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Thornton Care Center
501 Thornton Pkwy, Thornton, CO 80229
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Thornton Care Center is a For-profit, limited liability company nursing home in Thornton, Colorado, certified for 101 beds and caring for about 81 residents a day.
CMS gives it 1 of 5 stars overall, below the Colorado median of 3; the health inspection rating is 1, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 62 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (24, 13, 25 by cycle, most recent first), 7 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 61.4 per 100 beds, more than the state median of 25.0.
CMS lists 3 penalties in the period covered: fines totalling $21K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day (0.7 RN), close to the Colorado median of 3.5; nursing staff turnover is 50.7%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Adams Co. median | Colorado median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 1 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 62 | 28 | 22 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 61.4 | 22.0 | 25.0 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.0 | 3.4 | 3.5 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 50.7% | 50.7% | 46.7% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $21,483 | $16,146 | $10,033 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (14 in the county, 210 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Colorado average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 19 Dec 2024, 26 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: J ×2 G ×5 D ×31 E ×21 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 2 Sep 2025 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Sep 2025 |
| 1 Apr 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 16 Apr 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0800 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0566 | 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0622 | Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0626 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0679 | Provide activities to meet all resident's needs. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard survey | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 19 Dec 2024 | F0849 | Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services. | D | Complaint investigation | 13 Jan 2025 |
| 7 Aug 2024 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | J | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 20 Jun 2024 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Complaint investigation | 21 Jun 2024 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | G | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0803 | Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0804 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0566 | 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0774 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. | D | Complaint investigation | 27 Oct 2023 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | J | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | G | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0744 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | G | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0553 | Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0685 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0791 | Provide or obtain dental services for each resident. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0808 | Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0867 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. | E | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0566 | 1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0585 | Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0676 | Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0693 | Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0726 | Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
| 21 Jul 2022 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Aug 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19 Dec 2024 | Fine | $5,684 | |
| 20 Jun 2024 | Fine | $12,058 | |
| 26 Oct 2023 | Fine | $3,741 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Colorado average. Turnover: nursing staff 50.7%, RNs 53.3%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Colorado median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 3.7% | 11.1% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.8% | 0.9% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.1% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.1% | 0.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.8% | 11.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.4% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.4% | 18.8% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, limited liability company. Legal business name: Thornton Care Center Llc. Chain: Long Peak Operating Company (8 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Thorton SNF Holding LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 09/01/2024 |
| Beecan Health Co LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
| Beecan Health Co LLC | Adp of the snf | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/01/2024 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Adams County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Center At Northridge, LLC, The | Westminster | 96 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 15 | 15.6 | — | 2 Apr 2024 |
| Aviva At Fitzsimons | Aurora | 100 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 22 | 22.0 | $7K | 26 Aug 2025 |
| Brighton Care Center | Brighton | 108 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 13 | 12.0 | $39K | 7 Nov 2024 |
| Ridgeview Post Acute | Commerce City | 112 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 14 | 12.5 | — | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Clear Creek Care Center | Westminster | 80 | 3 | 2 | 4 | 28 | 35.0 | — | 20 Oct 2025 |
| Life Care Center of Westminster | Westminster | 120 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 29 | 24.2 | $47K | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Veterans Community Living Center At Fitzsimons | Aurora | 180 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 18 | 10.0 | — | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Irondale Post AcuteSFF Candidate | Commerce City | 95 | 2 | 1 | 4 | 27 | 28.4 | $131K | 12 Feb 2026 |
All 14 facilities in Adams County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Thornton Care Center been cited for?
62 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 7 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Colorado median is 22 per facility.
Has Thornton Care Center been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $21K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Thornton Care Center compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.0 hours per resident per day against a Colorado median of 3.5 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Thornton Care Center?
It is part of the Long Peak Operating Company chain. Ownership type is for-profit, limited liability company. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Thorton SNF Holding LLC and Beecan Health Co LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Thornton Care Center last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 2 Sep 2025; the most recent standard health survey was 19 Dec 2024.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.