUTH | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| PETERS, MARSHALL | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| VAN DER BEEK, BRUCE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| VANOSTRAM, STEVEN | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| VAUGHN-GRAY, STEPHANIE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| WAGONER FORD, ANNE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2021 |
| WHITAKER, BRUCE | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| BLATNIK, ANDREA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 01/01/2013 |
| JOHNSON, LARS | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/05/2023 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 245425. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.