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Thornton Care Center
Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Thornton, CO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Thornton Care Center

Nursing Home & Assisted Living · Thornton, CO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
501 Thornton Pkwy, Thornton, CO 80229-2101 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
Thornton Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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Overview of Thornton Care Center

Thornton Care Center is a senior care facility located in Thornton, Colorado. It focuses on providing excellent care with kindness and integrity. The center encourages potential residents to schedule a tour to experience the services offered.
Facility Direct Line (303) 452-6101
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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.
▼ 68.2% Below CO avg. ▼ 68.2% Below CO avg.CO average: 3.1Click 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.
▼ 63.9% Below CO avg. ▼ 63.9% Below CO avg.CO average: 2.8Click 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.CO average: 3.0Click 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.
▼ 3.6% Below CO avg. ▼ 3.6% Below CO avg.CO average: 4.1Click 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 139th out of 215 homes in Colorado for nurse hours. 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 22m per day
Rank #139 / 215Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 139th out of 215 homes in Colorado. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 215 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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
-13%

5 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric LPN / LVN is +10% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 41m per day ▼ 17% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 45m per day ▲ 10% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 1h 41m per day ▼ 24% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
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 41m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 4m per day ▼ 24% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 30m per day ▼ 18% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay
236 days
Bed community size
101-bed community Rank #156 / 533Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 156th out of 533 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Colorado facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 60 / 100 Rank #361 / 872Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 361st out of 872 homes in Colorado. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.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

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
68%
Rank #151 / 221Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 151st out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its Statewide rank out of 221. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Colorado average: 76.5%
Occupied beds
69 / 101
Average occupied beds in Colorado homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility / Nursing Facility Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065193

Ownership & Operating Entity

Thornton Care Center is administered by Moises Vargas.

Owner NameThornton Care Center LLC

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Inspection History

In Colorado, the Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division is the regulatory body that performs unannounced surveys and publishes facility inspection findings.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 76 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Colorado state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Colorado state average
Overall vs. CO average 4 Worse Metrics worse than Colorado average:
• Total deficiencies (153% above)
• Deficiencies per year (153% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (118% above)
• Total inspections (17% above) 0 Better No metrics in this bucket.
Latest Inspection September 2, 2025 Complaint Investigation

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityCO Averagevs. CO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 7630 This facility has 153% more total deficiencies than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (76 vs. CO avg 30).↑ 153% worse
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 197.5 This facility has 153% more deficiencies per year than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (19 vs. CO avg 7.5).↑ 153% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 10.95 This facility has 118% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (10.9 vs. CO avg 5).↑ 118% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityCO Averagevs. CO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 76 This facility has 17% more total inspections than a typical Colorado assisted living residence (7 vs. CO avg 6).↑ 17% worse
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Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2022
Total health inspections 7

Colorado average 4.8

Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

Total health citations
62 Rank #216 / 221Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 216th out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 221 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 24.8

Citations per inspection
8.86 Rank #208 / 221Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 208th out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 221 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Colorado average 5.2

Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

33 of 62 citations resulted from standard inspections; 8 of 62 resulted from complaint investigations; and 21 of 62 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
2
400% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.4

Serious health citations
5
138% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 2.1

2 critical citations Colorado average: 0.4
5 serious citations Colorado average: 2.1
55 moderate citations Colorado average: 22.2
0 minor citations Colorado average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Quality of Care serious citation Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 01, 2025
Corrected

Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.

Staffing Data

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

Total staff 115
Employees 92
Contractors 23
Staff to resident ratio 1.89 : 1
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1 Colorado average ratio: 1.88 : 1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 35
Average shift 8.3 hours
0% compared with Colorado average
Colorado average: 8.3 hours Colorado average shift: 8.3 hoursSee full Colorado ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 26,692

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 17 total: 13 full-time employees and 4 contractors. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 23 total: 18 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 23
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.1 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 42 total: 37 full-time employees and 5 contractors. 42
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.6 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

