THORNTON CARE CENTER

Thornton Care Center is a long-term care facility located at 501 Thornton Pkwy in Thornton, Colorado (Adams County), ZIP code 80229. The facility operates 101 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit limited liability company. It is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid patients. Thornton Care Center holds an overall CMS star rating of 1 out of 5, which falls below the national average of 3.0 stars. CMS star ratings are derived from three component domains: health inspections, staffing, and quality measures. The facility received a 1-star rating in health inspections, indicating a higher number or severity of cited deficiencies relative to other facilities nationally. Its staffing rating stands at 2 stars, reflecting staffing levels and nurse hours per resident day that are below the national median. The quality measure rating of 4 stars represents a relative strength for this facility, indicating that clinical outcome metrics tracked by CMS perform above average in comparison to national benchmarks. Thornton Care Center accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, making it accessible to residents who qualify for either federal program. Prospective residents or their representatives should contact the facility directly at (303) 452-6101 to inquire about current bed availability, private pay rates, and any additional insurance arrangements that may be accepted. When compared to national averages, Thornton Care Center presents a mixed profile. Its overall 1-star CMS rating and its 1-star health inspection rating place it among facilities with the lowest performance on those measures nationally. The 2-star staffing rating is also below the national midpoint. However, the 4-star quality measure rating suggests that certain resident health outcomes tracked by CMS, such as rates of hospitalizations, falls, and functional decline, compare more favorably to the national standard. Individuals researching this facility are encouraged to review the full CMS Care Compare profile, speak with staff, and conduct an in-person visit to gather a complete picture of care and operations.