Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025

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Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available.
Thornton Care Center is administrated by Moises Vargas.
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.
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Show Inspection ReportsColorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on Sep 2025
Colorado average 24.8
Colorado average 5.2
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
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).
Colorado average: 0.4
Colorado average: 2.1
Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.
Manages medical care and health needs.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Assists with medical care and medications.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Helps with daily care and mobility.
This role is partially covered by contractors.
Total hours from contractors
950 contractor hours this quarter
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 37 | 5 | 42 | 11,761 | 92 | 100% | 8.6 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 18 | 5 | 23 | 5,224 | 92 | 100% | 9.1 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 4 | 17 | 3,291 | 92 | 100% | 8.9 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 4 | 0 | 4 | 1,475 | 92 | 100% | 8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 991 | 64 | 70% | 7.9 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 2 | 0 | 2 | 528 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Dental Services Staff | 2 | 0 | 2 | 515 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 512 | 64 | 70% | 8 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 1 | 2 | 3 | 488 | 62 | 67% | 7.9 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 61 | 66% | 8 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 1 | 1 | 2 | 441 | 62 | 67% | 7.1 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 2 | 3 | 5 | 434 | 64 | 70% | 5.9 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 0 | 1 | 1 | 242 | 34 | 37% | 7.1 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 3 | 1 | 4 | 239 | 53 | 58% | 4.1 |
| RN Director of Nursing | 1 | 0 | 1 | 40 | 6 | 7% | 6.7 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 19 | 9 | 10% | 2.1 |
| Respiratory Therapist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 2 | 2% | 2.3 |
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)
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.
Last updated: Jan 2026
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
13% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
49% of new residents, often for short stays.
38% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Family members meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities
Organized group of family members that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, resident care, and activities.
Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.
Historical financial and operational data for Thornton Care Center based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.
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Estimated distance in miles from Thornton's city center to Thornton Care Center's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Thornton Care Center is located in THORNTON, Colorado.
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Thornton Care Center has a walk score of 60. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
Moises Vargas is the administrator of Thornton Care Center.
Thornton Care Center has 101 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Thornton Care Center in the photo gallery on this page.
Thornton Care Center is located at 501 THORNTON PKWY.
(303) 452-6101 will put you in contact with the team at Thornton Care Center.
Yes — Thornton Care Center is a CMS-certified provider of Medicare and Medicaid.
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