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Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Nursing home Albert Lea, MN
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · (507) 205-9004
Overall rating 1
Health inspections 1
Staffing 4
Quality of resident care 4
Certified beds52
Residents on an average day43
OwnershipNon profit - Corporation · American Baptist Homes of the Midwest
Medicare-certified sinceFeb 1, 1987
Ratings compared with Minnesota and the U.S. average
| Measure | This provider | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 | 3.2 | 3.0 |
| Health inspections | 1 | 2.8 | 2.8 |
| Staffing | 4 | 4.1 | 2.9 |
| Quality of resident care | 4 | 3.1 | 3.6 |
Nurse staffing compared with Minnesota and the U.S.
| Measure | This provider | Minnesota average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.76 | 4.19 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 1.00 | 1.06 | 0.69 |
| Nursing staff turnover (lower is better) | 72.7% | 42.2% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover (lower is better) | 50% | 38.6% | 42.9% |
Fines and payment denials (last 3 years)
- Fines: 1, total $43,082
- Payment denials: 0
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Ratings describe past performance reported to CMS and can change. Confirm insurance, availability and services directly with the provider, and talk to your doctor or care team. Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing homes - Provider Information (released Sep 30, 2026).