Crossing Pointe North Apartments
Nursing Home & Independent Living · Colorado, CO
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.

Crossing Pointe North Apartments

Nursing Home & Independent Living · Colorado, CO
CMS overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating is scored from 1 to 5 stars and combines results from health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
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Crossing Pointe North Apartments accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Overview of Crossing Pointe North Apartments

Crossing Pointe North Apartments is a blissful retreat situated near Riverdale Open Space & Prairie Dog Habitat in Thornton, CO, offering independent living. Prioritizing the comfort and safety of those 62+, the community features purposely built and spacious one- and two-bedroom floor plans. Residents enjoy a hassle-free living with the community’s convenient apartment amenities and laundry spaces.

Recreational spaces and delightful local amenities are available nearby, giving residents easy access to leisure and necessities. Pets are also allowed to accompany residents to ensure they won’t feel lonely. The community has a variety of amenities, including a business center, a clubhouse, and a community gathering space, creating the perfect setting for a blissful retirement.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▲ 27.2% Above CO avg. ▲ 27.2% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▲ 8.3% Above CO avg. ▲ 8.3% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▼ 34.2% Below CO avg. ▼ 34.2% Below CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▲ 20.5% Above CO avg. ▲ 20.5% Above CO avg.Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Colorado state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 147th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 2m per day
Rank #147 / 177Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 147th out of 177 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 177 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Colorado avg (3h 52m per day)
vs Colorado avg
-22%

1 of 1 metrics below state avg

Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 29m per day ▼ 23% State avg: 3h 15m per day · National avg: 3h 25m per day

Types of Care at Crossing Pointe North Apartments

Independent Living

Capacity and availability

This home usually has limited availability

Higher occupancy than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupancy rate
92.6% Rank #20 / 185Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 185 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 185. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Avg. Length of Stay
88 days
Walk Score
Walk Score: 52 / 100 Rank #454 / 874Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 454th out of 874 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Additional Policies & Features

Minimum Age62

Amenities & Lifestyle

Community Kitchen
Community Event Space
Large Community Gathering Space
Trash Chute
Laundry Facilities
Pet Friendly
Elevator
Clubhouse
Business Center
Operating HoursMonday – Thursday: 9 am – 4 pm

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Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 182
Employees 182
Contractors 0
Staff to resident ratio 1.21:1
35% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.88:1 Colorado average ratio: 1.88:1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 81
Average shift 7.7 hours
7% worse than Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 57,341

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info All 18 RN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 18 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 18
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info All 80 CNA Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 80
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 7.2 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Total hours from contractors 0% — all staff are direct employees this quarter

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant8008025,20192100%7.2
Registered Nurse180186,59292100%9.4
Licensed Practical Nurse180185,29292100%9
Other Dietary Services Staff110113,02492100%6.8
Dental Services Staff6062,8497278%7.9
Medication Aide/Technician9092,2819098%7.9
RN Director of Nursing3031,7156672%9
Respiratory Therapy Technician4041,4628087%7.4
Nurse Aide in Training6061,4405661%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist5051,1349098%6.7
Physical Therapy Assistant5051,0938087%7.5
Qualified Social Worker3031,0656571%7
Physical Therapy Aide4048917885%6.8
Clinical Nurse Specialist4047107582%8.2
Nurse Practitioner1015586267%9
Administrator1015286672%8
Dietitian1015136672%7.8
Physical Therapist1014946368%7.8
Occupational Therapy Aide1014886166%8
Occupational Therapy Assistant1011233%4.1
80 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
18 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
18 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
11 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
6 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 78%
9 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 98%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 72%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 87%
6 Nurse Aide in Training
% of Days 61%
5 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 98%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 87%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 71%
4 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 85%
4 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 82%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 67%
1 Administrator
% of Days 72%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 72%
1 Physical Therapist
% of Days 68%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 66%
1 Occupational Therapy Assistant
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

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)

Total fines amount $26K Rank #141 / 182Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 141st out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 182 skilled nursing facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
33% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 2
10% fewer fines than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.2

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $26K
Colorado average $40K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Mar 11, 2024 · $20K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Mar 11, 2024
$20K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 7.7
15% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 9.0

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 18.4
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 10.9%
32% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 15.4%
9% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 17.0%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 28.8%
24% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 23.2%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 3.0%
11% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.3%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 2.5%
35% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.8%
44% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 6.5%
25% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 8.6%
19% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 22.6%
20% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 97.4%
In line with Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 88.2%
7% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 94.7%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.4%
30% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.7%
22% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 23.6%
69% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

19% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 25 days

Private pay

69% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

12% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 1 - 2 years

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 150
Medicare
6
4% of residents
Medicaid
111
74% of residents
Private pay or other
33
22% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Family Member Group

Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

CCRC

Part of a Continuing Care Retirement Community offering multiple care levels

Active Family Council

Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$22.3M
Profit
$2.1M
Privately-owned community Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$22.3M Rank #20 / 182Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 20th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado SNF average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Profit
$2.1M
Payroll costs Info The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations. Rank #9 / 182Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 9th out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Colorado average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$12.1M
54.1% of revenue Rank #93 / 182Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 93rd out of 182 homes in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado SNFs typically land around 59–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$8.2M
Total costs $20.2M

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 615 / 1,021 sq. ft

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Housing Options: 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Mid-rise

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Primarily short stays

Residents typically stay for brief periods, with frequent admissions and discharges throughout the year.

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Crossing Pointe North Apartments

Architectural floor plan of a two-bedroom apartment
1 Bedroom Floor Plan

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Address 2.9 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Thornton's city center to Crossing Pointe North Apartments's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home in Colorado

Crossing Pointe North Apartments is located in Thornton, Colorado.
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Elderly, Blind, and Disabled Waiver

Colorado Medicaid EBD Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Colorado resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Requires level-of-care assessment by case manager.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite care (up to 240 hours/year) Adult day care ($65/day) Home modifications ($1,500 avg.)

Old Age Pension (OAP) Health Care Program

Colorado OAP

Age 60+
General Colorado resident.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
CO

Supplements SSI; limited medical coverage.

Benefits
Cash (~$100-$800/month) Limited in-home care (2-3 hours/week) Medical assistance

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Colorado Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Colorado resident, nursing home-level care need, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Limited to specific regions (e.g., Denver, Pueblo).

Benefits
All-inclusive care—personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy Medical visits

Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Colorado Home Care Allowance (HCA)

Age
General Seniors typically 65+, Age 5+ with disability, Colorado resident, financial/functional need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual, stricter than waivers
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
CO

Must need help with ADLs; not Medicaid-waiver eligible.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day, paid to provider) E.g. Bathing Dressing

Frequently Asked Questions about Crossing Pointe North Apartments

Is Crossing Pointe North Apartments in a walkable area?

Crossing Pointe North Apartments has a walk score of 52. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does Crossing Pointe North Apartments have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Crossing Pointe North Apartments on this page.

Are there photos of Crossing Pointe North Apartments?

Yes — there are 23 photos of Crossing Pointe North Apartments in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Crossing Pointe North Apartments?

Crossing Pointe North Apartments is located at 4220 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233.

What is the phone number of Crossing Pointe North Apartments?

(303) 637-0677 will put you in contact with the team at Crossing Pointe North Apartments.

Is Crossing Pointe North Apartments Medicare or Medicaid certified?

Yes — Crossing Pointe North Apartments is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.

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