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Nursing Homes Minnesota Albert Lea Thorne Crest Retirement Center

Thorne Crest Retirement Center has been cited for a total of 54 deficiencies since we began saving each survey. We believe it is worthwhile to show how things are and were. Some improve and some get worse. Rather than a snapshot, we take s longer view than most. A longer view, we believe, paints a better and more worthwhile picture. We start from them most recent and go back as you scroll down.

Tip: Surveys happen throughout the year and you may want to check with the location or here to see if more recent data is available for Thorne Crest Retirement Center.

Since we bagan longer term (multi year tracking, numbers will naturally be higher than 3 (or so surverys).
There are 365 nursing homes in Minnesota with a total of 16,689 deficiencies resulting in an average of 45.72 deficiencies per nursing home.

The following table describes how deficiencies are scored. An easy way to remember the severity of a deficiency's scope is that the further along in the alphabet (A through L) the scope value is, the more severe the deficiency is.
Additionally, A through F means no actual harm has happened.

Table describing the severity and scope of deficiencies

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Deficiency Cited, Scope, survery date, stems from a complaint, and Date of Correction
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
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.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
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.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2022-12-08
Corrected:
2023-01-19
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
B
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
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.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-09-28
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
B
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Category:
Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
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.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Category:
Administration Deficiencies
Scope:
C
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Category:
Infection Control Deficiencies
Scope:
F
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-09-28
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Category:
Environmental Deficiencies
Scope:
E
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Category:
Resident Rights Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2021-08-20
Corrected:
2021-10-01
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2021-03-09
Corrected:
2021-04-10
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2021-03-09
Corrected:
2021-04-10
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Category:
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2021-03-09
Corrected:
2021-04-10
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
Y
Standard:
N
Survey Date:
2021-03-09
Corrected:
2021-04-10
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Category:
Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Category:
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19
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.
Category:
Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Category:
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Scope:
D
From Complaint:
N
Standard:
Y
Survey Date:
2019-06-20
Corrected:
2019-07-19

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