Thorne Crest Retirement Center

With 52 beds, Thorne Crest Retirement Center is smaller than most nearby options, senior care communities in Albert Lea average about 101 beds. Smaller communities often mean more consistent day-to-day staffing and a calmer environment, while larger ones may have more specialized services on site. Which suits a particular person depends on the level of care needed.

Federal reporting puts occupancy at about 83% of its licensed beds.

Medicare rates this community 1 out of 5 stars overall, a score based on health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Communities in Albert Lea average about 2.5 stars. The individual scores differ noticeably: 4 stars for staffing against 1 star for health inspections, so it is worth reading both before deciding. Its most recent standard health inspection was in January 2026 and recorded 22 deficiencies.

Residents receive about 3.8 hours of nursing care per day on average, including 1.0 hours from a registered nurse. Communities in Albert Lea average about 4.2 hours. Nursing staff turnover over the past year was about 73%, which is high and can affect continuity of care.

The community is located in Freeborn County, MN.

Medicare five-star ratings

• Overall ★★★★★ 1/5
• Health inspections ★★★★★ 1/5
• Staffing ★★★★★ 4/5
• Quality measures ★★★★★ 4/5

Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Care Compare. Ratings apply to Medicare/Medicaid-certified nursing homes and are updated by CMS monthly.

Thorne Crest Retirement Center offers assisted living, nursing home care, independent living, continuing care (CCRC), retirement living, respite care, and senior living.

Facility details

• Organization type Non profit - Church related
• Beds / units 52
• Religious affiliation Church Based
• Occupancy 83%
• Nursing hours per resident/day 3.8
• Annual staff turnover 73%
• Last health inspection January 2026