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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community
1201 Garfield Avenue, Albert Lea, MN 56007
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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community Description
Thorne Crest Senior Living Community is a community that offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing care, respite care, skilled nursing and rehabilitation and is located in the town of Albert Lea, Minnesota and is part of the American Baptist Homes of the Midwest network of communities. Residents who live at the facility are able to choose from a range of studio and three-bedroom room layouts.
The community has an average rating of 8.8 out of 10 making it the 3rd highest rated community in the city out of 6 communities. See more information on reviews.
The Nursing Home at this community has a 3 star rating out of 5 stars from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services. To see more information from CMS you can check out the report here.
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Care Types at Community
This community offers the following types of care
Independent Living
Independent living offers seniors the freedom to enjoy their retirement in a supportive community setting, with amenities and activities tailored to their active lifestyle.
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Assisted Living
Assisted living offers a supportive community environment with personalized care and assistance for seniors who value their independence but need help with daily activities.
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Memory Care
Memory care offers specialized support for seniors with Alzheimer's and dementia, focusing on safety, personalized care, and enhancing life quality.
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Nursing Home
Nursing Homes provide a nurturing environment offering round-the-clock care, personalized support, and community activities for seniors needing assistance with daily living.
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Skilled Nursing
Skilled nursing provides 24/7 medical care and support by licensed professionals for seniors needing continuous healthcare assistance.
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Review Summary
The following is an AI generated summary of the reviews of the community from across the web.
Thorne Crest has received a variety of reviews from residents and their families, highlighting the caring and dedicated staff, the range of activities available, and the overall quality of the facility. Many have praised the staff for their helpfulness, patience, and resourcefulness, especially during challenging times such as moving in or navigating the pandemic. The facility is noted for its cleanliness, friendly atmosphere, and the sense of community it fosters among residents.
Several reviews mention specific staff members who have gone above and beyond in their roles, contributing to a smooth transition for new residents and providing excellent care. The availability of amenities like a pool and the provision of activities and field trips (pre-COVID) have been positively noted, as well as the quality of the apartments and the courtyard.
However, there are some criticisms regarding the meal offerings, wishing for more options and a more restaurant-like dining experience. A few reviews express concerns about the leadership and training of the staff, suggesting that improvements could be made in these areas. Additionally, one review mentioned issues with noise and cleanliness around the facility.
Despite these criticisms, many reviews express gratitude for the safe and caring environment Thorne Crest provides for their loved ones, with several families noting the peace of mind this brings them. The staff's efforts during the pandemic to keep residents safe and engaged have been particularly appreciated. Overall, Thorne Crest is highly recommended by many reviewers for its caring staff, range of activities, and quality of life it offers to residents.
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Information from Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services
Nursing Home Ratings
Overall rating: 3
Health inspection rating: 2
Staffing rating: 4
Quality measure rating: 5
Long-term quality measure rating:
5
Short-term quality measure rating:
5
Nursing Home Overview
Participation
date: Feb. 1, 1987
Ownership type: Non Profit
Provider
type: Medicare and Medicaid
Nursing home capacity: 52
Total current residents: 41
Facility is located in a hospital: No
Automatic sprinkler system: Yes
Resident and family council: Both
Facility Incident, Complaints and Fines
Number of
facility
incidents: 0
Number of
substantiated complaints: 0
Number of payment denials: 0
Number of fines: 9
Total cost of fines: $21473
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services give each Nursing Home a Star Rating from 1-5 with 5 being the highest.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services gather information about the number of hours of care provided on average to each resident each day by staff as well as the turnover of staff.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around emergency department and hospital visits for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around quality measures for residents of Nursing Homes.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointThe Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services tracks information around COVID-19 vaccination rates of Nursing Home residents and staff members.
The graph below shows information from this Nursing Home as well as State and National averages over time.
