Primarily short stays
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 27 days.
Thornton Care Center is a senior care facility located in Thornton, Colorado. It focuses on providing care with kindness and integrity, striving for excellence in every interaction. The center invites potential residents to schedule a tour to experience the care offered.
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Nov 2024
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
24 of 25 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 1 of 25 resulted from complaint investigations.
Colorado average: 0.4
Colorado average: 2.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
Assists with medical care and medications.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total hours from contractors
1,663 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 17 | 2 | 19 | 6,099 | 92 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 8 | 0 | 8 | 2,895 | 92 | 100% | 9.2 |
| Registered Nurse | 8 | 1 | 9 | 1,529 | 92 | 100% | 10.4 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 856 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 3 | 0 | 3 | 721 | 72 | 78% | 7.6 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 1 | 3 | 595 | 57 | 62% | 8.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 0 | 3 | 3 | 417 | 61 | 66% | 6.8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 301 | 57 | 62% | 5.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 295 | 55 | 60% | 5.4 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 263 | 68 | 74% | 3.9 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 180 | 33 | 36% | 5.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 165 | 30 | 33% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 158 | 58 | 63% | 2.7 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 0 | 1 | 1 | 27 | 5 | 5% | 5.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 2 | 2 | 15 | 18 | 20% | 0.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 12 | 8 | 9% | 1.5 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 0 | 1 | 1 | 4 | 4 | 4% | 1.1 |
Includes penalties issued in 2023
Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.
Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)
Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.
2 penalties in the past 3 years
Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
60% of new residents, often for short stays.
11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Thornton Care Center from 2012–2024, based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 06/2024.
Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.
Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 27 days.
Coverage residents most often arrive under.
Coverage residents most often leave under.
0.3 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Thornton's city center to Thornton Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Thornton Care Center is located in THORNTON, Colorado.
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Thornton Care Center has a walk score of 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.
Thornton Care Center's occupancy is 36%.
Thornton Care Center is registered as a non-profit.
Thornton Care Center has 101 beds.
Thornton Care Center is located at 501 Thornton Pkwy, Thornton, CO 80229.
(303) 452-6101 will put you in contact with the team at Thornton Care Center.
Thornton Care Center is in Adams County.
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