Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence
1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012
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Follow this homeGarden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is a nursing home in Aurora, Colorado. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.
At a glance
- CMS overall star rating4 of 5
- Last standard health inspectionMay 1, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Health citations since June 30, 202213 (Colorado average 25)
- Fines in the past three yearsNone listed by CMS
- CMS flagsNone listed by CMS
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CMS flags
CMS does not list this home as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate. CMS does not show an abuse icon for it. CMS lists no change of ownership in the past 12 months.
Inspections, fines and changes
This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.
Health inspection on July 30, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on September 4, 2026.
CMS has cited this home for F0600 3 times since 2025.
CMS update of July 29, 2026
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Health inspection on March 4, 2026
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.
CMS update of February 25, 2026
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Health inspection on December 9, 2025
1 citationCMS lists this as a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0744. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
CMS lists it as corrected on January 7, 2026.
CMS update of November 20, 2025
Star rating
The CMS staffing star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS update of July 30, 2025
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.
Health inspection on May 1, 2025
7 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.
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Citation F0605. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2025.
Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2025.
Citation F0600. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2025.
Citation F0603. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2025.
Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2025.
Citation F0759. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2025.
Citation F0887. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
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.
CMS lists it as corrected on June 14, 2025.
CMS update of April 25, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.
CMS update of March 28, 2024
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.
CMS update of December 21, 2023
Star rating
The CMS overall star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
Star rating
The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.
CMS abuse icon
CMS removed its abuse icon from this home.
Health inspection on September 14, 2023
1 citationCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on October 26, 2023.
CMS has cited this home for F0880 2 times since 2022.
Health inspection on June 30, 2022
2 citationsCMS lists this as a standard inspection.
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Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.
The rule CMS cited:
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2022.
Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.
The rule CMS cited:
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
CMS lists it as corrected on July 30, 2022.
CMS star ratings
- 4 of 5CMS overall star rating
- 4 of 5CMS health inspection star rating
- 4 of 5CMS staffing star rating
- 3 of 5CMS quality measures star rating
Facts from CMS
- Phone
- (303) 750-8418
- Last standard health inspection
- May 1, 2025 (1 year ago)
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day, on average
- 97.7
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal business name
- Denver Healthcare Operations, LLC
- Chain
- Life Care Centers of America
- Takes part in
- Medicare and Medicaid
Fewer health citations than the Colorado average (13 vs 25).
Owners and managers
CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCDirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/13/1988
- PRESTON, FORRESTIndirect ownership interest · not applicable · since 10/01/2005
- DENVER HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS, LLCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/17/1989
- DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INCOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/02/2026
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC.Operational/managerial control · not applicable · since 09/17/1989
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- ESFAHANI, REZAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/22/2024
- FLETCHER, TODDOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/02/2026
- KADIMA, LILLYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/12/2020
- MAULDIN, MONICAOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 07/10/2023
- PRESTON, AUBREYOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/02/2026
- SCHMIDT, DEREKOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 10/18/2012
- ZIEGLER, JAMESOperational/managerial control · not applicable · since 03/02/2026
Questions
When was Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence last inspected?
CMS lists May 1, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.
How many citations (violations) does Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence have?
CMS lists 13 health citations since June 30, 2022. CMS also calls these deficiencies.
Has Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence been fined?
CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.
What is the CMS star rating of Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence?
Its CMS overall star rating is 4 of 5.
Is Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence a Special Focus Facility?
No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.
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