Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence

Nursing Home · Aurora, CO

CMS overall rating 4/5 For profit - Corporation

CMS certification number065266

Contact & location

1600 S Potomac ST
Aurora, CO 80012
Arapahoe County
Phone
(303) 750-8418
ZIP code
80012 – all care providers

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Facility details

Certified beds
120
Residents per day
96.6 (81% occupied)
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Legal name
Denver Healthcare Operations, LLC
Chain
Life Care Centers of America (194 facilities, avg 3.4★)
Medicare certified since
October 12, 1989
Participates in
Medicare and Medicaid
Council
Both council

CMS star ratings

Overall★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Health inspections★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 2.7
Staffing★★★★★ 4/5
State avg 3.1
Quality measures★★★★★ 3/5
State avg 4.1
Long-stay quality★★★★★ 4/5
Short-stay quality★★★★★ 2/5

Staffing

Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.

Total nurse staffing
3.92 (state 3.72 · U.S. 3.86)
Registered nurses (RN)
0.71 (state 0.82 · U.S. 0.69)
Licensed practical nurses
0.97 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
Nurse aides
2.24 (state 2.22 · U.S. 2.32)
Weekend total
3.52 (state 3.30 · U.S. 3.42)
Nursing staff turnover
31.6 (state 47.1 · U.S. 45.8)%
RN turnover
7.7 (state 44.6 · U.S. 42.9)%
Administrators who left
0 in the last year

Inspections

Last standard inspection
May 1, 2025
Health deficiencies (last cycle)
9.0 (state 8.6 · U.S. 9.3)
From complaints
3
Citations on record (3 years)
12 health · 0 fire safety
DateCitationSeverityStatus
2026-03-04 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-04-10
2025-12-09 Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
F0744 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2026-01-07
2025-05-01 Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
F0605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-05-01 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.
F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-05-01 Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-05-01 Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
F0603 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-05-01 Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-05-01 Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2025-05-01 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.
F0887 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2025-06-14
2023-09-14 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2023-10-26
2022-06-30 Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies		 E
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-30
2022-06-30 Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies		 D
No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm		 Corrected 2022-07-30

Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results

Fines & penalties

No federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Ownership & management

NameRoleSince
Denver Healthcare Operations, LLC (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Esfahani, Reza (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Mauldin, Monica (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE
Franco, Mark (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Smith, Frank (individual)Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE
Cross, Cindy (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Henry, Terry (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Lay, Lisa (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Swanker, Richard (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Thurmond, Joan (individual)Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Forrest (individual)Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE
Kadima, Lilly (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Mauldin, Monica (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Schmidt, Derek (individual)Managing Control - Governing Body · NOT APPLICABLE
Denver Healthcare Operations, LLC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Developers Investment Company INC (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Esfahani, Reza (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Fletcher, Todd (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Kadima, Lilly (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Life Care Centers of America, INC. (organization)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Mauldin, Monica (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Preston, Aubrey (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Schmidt, Derek (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE
Ziegler, James (individual)Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE

Frequently asked questions

What is the rating of Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has a 4-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 3.1-star average in Colorado.

How many beds does Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence have?

It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 97 residents per day.

Has Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence been fined?

CMS lists no federal fines or payment denials in the last three years.

Who owns Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?

It is part of Life Care Centers of America and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.

What is the phone number of Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?

(303) 750-8418. The facility is located at 1600 S Potomac ST, Aurora, CO 80012.

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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.