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48/100THORNE CREST RETIREMENT CENTER Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (ALBERT LEA, Minnesota)
1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, ALBERT LEA, Minnesota 56007
Phone: 5072059004
CMS Overall:1/5
Overview & Bed Count
Certified Beds
52
Avg Residents/Day
44.3
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Freeborn
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No
CMS Star Ratings
Overall1/5
Health1/5
Staffing3/5
Quality4/5
Nurse Staffing Check
| Metric | This Facility | Minnesota Avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| RN Hours per Resident per Day | 0.72 | 1.08 | -0.37 |
| Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day | 3.46 | 4.27 | -0.81 |
| CMS Staffing Rating | 3/5 | 4.2/5 | - |
| Nursing Staff Turnover | 77.0% | 42.1% | - |
Health Citation History
36 health citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Administration Deficiencies | Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Administration Deficiencies | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-12-26 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G – Actual Harm |
| 2025-09-18 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2025-09-18 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-12-11 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2024-11-20 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-10-15 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | K – Immediate Jeopardy |
| 2024-10-15 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-05-08 | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Administration Deficiencies | Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | 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. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. | D – Moderate Harm Potential |
Fire Safety Citation History
12 fire safety citations on record
| Date | Category | Description | Severity |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-01-27 | Egress Deficiencies | 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. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Services Deficiencies | Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2026-01-27 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Provide properly protected cooking facilities. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-20 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-20 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-20 | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-20 | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. | E – Moderate Harm Potential |
| 2024-11-20 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | C – Minimal Harm Potential |
| 2023-10-26 | Smoke Deficiencies | Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems. | F – Moderate Harm Potential |
Total Penalties & Fines
$43,082
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
| Date | Type | Fine Amount | Payment Denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-10-15 | Fine | $43,082 | - |
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