Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Nursing home in Albert Lea, MN
📍 1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
Last updated: April 2026 · Source: CMS and facility dataset
Overall: 2 / 5 Inspection: 2 / 5 Staffing: 3 / 5 Quality: 4 / 5 Beds: 52 Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Thorne Crest Retirement Center Overview
Inspection records list 1 fine totalling $43,082.00.
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Albert Lea, MN with 52 certified beds.
Facility details include ownership listed as Non profit - Church related, provider type: Medicare and Medicaid, council status: Resident and family councils listed.
Reported CMS performance includes overall CMS rating of 2 / 5, staffing rated 3 / 5, health inspections rated 2 / 5, quality measures rated 4 / 5.
Staffing data shows RN hours per resident per day: 0.636; nursing staff turnover: 75.4%.
Families in Albert Lea often compare this facility with other skilled nursing options nearby.
Is Thorne Crest Retirement Center a Good Nursing Home?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5. This is a below-average overall score on the available CMS star scale. Reported supporting ratings show staffing is 3 / 5, health inspections are 2 / 5, quality measures are 4 / 5. The available data lists 1 fine totalling $43,082.00.
Thorne Crest Retirement Center Ratings & CMS Scores
Overall Rating: 2 / 5
Health Inspection Rating: 2 / 5
Staffing Rating: 3 / 5
Quality Rating: 4 / 5
Long Stay Quality: 2 / 5
Short Stay Quality: 5 / 5
Weighted Health Survey Score: 80.25
Number of Fines: 1
Total Fines: $43,082.00
Thorne Crest Retirement Center Facility Profile
CMS Certification Number: 245425
Address: 1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
County / Parish: Freeborn
Ownership: Non profit - Church related
Provider Type: Medicare and Medicaid
Certified Beds: 52
Average Residents Per Day: 44.7
Located In Hospital: No
Resident / Family Council: Resident and family councils listed
Changed Ownership In Last 12 Months: No
Staffing Levels at Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Reported RN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.636
Reported LPN Hours / Resident / Day: 0.519
Reported staffing snapshot: RN hours: 0.636, LPN hours: 0.519.
Operations & Turnover
Total Nursing Staff Turnover: 75.4%
Registered Nurse Turnover: 60.0%
City: Albert Lea
State: MN
Operational snapshot: average residents per day: 44.7, total nursing staff turnover: 75.4%, registered nurse turnover: 60.0%, located in hospital: No.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the CMS rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 / 5.
How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 52 certified beds.
Is Thorne Crest Retirement Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is listed as Medicare and Medicaid.
Where is Thorne Crest Retirement Center located?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is located at 1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007.