Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
1600 S Potomac St · Aurora, CO · 80012 · 3037508418
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Life Care Centers of America
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 2 times under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 5 of 5 Inspections: 4 of 5 Staffing: 5 of 5 Quality measures: 4 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.88 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.73 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.46 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 31% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (12 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 4, 2026 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D December 9, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Corrected January 7, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E May 1, 2025
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.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025
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.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D May 1, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected June 14, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E September 14, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected October 26, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 30, 2022
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected July 30, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E June 30, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 30, 2022 · Infection Control
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 065266 · certified since October 12, 1989. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.