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The Villas at Sunny Acres

The Villas at Sunny Acres

2501 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233

Call 419-931-0050
3.4 (159 Google reviews)

Run by CHI Living Communities, The Villas at Sunny Acres combines independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care on one 160-bed Thornton campus.

  • CCRC
  • Assisted Living
  • Skilled Nursing
  • Medicaid Accepted

Why Families Choose The Villas at Sunny Acres

  • 160-bed Thornton campus spanning independent living through skilled nursing
  • Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care share one campus
  • Medicaid accepted for residents who qualify
  • HVAC renovation lets independent living residents control apartment temperature
  • On-site chapel holds a weekly Sunday service for residents
  • Skilled nursing priced about $10,500 monthly for rehabilitation-level care

About The Villas at Sunny Acres

The Villas at Sunny Acres sits at 2501 East 104th Avenue in Thornton, Colorado, inside Adams County, operated by CHI Living Communities. Four care levels share the property: independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory support. Roughly 160 beds are distributed across those levels, making this a continuum-of-care campus designed for residents whose care requirements can grow over time, not a single compact house.

Within assisted living, caregivers help with bathing, dressing, and keeping medication schedules on track. Skilled nursing brings in licensed rehabilitation therapy plus round-the-clock clinical supervision, useful for someone recovering from an inpatient hospitalization or managing an ongoing medical condition. Memory support isn't segregated into its own locked wing; dementia care instead becomes part of everyday routines, led by staff familiar with each resident's personal history.

Independent living residents keep their own apartment while having medical and nursing help nearby, should more support become necessary later on. Daily life includes a dining room serving prepared meals, an on-site chapel that holds Sunday services open to anyone who wants to attend, and shared lounges where longtime residents have built genuine friendships over the years. A recent HVAC upgrade lets independent living residents adjust their own apartment temperature, and the kitchen has refreshed its menu lineup too.

Residents who qualify for Medicaid can use it here, an option some neighboring senior communities don't extend. Assisted living rates start near $5,500 monthly, and memory care plus skilled nursing carry their own separate pricing scales based on how much daily assistance a resident needs. Pets are not permitted anywhere on this campus, so families whose loved one has an animal companion should plan on a different community.

Given its four-level structure, the property reads far closer to a full senior living center than to a compact residential care setting. The nearest hospital sits a short drive from campus, available for planned checkups as well as emergencies. Shops and restaurants line the busy stretch of East 104th Avenue, which keeps errands quick when family members visit. Backed by CHI Living Communities, The Villas at Sunny Acres operates a faith-rooted continuum of care designed so residents can move between support levels without leaving the property they already know.

Because independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care all sit on one address, a resident's plan of care can be adjusted gradually, whether that means adding more daily assistance or spending a recovery period in skilled nursing after being discharged from the hospital.

Environment

This Thornton campus brings together four separate levels of senior care, giving it the scale of a full-service senior living center. Independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care each hold their own wing, connected by communal meal spaces and gathering rooms residents pass through daily.

Services

Within assisted living, caregivers assist with bathing, getting dressed, and staying current on medications, while skilled nursing adds licensed rehab therapy alongside continuous clinical monitoring. Memory support is not walled off into its own unit; it is folded into the everyday routine for residents who benefit from it.

Resident Experience

Several staff members have built relationships with residents that span many years, which lends daily life a steady, familiar rhythm. Families often notice this continuity regardless of whether their relative is here for a short rehabilitation stint or a long-term stay.

Rates and availability current as of 2026. Contact Christie Garcia for the latest figures.

Christie Garcia

Christie Garcia

Local Senior Advisor, Colorado

Advisor Insight on
The Villas at Sunny Acres

Families comparing communities that offer every care level at one address tend to value this structure, since a parent's support needs can grow without requiring a move to a different property. It suits situations where planning for future health changes carries real weight alongside present-day needs.

Best for: A full campus with independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care in one location, plus Medicaid acceptance.
Consider if: This is a 160-bed campus, so households looking for a tiny, intimate setting with just a few residents should expect something considerably larger.
Ask on tour: Ask how care plans transition between independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care as needs evolve.
Comparison: Most senior living communities focus on a single level of care; this CCRC spans four, letting residents shift between them while staying at the same.

Amenities & Services

Review Highlights

Long-term residents often describe a genuinely warm, connected atmosphere built up over years of shared meals and activities.

