THORNTON CARE CENTER
State inspectors recorded 1 immediate-jeopardy citation(s) here in the last three years — CMS's most serious level.
Serious inspection findings
2025-09-02 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0689, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2024-06-20 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0686, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2024-06-20 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2023-10-26 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0600, severity G)
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022-07-21 — IMMEDIATE JEOPARDY (tag F0689, severity J)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
2022-07-21 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0686, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
2022-07-21 — ACTUAL HARM (tag F0744, severity G)
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · correction not recorded in CMS data
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Staffing, from payroll records
Nursing hours / resident / day
2.77
state median 3.24
Weekend staffing gap
−13%
fewer nursing hours on weekends · state median −7%
RN hours / resident / day
0.45
registered nurses only
Contract (agency) staff
0%
share of all nursing hours
Nursing staff turnover
51%
per year, per CMS
Keep an eye on this facility
Penalties and enforcement
3 enforcement action(s), totaling $21,483 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-12-19 | Fine | $5,684 |
| 2024-06-20 | Fine | $12,058 |
| 2023-10-26 | Fine | $3,741 |
Ownership
Ownership type: For profit - Limited Liability company. Part of the LONG PEAK OPERATING COMPANY chain.
Other facilities under the same ownership, with their CMS overall ratings:
- DEVONSHIRE CARE CENTER (STERLING, CO) —
- CRESTMOOR CARE CENTER (DENVER, CO) —
- ALLISON CARE CENTER (LAKEWOOD, CO) —
- HARMONY POINTE CARE CENTER (LAKEWOOD, CO) —
- PARKVIEW CARE CENTER (DENVER, CO) —
- ARBOR VIEW CARE CENTER, LLC (ARVADA, CO) —
- UNIVERSITY HEIGHTS CARE CENTER (AURORA, CO) —
Full citation history
| Survey date | Tag | Category | Severity | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-09-02 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2025-09-02 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2025-09-02 | F0842 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2025-04-01 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0561 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0566 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0567 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0610 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0622 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0626 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0679 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0684 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0698 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0760 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0800 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0849 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0867 | Administration Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-12-19 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | F | not recorded |
| 2024-08-07 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2024-06-20 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2024-06-20 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2024-06-20 | F0867 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0566 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0583 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0658 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0774 | Administration Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0803 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0804 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2023-10-26 | F0812 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0550 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0553 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0558 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0566 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0584 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0585 | Resident Rights Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0600 | Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0655 | Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0676 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0677 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0685 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0686 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0688 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0689 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | J | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0693 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0726 | Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies | D | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0744 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | G | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0761 | Pharmacy Service Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0791 | Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0808 | Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0867 | Administration Deficiencies | E | not recorded |
| 2022-07-21 | F0880 | Infection Control Deficiencies | D | not recorded |