Thornton Care Center
Thornton, Colorado
501 Thornton Pkwy, Thornton, CO, 80229
Thornton Care Center Quality & Safety Report
Poor
CMS Official Overall: 2★ / 5
CMS data as of March 2026
This score is calculated from three federally reported CMS metrics: Health Inspections (weighted 50%), Staffing levels (25%), and Quality Measures (25%). Facilities with serious safety findings receive score deductions. For centers with 5+ Google reviews, resident feedback contributes 15% of the final score. Learn more →
Safety & Inspections
- Health deficiencies
- National median: 7
- Total federal penalties $21,483
- Abuse citation
- CMS has cited this facility for abuse in one of the two most recent reporting cycles.
CMS data as of March 1, 2026
Staffing breakdown
Average hours of nursing care each resident receives per day, by staff role. Higher numbers generally indicate more attentive care.
- Total nurse staffing
- National median: 4.12 hrs
- Registered nurse (RN) 0.75 hrs
- Licensed practical nurse (LPN) 0.65 hrs
- Certified nursing aide (CNA) 1.76 hrs
- Physical therapy 0.07 hrs
Quality rating trend
Overall rating improved from 1 to 2 stars over 18 data points.
- Overall
- Health inspection
- Staffing
- Quality measures
Facility profile
- Capacity
- 101 certified beds · ~74 avg residents/day (73% occupancy)
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Payment accepted
- Medicare Medicaid (Medicare and Medicaid)
About
Thornton Care Center is a 101-bed for-profit skilled nursing facility located in Thornton, Colorado, operated by a limited liability company. The center holds a 2-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), reflecting 2-star ratings in staffing and a 1-star rating for health inspections. Despite these assessments, the facility maintains a 5-star rating for its clinical quality measures.
Location
501 Thornton Pkwy, Thornton, CO, 80229, Thornton, CO
Frequently asked questions
- What is the overall CMS rating for Thornton Care Center?
- Thornton Care Center has an overall CMS rating of 2 out of 5 stars.
- How did Thornton Care Center score on health inspections?
- Thornton Care Center received a health inspection rating of 1 out of 5 stars from CMS.
- What is the staffing rating for Thornton Care Center?
- Thornton Care Center has a staffing rating of 2 out of 5 stars, based on nurse-to-resident ratios.
- How many beds does Thornton Care Center have?
- Thornton Care Center has 101 certified beds.
- Does Thornton Care Center accept Medicare or Medicaid?
- Yes, Thornton Care Center accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
- Where is Thornton Care Center located?
- Thornton Care Center is located at 501 Thornton Pkwy, Thornton, CO, 80229, Thornton, Colorado.
- How can I contact Thornton Care Center?
- You can reach Thornton Care Center by phone at +1 303-452-6101.
Nearby facilities
- Villas At Sunny Acres, The 1.7 mi
2501 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO, 80233
- Skylake Post Acute 3.9 mi
12080 Bellaire Wy, Thornton, CO, 80241
About this data
How to read this page
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Where this data comes from
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