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Thornton Care Center
Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Thornton, CO
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Thornton Care Center

Nursing Home, Hospice Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · 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 View map
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Overview of Thornton Care Center

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Thornton Care Center is a nursing home in Thornton, Colorado, offering skilled nursing, nursing care, hospice care, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing care provide licensed nursing support on site, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care.

Respite care provides a short term stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Thornton Care Center may be a good fit for a family needing temporary support.

The center has 101 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, with Medicare applying to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid helping cover care for eligible residents whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay allowing families to pay directly.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 50 minutes per resident per day. This represents the total daily nursing time allocated per resident.

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.
▼ 4.6% Below CO avg. ▼ 4.6% 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.
▲ 8.3% Above CO avg. ▲ 8.3% Above 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.
▲ 31.6% Above CO avg. ▲ 31.6% Above 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.
▼ 51.8% Below CO avg. ▼ 51.8% 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 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 vs Colorado averages

Rank #24 / 203Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 24th out of 203 nursing homes we track in Colorado for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Colorado average, with a ranking across 203 Colorado facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Total nursing care Info This nursing home is ranked 24th out of 203 nursing homes we track 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.

4h 50m

25% above state avg
Staff type
Hours / day / resident
vs 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.
1h 17m
+54% 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.
1h 10m
+70% 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.
2h 24m
+9% 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.
4h 3m
+24% 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.
8m
+59% 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.
35m
−3% State avg: 36m per day · National avg: 28m per day

1 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric: LPN / LVN is +70% above Colorado average

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 101 Rank #93 / 233Bed count — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 93rd out of 233 nursing homes we track in Colorado for bed count. 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk. Rank #47 / 256Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 47th out of 256 nursing homes we track in Colorado for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Colorado facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
83 / 100
Residents per day (avg) Info The average number of residents living at this facility on a given day. CMS calculates this figure from the facility's Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments and uses this value for other measures like Hours Per Resident Per Day (HPRD) and 5-Star Staffing rating.
31
Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
60 days

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeNursing Facilities
CountyAdams

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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CMS Health Inspection History

Inspections Since 2022 · 4 years of data

Includes all CMS health inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.

Total health inspections 5

State average 4.9

Last Health inspection on Jan 2026

Total health citations
26 Rank #115 / 205Health citations — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 115th out of 205 nursing homes we track in Colorado for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Colorado State average, with a ranking across all 205 CO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 25.2

Citations per inspection
5.2 Rank #108 / 205Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 108th out of 205 nursing homes we track in Colorado for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Colorado mean across 205 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 5.1

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

24 of 26 citations resulted from standard inspections; and 2 of 26 resulted from complaint investigations.

Breakdown of citation severity (last 4 years)
Critical health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 0.4

Serious health citations
2
In line with State average

State average: 2

0 critical citations State average: 0.4
2 serious citations State average: 2
24 moderate citations State average: 22.6
0 minor citations State average: 0.2
Citations history (last 4 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Jan 06, 2026
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
Nutrition moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
Corrected
Quality of Care moderate citation Nov 07, 2024
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.

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Staffing Data

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

Total staff 59
Employees 44
Contractors 15
Staff to resident ratio 2.27 : 1
22% more staff per resident than Colorado average
Colorado average ratio: 1.86 : 1 Colorado average ratio: 1.86 : 1See full Colorado ranking
Avg staff/day 19
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) 14,532

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 9 total: 8 full-time employees and 1 contractor. 9
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.4 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info All 8 LPN Staff are full-time employees. No contractors work on this role. 8
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.2 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 19 total: 17 full-time employees and 2 contractors. 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.5 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

