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HomeColoradoVillas at Sunny Acres, the

Villas at Sunny Acres, the

2501 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO 802333032554100
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
3/5
Staffing
3/5
Quality
5/5
Beds
160
certified
1 fine(s) totaling $19,988

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 4/5 stars (above average)

• Has 160 certified beds with an average of 144.8 residents per day (91% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 9 deficiencies (inspected Apr 3, 2025)

• Has been fined a total of $19,988 across 1 fine(s)

• Total nursing staff: 3.01 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 30.3%

• Part of the The Ensign Group chain (324 facilities)

Villas at Sunny Acres, the is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Thornton, Colorado with 160 certified beds. It has been operating since 1969. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
160
Avg Residents/Day
144.8
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Dec 30, 1969
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Adams
Last Inspection
Apr 3, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
9
Weighted Score
63.0
Infection Citations
2

Deficiency Citations (32)

F0677Potential for Harm

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0678Potential for Harm

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0689Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0698Potential for Harm

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0744Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for 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.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0804Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0580Potential for Harm

Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

Survey: Apr 3, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0557Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to be treated with respect and dignity and to retain and use personal possessions.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0575Potential for Harm

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0603Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0685Potential for Harm

Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0689Actual Harm

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

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0691Actual Harm

Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0692Actual Harm

Provide enough food/fluids to maintain a resident's health.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0695Potential for Harm

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0624Potential for Harm

Prepare residents for a safe transfer or discharge from the nursing home.

Survey: Mar 11, 2024Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0561Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0572Potential for Harm

Give residents a notice of rights, rules, services and charges.

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0825Potential for Harm

Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.

Survey: Apr 6, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Feb 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: Feb 16, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0578Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0584Potential for 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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0585Potential for 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.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0600Potential for Harm

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

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0679Potential for Harm

Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.

Survey: Dec 5, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3

+ 2 more deficiencies

Total Fines
$19,988
Number of Fines
1
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1

Penalty History

FineMar 11, 2024
$19,988

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide1.91 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.52 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.57 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.01 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total2.53 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.10 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
30.3%
RN Turnover
18.8%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (5)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
HORTON, CHRISTOPHEROPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 6, 2020
RAMIREZ SANCHEZ, HUGOOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJun 12, 2020
BURNAM, SOONCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ADec 21, 2016
JORGENSEN, DAVIDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AJan 1, 2019
KEETCH, CHADCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AMar 1, 2011

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Villas at Sunny Acres, the?▾
Villas at Sunny Acres, the has an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 3/5, staffing rating of 3/5, and quality measures rating of 5/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Villas at Sunny Acres, the had any health inspection violations?▾
Villas at Sunny Acres, the had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (Apr 3, 2025). The facility has been fined a total of $19,988 across 1 fine(s). It also has 2 infection control citation(s).
What are the staffing levels at Villas at Sunny Acres, the?▾
Villas at Sunny Acres, the provides 3.01 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.57 RN hours, 0.52 LPN hours, and 1.91 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 30.3%.
How many beds does Villas at Sunny Acres, the have?▾
Villas at Sunny Acres, the has 160 certified beds with an average of 144.8 residents per day, resulting in approximately 91% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the The Ensign Group chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Villas at Sunny Acres, the?▾
Yes, there are 2 other nursing homes in Thornton, Colorado with an average rating of 2.7/5. You can compare all facilities on the Thornton nursing homes page.

Part of The Ensign Group

This chain operates 324 facilities. View all →