The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited October 2024 — limited pattern, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: K
Nursing home report
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community
Registered name: Thorne Crest Retirement Center
ALBERT LEA, MN · Medicare-certified · 52 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea, MN has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars. It has a 1-star health inspection rating, a recent federal penalty with $43,082 in fines over the last 24 months, and reported nurse staffing of 3.76 hours per resident per day, below the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.7577 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: May 20, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $43,082recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.7577.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 1.00
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.41
- Nurse aides
- 2.35
- Weekend nursing
- 3.43
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 73%
Registered nurse turnover: 50%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
10%10%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
6.1%2.4%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
4%4.7%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3%2.4%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
0%4%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13%17.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—23.4%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
12.5%8%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%0%No change
Residents with a long-term catheter
5%1.5%Improving
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
41%40.6%No change
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.1%0%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—97.2%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%100%No change
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.6%100%Improving
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited December 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The home failed to provide enough nursing staff each day and ensure a licensed nurse was in charge on every shift. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 725 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to ensure nurses and nurse aides had the needed skills to care for each resident and support their well-being. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 726 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to provide pharmacy services and a licensed pharmacist needed to meet each resident’s medication needs. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 755 — 42 CFR §483.45 — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 16 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 4 health deficiencies.
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- PENALTY
A federal fine of $43,082 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $43,082 in total fines.
- $43,082
Federal fine
Oct 15, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST · 6 homes · 2.3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 43.3 residents on an average day (83% of 52 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.