11.4%

1,663 contractor hours this quarter

Respiratory Therapy Technician: 3 Certified Nursing Assistant: 2 Occupational Therapy Assistant: 2 Medical Director: 2 Nurse Practitioner: 1 Registered Nurse: 1 Speech Language Pathologist: 1 Physical Therapy Assistant: 1 Physical Therapy Aide: 1 Qualified Social Worker: 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 Assistant172196,09992100%9.5
Licensed Practical Nurse8082,89592100%9.2
Registered Nurse8191,52992100%10.4
Clinical Nurse Specialist2028566470%8
Other Dietary Services Staff3037217278%7.6
Nurse Practitioner2135955762%8.3
Respiratory Therapy Technician0334176166%6.8
Administrator1013015762%5.3
Dental Services Staff1012955560%5.4
Dietitian1012636874%3.9
Physical Therapy Aide0111803336%5.5
Physical Therapy Assistant0111653033%5.5
Occupational Therapy Aide1011585863%2.7
Speech Language Pathologist0112755%5.5
Occupational Therapy Assistant022151820%0.9
Medical Director0221289%1.5
Qualified Social Worker011444%1.1
19 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
8 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 100%
9 Registered Nurse
% of Days 100%
2 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 70%
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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 $34K Rank #111 / 211Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 111th out of 211 nursing homes we track in Colorado for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Colorado average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 211 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
14% 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. 1
276% more payment denials than Colorado average

Colorado average: 0.3

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $34K
Colorado average $40K

No penalties in the past 3 years

No civil money penalties or payment denials were reported in the last 3 years.

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. 12.8
42% worse 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. 26.9
43% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8

Long-stay resident measures
Below average 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 19.2%
20% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 16.0%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.6%
92% worse 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 28.9%
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 2.1%
37% 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 6.1%
56% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 3.9%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 2.2%
55% worse than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.0%
23% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 5.2%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 1.1%
85% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 7.2%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 17.6%
6% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 18.8%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0%
7% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 93.3%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
6% better 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 99.6%
30% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 76.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 0.9%
37% better than Colorado average

Colorado average: 1.4%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 59.7%
21% 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

29% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 26 days

Private pay

60% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 27 days

Medicaid

11% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 10 - 11 months

Facility Characteristics

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

Total residents 26
Medicare
1
3.8% of residents
Medicaid
11
42.3% of residents
Private pay or other
14
53.8% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, 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 06/2024.

Nonprofit
Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
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."
$4.8M
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."
-$1.6M
Nonprofit Operated by a nonprofit corporation.
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."
$4.8M Rank #165 / 180Net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 165th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows this facility's net patient revenue compared to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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."
-$1.6M
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.
$263.6K
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 #174 / 180Payroll costs — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 174th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows total staff payroll — salaries plus wage-related benefits — benchmarked to the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Higher payroll relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on contract labor.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
$2.3M 48.4% 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 #158 / 180Payroll % of net patient revenue — State benchmarkedThis nursing home is ranked 158th out of 180 nursing homes we track in Colorado. Shows payroll as a percentage of net patient revenue versus the Colorado average, among facilities reporting a recent fiscal year. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every nursing home we track in Colorado that reports data for that category. Nursing homes without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
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).
$4.0M
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).
$6.3M
How we calculate these figures

This home is owned by Charles Kikumoto

Certified by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services authority — CMS Certification Number: 65258

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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.

Most new residents arrive under private pay (60% of admissions), and a typical private pay stay runs around 27 days.

Admissions
181 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 29%
Private pay 60%
Medicaid 11%
Discharges
173 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 31%
Private pay 60%
Medicaid 9%

