The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited June 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
SKYLAKE POST ACUTE
THORNTON, CO · Medicare-certified · 242 beds
Needs attention
For-profitChain member
1 of 5 overall
Skylake Post Acute in Thornton, CO has a 1 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star health inspection rating but 4-star staffing and quality ratings. It was recently fined $25,572, has a recent federal penalty, and reported nurse staffing of 2.95 hours per resident per day versus the federal benchmark of 4.1.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.9451 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 4, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $25,572recent federal penalty
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.9451.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.59
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.77
- Nurse aides
- 1.58
- Weekend nursing
- 2.60
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 38%
Registered nurse turnover: 19%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
23%20.2%Improving
Residents with a fall causing major injury
5.8%3%Improving
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5.8%5%Improving
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.4%0.7%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
9.6%4.1%Improving
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
13.2%1.2%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
14.9%12.7%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%2.5%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0.5%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22.9%21.8%Improving
Residents with depressive symptoms
7.2%6.6%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
99.4%98.2%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—87.5%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
81.9%75.8%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep the area free of hazards and provide enough supervision to prevent accidents. Cited September 2022 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 689 — 42 CFR §483.25(d) — S/S: J
The nursing home failed to provide and carry out an infection prevention and control program to help keep residents from getting or spreading infections. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 880 — 42 CFR §483.80(a) — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited December 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to have a hospital transfer agreement to ensure residents could be moved quickly to a hospital when they needed medical care. Cited June 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 843 — 42 CFR §483.70(i) — S/S: F
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 3 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 10 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- PENALTY
A federal payment denial was recorded.
- PENALTY
A federal fine of $25,572 was recorded.
Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $25,572 in total fines · 1 payment denial.
- 2 days
Medicare/Medicaid payment denial
Jun 14, 2024
- $25,572
Federal fine
Jun 14, 2024
Operator & ownership
- Ownership
- For profit - Limited Liability company
- Chain
- Part of PACS GROUP · 279 homes · 3 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 180.7 residents on an average day (75% of 242 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident & family councils
- Medicare history
- Certified for 38 years
Things at a nursing home change — inspections, staffing, ownership, news.
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.