GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
1600 S POTOMAC ST, AURORA, CO 80012 · CCN 065266
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★★★★ 5
- Health inspection
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Quality measures
- ★★★★☆ 4
- Staffing
- ★★★★★ 5
Facility
- Ownership type
- For profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg residents/day
- 94.5
- Phone
- 3037508418
Inspection history vs Colorado & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Colorado avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-05-01 | 8 | 8.7 | 9.5 | -0.7 better |
| 2 | 2023-09-14 | 1 | 8.7 | 9.8 | -7.7 better |
| 3 | 2022-06-30 | 3 | 7.5 | 9.3 | -4.5 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 3 |
| Quality of life and care | 2 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.88 | 31.0% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.79 | 8.3% |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.38 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $0
- Number of fines
- 0
- Number of penalties
- 0
- Payment denials
- 0
Chain
- Chain
- LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA
- Facilities in chain
- 194
- Chain avg overall
- 3.50 / 5
Inspection citations (12)
- DF0744Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2026-01-07
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0603Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0887Educate 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.2025-05-01 · Health · corrected 2025-06-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-09-14 · Health · corrected 2023-10-26
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2023-03-22 · Health · corrected 2023-06-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2022-06-30 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2022-06-30 · Health · corrected 2022-07-30
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| WEETER, JERRY | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 50% | 1989-01-01 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 49% | 1985-10-15 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1988-10-13 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1989-09-17 |
| ESFAHANI, REZA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-10-22 |
| KADIMA, LILLY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2020-07-12 |
| MAULDIN, MONICA | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2023-07-10 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2024-11-27 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1985-10-15 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2012-10-18 |
| WEETER, JERRY | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1989-01-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 2005-10-01 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-10-01 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2020-11-02 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 1999-08-16 |
| LAY, LISA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-10-01 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-10-01 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-10-01 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-10-01 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-10-01 |
| DENVER HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS, LLC | Organization | OPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL | — | 1989-09-17 |
Other facilities in AURORA
| Name | Overall | Beds |
|---|---|---|
| BETH ISRAEL AT SHALOM PARK | ★★★★★ | 135 |
| ADVANCED HEALTH CARE OF AURORA | ★★★★★ | 54 |
| SPRINGS AT ST ANDREWS VILLAGE, THE | ★★★★★ | 58 |
| VETERANS COMMUNITY LIVING CENTER AT FITZSIMONS | ★★★★☆ | 180 |
| LIFE CARE CENTER OF AURORA | ★★★★☆ | 166 |
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.