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Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea held a 50th Anniversary Event the afternoon of Saturday, Nov. 9, 2024. The event featured words from American Baptist Homes of the Midwest CEO Annette Greely, stories on Thorne Crest history from Marilyn Claassen, harp music from local musician Rachel Christensen, free snacks and refreshments, drawings for door prizes, … Read more
Thorne Crest’s parent company American Baptist Homes of the Midwest (ABHM) is pleased to announce the appointment of Ms. Annette Greely as the new President and Chief Executive Officer. Annette is stepping into the role of retiring CEO, Jeff Hongslo. Annette brings more than 20 years progressive leadership to ABHM with extensive experience in home … Read more
Thorne Crest’s annual participation in the Albert Lea/Austin “Walk to End Alzheimer’s” was highlighted in this article in the Albert Lea Tribune. Thorne Crest’s team the Thorne Crest Team Tangles has been at the top of the teams chart for the Albert Lea/Austin walk for a number of years. This year they reached and even … Read more
In this video, Shanna Eckberg, COO at Thorne Crest’s parent company ABHM, and Matt Reiners, Co-Founder of Eversound, (a company that creates listening technology for better engagement) discuss changes in senior living during the pandemic and those made at ABHM communities like Thorne Crest. Ms. Eckberg describes how ABHM adapted new methods of engaging residents … Read more
Thorne Crest nurse manager Linette Kleinschrodt was recently featured in the Albert Lea Tribune for her 50 years of nursing service. Currently the Nurse Manager in Skilled Nursing at Thorne Crest, Linette plans on retiring on May 21. To read the entire Albert Lea Tribune article, click here. (photo courtesy of the Albert Lea Tribune)
Thorne Crest Health Center has been awarded a 5-Star quality rating by the U.S. Center for Medicaid and Medicare Services (CMS.gov). This is the 6th straight year Thorne Crest has been honored with this 5-Star rating since first earning this prestigious honor in 2016. Thorne Crest Health Center’s 5-star rating is a reflection on the … Read more
Instructions on how to view “Downsizing” Online Presentation are as follows: 1) To access this ZOOM presentation at the scheduled time, simply click here 2) If you require a separate audio connection to the presentation (if your computer doesn’t have adequate audio playing capabilities) or if you prefer to just listen to the presentation via the … Read more
If you missed Gary Schindler’s historical lecture featuring “Drama In The Kennedy Limousine – November 22, 1963” on Friday, Nov. 20th, we are pleased to be able to offer a link to view a recording of that presentation here. Click on the following link to view the presentation. Running time approx. 50 minutes.
Thorne Crest is proud to partner with the Mayo Clinic Health System for a FREE WEBINAR titled “Health Talk: Social Isolation” on Thursday, October 15, from 11:30am to 12:30am. Learn how seniors can maintain social distance without increasing risks of social isolation. Join us at the time of the event by phone at 1-312-626-6799 or … Read more
If you missed Gary Schindler’s historical lecture featuring “Songs from ‘Your Hit Parade’ in WWII” on Friday, Sept.25th, we are pleased to be able to offer a link to view a recording of the presentation. Enjoy some of the major hit songs and performers from December 1941 through April 1945. We had some technical difficulties … Read more
About American Baptist Homes of the Midwest: This community is owned and operated by American Baptist Homes of the Midwest, a not for profit provider of senior living and health care since 1930. Learn more at ABHomes.net
1201 Garfield Ave
Albert Lea, MN 56007
507-373-2311
