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Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 (opens Google Maps) · Arapahoe County · (303) 750-8418· 120 certified beds · avg 97 residents/day · certified since Oct 12, 1989 · Medicare and Medicaid certified
Certified for both programmes. Certification means the facility can bill Medicaid — it does not mean a Medicaid-funded bed is free right now, so ask directly. Who pays for nursing home care →
Part of chain: LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA (194 facilities, chain avg rating 3.4★)
4/5
Health inspection rating (on-site)
inspected May 1, 2025
0
Serious findings on record
$0
Fines, last 3 years
4.14
Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)
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What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)
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Health inspection rating: ★★★★☆4/5 · CMS overall rating: 4/5 · how star ratings work →
The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and quality measures from resident assessments and claims.
Inspection findings in the public record
Showing the latest 3 of 12 inspection findings. Open the full record below to read every finding.
The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint F-0600
The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. · from a complaint F-0744
The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. F-0605
View all 12 inspection findingsShow only the latest 3 findings
CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed — that window is CMS's, not ours. Within it, every citation CMS publishes for this facility is listed here: none excluded.
| Date | Severity | What the facility was cited for |
|---|---|---|
| Mar 4, 2026 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| Dec 9, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide the right treatment and services for residents with dementia or signs of dementia. Dementia care requires specific approaches, training, and patience. · from a complaint · F-0744 |
| May 1, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility gave residents unnecessary mind-altering (psychotropic) medications, or used drugs in a way that restrained residents by dulling their ability to think, move, or function. · F-0605 |
| May 1, 2025 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock. · F-0761 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from abuse or neglect. This covers physical, mental, and sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect, by anyone — staff, other residents, or visitors. · from a complaint · F-0600 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not protect residents from being involuntarily separated — kept apart from other residents, kept out of their own room, or confined to their room. Isolating a resident this way is a form of mistreatment. · F-0603 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · F-0684 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility's medication error rate was 5 percent or higher — meaning too many doses were given incorrectly, such as the wrong drug, dose, or time. · F-0759 |
| May 1, 2025 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not educate residents and staff about COVID-19 vaccination, offer the vaccine to those eligible after that education, or properly document everyone's vaccination status. · F-0887 |
| Sep 14, 2023 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | E · Potential for more than minimal harm, pattern | The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide. · F-0880 |
| Jun 30, 2022 | D · Potential for more than minimal harm, isolated | The facility did not treat residents with dignity and respect, or did not honor their rights to make their own decisions and communicate freely. This is one of the most fundamental resident rights. · F-0550 |
Inspection trend by year
Citations from standard inspections increased between the last two inspection cycles (1 → 7).
All citationsSerious citations (G–L)
2022
All citations: 2
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2023
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2025
All citations: 8
Serious citations (G–L): 0
2026
All citations: 1
Serious citations (G–L): 0
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Year | Citations | Serious (G–L) | Worst severity that year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | 2 | 0 | E |
| 2023 | 1 | 0 | E |
| 2025 | 8 | 0 | E |
| 2026 | 1 | 0 | D |
Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.
Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)
Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)
What these staffing numbers mean →
This facilityColorado averageU.S. average
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)
This facility: 4.14
Colorado average: 3.89
U.S. average: 3.95
Registered Nurse hours
This facility: 0.75
Colorado average: 0.86
U.S. average: 0.69
Weekend total nurse staffing
This facility: 3.71
Colorado average: 3.44
U.S. average: 3.50
All bars start at zero. Exact values and supporting details remain below.
| Measure | This facility | Colorado avg | U.S. avg | Where it stands |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day) | 4.14 | 3.89 | 3.95 | top 31% in Colorado; top 34% in the U.S. |
| Registered Nurse hours | 0.75 | 0.86 | 0.69 | bottom 44% in Colorado; top 32% in the U.S. |
| Weekend total nurse staffing | 3.71 | 3.44 | 3.50 | top 29% in Colorado; top 33% in the U.S. |
| Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted) | 0.34 | 0.61 | 0.48 | bottom 13% in Colorado; bottom 40% in the U.S. |
| Total nursing staff turnover (%) | 31.6 | 47.1 | 45.8 | top 15% in Colorado; top 17% in the U.S. |
| RN turnover (%) | 7.7 | 44.6 | 42.9 | top 3% in Colorado; top 3% in the U.S. |
Hours are per resident per day for the most recent quarter of payroll data in this CMS release (2026-08-01) — the same quarter for every facility — case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 3.92, RN 0.71, weekend 3.52.Comparing with Medicare Care Compare? Care Compare shows the raw figure (3.92 here, displayed there as hours and minutes), not the adjusted one above. Both are correct; they answer different questions. Staffing rating: 4/5.
Quality measures: assessments & claims
Note: CMS combines facility-reported resident assessments (MDS) with claims-based measures. These are different sources from on-site inspection findings. Read the measures alongside inspection and staffing records; a high QM rating does not establish that a home is safe.
