Nursing homes in Thornton, CO
Thornton, CO has 3 Medicare-certified nursing homes. None has a 5-star overall rating, and 3 have been fined in the last three years.
Medicare data updated October 2026. Sorted by Medicare's overall rating.
| Nursing home | Overall rating | Health inspections | Staffing | Quality measures | Beds | Fines |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Villas at Sunny Acres2501 E 104th Ave · For profit - Corporation Cited for abuse | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 160 | 1 ($19,988) |
| Skylake Post Acute12080 Bellaire Wy · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars | 242 | 1 ($25,572) |
| Thornton Care Center501 Thornton Pkwy · For profit - Limited Liability company | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars | 101 | 3 ($21,483) |
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Recent inspection problems in Thornton
Citations from each home's latest standard inspection and from complaint inspections in the last three years, newest first. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 11, 2026 · Skylake Post Acute · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 11, 2026 · Skylake Post Acute · F0684 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.April 8, 2026 · The Villas at Sunny Acres · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.March 4, 2026 · Skylake Post Acute · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.March 4, 2026 · Skylake Post Acute · F0689 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.March 4, 2026 · Skylake Post Acute · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.December 1, 2025 · Skylake Post Acute · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.December 1, 2025 · Skylake Post Acute · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.December 1, 2025 · Skylake Post Acute · F0550 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.December 1, 2025 · Skylake Post Acute · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
Questions about nursing homes in Thornton
Which nursing home in Thornton has the highest Medicare rating?
The Villas at Sunny Acres has the highest overall rating in Thornton: 2 stars out of 5.
How many nursing homes in Thornton have been fined?
3 of the 3 have been fined in the last three years, $67,043 in all. The most was $25,572, at Skylake Post Acute.
Does Medicare flag any nursing homes in Thornton?
The Villas at Sunny Acres was cited for abuse. Medicare marks homes with a history of serious problems and homes recently cited for abuse.
Which nursing home in Thornton is the largest?
Skylake Post Acute, with 242 certified beds.
Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.