Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Nursing Homes
245425Critical Red Flags
- 3 severe (actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy) deficiencyies in the latest inspection.
- Lowest possible CMS overall rating (1 star).
Warnings
- Staffing is below the state average (3.34 vs 4 nurse hours per resident per day).
CMS Rating Breakdown
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Trust Verification Checklist
- CMS certified & active
- Overall rating 3+ stars
- Staffing at/above state average
- No severe deficiencies in latest survey
- No recent enforcement penalty
Staffing Reality
3.34
Total nurse hrs / resident / day
0.65
RN hrs / resident / day
4
State average (total)
Below the state average by 0.7 hrs/resident/day.
Higher staffing is one of the strongest predictors of quality. Why staffing matters.
Inspection Deficiencies
35
Total deficiencies
3
Severe (actual harm / IJ)
January 27, 2026
Most recent survey
A few deficiencies per survey is normal; severity matters more than count. What deficiencies mean.
Enforcement History
1
Federal fines
$43,082
Total fine amount
0
Payment denials
Peer Comparison
1
This facility (stars)
3.2
State average (stars)
3
Nursing Homes in Albert Lea
21
FacilityProof trust score
Official CMS Record
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View on Care CompareQuick Facts
- Type
- Nursing Home
- Ownership
- Non profit
- CCN
- 245425
- City facilities
- 6
Location
Last updated (CMS): July 3, 2026