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 25 of 54 citations

  1. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  2. Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

  3. Harm to a resident

    Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

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

    Health citation F-0600, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (June 21, 2024).

  4. Harm to a resident

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

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

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

  5. Harm to a resident

    Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

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

    Health citation F-0744, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Address patient/client population and determine types of services needed.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0007, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Include a process for Emergency Preparedness collaboration.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0009, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0018, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Establish policies and procedures for medical documentation.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0023, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Establish roles under a Waiver declared by secretary.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0026, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    List the names and contact information of those in the facility.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0030, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Provide primary/alternate means for communication.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0032, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Provide family notifications of emergency plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0035, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Establish emergency prep training and testing.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0036, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Establish staff and initial training requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0037, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

    Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Emergency preparedness citation E-0039, Emergency Preparedness Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 23, 2022).

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

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0291, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

  18. 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 July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

  21. 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 July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    A waiver was granted (September 19, 2022).

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

    Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0711, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

  23. 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 July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

  24. 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 July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 13, 2022).

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

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0658, Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies. Inspection of August 7, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (August 30, 2024).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.