Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 · (303) 750-8418
For profit - Corporation · 120 certified beds
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has a 4-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2025, found 7 citations (the Colorado average is 8.7). It hasn't been fined in the last three years.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 1, 2025 found 7 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.May 1, 2025 · F0605 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- 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.May 1, 2025 · F0761 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 1, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).May 1, 2025 · F0603 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.May 1, 2025 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.May 1, 2025 · F0759 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- 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.May 1, 2025 · F0887 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 4 citations.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.July 30, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 4, 2026 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.December 9, 2025 · F0744 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.May 1, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
No fines or payment denials in the last three years.
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Colorado average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.92 | 3.72 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.71 | 0.82 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.97 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.24 | 2.21 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 31.6% | 47.1% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 120 |
| Average residents per day | 96.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
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- Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center Aurora · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Life Care Center of Aurora Aurora · ★★★★★ 5 out of 5 stars
- Aviva at Fitzsimons Aurora · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.