Skylake Post Acute
Thornton, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065238) · 242 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $25,572 · 1 payment denial
Phone: (303) 450-2700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Skylake Post Acute has a CMS overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is also 1 star, while its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Skylake Post Acute reports 2.91 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 35.0%. CMS gives the facility a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars.
Skylake Post Acute has 1 federal fine on record totaling $25,572.00, along with 1 payment denial. CMS does not display an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility based on the available data.
About this facility
Skylake Post Acute is a 242-certified-bed nursing home in Thornton, Colorado (Adams County), with an average of 190.9 residents. The facility is organized as a for-profit limited liability company and has been Medicare and Medicaid certified since 1988. It is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare data, Skylake Post Acute holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Colorado state average of 3.13. The health inspection rating is also 1 star. However, the quality measure rating is 4 stars and the staffing rating is 4 stars. Families should note the sharp contrast between the low overall/health inspection ratings and the higher quality measure and staffing scores when evaluating this facility.
Nurse staffing levels are reported at 2.90725 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61278 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 35.0%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $25,572.00, and 1 payment denial on record for this facility. There is no ownership change reported within the last 12 months, so the current ratings should reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Skylake Post Acute has a CMS overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Skylake Post Acute is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 2.90725 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.61278 RN hours, with a 35.0% nursing turnover rate and a staffing rating of 4 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $25,572.00 and 1 payment denial.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
The data provided does not indicate an abuse icon or Special Focus status for this facility.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Skylake Post Acute has 242 certified beds and an average daily population of 190.9 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Pacs Group chain, which operates 274 facilities nationally with an average rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility has been certified since 1988.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 1, 1, 4, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service lines; please contact the facility at 3034502700 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 3034502700 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review Skylake Post Acute's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065238?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.