Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence is a 5-star rated nursing home in Aurora, CO with 120 beds. CMS sub-ratings: health inspections 4/5, staffing 5/5, quality measures 4/5.
The facility has 40 health violations on record. Federal fines total $163,219 across 6 enforcement actions. Most recent inspection: May 1, 2025.
Data synthesized from CMS.gov and Colorado public inspection records. Reviewed by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., NR-EMT & BU-trained Paralegal.
Inspection History Overview
Data current as of May 6, 2026 · Source: CMS Provider Data
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Fines and Penalties by Year
2022 1 penalties totaling $9,750
Fine
2021 3 penalties totaling $136,416
Fine
Fine
Fine
2020 2 penalties totaling $17,053
Fine
Fine
Health Violations by Year
2025 7 violations
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
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.
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.
2023 2 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
2022 2 violations
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
2021 15 violations
Give the resident's representative the ability to exercise the resident's rights.
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
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.
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
2020 4 violations
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Provide safe, appropriate pain management for a resident who requires such services.
Provide or get specialized rehabilitative services as required for a resident.
2019 10 violations
Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Encode each resident’s assessment data and transmit these data to the State within 7 days of assessment.
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Provide care by qualified persons according to each resident's written plan of care.
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Frequently Asked Questions About Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence
- What violations has Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence received?
- Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence has 40 health and safety violation(s) documented by CMS inspections. All violation data comes from official Medicare inspection reports and is updated regularly from government sources.
- What is the quality rating of Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence?
- Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence has a 5-star rating out of 5 from CMS. This is an above-average rating, indicating better quality care compared to most nursing homes. The rating is based on health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures.
- When was Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence last inspected?
- Inspection reports are documented by state survey agencies and the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS). Reports typically lag 2-3 months behind the actual inspection date. Visit the facility's full profile page for detailed violation information and inspection history.
- Is Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence safe?
- Safety at Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence should be evaluated based on multiple factors: the facility's CMS rating, recent violation history, and personal visits. We recommend reviewing the complete inspection history, speaking with current residents and families, consulting healthcare professionals, and visiting in person before making placement decisions.
- How do I contact Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence?
- Phone: (303) 750-8418. Address: 1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO. For visiting hours and admission information, call the facility directly.
- What services does Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence offer?
- Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence is a skilled nursing facility with 120 beds. The facility accepts Medicare and Medicaid. For specific services like rehabilitation, memory care, or short-term recovery, contact the facility directly.
- What are better facilities near Aurora, CO?
- Compare Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center Of Excellence with other nursing homes in Aurora, CO on our facilities page. Filter by star rating, bed count, and recent inspection results to find the best match for your needs.
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Editorial Standards & Data Oversight
Data Source: This report is based on official public inspection records from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) Provider Data Catalog.
Editorial Process: Content generated using AI to synthesize complex regulatory data, then reviewed and verified for accuracy by our editorial team.
Professional Review: All content undergoes standards and compliance oversight by Christopher F. Nesbitt, Sr., Nationally Registered EMT & BU-trained Paralegal, using professional regulatory data auditing protocols.
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