Cycle 1
Health 2026-01-27 · Fire 2026-01-27
21 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (8 deficiencies)
4 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Albert Lea, MN
Thorne Crest Retirement Center
1-star overall rating with 1-star inspections with $43,082 in total fines with 21 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN
(507) 205-9004
Overall
1 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
1 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
3 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
4 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
52
Certified beds
Average residents
45
Average occupied residents
Ownership
Non-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
American Baptist Homes Of The Midwest
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-02-01
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.64
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.52
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.37
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
3.43
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
60%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
75%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 97.1% |
97.3%
0.2 pts worse
|
93.4%
3.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 97.2% |
96.1%
1.1 pts better
|
95.5%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 4.3% |
3.9%
0.4 pts worse
|
3.3%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 3.1% |
4.3%
1.2 pts better
|
11.4%
8.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.2% |
4.1%
0.9 pts better
|
5.4%
2.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 8.2% |
12.4%
4.2 pts better
|
19.6%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 12.7% |
17.5%
4.8 pts better
|
16.7%
4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 34.3% |
22.5%
11.8 pts worse
|
16.3%
18 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 19.0% |
18.6%
0.4 pts worse
|
14.9%
4.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 2.0% |
2.3%
0.3 pts better
|
1.0%
1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 2.9% |
2.6%
0.3 pts worse
|
1.7%
1.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 32.9% |
24.8%
8.1 pts worse
|
19.8%
13.1 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 7.1% |
5.4%
1.7 pts worse
|
5.1%
2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 96.3% |
88.6%
7.7 pts better
|
81.7%
14.6 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 27.9% |
14.0%
13.9 pts worse
|
12.0%
15.9 pts worse
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 0.9% |
1.9%
1 pts better
|
1.6%
0.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 85.4% |
82.7%
2.7 pts better
|
79.7%
5.7 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 12.7% |
23.1%
10.4 pts better
|
23.9%
11.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2024-11-20 · Fire 2024-11-20
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Freedom from Abuse and Neglect and Exploitation (2 deficiencies)
7 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)
Cycle 3
Health 2023-10-26 · Fire 2023-10-26
9 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (5 deficiencies)
1 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Smoke (1 deficiency)
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
K353 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
K521 · Services Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K324 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K374 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K914 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K918 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-12-20
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-12-20
C · Minimal harm
2024-11-20
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-12-20
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Inspection history
Recent health citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F726 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F865 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F867 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Not marked corrected
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F881 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Not marked corrected
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F676 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Not marked corrected
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2026-01-27
F825 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Not marked corrected
G · Actual harm
2025-12-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-12-19
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-18
F580 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-18
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-18
F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected 2025-10-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-09-18
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-10-10
J · Immediate jeopardy
2024-12-11
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2024-12-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-11-20
F558 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2024-12-17
K · Immediate jeopardy
2024-10-15
F600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-10-15
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2024-11-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2024-05-08
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2024-05-29
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F851 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F622 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F685 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Corrected 2023-12-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F699 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected 2023-12-15
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
$43,082
2024-10-15
Fine
Fine · fine $43,082
Fine
Ownership
Allen, Ryan
Corporate Director · Individual
Blatnik, Andrea
Corporate Officer · Individual
Blatnik, Andrea
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
Davidson, Roger
Corporate Director · Individual
Ford, Ashley
Corporate Director · Individual
Hanson, Phillip
Corporate Director · Individual
Johnson, Dorothy
Corporate Director · Individual
Johnson, James
Corporate Director · Individual
Johnson, Lars
Corporate Officer · Individual
Killian, George
Corporate Director · Individual
Neiman, Ruth
Corporate Director · Individual
Peters, Marshall
Corporate Director · Individual
Van Der Beek, Bruce
Corporate Director · Individual
Vanostram, Steven
Corporate Director · Individual
Vaughn-Gray, Stephanie
Corporate Director · Individual
Wagoner Ford, Anne
Corporate Director · Individual
Whitaker, Bruce
Corporate Director · Individual
Wood, Jennifer
W-2 Managing Employee · Individual
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