Villas at Sunny Acres, the, Thornton
2501 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233 · 1.5 mi
2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality4/5
- CMS abuse icon: cited for abuse
- 160 beds
- For-profit
- Continuing care community
Nursing Home in Thornton, CO · CMS Data August 2026
Thornton Care Center
How Does Thornton Care Center Rate?
Thornton Care Center is a 101-bed for-profit nursing home in Thornton, CO. CMS rates it 1 out of 5 stars overall (August 2026), with 1 for health inspections, 2 for staffing and 3 for quality measures. Residents got an average of 3.0 hours of nursing care per resident per day, against a national median of 3.7 hours. Its last standard health inspection, on December 19, 2024, cited 24 health deficiencies.
- CMS overall rating
- 1 of 5
- Nursing per resident per day
- 3.0 hours
- Deficiencies at last inspection
- 24
- Certified beds
- 101
501 Thornton Pkwy
Thornton, CO 80229
1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
From CMS Care Compare, data processed August 1, 2026. A listing is not an endorsement, and no home pays to appear.
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CMS Star Ratings
| Rating | Stars | CMS label |
|---|---|---|
| Overall rating | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Health inspections | 1 of 5 | Much below average |
| Staffing | 2 of 5 | Below average |
| Quality measures | 3 of 5 | Average |
| Quality for long-stay residents | 5 of 5 | Much above average |
| Quality for short-stay residents | 2 of 5 | Below average |
CMS compares each home with others in its state for the inspection rating. See how CMS star ratings work.
Staffing and Turnover
| Measure | This home | National median |
|---|---|---|
| Total nursing hours per resident per day | 3.0 hours | 3.7 hours |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.7 hours | 0.6 hours |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 1.6 hours | 2.2 hours |
| Total nursing hours per resident on weekends | 2.5 hours | 3.3 hours |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 51% | 45% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 53% | 42% |
Hours are reported by the home through CMS's payroll-based staffing data. Turnover is the share of nursing staff who left over the year. Why staffing matters.
Inspections and Penalties
| Last standard health inspection | December 19, 2024 |
|---|---|
| Health deficiencies cited at that inspection | 24 |
| Deficiencies from complaint inspections (same rating cycle) | 18 |
| Fines in the past 3 years | 3 totaling $21,483 |
| Payment denials in the past 3 years | 0 |
The full inspection reports, with each deficiency described, are on the home's Medicare Care Compare page.
Quality Measures for Long-Stay Residents
The share of residents in long-term care (101 days or more) at Thornton Care Center who, according to CMS's resident assessments (2025Q2 to 2026Q1):
| Residents who | This home | National median | Compared |
|---|---|---|---|
| Received an antipsychotic medication | 16% | 13% | Higher than the national median |
| Received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 15% | 18% | Lower than the national median |
| Had a fall with major injury | 1.1% | 2.8% | Lower than the national median |
| Have pressure ulcers | 2.4% | 4.2% | Lower than the national median |
| Lost too much weight | 6.0% | 4.7% | Higher than the national median |
| Were physically restrained | 0.0% | 0.0% | At the national median |
| Have depressive symptoms | 12% | 3.6% | Higher than the national median |
| Needed more help with daily activities over time | 3.7% | 13% | Lower than the national median |
Lower is better for each measure. Antipsychotic use matters most for residents with dementia: what families should know.
About the Home
| Certified beds | 101 |
|---|---|
| Average residents per day | 81 |
| Ownership | For profit - Limited Liability company |
| Legal business name | THORNTON CARE CENTER LLC |
| Chain or affiliated group | LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY (8 homes) |
| Certified for | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified | October 1984 |
| Councils | Resident council and family council |
Before you choose, visit at different times of day and ask about openings, costs and Medicaid beds. How to choose a nursing home has CMS's checklist, and Colorado's Colorado State Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (303.862.3524) can answer questions about residents' rights. See all nursing homes and senior care in Colorado.
Other Nursing Homes Near Thornton Care Center
Measured by straight-line distance. See every home on the Thornton nursing homes page.
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2 of 5 CMS overall · Below average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing1/5
- Quality5/5
- 162 beds
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- Inspections5/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
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Clear Creek Care Center, Westminster
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3 of 5 CMS overall · Average
- Inspections2/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality5/5
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Skylake Post Acute, Thornton
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1 of 5 CMS overall · Much below average
- Inspections1/5
- Staffing4/5
- Quality4/5
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Life Care Center of Westminster, Westminster
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- Inspections2/5
- Staffing3/5
- Quality5/5
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