Nursing homeActive
Thorne Crest Retirement Center
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007507205900452 certified beds · 43 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
9
since 2023
Deficiencies
36
● 0● 33● 3
Penalties · 3 yrs
$43,082
1 fine
Last survey
2026-05-20
Complaint
CMS overall
1 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 1/5
Health 1
Staffing 4
Quality 4
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Minnesota Department of Health · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2026-01-27 | Standard | 0160 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-12-26 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-09-18 | Complaint | 040 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-12-11 | Complaint | 001 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-11-20 | Standard | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-10-15 | Complaint | 011 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2024-05-08 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-26 | Standard | 090 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Minnesota Department of Health publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-06-12Record 245425-20260520-F686
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F580
F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F676
F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F677
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-11Record 245425-20260127-F684
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F690
F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F698
F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F725
F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.Scope/severity FStandard
Staffing
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F726
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity FStandard
Medication
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F755
F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F760
F825Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F825
F865Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F865
F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F867
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F880
F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.Scope/severity FStandard
Infection control
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F881
F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-03-06Record 245425-20260127-F921
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity GHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy.Corrected 2025-12-19Record 245425-20251226-F689
F580Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 245425-20250918-F580
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 245425-20250918-F684
F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Scope/severity DStandard
Medication
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 245425-20250918-F755
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-10-10Record 245425-20250918-F880
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity JHarm
Care planningFalls
Isolated; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-12-08Record 245425-20241211-F689
F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-12-17Record 245425-20241120-F558
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity KHarm
Abuse & neglect
Pattern; immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.Corrected 2024-11-08Record 245425-20241015-F600
F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-11-08Record 245425-20241015-F609
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2024-05-29Record 245425-20240508-F880
F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.Scope/severity DStandard
Dignity & rights
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F622
F641Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F641
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F656
F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F678
F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F685
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningFalls
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F689
F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F690
F699Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F699
F851Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.Scope/severity FStandard
Records
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-15Record 245425-20231026-F851
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | Civil money penalty | $43,082 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day1.00
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 1.06 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.76
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 4.19 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.43
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 3.71 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover73%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 42% · National 46%
Registered nurse turnover50%
Facility
Minnesota
National
Minnesota 39% · National 43%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Minnesota | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 3.5% | 5.2% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 4.6% | 4.0% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 11.7% | 17.1% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 2.0% | 2.6% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.1% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.0% | 18.2% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 3.0% | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 8.8% | 12.5% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allen, Ryan Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blatnik, Andrea Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Blatnik, Andrea Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Davidson, Roger Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ford, Ashley Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Hanson, Phillip Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Dorothy Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, James Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Lars Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Killian, George Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Neiman, Ruth Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Peters, Marshall Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Van Der Beek, Bruce Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vanostram, Steven Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Vaughn-Gray, Stephanie Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wagoner Ford, Anne Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Whitaker, Bruce Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Wood, Jennifer Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Part of a chain
American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest — 6 facilities
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Minnesota.
No county cost figures on file for Freeborn.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| St Johns On Fountain Lake Albert Lea | 2.0 mi | 2025-12-03 | 0273 |
| Good Samaritan Society - Albert Lea Albert Lea | 3.0 mi | 2026-05-13 | 0132 |
| Lutheran Retirement Home Northwood | 15.8 mi | 2026-02-26 | 184 |
| New Richland Care Center New Richland | 17.7 mi | 2026-03-31 | 2181 |
| Lake Mills Care Center Lake Mills | 18.5 mi | 2026-04-15 | 141 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |