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Elms Haven Center
12080 Bellaire Way, Thornton, CO 80241-3600
Awards and Affiliations
Elms Haven Center is a skilled nursing facility offering post-hospital, short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term and respite care services. We also have a specialized transitional care unit for patients transitioning from hospital to home and a Memory Support unit for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia. We accept Medicare, Medicaid, and most private insurances. Elms Haven Center is an AHCA Bronze Quality Award winner and WE HONOR VETERANS partner!
Dementia Care Education by Genesis HealthCare is recognized by the Alzheimer’s Association® for incorporating the evidenced-based Dementia Care Practice Recommendations in the following topic areas: Alzheimer’s and dementia, person-centered care, assessment and care planning, activities of daily living, and behaviors and communication.
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Services
- ShortStay care
- LongTerm care
- Respite care
- Palliative care
- Rehabilitation therapy
- Physical therapy
- Occupational therapy
- Speech therapy
- Orthopedic Rehabilitation - including joint replacement, injuries and amputation
- Outpatient Rehabilitation Services
- Attending Physicians
- Registered Nurses
- IV Therapy
- Total Parenteral Nutrition (TPN)
- Audiology care
- Bariatric specialties
- Colostomy care
- Dementia care
- Dental care
- Personal care
- Podiatry care
- Vision care
- Wound care
- X-ray
- Hospice care
- Pain management
- Case management
- Dietary and nutrition needs management
- Discharge planning
- Individual treatment plans
- Medication management
- 24-hour emergency alert and response system
- Coordinated transportation
- Cultural, educational, religious and social activities
- Recreation activities
- Interpreter services
- Memory Support
- Transitional Care Unit
- Vitality to You
Amenities
- Private and Semi-Private Rooms
- Spacious rooms
- Private bathroom
- Fully air conditioned
- Individual climate control
- Activity room
- Fitness room
- Private hospice room
- Beautiful Garden(s) / Courtyard(s)
- Conveniently Located
- Suburban setting
- Beauty Salon / Barber Services
- Cable Television
- Comfortable common and lounge areas to gather with friends and family
- Dining Room
- In-room dining options
- Restaurant-Style Dining
- Alarm system to aid in the security of residents with cognitive deficits
- Complimentary laundry facility on-site
- Computer with internet access
- Housekeeping
- Laundry facility on-site
- Mail and Newspaper Service
- Pharmaceutical delivery service
- Phone service
- Telephone
- Wireless Internet
- Baby Grand Piano
- Smoke free environment
- Amenities Coming Soon
Donald Criger
Center Executive DirectorDon directs the ship as our Center Executive Director. He has over 29 years of experience in the healthcare field and comes to Elms Haven from previous Genesis Communities in Alabama and Georgia. He is a Licensed Nursing Home Administrator with dual degrees in Hospital and Health Care Administration and Accounting. Don believes in looking at the big picture and motivates staff towards our common goal of providing the best health care possible. He has a fondness for the geriatric community and is very proud to show off our beautiful, spacious remodeled facility. Don enjoys participating in competition barbequing, reading, and traveling.
Danita Heard
Center Nurse ExecutiveWe are lucky to have Danita as our Center Nurse Executive. Not only does she have 20 years of nursing experience, but she has had the opportunity to work at several Genesis communities in Alabama and Georgia before coming to Elms Haven. She is currently serving on the Genesis Leadership Council and helping to mold strong future leaders within the company. A native to the south, Danita graduated cum laude from Jacksonville State University with a Bachelor’s of Science Degree in Nursing. Along with her duties at Elms Haven, Danita serves as the chairman of the community based organization Nurses Empowerment for Change. Their mission calls for nurses to be empowered to meet the challenges confronting the profession in an ever changing healthcare arena. This community based program provides education and free clinics to all.
Sean Pettigrew
Director of AdmissionsSean is a Colorado native who considers Elms Haven to be his second home. He has worked in multiple departments in our facility including transportation, activities and the business office. The knowledge and experience he has gained over the last four years at Elms Haven makes him a perfect match as Admissions & Marketing Director. Sean is a champion of Genesis’ We Honor Veterans program as he is a veteran himself- serving four years in the Marine Corps. One of his favorite things about Elms Haven is the staff’s dedication to making the center a supportive home for our residents. It is a joy to be able to see residents thrive and truly receive the best care that they deserve. When he is not in the building, Sean enjoys spending time with his son and two dogs exploring the beautiful Rocky Mountains.
Christine Radomski
Director of RehabilitationChristine comes to Elms Haven with over 10 years of Physical Therapy experience. Chrissy received her Bachelor’s degree in Exercise Science and Physical Education from McDaniel College in Maryland and her license in Physical Therapy Assistance from Naugatuck Valley Community College in Connecticut. Chrissy moved out west four years ago to work at our sister facility, Powerback Lakewood, and Genesis’ home therapy program, Vitality to You. She transferred to Elms Haven two years ago and has found her home here. When she’s not caring for our residents, Chrissy spends time with her husband and two dogs. She also takes advantage of the Colorado sunshine by running, hiking and camping.
