About Thornton Care Center
Thornton Care Center, located in THORNTON, CO, is a for-profit organization that accepts Medicare and Medicaid.
Why Families Choose Thornton Care Center
Key Performance Indicators
- CMS Overall Rating 1 Stars
- Nursing Hours 3.12 hrs
- Safety Record Clean
Chain Affiliations & Network
This facility is part of the LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY network. This chain operates 7 facilities.
Chain Performance Overview
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Nursing Staff Analysis
Staffing levels are a critical indicator of quality care. We analyze the daily hours of care provided by Registered Nurses (RNs), Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs), and Certified Nursing Assistants (CNAs).
Below Average Staffing
Thornton Care Center provides less care hours than the state average and less than the national average.
Registered Nurses (RN)
Licensed Practical Nurses
Certified Assistants
CMS Quality Ratings
| Category | Rating | Stars |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 1 |
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| Health Inspection | 1 |
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| Quality Measures | 4 |
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| Staffing | 2 |
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Health Inspection History
| Inspection Cycle | Score | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cycle 1 (Most Recent) | 180 | Dec 19, 2024 |
| Weighted Average | 182 | Combined Score |
Detailed Quality Measures
Rates are from CMS quality measures (claims-based and MDS-based) for the reporting period ending May 01, 2026. Some measures may be omitted when CMS does not report a numeric rate for this facility.
Medicare claims-based measures
Typically includes short-stay outcomes, hospitalizations, and ED use from Medicare claims.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursi... (QM521) | 35.6% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency depar... (QM522) | 23.9% |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days (QM551) | N/A |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resi... (QM552) | N/A |
MDS-based measures
Resident assessment data; often used for long-stay care quality.
| Measure | Rate |
|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activit... (QM401) | 4.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight (QM404) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in t... (QM406) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection (QM407) | 0.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms (QM408) | 11.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained (QM409) | 0.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with ma... (QM410) | 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the p... (QM415) | 89.5% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the... (QM430) | 74.9% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic m... (QM434) | 1.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently wo... (QM451) | 3.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnoti... (QM452) | 14.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the s... (QM454) | 91.2% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately g... (QM472) | 54.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers (QM479) | 2.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder... (QM480) | 11.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medicati... (QM481) | 18.2% |
Complaints & Deficiencies
Complaint History by Year
This chart shows the number of complaints filed each year.
Summary:
- 2023: 6 complaints
- 2024: 4 complaints
- 2025: 19 complaints
- Total: 29 complaints on record
Recent Complaints (Since Jan 2023)
| Date | Description |
|---|---|
| Sep 03, 2025 | 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. |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Sep 03, 2025 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. |
| Apr 16, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident?s preferences and goals. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Jan 13, 2025 | 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. |
| Aug 30, 2024 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. |
| Jun 21, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | 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. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature. |
| Oct 27, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. |
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Owner & Operator Information
Management & Direction
- BEECAN HEALTH CO LLC OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- BEECAN HEALTH CO LLC ADP OF THE SNF
- JEANNAE DERGANCE ADP OF THE SNF
- ALAN ELYA OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL
- ALAN ELYA ADP OF THE SNF
- CHAIM RASKIN CORPORATE OFFICER
Associated Doctors
Local Comparison
| Facility | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Beth Israel at Shalom Park | N/A | 5 |
| Vi at Highlands Ranch Skilled Nursing | N/A | 5 |
| The Center at Northridge, LLC | N/A | 5 |
| Sloan's Lake Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Continuing Care at Wind Crest | N/A | 5 |
| The Suites at Clermont Park Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center | N/A | 5 |
| Western Hills Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Frasier Meadows Health Care Center | N/A | 5 |
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | N/A | 5 |
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Ownership Details
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Noted Deficiencies
Detailed history of deficiencies with descriptions and correction dates.
Nursing Hours Analysis
Detailed breakdown of staffing hours per resident by role.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Skilled Nursing Care: 24/7 medical supervision and complex medical treatments
- Long-term Residential Care: Assistance with daily living activities for extended stays
- Short-term Rehabilitation: Recovery services after hospital stays or surgeries
- Memory Care: Specialized programs for residents with dementia and Alzheimer's disease
- Level of care needed (skilled nursing vs. long-term care)
- Room type (private vs. semi-private)
- Insurance coverage (Medicare, Medicaid, private insurance)
- Length of stay and specific services required
For current rates and to discuss payment options, contact Thornton Care Center directly at 3034526101. Their admissions team can help determine coverage and out-of-pocket expenses.
Environment & Cleanliness
- Overall cleanliness and odors
- Resident room conditions
- Common area maintenance
- Safety features and accessibility
Staff & Care Quality
- Staff-to-resident ratios
- How staff interact with residents
- Response time to resident needs
- Staff knowledge and professionalism
Ask to speak with current residents and their families, tour at different times of day, and review the facility's most recent inspection reports.