Use the dropdown below to view each data pointHealth and Fire Safety Deficiencies
The Center for Medicare and Medicaid report health and fire safety deficiencies. Some of these deficiencies are more severe than others. The following table shows different levels of severity.
| Scope | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Severity of Deficiency | Isolated | Pattern | Widespread |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
| Actual harm that is not immediate jeopardy | G | H | I |
| No actual harm with potential for more than minimal harm that is not immediate jeopardy | D | E | F |
| No actual harm with potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
Fire Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-06 | F | Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies | Implement emergency and standby power systems. |
| 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2022-12-07 | 2023-01-06 | E | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-17 | F | Services Deficiencies | Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment. |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-20 | F | Miscellaneous Deficiencies | Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times. |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-09-23 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds. |
| 2021-08-17 | 2021-08-17 | D | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | D | Smoke Deficiencies | Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk. |
| 2019-06-19 | 2019-07-20 | F | Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies | Ensure proper storage of liquid oxygen. |
Health Safety Deficiencies
| Survey Date | Correction Date | Letter | Category | Description |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | 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. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. |
| 2022-12-08 | 2023-01-19 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | B | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | F | 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. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | E | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure meals and snacks are served at times in accordance with resident’s needs, preferences, and requests. Suitable and nourishing alternative meals and snacks must be provided for residents who want to eat at non-traditional times or outside of scheduled meal times. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | F | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | C | Administration Deficiencies | Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-09-28 | F | Infection Control Deficiencies | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | E | Environmental Deficiencies | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. |
| 2021-08-20 | 2021-10-01 | D | Resident Rights Deficiencies | Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-10 | D | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. |
| 2021-03-09 | 2021-04-10 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. |
| 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | D | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted |
| 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | D | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | D | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. |
| 2019-06-20 | 2019-07-19 | D | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
Fines
| Fine Date | Fine Amount |
|---|---|
| 2019-07-29 | $8,369 |
| 2020-01-24 | $6,508 |
| 2020-11-09 | $650 |
| 2020-11-23 | $975 |
| 2021-07-12 | $1,300 |
| 2021-07-12 | $1,310 |
| 2021-08-20 | $6,500 |
| 2021-08-20 | $10,000 |
| 2021-09-27 | $1,625 |
| 2021-09-27 | $1,638 |
| 2021-11-15 | $1,950 |
| 2021-11-22 | $2,275 |
| 2021-11-29 | $2,600 |
| 2021-12-20 | $3,575 |
What is in the Neighborhood
- The closest city is Albert Lea which is 1.0 miles away and has a population of 17,674 (small town).
- The average income is $65,626, which is high compared to other zip codes.
- Weather
- High Temperature: 73
- Low Temperature: 16
- Average Temperature: 46.9
- Day Breakdown: The area gets 127 days of rain, 61 days of snow and 176 days of sun
- Precipitation: 2.0 inches a year
- The crime rate is 5.56 per 100 people which is high compared to other cities.
- Violent Crime: 1.07 incidents per 100 people
- Property Crime: 2.7 incidents per 100 people
- Drug-Related Crime: 1.11 incidents per 100 people
- The average life expectancy in zip code is 81.61 years old, which is very high compared to other zip codes.
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Supermarkets
Walmart Supercenter
1.4 miles awayHy-Vee
1.7 miles awayNelson’s Market Place Foods
1.9 miles awayALDI
18.0 miles awayWells Marketplace Foods
19.4 miles awayTransportation
Austin interlocking tower
19.8 miles awayNone Found
Banks
Citizens State Bank
6.9 miles awayAmerican Bank
11.1 miles awaySterling State Bank
18.2 miles awayHome Federal Savings Bank
19.0 miles awayU.S. Bank
19.0 miles awayHospitals
Albert Lea Medical Center
0.9 miles awayAustin Medical Center
18.9 miles awayPharmacies
Walgreens
0.7 miles awayWalmart Pharmacy
1.5 miles awaySterling Drug
18.3 miles awayMedicap Pharmacy
18.4 miles awayDentists
Northwood Dental
15.7 miles awayLake Mills Family Dental
18.8 miles awayMidwest Dental
19.6 miles awayParks
Hawthorne Park
0.1 miles awayEastgate Park
0.4 miles awayValley Park
0.4 miles awayNew Denmark Park
0.5 miles awayKatherine Island
0.6 miles awayNone Found
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Culture
Summerset Theater
18.1 miles awayHistoric Paramount Theater
19.1 miles awayRestaurants
Perkins
0.8 miles awayGreen Mill
0.9 miles awayTaco King
1.4 miles awayPizza Ranch
1.5 miles awayApplebee's
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