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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CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that regulates nursing homes) Overall 5-star rating — a composite of Health Inspection, Staffing, and Quality Measures scores. 5 stars = top 10% nationally. 1 star = bottom 10%. The single most important number to start with when comparing facilities.
Care Types in This Table NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment.
Neighborhood or city area where the facility is located. Proximity to family, hospitals, and green space matters for both quality of life and ease of visitation. Consider drive time and transit access when evaluating location.
Licensed bed capacity. Larger facilities (300+ beds) often have more specialized programs but can feel institutional. Smaller homes (under 150 beds) tend to deliver more personalized care. Compare with Avg Res/Day to understand how full the facility typically runs.
Percentage of licensed beds filled on an average day. Color indicates financial health: green (90%+) = operationally strong, typically profitable. Amber (80–89%) = stable but leaving revenue on the table. Orange (70–79%) = financial strain likely, may struggle with fixed costs. Red (<70%) = significant distress, closure or ownership change risk increases sharply.
This facility's occupancy rate compared to the statewide average for similar facilities. A positive number means above-average demand. Facilities running 5%+ above the state average are typically the most sought-after in their market — a strong proxy for reputation.
CMS-adjusted total nurse hours per resident per day (RN + LPN + CNA combined). The national average is approximately 3.5 hrs. Higher is better — more direct care time per resident. Below 3.0 is a red flag. CMS weights RN hours more heavily because RNs handle complex clinical decisions that CNAs cannot.
CMS Health Inspection star rating (1–5 stars), based on the 3 most recent annual state surveys plus any complaint investigations. This is the hardest rating to manipulate — it reflects real surveyor findings on-site. 5 stars = fewest deficiencies found. 1 star = most. It carries the heaviest weight in the Overall CMS rating.
CMS Staffing star rating (1–5 stars), based on daily nurse staffing hours submitted to CMS via verified payroll data. Compares RN, LPN, and CNA coverage relative to resident acuity level. 5 stars = well above expected staffing. Weekend staffing is evaluated separately, as that's where many facilities quietly reduce coverage.
CMS Quality Measures star rating (1–5 stars), based on 15 clinical outcome metrics including fall rates, pressure ulcers, antipsychotic drug use, and hospital readmissions. Captures actual resident health outcomes, not just compliance. High QM combined with low Health Inspection scores can indicate a facility with strong care but weak documentation practices.
Registered Nurse hours per resident/day compared to the statewide average. RNs are the highest-skilled nursing staff — they assess residents, manage medications, and respond to emergencies. A value of +50% means RN coverage is 50% above the state norm. Negative values are a concern for residents with complex or acute medical needs.
Total nursing staff hours (RN + LPN + CNA combined) per resident/day vs. the statewide average. A broader measure than RN vs State — it captures the entire care team. A facility can have high total staffing but low RN hours, meaning more aides and fewer nurses. Read both columns together for the full picture.
Total dollar amount of federal monetary fines (civil money penalties) issued by CMS in the past 3 years. Fines are only levied for serious violations — typically actual harm to residents, repeated uncorrected deficiencies, or systemic non-compliance. Even a single fine is noteworthy. Multiple fines strongly suggest a pattern, not isolated incidents.
Total health deficiency citations from the most recent standard inspection cycle. Minor citations (scope A–C) are common and often administrative in nature. Higher counts aren't always disqualifying, but should be read alongside Severe Citations to understand actual harm levels. Under 10 is strong for a large facility; 30+ warrants a closer look.
Average deficiency citations per CMS inspection (survey) in the reporting window — total citations divided by the number of inspections. Lower is better; compare alongside total Citations and Severe Citations for context.
Citations at CMS scope/severity level G or higher — G–I means actual harm occurred; J–L means residents were placed in immediate jeopardy. (D–F is potential for harm only). Examples include unaddressed falls, medication errors causing injury, neglect, or abuse.
Average number of residents in the building on any given day, derived from annual census data. Reflects true operating scale — a 400-bed facility running 200 residents/day operates very differently from one at 390. Higher resident counts generally mean more funded staffing hours.
Better Business Bureau rating (A+ to F). Reflects complaint history, business transparency, and how family disputes were resolved. A+ means no significant unresolved complaints. A blank (—) means the facility isn't BBB-accredited, which is common for healthcare providers and not necessarily a negative signal.
Walk Score® (0–100). Measures walkability of the surrounding area. 90–100 = Walker's Paradise. 70–89 = Very Walkable. 50–69 = Somewhat Walkable. Below 50 = Car-Dependent. Higher scores benefit family visitors, resident outings, and staff commuting.
The licensed owner or operator of record filed with CMS — the individual or organization legally accountable for the facility. Searching the operator name across other facilities can reveal chain or multi-site ownership, which matters: chain-operated homes tend to have more variable quality outcomes than independently run facilities.
What the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts — not gross billings. Taken from the latest complete annual cost report, so it is comparable across homes reporting the same period. Revenue alone doesn't indicate care quality, but it funds staffing and capital reinvestment. Pair with Payroll %. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Staff salaries plus wage-related benefits from the latest complete annual cost report. Contract and agency labour is counted separately, under other operating costs, so a home leaning on agency staff can show a low figure here. Payroll is the cost most directly tied to care quality — compare with Payroll % for full context. Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
