Thornton Care Center

Nursing Home

501 Thornton Pkwy
Thornton, CO 80229 · Adams County
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Call (303) 452-6101

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.1 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

7Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
63Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$21,483Federal fines, last 3 years (3 fines)

Most recent standard inspection: August 27, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
September 2, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
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Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
June 20, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety.” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.
G
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
June 20, 2024 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (303) 452-6101 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
3.15 hours · state avg 3.69, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.64 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
2.69 hours · state avg 3.26
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
41.5% · state avg 47.0%
RN turnover (yearly)
41.2%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Colorado, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Elderly, Blind, and Disabled (EBD) Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
Not Verified
Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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We have not yet verified this facility’s camera policy. Rules for in-room cameras vary by state and usually require consent from the resident and any roommate. Ask the facility for its written electronic-monitoring policy.

Applying & contacting

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Online waiting-list form
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Online inquiry form
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Online tour scheduling
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Chain / affiliation
Long Peak Operating Company
Legal business name
Thornton Care Center LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
THORTON SNF HOLDING LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
BEECAN HEALTH CO LLCADP OF THE SNF—
BEECAN HEALTH CO LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
DERGANCE, JEANNAEADP OF THE SNF—
ELYA, ALANADP OF THE SNF—
ELYA, ALANOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
RASKIN, CHAIMCORPORATE OFFICER—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
065193
Certified beds
101
Average residents per day
82.1
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
October 1, 1984
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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