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 Retirement Center
ALBERT LEA, MN · Medicare-certified · 52 beds
Needs attention
Non-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
Thorne Crest Retirement Center in Albert Lea, MN has a 1-star overall rating, with 1-star health inspection and 2-star staffing ratings; reported nurse staffing is 3.34 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1 federal benchmark, and it had $43,082 in fines in the last 24 months plus a recent federal penalty.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
3.3389 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: January 27, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $43,082recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 3.3389.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.65
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.43
- Nurse aides
- 2.26
- Weekend nursing
- 3.22
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 75%
Registered nurse turnover: 56%
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%—
Residents with a fall causing major injury
3%5.1%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
9.3%2%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
3.1%2.6%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
4.2%3.8%No change
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
13%20%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—30.1%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
4%7.4%Worsening
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.4%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%4.9%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
26.6%34.7%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
3.4%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
97%100%Improving
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—85.4%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
95.7%96.1%No change
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 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
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a plan for how it would carry out quality improvement and oversight activities. Cited January 2026 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 865 — 42 CFR §483.75 — 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 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
- 44.6 residents on an average day (86% 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.