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HomeColoradoGarden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence

1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 800123037508418WebsiteGoogle Maps
4.8on Google(144 reviews)
4/5Above Average
Accepts Medicare Accepts Medicaid Sprinkler System

CMS data snapshot: July 2026

Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Quality
3/5
Beds
120
certified

How Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence Compares in Colorado

Facility results compared with averages for CMS-certified nursing homes in Colorado. Ratings, staffing and turnover measure different parts of care and should be reviewed together.

CMS overall rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Health inspection rating
4/5
CO average
2.7/5
Above state average
Staffing rating
4/5
CO average
3.1/5
Above state average
Nursing hours per resident
3.92 hrs/day
CO average
3.72 hrs/day
Above state average
RN hours per resident
0.71 hrs/day
CO average
0.83 hrs/day
Below state average
Staff turnover
31.6%
CO average
47.1%
Lower than state average

Comparisons use the matching CMS state averages without a proprietary combined score. Review the comparison methodology.

What the Data Highlights

Its 4/5 overall CMS rating is above the Colorado average of 3.1/5.
Its 4/5 health inspection rating is above the Colorado average of 2.7/5.
Reported RN time is 0.71 hours per resident per day, below the state average of 0.83.
Staff turnover is 31.6%, lower than the Colorado average of 47.1%.

Health Inspection Trend

A side-by-side view of the two CMS inspection cycles included in the current dataset.

Previous cycle
1
deficiency citation
Inspected Sep 14, 2023
Most recent cycle
9
deficiency citations
Inspected May 1, 2025
The most recent cycle recorded 8 more deficiency citations than the previous cycle.

Citation counts alone do not show severity. Review the inspection details below for scope, severity and correction status.

Cost & Demographics

Semi-Private Room
$9,581/mo
Colorado median
Private Room
$11,101/mo
Colorado median
Arapahoe County 65+
89,962
13.7% of county
County Population
654,453
Arapahoe County

Cost data: Genworth/CareScout Cost of Care Survey (2024). Demographics: U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2022).

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Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is a 4-star Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home in Aurora, Colorado with 120 certified beds. It has been operating since 1989. Its overall CMS rating is 4 out of 5.

Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
96.6
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)
9
Weighted Score
35.0
Infection Citations
0

Deficiency Citations (12)

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 4, 2026Corrected: NoCycle: 1
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Sep 14, 2023Corrected: NoCycle: 2
F0880Potential for Harm

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Survey: Jun 30, 2022Corrected: 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
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 Aide2.24 hrs
National avg: 2.32 hrs
LPN0.97 hrs
National avg: 0.86 hrs
RN0.71 hrs
National avg: 0.69 hrs
Total Nursing3.92 hrs
National avg: 3.86 hrs
Weekend Total3.52 hrs
National avg: 0.00 hrs
Physical Therapist0.03 hrs
National avg: 0.07 hrs
Total Turnover
31.6%
RN Turnover
7.7%
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 (32)

NameRoleTypeOwnership %Since
DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTOrganizationN/AOct 13, 1988
PRESTON, FORRESTDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 15, 1985
WEETER, JERRYDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AJan 1, 1989
PRESTON, FORRESTINDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTERESTIndividualN/AOct 15, 1985
KADIMA, LILLYMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 12, 2020
MAULDIN, MONICAMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AJul 10, 2023
SCHMIDT, DEREKMANAGING CONTROL - GOVERNING BODYIndividualN/AOct 18, 2012
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
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
DENVER HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS, LLCADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AAug 31, 2000
LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.ADP OF THE SNFOrganizationN/AFeb 21, 2025
ESFAHANI, REZAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AMar 7, 2025
MAULDIN, MONICAADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AFeb 21, 2025
PRESTON, FORRESTADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000
WEETER, JERRYADP OF THE SNFIndividualN/AAug 31, 2000

Compare Nearby Nursing Homes

Compare CMS ratings and recorded fines for Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence and nearby alternatives.

All Colorado facilities
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
Aurora, COCurrent facility
CMS
4/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Advanced Health Care of Aurora
Aurora, CO1,584 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: None
Life Care Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO4,752 ft
CMS
5/5
Health
4/5
Staffing
5/5
Recorded fines: $33,222
The Springs at St. Andrews Village
Aurora, CO1.4 mi
CMS
3/5
Health
3/5
Staffing
1/5
Recorded fines: $14,220
Hampden Hills Post Acute
Aurora, CO2.5 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: None
University Heights Care Center
Aurora, CO2.7 miAbuse flag
CMS
2/5
Health
1/5
Staffing
4/5
Recorded fines: $9,315
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
Aurora, CO3.1 mi
CMS
2/5
Health
2/5
Staffing
3/5
Recorded fines: $2,516
FacilityDistanceCMSHealthStaffingRecorded fines
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
Aurora, CO · Current facility
—4/54/54/5None recorded
Advanced Health Care of Aurora
Aurora, CO
1,584 ft5/54/54/5None recorded
Life Care Center of Aurora
Aurora, CO
4,752 ft5/54/55/5$33,222
The Springs at St. Andrews Village
Aurora, CO
1.4 mi3/53/51/5$14,220
Hampden Hills Post Acute
Aurora, CO
2.5 mi2/52/53/5None recorded
University Heights Care Center
Aurora, CO
2.7 mi2/51/54/5$9,315
Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation
Aurora, CO
3.1 mi2/52/53/5$2,516

Distance is approximate. Ratings and enforcement data use the current CMS snapshot; recorded fines are not a complete measure of care quality. How nearby facilities are selected.

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 4 out of 5 stars, with a health inspection rating of 4/5, staffing rating of 4/5, and quality measures rating of 3/5. This facility is rated above average.
How much does Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence cost per month?▾
While individual facility pricing is not publicly available, the median nursing home cost in Colorado is $9,581/month for a semi-private room and $11,101/month for a private room (Genworth/CareScout 2024). Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence participates in Medicare and Medicaid, which may cover some or all costs depending on eligibility.
Has Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence had any health inspection violations?▾
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence had 9 deficiency citations in its most recent health inspection (May 1, 2025). The current CMS dataset records no fines for this facility.
What are the staffing levels at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?▾
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence provides 3.92 total nursing staff hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, 0.97 LPN hours, and 2.24 nurse aide hours. The total staff turnover rate is 31.6%.
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 96.6 residents per day, resulting in approximately 81% 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. This page lists 6 nearby nursing homes in Colorado, including 6 in Aurora. Compare their CMS ratings, staffing, inspections and fines before choosing a facility.
What do patients and families say about Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?▾
On Google Maps, Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has a rating of 4.8 out of 5 based on 144 reviews. This is an independent rating from visitors and families, separate from the official CMS government rating of 4/5.

Part of Life Care Centers of America

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