Thorne Crest Retirement Center
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN, 56007
CMS ownership records associate this facility with American Baptist Homes of the Midwest · Non profit - Corporation.
At a glance
- CMS overall
- 1
- of 5
- Health inspection
- 1
- of 5
- Staffing
- 2
- of 5
- Quality measures
- 4
- of 5
- Certified beds
- 52
- CMS-reported
CMS rating profile
The four CMS ratings on one aligned scale, with county and state averages for context.
Rating profile
How this facility's overall rating relates to its three CMS component ratings.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Comparative context
This facility's CMS overall rating next to its county and state averages.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Inspections and citations
Health-inspection citations CMS reports for this facility. Individual records are in the technical appendix.
Citation profile
How many citations CMS reports, how severe, and when they occurred.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Federal records
Federal fines (CMPs) and payment-denial records CMS reports in the recent reporting period. These are distinct record types and are never merged.
Federal fines (CMP)
Fine records over time, sized by amount.
- Oct 15, 2024$43,082
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Payment denials
Payment-denial records over time, sized by duration.
No payment-denial records are included in this data for this facility.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17
Methodology
Staffing and care
Selected CMS care indicators for long-stay residents, with a typical level for context. The CMS staffing star rating appears in the rating profile above.
Selected care measures
How this facility's reported care indicators sit against a typical level.
Long-stay residents given antipsychotic medication.
Long-stay residents with new or worsened pressure ulcers.
Long-stay residents with one or more falls with major injury.
CMS-reported data · updated 2026-07-17 · site-calculated context, not a CMS rating
Methodology
Ownership
Facilities and agencies grouped by CMS-reported ownership fields. A company appearing here does not by itself mean it controlled day-to-day care or did anything wrong.
| Owner / organization | Role |
|---|---|
| Blatnik, Andrea | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Wood, Jennifer | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE |
| Allen, Ryan | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Davidson, Roger | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Ford, Ashley | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Hanson, Phillip | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Johnson, Dorothy | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Johnson, James | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Killian, George | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Neiman, Ruth | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Peters, Marshall | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Van Der Beek, Bruce | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Vanostram, Steven | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Vaughn-Gray, Stephanie | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Wagoner Ford, Anne | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Whitaker, Bruce | CORPORATE DIRECTOR |
| Blatnik, Andrea | CORPORATE OFFICER |
| Johnson, Lars | CORPORATE OFFICER |
Nearby facilities
Other CMS-certified nursing homes near Freeborn County.
Verify the current location and license with official sources.
| Facility | Location | Overall | Health | Staffing | CMS abuse icon | Federal penalties |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guardian Angels Care Center CCN 245012 | Elk River, MN | 2 | 2 | 4 | Not shown | $98,353 |
| Crest View Lutheran Home CCN 245018 | Columbia Heights, MN | 1 | 1 | — | Shown | $0 |
| Interfaith Care Center CCN 245024 | Carlton, MN | 4 | 4 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
| Highland Chateau Health And Rehabilitation Center CCN 245028 | Saint Paul, MN | — | — | — | Not shown | $84,481 |
| Neilson Place CCN 245039 | Bemidji, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Shown | $55,255 |
| Lakehouse Healthcare & Rehabilitation Center CCN 245055 | Minneapolis, MN | 1 | 1 | 4 | Not shown | $0 |
Related research
Frequently asked questions
What is Thorne Crest Retirement Center's CMS rating?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center has a 1-star CMS overall rating (out of 5) in the current dataset, with CMS component ratings of 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing, and 4 for quality measures. A star rating is a CMS summary of past data, not a judgment about current conditions.
Where is Thorne Crest Retirement Center located?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center is located at 1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN, 56007 in Freeborn County, and CMS lists 52 certified beds.
Does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have federal penalties or payment denials on record?
The CMS data includes $43,082 in federal fine amounts and 0 payment-denial records for Thorne Crest Retirement Center over roughly the past three years. These are CMS-reported records; see CMS Care Compare for the details and context.
How does Thorne Crest Retirement Center's rating compare to nearby facilities?
Thorne Crest Retirement Center's CMS overall rating is 1 of 5. For comparison, the average CMS overall rating is 2.67 across 3 facilities in Freeborn County, and 3.17 across Minnesota. Averages exclude facilities CMS has not rated, and a star rating is a CMS summary, not a judgment about any individual facility.
How can I verify Thorne Crest Retirement Center's current information?
SeniorCareRating.com organizes public CMS data and is not affiliated with CMS. Confirm Thorne Crest Retirement Center's current ratings, inspection reports, and license status on the official CMS Care Compare site and with your state survey agency.
Technical appendix
Record identifiers
- CMS provider number (CCN)
- 245425
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 52
- Data snapshot
- 2026-07-17
All 35 citation records
| Date | CMS tag | Severity | Type | CMS deficiency status | Correction date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0580 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0676 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0677 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0684 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 11, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0690 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0698 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0755 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0760 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0825 | D | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0865 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0867 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0880 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0881 | F | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0921 | E | Standard | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0725 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Jan 27, 2026 | 0726 | F | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Mar 6, 2026 |
| Dec 26, 2025 | 0689 | G | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Dec 19, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 0580 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 0684 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 0755 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Sep 18, 2025 | 0880 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Oct 10, 2025 |
| Dec 11, 2024 | 0689 | J | Complaint | Past Non-Compliance | Dec 8, 2024 |
| Nov 20, 2024 | 0558 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Dec 17, 2024 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 0600 | K | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2024 |
| Oct 15, 2024 | 0609 | D | Complaint | Deficient, Provider has date of correction | Nov 8, 2024 |
How to verify this data
- The current CMS profile on Medicare’s Care Compare
- Your state survey agency’s latest inspection reports
- Any recent complaint investigations
- Current ownership and license status
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