THORNTON CARE CENTER is a 1-star (much below average) rated 101-bed nursing home in THORNTON, Colorado. It has 24 deficiencies on its most recent health inspection. The facility has moderate registered nurse staffing. Its quality ratings have declined in recent months. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid.

Data from CMS, last updated May 2026

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501 THORNTON PKWY · THORNTON, CO 80229
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Overall Rating
Health Inspections
1 / 5
Staffing
2 / 5
Quality Measures
4 / 5
Trend
declining
Staffing
RN Hours/Resident/Day
0.69
Total Nurse Hours/Day
3.12
RN Turnover
68.8%
Total Staff Turnover
62.3%
Facility Info
Beds
101
Avg. Residents/Day
76
Ownership
For profit - Limited Liability company
Certification
Medicare, Medicaid
Inspections
Health Deficiencies
24
Complaint Deficiencies
18
Total Fines
$21,483
Number of Penalties
3

Penalty History

DateTypeFine
December 2024 Fine $5,684
June 2024 Fine $12,058
October 2023 Fine $3,741

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the overall rating for THORNTON CARE CENTER?
THORNTON CARE CENTER has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars (Much Below Average) based on CMS quality data.
Has THORNTON CARE CENTER been fined or penalized?
Yes, THORNTON CARE CENTER has 3 penalty record(s) on file totaling $21,483.
How many deficiencies does THORNTON CARE CENTER have?
THORNTON CARE CENTER has 24 health deficiency citation(s) from its most recent inspection cycle.
Does THORNTON CARE CENTER accept Medicare or Medicaid?
Yes, THORNTON CARE CENTER accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
How does THORNTON CARE CENTER compare to other nursing homes in THORNTON?
Visit our THORNTON, Colorado nursing homes page to see how THORNTON CARE CENTER ranks against other facilities in the area.