What People Like

  • Four levels of care, from independent living through skilled nursing, on one campus
  • Medicaid accepted for residents who qualify
  • HVAC upgrade gives independent living residents individual apartment temperature control
  • Weekly chapel service and long-tenured staff foster community connection

Things to consider

  • Mid-sized 160-resident community spanning four care levels
  • Skilled nursing and memory care priced separately by level of care

Reviews from Google

3.4 (159 Reviews on Google) View all on Google ↗
  • Treisy Cuica rondo 3 weeks ago

    My mother was discharged from Villas recently and most of the nursing staff was amazing. We had issues once in a while with the staff but nothing we couldn’t figure out the DON was amazing always willing to help figure things out. My only issue was the last few days when it came…

  • Janet Miller a month ago

    I'm a resident here at the The Villas at Sunny Acres and welcome John Stewart. We have already felt a change in the atmosphere. He has "moved in with us", literally made his office more accessible near the front hall. We see him everywhere, and he sees and hears us. Thank you…

  • Arianel Vasquez 3 months ago

    The rehab services are horrible. We had to put my dad here at this place for him to get rehab but the staff was rude and unprofessional. They never wanted to help my dad at all. He will be in pain or just be very nauseous. When we will visit them the staff was being rude saying…

  • Patty Arens 2 months ago

    So my husband was there for seven days. It was a nightmare, and every time I went in the bed was wet. He pooped his pants and every time I went in, and which I go twice a day, his food was sitting on the tray next to his bed, but he couldn’t reach it and one time he was starving…

  • Jannine Simone 7 months ago

    My dad was recently in this facility for 2 weeks after suffering a fall. Staff is friendly. Eddie was one of the best and hardworking on the rehab unit. He is always willing to help even when he is super busy. Victor and Eric are good nurses, but super busy. The PTs are very…

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Compare The Villas at Sunny Acres with Nearby Communities

Use this comparison to evaluate pricing, care availability, and key differences between similar communities in Thornton, CO.

The Villas at Sunny Acres

Thornton, CO

3.4 (159)
Starting price
$5500/mo
Care types
Independent Living, Assisted Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing
Total beds
160
Medicaid
Accepted
Pet friendly
No
Housing type
CCRC

The Villas at Sunny Acres

Thornton, CO· 0.2 mi

Starting price
$5500/mo
Care types
Assisted Living
Total beds
36
Medicaid
Not accepted
Pet friendly
No
Housing type
Community
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Starting price
$5500/mo
Care types
Assisted Living
Total beds
15
Medicaid
Not accepted
Pet friendly
No
Housing type
Residential
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Location

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2501 E 104th Ave, Thornton, CO 80233

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Nearby Essentials

  • Hospital:The closest hospital sits just off the main corridor through Thornton, available for planned visits as well as emergency needs.
  • Dining:Quick-service spots and sit-down restaurants line East 104th Avenue in Thornton, so visiting relatives can grab a meal without much detour.
  • Shopping:Several retail plazas sit along nearby Thornton corridors, keeping a quick errand run manageable during a visit.

The campus is set among Thornton neighborhoods in Adams County, with convenient access to major roads reaching the wider Denver metro area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What levels of care does The Villas at Sunny Acres offer?

The Villas at Sunny Acres provides independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care, all housed on one 160-bed campus in Thornton. Operating as a CCRC, residents can transition between these levels as circumstances change, without packing up for a different address.

How much does it cost to live at The Villas at Sunny Acres?

Assisted living starts near $5,500 monthly, independent living is priced around $4,200 monthly, memory care support is priced near $6,800 monthly, and skilled nursing costs about $10,500 monthly for rehabilitation-level care. What a specific resident pays hinges on which apartment or room is chosen and how much daily assistance is needed, and a senior advisor can share up-to-date pricing details for any particular circumstance.

Does this community accept Medicaid?

Yes, Medicaid coverage applies here for residents who qualify, something not every senior living community in the Denver metro area offers. Families weighing long-term affordability may want to ask how that coverage extends across each care level on campus.

Where is The Villas at Sunny Acres located?

You'll find The Villas at Sunny Acres at 2501 East 104th Avenue in Thornton, Colorado, inside Adams County. The nearest hospital is a short drive away for medical appointments or emergencies.

How many apartments or beds does the community have?

The campus totals roughly 160 beds distributed among independent living, assisted living, skilled nursing, and memory care. That makes it one of Thornton's largest senior housing campuses, sized well past the handful of residents found in compact residential care homes.

What is dining like at The Villas at Sunny Acres?

An on-site dining room serves prepared meals, and a recent menu refresh has drawn positive comments from families. Meals remain woven into the daily schedule across independent living, assisted living, and skilled nursing.

What activities are available to residents?

A weekly Sunday chapel service and community-room gatherings give residents ways to connect, and longtime residents have formed lasting friendships through them. The specific offerings on a given day depend on where someone lives, since independent living and higher-support settings look somewhat different.

Are pets allowed at The Villas at Sunny Acres?

This community does not permit pets of any kind, so a family whose relative currently has an animal companion will want to look at pet-friendly options elsewhere in the Thornton area.

How does memory care work if there's no dedicated wing?

Memory support at The Villas at Sunny Acres is folded into everyday assisted living and skilled nursing care instead of being confined to a separately locked unit. Staff familiar with each resident's background provide dementia-informed guidance as part of normal daily activity.

How do I schedule a tour of The Villas at Sunny Acres?

Your senior advisor can walk you through what a visit involves, matching the pace to a family's current questions, after gathering a few basic details on the online form. That conversation typically covers how the community's four levels connect and what transitioning between them looks like day to day.