Tucked into Thornton's North Washington neighborhood in Adams County, Assisted Living of Thornton is an independently owned home caring for up to 15 residents, with assisted living rates starting near $5,500 a month.
- Assisted Living
- Small Home
- Private Pay
- Adams County
Why Families Choose Assisted Living of Thornton
- Independently owned and operated, with no national brand behind it, in North Washington.
- Home to a maximum of 15 residents, each receiving assisted living support under one roof.
- Monthly rates start near $5,500, paid in full through private pay.
- Colorado's Medicaid program is not accepted at this address.
- Pets are not permitted for residents here.
- No respite or short-term stays; a move here is meant to be long-term.
About Assisted Living of Thornton
Assisted Living of Thornton keeps to a single household of 15 residents, and everyone under that roof shares the same dining room, living room, and daily rhythm. Where larger operators run dozens of residents through one building, this address holds steady at 15, and the caregivers on shift know every resident by name and habit. Meals, conversations, and quiet afternoons happen in the same few communal rooms day after day, so residents settle into a routine they can count on.
Staff stay present around the clock, keeping an eye on everyone in the house. Staff here handle the daily basics — helping residents take medications on schedule, get around safely, and manage bathing — as part of one continuous routine instead of separate tasks. The license covers assisted living only, so independent living and memory care for dementia are not part of what this address offers to anyone moving in.
Because the household is small, caregivers can adjust the level of support as what a resident needs from day to day changes, without extra layers of sign-off. The building itself reads like an actual house, not a facility, with shared living and dining rooms sized for the 15 people who call it home and furnishings and layout that keep the residential feel intact. Fewer hallways and doors separate a bedroom from the common areas, which shortens the distance between a resident's room and the rest of the household.
This setting is built for families comparing a small, single-service assisted living home under local ownership. Billing runs entirely private pay — the home does not participate in Colorado's Medicaid program — and pets are not permitted for residents. There's no respite or short-term stay option, so a move here works best as a long-term plan from day one. Grange Hall Park sits nearby for a stretch of open green space, and the North Washington neighborhood keeps this household close to Thornton's shopping corridors for groceries and pharmacy runs.
The shops along Washington Street offer a few casual stops for visiting family. Saint Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster is close enough to reach quickly for both emergency needs and specialty appointments. Assisted Living of Thornton operates independently, with no ties to a national chain, so decisions about staffing and scheduling stay with the people running the building day to day. Monthly rates for assisted living start near $5,500, billed in full as private pay each month.
Families weighing this single-service, locally owned household in North Washington can use its scale, payment structure, and location together to judge fit.
Environment
Assisted Living of Thornton is home to one household of 15 residents, with shared living and dining rooms scaled to that number so they feel like rooms in an actual house rather than a facility. With the household capped at 15, caregivers keep steady eyes on everyone and pick up on small changes in mood or appetite quickly.
Services
Daily support covers medications, mobility, and bathing, folded into one steady routine instead of separate tasks. The home holds a license for assisted living only. Because it runs independently with no national-brand ties, decisions about staffing and day-to-day scheduling stay with the people on-site.
Resident Experience
Meals, conversation, and quiet stretches of the day all happen in the same small set of shared rooms, so residents fall into a rhythm they recognize daily. The small household lets caregivers pick up on each resident's preferences quickly, and support shifts as what a resident needs changes.
Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Christie Garcia for the latest figures.
Christie Garcia
Local Senior Advisor, Colorado
Advisor Insight on
Assisted Living of Thornton
This setting fits a small, single-service assisted living household under local ownership in Adams County. The license covers assisted living only — independent living and memory care are outside its scope — and billing is private pay, without Colorado Medicaid participation.
Amenities & Services
Review Highlights
What People Like
- Home-style single-household setting rather than a large facility
- Independently owned and operated, with no national chain ties
- Caregiver coverage on-site around the clock
- Close to Saint Anthony North Health Campus for medical needs
Things to consider
- Private-pay community
- Assisted living focus
- Intimate 15-resident setting
Reviews from Google
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Compare Assisted Living of Thornton with Nearby Communities
Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Denver, CO.
| Compared | Assisted Living of ThorntonDenver, CO 3.7 (6) | Kraft HomeDenver, CO· 0.3 mi No Google rating yet | Sol Vista Care GroupNorthglenn, CO· 2.0 mi 2.3 (4) |
|---|---|---|---|
Starting price | $5500/mo | $5500/mo | $4800/mo |
Care types | Assisted Living | Assisted Living, Memory Care | Assisted Living |
Total beds | 15 | 8 | 16 |
Medicaid | Not accepted | Not accepted | Not accepted |
Pet friendly | No | No | No |
Housing type | Residential | Residential | Residential |
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Assisted Living of Thornton
Denver, CO
- Starting price
- $5500/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 15
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Kraft Home
Denver, CO· 0.3 mi
- Starting price
- $5500/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living, Memory Care
- Total beds
- 8
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Sol Vista Care Group
Northglenn, CO· 2.0 mi
- Starting price
- $4800/mo
- Care types
- Assisted Living
- Total beds
- 16
- Medicaid
- Not accepted
- Pet friendly
- No
- Housing type
- Residential
Location
8330 Clarkson St, Denver, CO 80229
Get DirectionsNearby Essentials
- Hospital:Saint Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster is close by, making it quick to reach for both emergency situations and specialty medical appointments.
- Dining:The Washington Street shops offer a small lineup of casual restaurants and coffee spots for visiting family to duck into.
- Shopping:Thornton's shopping corridors, just minutes away, cover groceries, pharmacy needs, and everyday errands.
The North Washington area of Adams County sits close to Grange Hall Park, adding a patch of open green space nearby.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What type of care does Assisted Living of Thornton provide?
Assisted Living of Thornton provides assisted living only, with caregivers helping residents with day-to-day tasks like medications, mobility, and bathing. Independent living and memory care for dementia are not part of what this home provides.
How much does it cost to live at Assisted Living of Thornton?
Monthly rates at Assisted Living of Thornton start near $5,500, with the final amount shaped by each resident's assessed level of support.
Does Assisted Living of Thornton accept Medicaid?
No — the home does not participate in Colorado's Medicaid program, so residents cover the monthly cost in full through private pay.
Where is Assisted Living of Thornton located?
This household sits in the North Washington area, close to Thornton's shopping corridors and the Washington Street shops. Saint Anthony North Health Campus in Westminster is nearby for specialty care and emergencies alike.
How many residents live at Assisted Living of Thornton?
The household holds up to 15 residents, all receiving assisted living support in one home-style setting. That size keeps caregiver attention centered on a single household rather than spread across multiple floors.
What is dining like at Assisted Living of Thornton?
Residents gather in a shared dining room that's part of everyday life here, with meals made and served on-site each day.
Does Assisted Living of Thornton allow pets?
No — pets are not permitted for residents at this address, so anyone with a pet will need to make other arrangements before moving in.
Who owns and operates Assisted Living of Thornton?
Assisted Living of Thornton is independently owned and operated, with no connection to a national brand — local ownership handles staffing and daily decisions on-site.
Does Assisted Living of Thornton offer respite or short-term stays?
No — respite care and short-term stays aren't available here; the home is set up for long-term residency rather than temporary placements.
How can I schedule a tour of Assisted Living of Thornton?
Fill out the tour request form on this page, and a member of the advisor team will respond within one business day with details on daily routines and current pricing here.
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