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 62 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

    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 G.

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2025).

  4. 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).

  5. 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 October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

  6. 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).

  7. 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).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0880, Infection Control Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to voice grievances without discrimination or reprisal and the facility must establish a grievance policy and make prompt efforts to resolve grievances.

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

    Health citation F-0585, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 2, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (September 3, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

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

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.

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

    Health citation F-0567, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

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

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

    Health citation F-0689, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    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.

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

    Health citation F-0761, Pharmacy Service Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.

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

    Health citation F-0800, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of December 19, 2024. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (January 13, 2025).

  19. 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).

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

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

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

    Health citation F-0867, Administration Deficiencies. Inspection of June 20, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

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

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

    Ensure menus must meet the nutritional needs of residents, be prepared in advance, be followed, be updated, be reviewed by dietician, and meet the needs of the resident.

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

    Health citation F-0803, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

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

    Health citation F-0804, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

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

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of October 26, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 27, 2023).

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

    Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.

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

    Health citation F-0553, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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

    Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.

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

    Health citation F-0584, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of July 21, 2022. Found during a standard inspection.

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

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.