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Skylake Post Acute

12080 Bellaire WY · Thornton, CO 80241 · 242 certified beds

(303) 450-2700

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About Skylake Post Acute

Skylake Post Acute is a nursing home in Thornton, Colorado. Its capacity is 242 beds, above the Adams County median of 105 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Pacs Group. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 42 citations, the most recent on May 11, 2026. CMS also lists 3 fines or payment denials against it. Nurse staffing averages 2.94 hours per resident per day. It is one of 3 nursing homes listed in Thornton. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

1.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

4.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (42)

Records from September 2022 to May 2026.

  • September 16, 2022

    Tag F0583

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2022.

  • September 16, 2022

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected September 19, 2022.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (3)

Total fines: $25,572

  • May 11, 2026 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $30,652 against this nursing home on May 11, 2026.

  • June 14, 2024 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $25,572 against this nursing home on June 14, 2024.

  • June 14, 2024 · Payment Denial

    CMS recorded a Medicare/Medicaid payment denial for new admissions starting July 17, 2024, lasting 2 days (triggered by inspection on June 14, 2024).

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

2.94 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, about the same as in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Pacs Group, a chain of 277 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.0 overall, 2.5 for health inspections, 2.5 for staffing, 4.5 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Colorado.

Nursing Homes

Colorado median$10,159/mo

What Medicaid pays nursing homes

This is what Colorado Medicaid pays a nursing home for each resident per day. It is not what a family pays privately, but it shows what the state treats as the cost of a day of care.

Statewide average daily rate

$288.78per day

About $8,779 a month.

Statewide average published by the state, SFY2025-26.

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Thornton.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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