Payroll as a share of NET PATIENT REVENUE (not gross revenue). Both figures come from the same cost-report year. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Read with the Staffing star rating to judge whether spend translates into coverage — and note that homes whose patient revenue covers only part of their operation can read implausibly high. The Colorado average is: 63.5% Figures are from each facility's most recent complete fiscal year — hover a value for the exact year; a * marks homes that report an older period than most facilities.
CMS Certification Number: the unique federal identifier for this skilled nursing provider.
Lemy Avenue Health and Rehab Facility ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
Fort Collins
130
Facility 130
CO AVG 93
Rank #35 / 233
96.5%
Facility 96.5%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #8 / 142
+32%
4.11
Facility 4.11
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #51 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ -3%+6%
$7.4k
Facility $7.4k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #91 / 211
7
Facility 7
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #9 / 205
1.4
Facility 1.4
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #2 / 205
1125A+
48
Facility 48
CO AVG 59
Rank #171 / 256
Lemay Avenue Health And Rehab LLC
$18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $18.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #13 / 180
$9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $9.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #19 / 180
53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 53.1%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #135 / 180
65142
Life Care Center of Aurora ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
166
Facility 166
CO AVG 93
Rank #17 / 233
31.9%
Facility 31.9%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #136 / 142
-56%
4.18
Facility 4.18
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #46 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ +17%+8%
$33.2k
Facility $33.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #155 / 211
23
Facility 23
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #109 / 205
5.8
Facility 5.8
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #133 / 205
253A+
41
Facility 41
CO AVG 59
Rank #188 / 256
Arapahoe Medical Investors, LLC
$14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $14.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #22 / 180
$10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility $10.6MFiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #14 / 180
72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
Facility 72.4%Fiscal year ending 08/2024
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #17 / 180
65332
The Center at Northridge, LLC ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Westminster (South Westminster)
96
Facility 96
CO AVG 93
Rank #106 / 233
92.0%
Facility 92.0%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #24 / 142
+26%
3.75
Facility 3.75
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #90 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ -34%-3%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
15
Facility 15
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #46 / 205
5.0
Facility 5.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #97 / 205
-88-
27
Facility 27
CO AVG 59
Rank #231 / 256
The Center At Northridge, LLC
$19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $19.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #5 / 180
$11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $11.4MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #8 / 180
59%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 59%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #98 / 180
65416
Western Hills Health Care Center ★ ★ ★ ★ ★
NH
SNF
Lakewood (Morse Park)
140
Facility 140
CO AVG 93
Rank #29 / 233
64.4%
Facility 64.4%
CO AVG 73.2%
Rank #102 / 142
-12%
3.82
Facility 3.82
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #78 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ +22%-1%
$0
Facility $0
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #1 / 211
21
Facility 21
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #88 / 205
7.0
Facility 7.0
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #163 / 205
-90-
84
Facility 84
CO AVG 59
Rank #44 / 256
Amy Goeglein
$10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $10.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #72 / 180
$7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $7.2MFiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #53 / 180
71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 71.8%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #19 / 180
65209
Thornton Care Center ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆
NH
HOS
RC
SNF
Thornton
101
Facility 101
CO AVG 93
Rank #93 / 233
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4.84
Facility 4.84
CO AVG 3.86
Rank #24 / 203
 ★ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ★ ★ ★ ★ ☆ ★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆ +9%+25%
$11.2k
Facility $11.2k
CO AVG $39.2k
Rank #111 / 211
26
Facility 26
CO AVG 24.8
Rank #115 / 205
5.2
Facility 5.2
CO AVG 5.2
Rank #108 / 205
231-
83
Facility 83
CO AVG 59
Rank #47 / 256
Charles Kikumoto
$4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $4.8MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG $9.9M
Rank #165 / 180
$2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $2.3MFiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG $6.1M
Rank #174 / 180
48.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 48.4%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
CO AVG 63.5%
Rank #158 / 180
65258

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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 83. Very walkable. Most errands can be accomplished on foot, and many essentials are within a short walk.

What is the occupancy rate at Thornton Care Center?

Thornton Care Center's occupancy is 36.2%.

Are pets allowed at Thornton Care Center?

No, Thornton Care Center has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Thornton Care Center?

The team at Thornton Care Center can be reached at info@thorntoncarecenter.com.

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

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

What is the overall rating for Thornton Care Center?

Thornton Care Center received a 3-star overall rating from the CMS (Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services). This score combines results from staffing levels, quality measures, and health inspections.

How many beds does Thornton Care Center have?

Thornton Care Center has 101 beds.

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