Villas At Sunny Acres, The
Thornton, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065108) · 160 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $19,988
Phone: (303) 255-4100 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
The Villas At Sunny Acres has a CMS overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5 and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
The Villas At Sunny Acres reports total nurse staffing of 3.06 hours per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 30.6%. CMS rates its staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $19,988.00 against The Villas At Sunny Acres and 0 payment denials. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review the underlying inspection findings on Care Compare.
About this facility
The Villas At Sunny Acres, in Thornton, Colorado (Adams County), is a for-profit nursing home operated as a corporation, certified for 160 beds with an average of 143.2 residents. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid and has been federally approved since December 1969.
According to CMS Care Compare, the facility holds an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13. Its health inspection rating is 2 out of 5, quality measures are rated 4 out of 5, and staffing is rated 3 out of 5.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.06 per resident per day, including 0.58 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 30.6%.
On penalties, CMS records 1 federal fine totaling $19,988.00 for this facility, and 0 payment denials. CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; families are advised to review the facility's inspection record directly on Care Compare for details of the underlying finding.
The facility is part of The Ensign Group chain, which operates 342 facilities nationally with an average rating of 3.2 stars. Ownership has not changed in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data and reflects the most recently published data vintage available from CMS at the time of compilation.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
It has an overall rating of 2 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
It accepts both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.06 hours per resident per day, with nursing staff turnover of 30.6%; CMS rates staffing 3 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $19,988.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus status is recorded in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 160 beds with an average daily population of 143.2 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of The Ensign Group, a chain of 342 facilities averaging 3.2 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It was first approved for certification on December 30, 1969.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes separate ratings for overall performance, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 2, 2, 3, and 4 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 3032554100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3032554100 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review current ratings and inspection details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065108?state=CO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.