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10 Best Nursing Homes in Thornton, CO

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Thornton is home to many senior care options, including nursing homes. The term “nursing home” is often used as a catchall for any type of senior care. But it can also refer to actual nursing homes, or skilled nursing facilities, which provide the highest level of medical and rehabilitative care outside of a hospital. Of the 31 nursing homes, assisted living, and memory care communities in Thornton, the best fit for your loved one will depend on their budget and needs. The cost of nursing home care in Thornton is about $5,682, but costs tend to increase as care needs increase. To learn more, browse our 694 reviews and explore the services and amenities available in your area.

 

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Nursing Homes Facilities near Thornton, CO

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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Covenant Retirement Communities have been leading the charge to meet the needs of older adults for over a century. Since 1886, we’ve focused on helping residents live more fulfilling lives. We continue to build on this great legacy as we expand to serve more communities.Today, at Covenant Village...
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Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Provides: Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
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Cost of nursing homes in Thornton, CO

The average cost of senior living in Thornton is $5,682 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Brighton, CO with an average of $5,604 per month.

Nursing homes costs in Thornton, CO, vs. nearby cities

Thornton, CO
$5,682/mo

Nursing homes costs in Thornton, CO, vs. state and national averages

Thornton, CO
$5,682/mo
U.S. national average
$5,004/mo

Nursing homes costs in Thornton, CO, vs. other senior living options

$5,692/mo
Nursing Homes
$5,682/mo

Nursing homes costs in Thornton, CO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,302/mo
Studio
$5,700/mo
1 Bedroom
$5,954/mo
2 Bedroom
$7,331/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$4,850/mo

Senior living costs in Thornton vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 4 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Thornton, CO
Column state: Colorado
Column national: U.S.
Community typeThornton, COColoradoU.S.
Nursing Homes$5,682/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Assisted Living$5,208/mo$5,181/mo$4,740/mo
Memory Care$5,692/mo$5,398/mo$5,004/mo
Independent Living$4,514/mo$4,441/mo$4,203/mo
Nursing Homes
Thornton, CO:$5,682/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Assisted Living
Thornton, CO:$5,208/mo
Colorado:$5,181/mo
U.S.:$4,740/mo
Memory Care
Thornton, CO:$5,692/mo
Colorado:$5,398/mo
U.S.:$5,004/mo
Independent Living
Thornton, CO:$4,514/mo
Colorado:$4,441/mo
U.S.:$4,203/mo
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Nursing homes costs in Thornton, CO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly nursing homes costs have shifted over the past five years in Thornton and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Nursing homes cost trends in Thornton, CO

The table below shows how monthly nursing homes costs in Thornton have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Thornton, CO$5,981/mo$5,602/mo+6.8%
Colorado$6,036/mo$5,575/mo+8.3%
National$5,667/mo$5,383/mo+5.3%
Thornton, CO
2024 average cost:$5,981/mo
2023 average cost:$5,602/mo
Percent change:+6.8%
Colorado
2024 average cost:$6,036/mo
2023 average cost:$5,575/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
National
2024 average cost:$5,667/mo
2023 average cost:$5,383/mo
Percent change:+5.3%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about nursing homes in Thornton

Recent reviews for nursing homes in Thornton

Bethesda Gardens Thornton

4.3
When my loved one was ill, the staff were very responsive to our phone calls and also offered supportive and medical care to them. The staff are very friendly and caring.

Golden Orchard III in Wheat Ridge, CO

5.0
We love the staff and living situation for my 2 elderly parents at Golden Orchard, Finding this lovely group home was a Blessing for us. My Dad and Mom are well taken care of in every way. Such a huge difference in how well my parents are doing in this very caring group home environment!. Food ...
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Highline Place in Littleton, CO

4.6
We chose Highline Place and seemed very caring and qualified to care for my father-in-law after a difficult experience with another facility. Very kind and compassionate staff!

Thornton nursing homes services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Thornton nursing homes communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Thornton, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Thornton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of nursing homes partners in Thornton that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
75%
2.5%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
42.9%
9.8%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.3%
23.5%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
92.9%
23.9%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
67.9%
10%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
42.9%
0.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
89.3%
20.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
42.9%
7%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
71.4%
17.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Thornton nursing homes

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Thornton Nursing Homes partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
78.6%
4%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
39.3%
0.2%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
42.9%
5.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
10.7%
1.3%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Thornton nursing homes

Nursing homes communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Thornton partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.4%
0.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
50%
1.4%
No sugar
No sugar
42.9%
1.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
42.9%
3.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Thornton nursing homes

Our nursing homes communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Thornton communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Thornton, CONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
64.3%
0.2%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
60.7%
0.5%
Room service
Room service
53.6%
0.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.7%
0.7%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%

Availability of select programs and activities in Thornton nursing homes

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered nursing homes communities in Thornton offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Thornton, CONational
Activity director
Activity director
64.3%
0.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
53.6%
0.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
39.3%
0.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
67.9%
6.5%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
71.4%
0.4%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
78.6%
6.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
64.3%
0.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
57.1%
0.3%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
71.4%
0.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
71.4%
0.4%
Live performances
Live performances
67.9%
0.4%
Dances
Dances
42.9%
0.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
35.7%
0.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
67.9%
0.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions

The Gallery at Broomfield, Northglenn Heights and Bonaventure of Thornton are the top-rated nursing homes facilities near Thornton, Colorado. See full list of communities.
There are 31 nursing homes facilities near Thornton, Colorado. See the full list.
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