All citations for Thornton Care Center

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

December 19, 2024

Showing 1 to 10 of 10 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0345, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (March 9, 2025).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0521, Services Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home has a plan to correct it (January 20, 2025).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0918, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 31, 2025).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0321, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide properly protected cooking facilities.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0324, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 4, 2025).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 5, 2025).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 29, 2025).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Fire safety citation K-0911, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 30, 2025).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of October 1, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.