Creating Excellence in Senior Living Since 1975 Welcome to Thorne Crest Senior Living Community. Experience the quiet charm of Minnesota at Thorne Crest Senior Living Community in Albert Lea. Our community offers a variety of senior housing options that allow you to create a home with the support you need to live life to the fullest. Discover what makes our senior living community unique through the exceptional lifestyle and healthcare choices available with a full complement of amenities and services. From our spacious independent or assisted living apartments to the home-like atmosphere of our memory care and health care center, Thorne Crest offers you the perfect option.