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Facility profile · CCN 065193

Thornton Care Center

62 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 3 federal enforcement actions totaling $21,483.

Abuse Icon 2 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
62
Total citations
40
Last 3 years
7
Actual harm+
3
Federal penalties
$21,483
Total fines
2
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Quality of Care19 Resident Rights15 Nutrition & Dietary7 Abuse & Neglect5 Administration5

Most common F-tags at this facility

F6894 F6004 F5663 F7613 F6773

Citation history

62 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Sep 2, 2025F842Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.DComplaint
Sep 2, 2025F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.GComplaint
Sep 2, 2025F585Honor 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.EComplaint
Apr 1, 2025F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.FComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F849Arrange for the provision of hospice services or assist the resident in transferring to a facility that will arrange for the provision of hospice services.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F800Provide each resident with a nourishing, palatable, well-balanced diet that meets his or her daily nutritional and special dietary needs.EComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F626Permit a resident to return to the nursing home after hospitalization or therapeutic leave that exceeds bed-hold policy.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F622Not transfer or discharge a resident without an adequate reason; and must provide documentation and convey specific information when a resident is transferred or discharged.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F610Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.DComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F584Honor 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.EComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint
Dec 19, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Dec 19, 2024F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Dec 19, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Dec 19, 2024F679Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.DStandard
Dec 19, 2024F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.EStandard
Dec 19, 2024F5661) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.DStandard
Aug 7, 2024F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.EComplaint
Jun 20, 2024F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EComplaint
Jun 20, 2024F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.JComplaint
Jun 20, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F804Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.EComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F803Ensure 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.EComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F774Help the resident with transportation to and from laboratory services outside of the facility.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.DComplaint
Oct 26, 2023F761Ensure 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.DStandard
Oct 26, 2023F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
Oct 26, 2023F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.GStandard
Oct 26, 2023F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.DStandard
Oct 26, 2023F5661) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F867Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F808Ensure therapeutic diets are prescribed by the attending physician and may be delegated to a registered or licensed dietitian, to the extent allowed by State law.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F761Ensure 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.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.GStandard
Jul 21, 2022F726Ensure that nurses and nurse aides have the appropriate competencies to care for every resident in a way that maximizes each resident's well being.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F693Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.JStandard
Jul 21, 2022F688Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.GStandard
Jul 21, 2022F685Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F676Ensure residents do not lose the ability to perform activities of daily living unless there is a medical reason.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedDStandard
Jul 21, 2022F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F585Honor 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.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F584Honor 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.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F5661) Protect residents from being forced to work at the nursing home, or 2) let residents work if they want to.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F558Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident.DStandard
Jul 21, 2022F553Allow resident to participate in the development and implementation of his or her person-centered plan of care.EStandard
Jul 21, 2022F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 3 enforcement actions against this facility, including 3 civil money penalties totaling $21,483 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Dec 19, 2024Fine$5,684—
Jun 20, 2024Fine$12,058—
Oct 26, 2023Fine$3,741—
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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