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HomeColoradoGarden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence

1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 800123037508418
5/5Much Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Quality
4/5
Beds
120
certified

Key Findings

• CMS rates this facility 5/5 stars (above average)

• Has 120 certified beds with an average of 94.5 residents per day (79% occupancy)

• Last health inspection found 8 deficiencies (inspected May 1, 2025)

• No fines on record

• Total nursing staff: 3.88 hours per resident per day

• Staff turnover rate: 31.0%

• Part of the Life Care Centers of America chain (194 facilities)

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is a 5-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Aurora, Colorado with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. The facility scored above average compared to Colorado facilities.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
94.5
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
In Hospital
No
First Approved
Oct 12, 1989
Sprinklers
Yes
Council
Both
County
Arapahoe
Last Inspection
May 1, 2025
Deficiencies (Cycle 1)
8
Weighted Score
33.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

F0744Potential for Harm

Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

Survey: Dec 9, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0603Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0605Potential for Harm

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0684Potential for Harm

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0759Potential for Harm

Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0761Potential for Harm

Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0887Potential for Harm

Educate residents and staff on COVID-19 vaccination, offer the COVID-19 vaccine to eligible residents and staff after education, and properly document each resident and staff member's vaccination status.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: May 1, 2025Corrected: NoCycle: 1
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0600Potential for Harm

Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

Survey: Mar 22, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0550Potential for Harm

Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

Survey: Jun 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 30, 2022Corrected: NoCycle: 3
Total Fines
$0
Number of Fines
0
Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
0

No penalties on record.

Staffing hours per resident per day. The black line shows the national average.

Nurse Aide2.17 hrs
National avg: 2.35 hrs
LPN0.92 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.79 hrs
National avg: 0.68 hrs
Total Nursing3.88 hrs
National avg: 3.89 hrs
Weekend Total3.40 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.0%
RN Turnover
8.3%
Administrators Left
0

Quality measures as percentages of residents. Lower is better for all measures.

Ownership Type
For profit - Corporation
Recent Change
No

Owners & Managers (21)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
PRESTON, FORREST5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual49%Oct 15, 1985
WEETER, JERRY5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividual50%Jan 1, 1989
DENVER HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 17, 1989
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/AOct 13, 1988
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLOrganizationN/ASep 17, 1989
ESFAHANI, REZAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 22, 2024
KADIMA, LILLYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 12, 2020
MAULDIN, MONICAOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
PRESTON, AUBREYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/ANov 27, 2024
PRESTON, FORRESTOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 15, 1985
SCHMIDT, DEREKOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
WEETER, JERRYOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AJan 1, 1989
ZIEGLER, JAMESOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROLIndividualN/AOct 1, 2005
CROSS, CINDYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2005
FLETCHER, TODDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/ANov 2, 2020
HENRY, TERRYCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AAug 16, 1999
LAY, LISACORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2005
PRESTON, FORRESTCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2005
SWANKER, RICHARDCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2005
THURMOND, JOANCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2005
ZIEGLER, JAMESCORPORATE OFFICERIndividualN/AOct 1, 2005

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the CMS rating for Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?▾
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 5/5, and quality measures rating of 4/5. This facility is rated above average.
Has Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence had any health inspection violations?▾
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence had 8 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 1, 2025). The facility has no fines on record.
What are the staffing levels at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?▾
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence provides 3.88 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.79 RN hours, 0.92 LPN hours, and 2.17 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.0%.
How many beds does Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence have?▾
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has 120 certified beds with an average of 94.5 residents per day, resulting in approximately 79% occupancy. The facility is For profit - Corporation owned and is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain.
Are there other nursing homes near Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?▾
Yes, there are 10 other nursing homes in Aurora, Colorado with an average rating of 3.6/5. You can compare all facilities on the Aurora nursing homes page.

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