D69

Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Grade D 69/100 composite score

Non profit - Church related

CMS Star Ratings

Overall
2/5
Health Insp.
2/5
Quality
4/5
Staffing
3/5
RN Staffing
Not rated

Certified Beds

52

Ownership

Non profit - Church related

Total Fines

$43,082

Last Survey

N/A

1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, ALBERT LEA, MN 56007
5072059004

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Staffing Hours & Turnover

Hours per Resident per Day (PBJ)

RN
0.67h
LPN
0.55h
CNA
2.49h
Total
3.70h
Facility
State Average

Turnover Rates

RN Turnover
N/A
Total Nurse Turnover
N/A
Admin Turnover
N/A

Ownership

JOHNSON, LARS

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jun 2023

ALLEN, RYAN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2013

DAVIDSON, ROGER

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

FORD, ASHLEY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

HANSON, PHILLIP

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2013

JOHNSON, DOROTHY

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

JOHNSON, JAMES

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

KILLIAN, GEORGE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

NEIMAN, RUTH

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

PETERS, MARSHALL

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2013

VAN DER BEEK, BRUCE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

VANOSTRAM, STEVEN

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2013

VAUGHN-GRAY, STEPHANIE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

WAGONER FORD, ANNE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2021

WHITAKER, BRUCE

IndividualCORPORATE DIRECTORSince Jan 2013

BLATNIK, ANDREA

IndividualCORPORATE OFFICERSince Jan 2013

BLATNIK, ANDREA

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Jan 2021

WOOD, JENNIFER

IndividualW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEESince Mar 2024

Penalties & Fines (1)

$43,082total fines
DateTypeDescriptionAmount
Oct 15, 2024Fine$43,082

Health Inspection Deficiencies (26)

September 18, 2025Health4 deficiencies
0580DMinimal harm, Isolated

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 10, 2025
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 10, 2025
0755DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 10, 2025
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Oct 10, 2025
December 11, 2024Health1 deficiency1 severe
0689JImmediate jeopardy, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 8, 2024
November 20, 2024Health1 deficiency
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 17, 2024
October 15, 2024Health2 deficiencies1 severe
0600KImmediate jeopardy, Pattern

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 8, 2024
0609DMinimal harm, Isolated

Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Corrected Nov 8, 2024
May 8, 2024Health1 deficiency
0880DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected May 29, 2024
October 26, 2023Health9 deficiencies
0622DMinimal harm, Isolated

Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0641DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0656DMinimal harm, Isolated

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0678DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0685DMinimal harm, Isolated

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0689DMinimal harm, Isolated

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0690DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0699DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
0851FMinimal harm, Widespread

Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.

Administration Deficiencies

Corrected Dec 15, 2023
December 8, 2022Health8 deficiencies
0558DMinimal harm, Isolated

Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023
0644DMinimal harm, Isolated

Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023
0677DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023
0684DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023
0688DMinimal harm, Isolated

Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023
0812DMinimal harm, Isolated

Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023
0881FMinimal harm, Widespread

Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023
0888FMinimal harm, Widespread

Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

Infection Control Deficiencies

Corrected Jan 19, 2023

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CareGrader rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center in ALBERT LEA, Minnesota has a CareGrader grade of D (Below Average), with a composite score of 68.8 out of 100. This grade is based on health inspections, staffing levels, quality measures, and penalty history from official CMS government data.

What is the CMS star rating for Thorne Crest Retirement Center?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has an overall CMS star rating of 2 out of 5, a health inspection rating of 2/5, and a staffing rating of 3/5. CareGrader combines this with additional data to calculate an A-F grade.

How many health deficiencies does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 26 health deficiencies on record from CMS health inspection surveys. Deficiencies are rated from A (minimal harm potential) to L (immediate jeopardy, widespread). View the full inspection timeline above for details on each deficiency.

Has Thorne Crest Retirement Center been fined?

Yes. Thorne Crest Retirement Center has $43,082 in total fines from CMS enforcement actions across 1 penalty.

How many beds does Thorne Crest Retirement Center have?

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has 52 certified beds with approximately 44 current residents (85% occupancy). The facility is located at 1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, ALBERT LEA, Minnesota 56007. It is a non profit - church related facility.

Data Disclaimer

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