Nursing homeFAID #1299
Thornton Care Center
★★★★★1/5CMS Five-Star overall1/5 health inspections2/5 staffing3/5 quality measuresSource: CMS Care Compare
Public record summary
What we can show you for free.
Bed capacity
101
State license
020410
CMS facility ID
065193
Care type
Nursing home
Facility name
Thornton Care Center
Street address
501 THORNTON PKWY
City / state / ZIP
Thornton, CO 80229
Phone
(303) 452-6101
Website
State license #
020410
About this facility — Thornton Care Center
Thornton Care Center is a Medicare/Medicaid-certified skilled nursing facility in Thornton, Colorado. It is licensed for 101 beds — close to the median for skilled nursing facilities in Colorado (90 beds).
It is one of 19 senior care facilities in Thornton and 210 skilled nursing facilities across Colorado. Families comparing options should weigh inspection history, ownership record, and litigation — not just the tour — before deciding.
Federal inspectors have cited Thornton Care Center 111 times across 12 inspections in the last three years, including 7 food-safety citations, and CMS has imposed $21,483 in fines. Every citation is listed, dated, and graded in the inspection record below.
This listing draws on federal CMS Nursing Home Compare records, and was last updated on August 31, 2026. Background reports are compiled from primary sources — state inspection files, federal CMS data, corporate registrations, and court records — at the time of order.
Facility background
What the public record shows.
Ownership & operator
Parent company
Long Peak Operating Company
Ownership type
For profit - Limited Liability company
Registered owners & officers
Thorton Snf Holding Llc
Direct owner — 100% stake — since 2024
Beecan Health Co Llc
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Dergance, Jeannae
Additional disclosable party — since 2024
Elya, Alan
Operational control · Additional disclosable party — since 2023
Raskin, Chaim
Officer — since 2023
Regulatory standing
License status
Active
Licensed / certified since
1984-10-01
CMS overall rating
1 of 5 stars
Health deficiencies
24 at the last standard inspection
Federal fines
$21,483 total
Last standard inspection
2024-12-19
Nurse staffing
3.0 hours per resident per day
Cost & payer profile (FY2023 cost report)
Average billed charges
$462 per day (≈ $14,040/month). Private-pay prices typically track billed charges; Medicare and Medicaid pay set rates.
Payer mix (resident days)
91% Medicaid · 4% Medicare · 4% private/other
Occupancy
68% (fiscal year 2023)
Vs. state median
14% above the CO median of $407/day — full state cost breakdown
Services & coverage
Licensed beds
101
Licensed as
Nursing Facilities
Medicare
Accepted
Medicaid
Accepted
Wheelchair accessible
entrance and parking
Visiting hours
Daily Open 24 hours
Compiled from CMS Nursing Home Compare; owners/officers from the CMS Ownership dataset; cost & occupancy from the facility's own CMS cost report; hours/accessibility via Google · last verified 2026-08-31. Facilities can submit a correction.
Inspection record
Every citation, dated and graded.
Kitchen & food safety
Federal surveyors inspect the kitchen at every standard visit. This facility has 7 food-safety citations on its three-year record — flagged below among the inspections.