3.6%

950 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 5 Licensed Practical Nurse: 5 Registered Nurse: 4 Physical Therapy Assistant: 3 Qualified Social Worker: 2 Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Medical Director: 1 Occupational Therapy Aide: 1

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 Assistant3754211,76192100%8.6
Licensed Practical Nurse185235,22492100%9.1
Registered Nurse134173,29192100%8.9
Other Dietary Services Staff4041,47592100%8
Clinical Nurse Specialist5059916470%7.9
Nurse Practitioner2025286470%8
Dental Services Staff2025156470%8
Administrator1015126470%8
Qualified Social Worker1234886267%7.9
Mental Health Service Worker1014886166%8
Respiratory Therapy Technician1124416267%7.1
Physical Therapy Assistant2354346470%5.9
Occupational Therapy Aide0112423437%7.1
Speech Language Pathologist3142395358%4.1
RN Director of Nursing1014067%6.7
Medical Director01119910%2.1
Respiratory Therapist101522%2.3
42 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
23 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 100%
5 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
2 Dental Services Staff
% of Days 70%
1 Administrator
% of Days 70%
3 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 67%
1 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 66%
2 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 67%
5 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days 70%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days 37%
4 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 58%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 7%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 10%
1 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days 2%
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Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2023-2024

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 $21K Rank #140 / 221Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 140th out of 221 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 221 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
46% lower than Colorado average

Colorado average: $40K

Number of fines 3
35% more 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 $21K
Colorado average $40K
Penalty History

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

3 penalties in the past 3 years

Multiple penalties were reported in the last 3 years.

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Dec 19, 2024
$6K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Jun 20, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Oct 26, 2023
$4K

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. 4.6
49% 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. 11.5
39% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Significantly above average Colorado avg: 3.9 Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 8.7%
46% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 7.5%
56% 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 18.2%
22% better 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 2.9%
14% 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 0.9%
76% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 0.0%
100% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 3.2%
38% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 9.1%
27% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 12.6%
33% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 88.1%
6% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 91.2%
In line with 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 69.1%
10% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 4.2%
201% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 54.3%
28% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 75.6%

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay Info Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission. 26.7%
32% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 20.3%

Emergency department visits Info Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit. 17.5%
37% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 12.8%

Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 3 - 4 months

Private pay

49% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Medicaid

38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 2 - 3 years

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 61
Medicare
3
4.9% of residents
Medicaid
58
95.1% 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

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.

Data sourced from CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics quarterly report. Payer mix reflects the current resident census by primary payment source.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.0M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.4M
For-profit Operated by a single business entity.
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$8.0M Rank #111 / 221Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 111th out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Colorado average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
-$1.4M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$157.7K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #142 / 221Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 142nd out of 221 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.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.4M 41.8% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #163 / 221Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 163rd out of 221 homes in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Colorado average. Well-run Colorado facilities typically land around 59–66% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Rankings are based only on facilities in Colorado that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$6.1M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$9.4M
How we calculate these figures

This home is administered by Moises Vargas.

This home is owned by Thornton Care Center LLC

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 65193

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Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under private pay (49% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 1 - 2 months.

Admissions
68 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 13%
Private pay 49%
Medicaid 38%
Discharges
106 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 14%
Private pay 40%
Medicaid 46%

Admissions and discharges reflect care patterns over time — they are not used to rate this facility.

How we assess these insights

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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Colorado

Thornton Care Center is located in THORNTON, Colorado.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in 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 Thornton Care Center

Is Thornton Care Center in a walkable area?

Thornton Care Center has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the occupancy rate at Thornton Care Center?

Thornton Care Center's occupancy is 68%.

Does Thornton Care Center operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Thornton Care Center is registered as a for-profit in CO.

Who is the administrator of Thornton Care Center?

Moises Vargas is the administrator of Thornton Care Center.

How many beds does Thornton Care Center have?

Thornton Care Center has 101 beds.

Are there photos of Thornton Care Center?

Yes — there are 2 photos of Thornton Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Thornton Care Center?

Thornton Care Center is located at 501 Thornton Pkwy, Thornton, CO 80229-2101.

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