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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

1201 Garfield Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007

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5.0 out of 5 stars

Thorne Crest

Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look for another open location in a memory care unit.

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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

About the facility

At Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, residents live active lives in a community that has serviced seniors for over 35 years. The senior living community and its programs aim to provide residents with a comfortable living experience where they can feel confident that their needs will be met. The offered care options include independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. A knowledgeable, caring, and attentive staff is available at all times, so residents receive assistance with daily living activities and other specific services. For seniors with memory care needs, the staff is trained and knowledgeable in providing the special care that keeps seniors healthy and independent.

The staff at Throne Crest Senior Living provides services that cater to seniors' social and recreational needs in addition to daily living assistance. The senior living community has on-site amenities, including comfortable seating areas for conversing and relaxing, an upscale dining room, a fitness center, and outdoor yards.

Outside the community, residents have plenty of Albert Lea, Minnesota, businesses and attractions to visit. Running errands and attending appointments can be convenient and easy with medical facilities, pharmacies, and grocery stores all nearby.

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Senior living options offered

  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • Independent Living

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

Pricing

Total monthly costs depend on room type, select services, and the level of care needed

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    1 BedroomStarting at $2,218/mo
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*Prices quoted are monthly rental charges and are provided by the communities themselves. Actual prices may differ due to one-time fees, timing and care services required. Speak with your Senior Living Advisor to learn more.

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  • Veteran & Employee Discounts

    Provides discounts to veterans, teachers and employees of certain companies.

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Pet friendly

Yes

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Care types offered

3

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3

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Amenities

at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

Healthcare Services

  • Medication Management
  • High Acuity Care
  • Staffing & Ancillary Services
  • Memory Care

Meals & Dining

  • Gluten-free
  • Low / No Sodium
  • Restaurant Style Dining
  • Guest Meals

Room Amenities

  • Ground Floor Units
  • Garden View
  • Private patio, deck, or balcony
  • Handicap Accessible
  • Kitchenette
  • Cable or Satellite TV

Community Amenities

On-site dining options

  • Café or Bistro
  • Private Dining Room

Transportation & parking

  • Covered Parking
  • Property Convenient to Public Transit
  • Resident Parking Available
  • Complimentary Transportation

Pets

  • Weight Limit (lbs)
  • Cats Allowed
  • Dogs Allowed

Common areas

  • Meeting Room
  • Computer or Media Center
  • TV Lounge
  • Beauty Salon

Recreational areas

  • Jacuzzi
  • Swimming Pool
  • Raised Garden Beds
  • Piano or Organ

Services

  • Beautician
  • Laundry Service / Drycleaning
  • Grocery Shopping and Errands
  • Housekeeping

Languages spoken

  • English

Activities

  • Activities Off-site
  • Karaoke
  • Devotional Activities On-Site
  • Wii Bowling

Reviews

for Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

1 out of 10
Review Score5 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
3.4
Cleanliness
4.8
Friendliness
4.6
Care Services
4.3
Staff
4.3
Meals & Dining
3.8
Activities
4.3
Value for Cost
3.8

A Place for Mom has scored Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC with 1 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 2 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC has 5 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 3.4 out of 5.

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Last Updated: 2/2/26

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

February 2, 2026

1.0 out of 5 stars
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Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
1.0
Care Services
3.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
3.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Our families experience with room for improvement.

With the care services, once mom started to decline quickly we didn't get as much help as I hoped for. If mom would have stayed independent I think it would have been a great place for them. They had lots of activities and other residents were fun for them to be around. Mom went downhill so fast and that couldn't take care of her because they were full and it was too hard for them being in independent care. When dad moved out they told him he should be able to get his money back in the fall. It is not our fault they can't rent out that one apartment but they won't return his money. Also they are associated with the Baptist church and after all this time it's like they don't plan on giving it back.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 5, 2025

1.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
4.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
4.0
Staff
4.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Our families experience

It started out good but mom was only there for about a month. She started to decline after a week or two with dementia and after a month we ended up moving her to a different memory care because there was no opening there. We had to pay a ton of money for a down payment and we still haven’t gotten that money back. We moved my dad home after mom went to the memory care unit. He wasn't even there 3 months. Most of down payment is supposed to be returned to us but in June it will have been a year that they have kept my dad's money. They said they have to rent that unit but it's not our fault that they can't rent that unit. I'm sure it's because the view out the window is of the first floor roof. They were having issues getting and keeping kitchen staff and chef.

Debra N

Memory Care

Family/friend

June 21, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Thorne Crest

Our experience with Thorne Crest was very short. We set up my parents in independent living and shortly after we moved them in one parent started showing major signs of needing to be put in a memory care unit. Thorne Crest has a small memory care unit with a big waiting list. We needed to look for another open location in a memory care unit.

anonymous

Assisted Living

Family/friend

September 13, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
3.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A place where you can feel your loved one is at home

This is a very good comforting place for a family member to be. The staff are very caring and helpful with my loved one. They provide good quality care.

Anonymous

Memory Care

Toured community

May 10, 2021

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0

Very nice facility. We appreciated being able to go in to tour even with the Covid restrictions.

Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

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Tips for evaluating your community options.

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for Assisted Living. To ensure that a community meets your needs and expectations, we recommend that seniors and family members:

  • Know Minnesota’s regulations for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Depending on your state, you may even be able to look up inspection reports for the communities you’re considering. Learn more about Minnesota’s regulations for memory care and download the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports.

  • Tour the location. Touring allows you to speak to current residents and staff, and it helps you confirm the accuracy of the community description and photos. Use our touring checklist to help guide your visit.

  • Confirm the availability of required services. Before committing, make sure that the community offers all the services your loved one needs, and that those services can be provided within your budget.

Frequently Asked Questions about Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC

  • Call (507) 373-2311 to reach a resident at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community, a CCRC.

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The features and amenities that are displayed on this page contain marketing information provided by the community. A Place for Mom has not confirmed the completeness of the provided information, and cannot guarantee its accuracy. If you become aware of any information that should be updated or noted, please contact A Place for Mom. A Place for Mom uses the term “assisted living” to indicate that the community provides some level of assistance with daily living activities. It does not indicate that the facility meets official state requirements for level of care.

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