Total health inspections
7
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Mostly long-term care residents
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
Thornton Care Center
Nursing Home · Colorado, CO
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Thornton Care Center
Nursing Home · Colorado, CO
CMS overall rating
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.
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.
Thornton Care Center accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.
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.
Quality ratings
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.
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.
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.
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.
Staffing hours breakdown
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.
Total nursing care / resident
This home is ranked 116th out of 161 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.
This home is ranked 116th out of 161 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 22m per day
Rank #116 / 161Nurse hours — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 161 homes in Colorado.Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 161 Colorado SNFs. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.
vs Colorado avg
-12%
| Staff type | Hours / day | vs state avg |
|---|---|---|
|
Registered Nurse (RN)
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.
| 42m per day | ▼ 16% State avg: 50m per day · National avg: 41m per day |
|
LPN / LVN
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.
| 39m per day | ▼ 5% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day |
|
Nurse Aide
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 45m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 2h 12m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day |
|
Total Nursing (Weekend)
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 37m per day | ▼ 20% State avg: 3h 16m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day |
|
Physical Therapist
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 | ▼ 20% State avg: 5m per day · National avg: 4m per day |
|
RN (Weekend)
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 | ▼ 17% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day |
Capacity and availability
This home usually has availability
Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
67.9%
Rank #112 / 165Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its statewide rank out of 165. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
236 days
Occupancy rate
67.9%
Rank #112 / 165Occupancy rate — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 112th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Colorado average, with its statewide rank out of 165. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.
Avg. Length of Stay
236 days
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
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
Finances and operations
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.7M
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Privately-owned community
Operated by a business corporation.
Home revenue
$11.7M Rank #80 / 165Revenue — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 80th out of 165 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 %.
Operating loss
-$1.2M
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #132 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 165 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.
$5.3M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Rank #132 / 165Payroll — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 132nd out of 165 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.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$7.7M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.0M
101-bed community
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score: 60 / 100
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
About this community
Facility TypeSnf/nf Dual Certification
StatusActive
CMS Certification Number065193
Thornton Care Center is administrated by Moises Vargas.
Owner NameThornton Care Center LLC
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.
Read the full inspection reports for this facility, including detailed findings and corrective actions.
Show Inspection ReportsHealth Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
62
Rank #158 / 165Health citations — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 158th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado state average, with a ranking across all 165 CO SNFs. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.
Colorado average 24.8
Citations per inspection
8.86
Rank #155 / 165Citations per inspection — state benchmarkedThis home is ranked 155th out of 165 homes in Colorado.Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 165 SNFs with citation data. Lower is better.
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 averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
5
5
138% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
2 critical citations
5 serious citations
55 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 4 years)
Quality of Care serious citation
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 02, 2025
Issues related to how well residents receive appropriate treatment and support for their medical and daily care needs.
Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Care Planning moderate citation
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Sep 02, 2025
Issues related to creating and updating personalized care plans for residents based on their needs and conditions.
Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Resident Rights moderate citation
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 02, 2025
Issues related to resident's rights, including dignity, privacy, and the ability to make decisions about their care.
Sep 02, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
Apr 01, 2025
Issues related to protecting resident's from harm, including abuse, neglect, or mistreatment.
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.
Financial Assistance for
Nursing Home 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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Staffing Data (Q2 2025)
This data corresponds to Q2 2025 and is based on CMS Payroll-Based Journal.
Total staff
103
Employees
100
Contractors
3
Staff to resident ratio
1.69:1
11% worse than Colorado averageColorado average ratio: 1.91:1
Avg staff/day
32
Average shift
8.5 hours
0% compared with Colorado averageColorado average: 8.3 hours
Total staff hours (quarter)
24,867
Nursing staff breakdown
Registered Nurse
Manages medical care and health needs.
Total count
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.5 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Licensed Practical Nurse
Assists with medical care and medications.
Total count
17
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
9.7 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Certified Nursing Assistant
Helps with daily care and mobility.
Total count
37
Average shift length
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hours
Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day.
8.8 hoursNo contractors work on this role.
Contractor staffing
Total hours from contractors
0.3%
79 contractor hours this quarter
Medical Director: 2
Occupational Therapy Aide: 1
Staff by category
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 0 | 37 | 11,287 | 91 | 100% | 8.8 |
| Registered Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,752 | 91 | 100% | 9.5 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 17 | 0 | 17 | 3,437 | 91 | 100% | 9.7 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,554 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 3 | 0 | 3 | 1,039 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 593 | 65 | 71% | 9.1 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 506 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 0 | 1 | 472 | 63 | 69% | 7.5 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 405 | 58 | 64% | 6.5 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 344 | 43 | 47% | 8 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 0 | 3 | 284 | 61 | 67% | 4.5 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 72 | 3 | 3% | 24 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 2 | 0 | 2 | 52 | 7 | 8% | 7.4 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 6 | 0 | 6 | 40 | 8 | 9% | 4.9 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 2 | 2 | 7 | 2 | 2% | 2.3 |
37 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days
100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days
100%
17 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days
100%
4 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days
100%
3 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days
70%
1 Dental Services Staff
% of Days
71%
1 Administrator
% of Days
70%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days
70%
1 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days
70%
1 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days
69%
4 Physical Therapy Assistant
% of Days
64%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days
47%
3 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days
67%
1 Occupational Therapy Aide
% of Days
3%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days
8%
6 Respiratory Therapist
% of Days
9%
2 Medical Director
% of Days
2%
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.
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
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
4.6
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 averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
11.5
39% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
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
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.7%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
8.7%
46% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
7.5%
56% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.2%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
18.2%
22% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
2.9%
14% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.9%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
0.9%
76% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.2%
38% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.1%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
9.1%
27% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
12.6%
33% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.1%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
88.1%
6% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
91.2%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
69.1%
10% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
4.2%
201% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
54.3%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
54.3%
28% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.7%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
26.7%
32% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 20.3%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
17.5%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
17.5%
37% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 12.8%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Penalties and fines
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
46% lower than Colorado averageColorado average: $40K
Number of fines
3
35% more fines than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.2
Payment Denials
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed.
0
100% fewer payment denials than Colorado averageColorado 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
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 19, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Dec 19, 2024
$6K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 20, 2024
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Jun 20, 2024
$12K
Civil Money Penalty
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 26, 2023
Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation.
Oct 26, 2023
$4K
Last updated: Jan 2026
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Thornton Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
67.9%
↓ 2.0pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$1.2M
↓ ~$538.0K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$5.3M
↑ ~$302.4K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-10.8%
↓ 2.3pp vs 2022
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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.
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 4 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.
What is the phone number of Thornton Care Center?
(303) 452-6101 will put you in contact with the team at Thornton Care Center.
Is Thornton Care Center Medicare or Medicaid certified?
Yes — Thornton Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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