Thorne Crest Retirement Center
Nursing home · 1201 GARFIELD AVENUE, Albert Lea, MN 56007 · Freeborn County
Prices
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Facility
- Type
- Nursing home · Skilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facilit · Other Nonprofit Ownership
- Capacity
- 52
- State license
- 423410
- Medicare CCN
- 245425
- Licensed entity
- AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST
- Chain
- AMERICAN BAPTIST HOMES OF THE MIDWEST
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Phone
- (507) 373-2311
- Nurse staffing
- 3.76 hours per resident per day; 72.7% nursing staff turnover
- Medicare ratings
- Inspections 1★ · Staffing 4★ · Quality 4★
- Official record
- Minnesota Department of Health provider directory
- Official record
- Medicare Care Compare
Penalties
- Oct 15, 2024 — Fine ($43,082)
Inspection findings
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Jun 8, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54255982C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 20, 2026 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0686 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected Jun 12, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Jan 27, 2026 Health · 20 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0580 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.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0676 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.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0677 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Mar 11, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0690 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.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0698 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0725 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.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
Complaint
F0726 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.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0760 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0825 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0865 Administration Deficiencies
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0867 Administration Deficiencies
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0881 Infection Control Deficiencies
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
F0921 Environmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected Mar 6, 2026 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0222 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.
Corrected Mar 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0353 Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected Mar 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0521 Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected Mar 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Mar 18, 2026 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Jan 8, 2026 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54251722C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 26, 2025 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 19, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity G
Complaint
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Oct 1, 2025 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54254480C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Sep 18, 2025 Health · 4 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0580 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.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0684 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0755 Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected Oct 10, 2025 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Dec 23, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54252304C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Dec 11, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity J
Complaint
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Nov 20, 2024 Health · 8 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0558 Resident Rights Deficiencies
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected Dec 17, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0324 Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity C
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0374 Smoke Deficiencies
Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity E
K0712 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0761 Miscellaneous Deficiencies
To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0914 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.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0918 Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected Dec 20, 2024 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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Oct 25, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54259386C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Oct 15, 2024 Health · 2 findings
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
F0600 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.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0609 Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected Nov 8, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Serious
Scope/severity K
Complaint
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Sep 9, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54257480C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 15, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54253551C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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May 8, 2024 Health · 1 finding
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
F0880 Infection Control Deficiencies
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected May 29, 2024 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
Complaint
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May 1, 2024 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54253430C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Oct 26, 2023 Health · 10 findings
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0622 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.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0641 Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0656 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.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0678 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.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0685 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0689 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0690 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.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
F0699 Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
F0851 Administration Deficiencies
Electronically submit to CMS complete and accurate direct care staffing information, based on payroll and other verifiable and auditable data.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS health inspection
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Not serious
Scope/severity F
K0345 Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected Dec 15, 2023 · CMS fire safety
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Not serious
Scope/severity D
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Nov 3, 2022 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H54255396C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Aug 2, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5425026C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
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Jun 14, 2021 MDH complaint investigation · 1 finding
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Severity not stated
H5425023C Substantiated complaint (MDH Office of Health Facility Complaints)
MDH substantiated this complaint. The finding and its severity are in MDH's investigation report (linked).
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Severity not stated
Owners and managers (as published by CMS)
- ALLEN, RYAN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
- BLATNIK, ANDREA — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
- BLATNIK, ANDREA — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- DAVIDSON, ROGER — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- FORD, ASHLEY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- HANSON, PHILLIP — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
- JOHNSON, DOROTHY — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- JOHNSON, JAMES — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- JOHNSON, LARS — corporate officer, NOT APPLICABLE, since 06/05/2023
- KILLIAN, GEORGE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- NEIMAN, RUTH — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- PETERS, MARSHALL — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
- VAN DER BEEK, BRUCE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- VANOSTRAM, STEVEN — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
- VAUGHN-GRAY, STEPHANIE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- WAGONER FORD, ANNE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2021
- WHITAKER, BRUCE — corporate director, NOT APPLICABLE, since 01/01/2013
- WOOD, JENNIFER — w-2 managing employee, NOT APPLICABLE, since 03/12/2024
Sources: the MDH Health Care Provider Directory, MDH's evaluation and complaint findings, and CMS's list of certified Minnesota nursing homes and CMS Care Compare (nursing homes). “Harm or jeopardy level” is CMS scope/severity G–L. About this data.