THORNTON CARE CENTER
THORNTON CARE CENTER holds a 2 out of 5 star CMS overall rating, below the Colorado average of 3.1, as a nursing home in Thornton, Colorado, with no deficiency records for it in the current CMS extract.
nursing home in Thornton, Colorado
501 THORNTON PKWYRatings
CMS 2/5 stars
- Health inspections: 1/5
- Staffing: 2/5
- Quality measures: 5/5
Estimated cost
Estimated $3,800–$6,000/month
About THORNTON CARE CENTER
THORNTON CARE CENTER is a for profit - limited liability company nursing home in Thornton, Colorado.
Medicare rates it 2 out of 5 stars overall, below the Thornton average of 2.7, below the Colorado average of 3.1.
Its strongest reported domain is quality measures at 5 out of 5, and its weakest is health inspections at 1 out of 5.
How to read THORNTON CARE CENTER's star rating
The CMS overall star rating for THORNTON CARE CENTER is a composite of three separately measured domains: health inspection results from state survey teams, staffing levels reported through payroll-based journal data, and clinical quality measures drawn from resident assessments and Medicare claims. A 2-star overall rating means THORNTON CARE CENTER scores below most rated providers nationally. A low overall rating is most often driven by health inspection findings, which carry the heaviest weight in the CMS formula.
For THORNTON CARE CENTER, CMS currently publishes 1 out of 5 for health inspections, 2 out of 5 for staffing, 5 out of 5 for quality measures. Health inspection scores are graded on a curve within each state, so this facility's inspection score is a ranking against other Colorado providers rather than an absolute measure. Staffing scores reflect reported nurse hours per resident day, and quality-measure scores reflect resident outcomes such as falls, pressure ulcers and hospital readmissions.
In local context: 3 rated facilities in Thornton average 2.7 out of 5, and the Colorado average is 3.1. THORNTON CARE CENTER rates 2 out of 5, below that benchmark. Comparing a facility against its own local market matters because inspection severity, Medicaid reimbursement rates and staffing supply all vary sharply by state.
What THORNTON CARE CENTER's inspection record shows
No deficiency citations for THORNTON CARE CENTER appear in the CMS extract this page is built from. That reflects the records CMS has published for this provider, not an inspection performed by Clear Care Connect, and the federal extract can lag a state survey by several months.
Before you rely on a clean record, ask THORNTON CARE CENTER for the date of its most recent standard survey and for its current CMS Form 2567. Also ask the Colorado survey agency whether any complaint investigations are open, as complaint surveys are logged separately from the standard annual survey cycle.
What nursing home costs near Thornton, Colorado
Colorado nursing home typically runs $3,800 to $6,000 per month, a midpoint of roughly $4,900 — about $58,800 a year. This is a state-level market estimate from published rate data for this care type, not a quote from THORNTON CARE CENTER, and it is the single figure on this page that is modelled rather than reported.
Actual pricing at THORNTON CARE CENTER depends on room type, whether the community charges a flat all-inclusive rate or a base rate plus tiered care levels, and one-time community or entrance fees. For skilled nursing, Medicare may cover a limited post-hospital stay in full for the first 20 days and partially through day 100 when the stay qualifies; long-term custodial care is generally paid privately or through Medicaid once assets are spent down.
When you call THORNTON CARE CENTER, ask for the total monthly figure at the care level being recommended — not the base rate — plus the schedule of annual increases over the last three years and what triggers a move to a higher care tier.
Questions to ask THORNTON CARE CENTER on a tour
These are drawn from what this facility's own record does and does not tell you. Bring them to the tour and write down the answers — comparing written answers across two or three Thornton providers is more revealing than any single visit.
- Your CMS overall rating is 2 out of 5 — what changed at the most recent survey, and what are you doing differently now?
- CMS reports 1 out of 5 for health inspections here — how is that being addressed?
- What is the current nurse and aide staffing ratio on days, evenings, nights and weekends, and what is your annual staff turnover?
- What is the all-in monthly cost for the care level you would place my family member in, and what triggers an increase?
- How are medication changes, falls and hospital transfers communicated to family, and how quickly?
- Can we visit unannounced at a mealtime and on a weekend before deciding?
How to verify this information about THORNTON CARE CENTER
Everything on this page comes from public records, and you can check each figure at its source. CMS publishes provider ratings, staffing and inspection data through its Provider Data Catalog and Medicare Care Compare; the Colorado licensing and survey agency holds the state licence file, complaint investigations and any enforcement actions for THORNTON CARE CENTER; and your local Area Agency on Aging can tell you about waiver programs and ombudsman support in Thornton.
Long-term care ombudsman programs are free and independent, and an ombudsman who covers Thornton will often know a facility's recent staffing and complaint history in more current detail than any published dataset. Clear Care Connect does not inspect, endorse or rank facilities for payment, and does not accept payment from providers to change what a page says.
THORNTON CARE CENTER — questions families ask
How does Medicare rate THORNTON CARE CENTER?
THORNTON CARE CENTER holds a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado average of 3.1.
How does THORNTON CARE CENTER compare to other Thornton facilities?
Across 3 rated facilities in Thornton, the average CMS overall rating is 2.7 out of 5. THORNTON CARE CENTER rates 2 out of 5, below that local average.
What are THORNTON CARE CENTER's CMS domain scores?
CMS reports health inspections 1 out of 5, staffing 2 out of 5, quality measures 5 out of 5 for THORNTON CARE CENTER.
Who operates THORNTON CARE CENTER?
THORNTON CARE CENTER is operated as a for profit - limited liability company nursing home.
What does nursing home cost near Thornton, Colorado?
Colorado nursing home typically runs $3,800–$6,000 per month. This is a state-level estimate, not a quote from THORNTON CARE CENTER — pricing varies by care level and room type.
Where is THORNTON CARE CENTER located?
THORNTON CARE CENTER is at 501 THORNTON PKWY. You can reach the facility directly at 3034526101.
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Where this data comes from
- CMS star ratings, health inspection, staffing and quality scores — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Provider Data Catalog (CMS certification number 065193).
- Estimated monthly cost — Clear Care Connect state-level cost model, derived from published market rates for this care type and state. Estimates are not quotes.
No CMS inspection survey date or data-refresh timestamp is on record for this facility yet, so this page states no data date. Government inspection data is republished by CMS on its own schedule — always confirm directly with the provider.