Nursing Homes in Thornton, Colorado
There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Thornton, Colorado, with an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars. 100% are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid. Compare inspection history, staffing levels, and deficiency records for each facility below, all sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) data.
In Thornton there are 3 nursing homes with a rating distribution of 1 star: 1 (33%); 2 star: 1 (33%); 3 star: 0 (0%); 4 star: 1 (33%); 5 star: 0 (0%), and the city's average CMS overall star rating is 2.3 out of 5, which is 0.80 below the Colorado state average of 3.1. One of the 3 facilities (33%) is rated 4 stars or higher and 2 of the 3 facilities (67%) are rated 1-2 stars. Average nurse staffing in the city is 2.98 hours per resident day (HPRD), which is 0.73 HPRD below the Colorado state average of 3.71 HPRD. All 3 facilities (3 out of 3) had deficiencies on their most recent inspection and 1 of the 3 facilities had severe deficiencies.
All Nursing Homes in Thornton
| Facility | Address | CMS Rating | Medicare | Medicaid | Deficiencies |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE | 2501 E 104TH AVE, THORNTON, CO, 80233 | 4 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 9 |
| THORNTON CARE CENTER | 501 THORNTON PKWY, THORNTON, CO, 80229 | 2 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
| SKYLAKE POST ACUTE | 12080 BELLAIRE WY, THORNTON, CO, 80241 | 1 ★ | ✓ | ✓ | 3 |
Frequently Asked Questions
How many nursing homes are in Thornton, Colorado?
There are 3 Medicare- or Medicaid-certified nursing homes in Thornton, Colorado listed on CareQED.
What is the average nursing home rating in Thornton, Colorado?
Nursing homes in Thornton, Colorado have an average CMS overall rating of 2.3 out of 5 stars.
Do nursing homes in Thornton accept Medicare and Medicaid?
100% of nursing homes in Thornton, Colorado are Medicare certified and 100% accept Medicaid.
Data Source
This information is sourced from official CMS (Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) public datasets.
CMS Provider Information updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Survey Summary updated: May 1, 2026.
CMS Health Deficiencies updated: May 1, 2026.
CareQED Last Updated: June 22, 2026.