Quality measures rating: 3/5 · long-stay residents: 4/5 · short-stay residents: 2/5
Costs & payment
Price evidence · separate from quality
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Who owns this facility
How to read ownership records →
Ownership records as published by CMS on 2026-08-01. CMS records when an owner joined but not when they left. Listed here and no longer involved? Tell us →
For profit - Corporation
| Owner / manager | Type | Role | Stake | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Developers Investment Company INC | Organization | Direct Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/13/1988 |
| Preston, Forrest | Individual | Indirect Ownership Interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2005 |
| Cross, Cindy | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 04/21/1994 |
| Denver Healthcare Operations, LLC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/1989 |
| Denver Healthcare Operations, LLC | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/31/2000 |
| Developers Investment Company INC | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2026 |
| Esfahani, Reza | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/22/2024 |
| Esfahani, Reza | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/07/2025 |
| Fletcher, Todd | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2026 |
| Franco, Mark | Individual | Corporate Director | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/12/2025 |
| Henry, Terry | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 08/16/1999 |
| Kadima, Lilly | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2020 |
| Kadima, Lilly | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/12/2020 |
| Lay, Lisa | Individual | Corporate Officer | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/09/2018 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/17/1989 |
| Life Care Centers of America, INC. | Organization | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2025 |
| Mauldin, Monica | Individual | Managing Control - Governing Body | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| Mauldin, Monica | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/10/2023 |
| Mauldin, Monica | Individual | ADP of the SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/21/2025 |
| Preston, Aubrey | Individual | Operational/Managerial Control | NOT APPLICABLE | 03/02/2026 |
Showing 20 of 27 parties CMS has on file for this facility; 7 are not displayed. The full list is in the CMS Ownership dataset.
Other facilities in the same chain
CMS lists this facility under the chain Life Care Centers of America — 194 facilities in the current records. Chain membership says who operates these homes. It says nothing about how any individual one of them was inspected; each has its own record.
- Hallmark Nursing Center — Denver, CO · overall 5/5
- Heritage Park Care Center — Carbondale, CO · overall 3/5
- Life Care Center of Aurora — Aurora, CO · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Colorado Springs — Colorado Springs, CO · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Evergreen — Evergreen, CO · overall 4/5
- Life Care Center of Greeley — Greeley, CO · overall 5/5
- Life Care Center of Littleton — Littleton, CO · overall 3/5
- Life Care Center of Longmont — Longmont, CO · overall 3/5
Listed by state, then facility name — not a ranking. Showing 8 of the 193 others, continuing from this facility's own place in that list.
Questions to ask on your visit
Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.
- "Tell me about this abuse or neglect citation — what happened, and what specific changes did you make afterward?"
- "What specific dementia training do your staff receive, and how do you handle difficult moments without medication?"
- "What percentage of your residents are on antipsychotic or sedating medications, and how do you work to reduce that?"
- "Can you show me how medications are stored and secured on the units, including controlled drugs?"
- "Under what circumstances, if any, would a resident ever be kept in their room or separated from others?"
- "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
- "What is your current medication error rate, and what have you changed to bring errors down?"
- "How do you handle COVID-19 vaccination for residents and staff, and what happens during an outbreak?"
Also worth asking anywhere
- "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
- "Can I see the plan of correction for the findings in your most recent state inspection?"
- "CMS reports 32% total nursing staff turnover here — who on the care team has been with you longest?"
- "The ownership record on file lists 27 owning or managing parties — who makes the decisions about staffing levels?"
- "Can I visit again unannounced, at a mealtime or on a weekend?"
Nearby facilities (12 closest of 81 within 20 miles)
| Facility | Distance | City | Overall | Inspection | Flags |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Health Care of Aurora | 0.3 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Life Care Center of Aurora | 0.9 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| The Springs at St. Andrews Village | 1.4 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Hampden Hills Post Acute | 2.5 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| University Heights Care Center | 2.7 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Lowry Hills Care and Rehabilitation | 3.1 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★☆☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Highland Park Rehabilitation & Care Center | 3.2 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★★ | 4/5 | |
| Center at Lowry, LLC | 3.9 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | |
| Veterans Community Living Center at Fitzsimons | 4.0 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 3/5 | |
| Aviva at Fitzsimons | 4.2 mi | Aurora, CO | ★★★★☆ | 3/5 | |
| Crestmoor Care Center | 4.3 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★☆☆ | 2/5 | abuse |
| Berkley Manor Care Center | 4.4 mi | Denver, CO | ★★★★★ | 3/5 |
Compare this facility with the 3 closest →
Other facilities in the same county
CMS records place this facility in Arapahoe, CO — 19 certified facilities there. These are outside the 20-mile list above, or far enough down it not to appear.
- Julia Temple Healthcare Center — Englewood, CO · overall 3/5
- Life Care Center of Littleton — Littleton, CO · overall 3/5
- Littleton Care and Rehabilitation Center — Littleton, CO · overall 5/5
- Orchard Park Health Care Center — Littleton, CO · overall 4/5
Listed by facility name — not a ranking. Homes already in the table above are not repeated here.
Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 065266.
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