VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE
2501 E 104TH AVE, Thornton, CO 80233
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How VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE Compares
VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE is a 160-bed for-profit nursing facility in Thornton, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is quality measures, rated 5 stars. Its rate of falls resulting in major injury (2.0%) is below the Colorado average of 3.4%, a favorable sign for resident care. With 160 certified beds, it operates near capacity at roughly 92% occupied.
Among the 3 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Thornton, the local average is 2.0 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 27.6% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (38% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 2.0% — better than the Colorado average of 3.4% (40% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 2.3% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (36% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 21.0% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9%.
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE with other nursing homes in Thornton.
What keeps VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE's staffing levels rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 27.6% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 2.0% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How does VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE maintain staffing when occupancy is high?
The facility reports roughly 92% occupancy across 160 certified beds, so ask how staffing is adjusted during full census periods.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains VILLAS AT SUNNY ACRES, THE's rating advantage in Thornton?
Its 4-star overall rating is above the local average of 2.0 stars across 3 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
The Senior Community Around Thornton
Thornton sits in Adams County, where adults 65 and older make up about 10.5% of the population — a lower share of seniors than Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 53,302 (10.5%)
- Median age
- 34.0 years
- Median household income
- $73,817
- Median home value
- $335,800
Demographics for Adams County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Thornton.
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