2025-09-02Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0585
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-09-03
F-0689
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-09-03
F-0842
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Corrected 2025-09-03
2025-04-01Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0600
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2025-04-16
8 earlier / fire-safety inspections (107 citations)
2024-12-19Health inspectionComplaint-triggered21 citations
F-0561
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0566
D · No harm found
1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0567
E · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0584
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0610
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0622
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0626
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0679
D · No harm found
Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0684
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0685
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0689
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0698
D · No harm found
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0760
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0800
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0812
F · No harm foundFood safety
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0849
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0867
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2025-01-13
F-0880
F · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2025-01-13
2024-08-07Health inspectionComplaint-triggered1 citation
F-0658
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2024-08-30
2024-06-20Health inspectionComplaint-triggered3 citations
F-0600
G · Actual harmFrom a complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0686
J · Immediate jeopardyFrom a complaint
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2024-06-21
F-0867
E · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2024-06-21
2023-10-26Health inspectionComplaint-triggered11 citations
F-0566
D · No harm found
1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0583
D · No harm found
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0600
G · Actual harm
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0658
D · No harm found
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0677
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0689
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0761
D · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0774
D · No harm foundFrom a complaint
Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0803
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
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.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0804
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected 2023-10-27
F-0812
E · No harm foundFood safetyFrom a complaint
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-10-27
2022-07-21Health inspection22 citations
F-0550
D · No harm found
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0553
E · No harm found
Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0558
D · No harm found
Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0566
D · No harm found
1) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0584
E · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0585
D · No harm found
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.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0600
D · No harm found
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0655
D · No harm found
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0676
D · No harm found
Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0677
E · No harm found
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0685
E · No harm found
Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0686
G · Actual harm
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0688
D · No harm found
Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0689
J · Immediate jeopardy
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0693
D · No harm found
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0726
D · No harm found
Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0744
G · Actual harm
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0761
E · No harm found
Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0791
E · No harm found
Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0808
E · No harm foundFood safety
Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0867
E · No harm found
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Corrected 2022-08-23
F-0880
D · No harm found
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2022-08-23
2024-12-19Fire-safety inspection10 citations
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2025-01-30
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2025-01-29
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2025-02-04
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-03-09
K-0353
D · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2025-02-05
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2025-01-29
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2025-01-20
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2025-01-30
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2025-01-30
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2025-01-31
2023-10-26Fire-safety inspection11 citations
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0291
D · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0363
D · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0372
D · No harm found
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2024-01-13
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2024-01-13
2022-07-21Fire-safety inspection28 citations
E-0007
F · No harm found
Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0009
F · No harm found
Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0018
F · No harm found
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0023
F · No harm found
Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0026
F · No harm found
Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0030
F · No harm found
List the names and contact information of those in the facility.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0032
F · No harm found
Provide primary/alternate means for communication.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0035
F · No harm found
Provide family notifications of emergency plan.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0036
F · No harm found
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0037
F · No harm found
Establish staff and initial training requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-23
E-0039
F · No harm found
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Corrected 2022-08-23
K-0211
D · No harm found
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0222
D · No harm found
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0271
D · No harm found
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0291
F · No harm found
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0321
D · No harm found
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0324
D · No harm found
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0345
F · No harm found
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0353
F · No harm found
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0355
D · No harm found
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0363
F · No harm found
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0511
D · No harm found
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0521
F · No harm found
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Corrected 2022-09-19
K-0711
F · No harm found
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0712
F · No harm found
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0741
D · No harm found
Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0911
D · No harm found
Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
Corrected 2022-10-13
K-0918
F · No harm found
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Corrected 2022-10-13
Federal penalties
2024-12-19Fine$5,684
2024-06-20Fine$12,058
2023-10-26Fine$3,741
Total fines$21,483
Citations and penalties from the CMS Provider Data Catalog (three-year survey window, refreshed monthly). Severity codes follow the federal scope/severity grid; “Immediate jeopardy” is the most serious grade CMS issues. CCN 065193.
Visitor reviews
What people say on Google.
3.7★★★★★49 ratings on Google
★★★★★Rob Franz · 2026-02-17 · via Google“Since phasing out agency staff over a year ago, the consistency and quality of care has been palpable. The staff care about the well-being of their residents. The building is clean and management is receptive to constructive feedback.”
★TB Ishida · 2026-05-09 · via Google“BEWARE of Thornton Care Center. Our family’s experience during Kayla’s stay was heartbreaking and deeply disappointing. Before Kayla was admitted, we toured the facility and everything appeared appropriate for her care needs. Staff also evaluated her at the hospital beforehand to determine whether they could properly handle and support her medical needs. We were specifically told they had cared fo…”
★Bring on the Spice · 2026-05-13 · via Google“This place horrible and very weird and also very nasty and dirty. This place so heavy of urine it hits you right when you walk in the front door. Residents physically and emotionally abuse their aides there. Residents defecate on the floor because their toilets doesn't work. Also they allow residents' homeless partner to live on premises and their rooms.”
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CMS Nursing Home Compare
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Last verified 2026-08-31
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