Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a 1-star (much below average) rated 52-bed nursing home in ALBERT LEA, Minnesota. It has 21 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated March 2026

thorne crest retirement center

1201 GARFIELD AVENUE · ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
3 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
stable
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.64
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.53
RN Turnover
60.0%
Total Staff Turnover
75.4%
Facility Info
Beds
52
Avg. Residents/Day
45
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
21
Complaint Deficiencies
7
Total Fines
$43,082
Number of Penalties
1

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
October 2024 Fine $43,082

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has Thorne Crest Retirement Center been fined or penalized?
Yes, Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 1 penalty record(s) on file totaling $43,082.
How many deficiencies does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 21 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does Thorne Crest Retirement Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, Thorne Crest Retirement Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does Thorne Crest Retirement Center compare to other nursing homes in ALBERT LEA?
Visit our ALBERT LEA, Minnesota nursing homes page to see how Thorne Crest Retirement Center ranks against other facilities in the area.