Garden Terrace Alzheimer'S Center Of Excellence
Aurora, CO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 065266) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 3 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (303) 750-8418 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has a CMS overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is also 4 stars.
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence reports total nurse staffing of 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.6%.
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence has no federal fines on record and no payment denials reported by CMS. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is a for-profit nursing home in Aurora, Colorado (Arapahoe County), certified to serve both Medicare and Medicaid residents since October 1989. The facility maintains 120 certified beds and an average daily census of 96.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Garden Terrace holds an overall rating of 4 stars, above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars. Its component ratings are: 4 stars for health inspections, 3 stars for quality measures, and 4 stars for staffing.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours of 3.92 per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 31.6%.
On penalties, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines totaling $0.00) and no payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed by CMS for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates homes as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny.
Garden Terrace is part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which operates 194 facilities nationally with an average CMS rating of 3.4 stars, meaning this facility's individual rating is above its chain's average. CMS records do not indicate any change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator. This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Garden Terrace has an overall rating of 4 stars, which is above the Colorado state average of 3.13 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
This facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is 3.92 hours per resident per day, including 0.71 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 stars; nursing turnover is 31.6%.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No, CMS records show no federal fines on record (0 fines, $0.00) and no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility and it is not listed in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 120 certified beds and an average daily population of 96.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is a for-profit corporation and part of the Life Care Centers of America chain, which includes 194 facilities nationwide averaging 3.4 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for Medicare/Medicaid certification on October 12, 1989.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures; this facility scores 4, 4, 4, and 3 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service types; contact the facility at 3037508418 or verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 3037508418 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/065266?state=CO.
Did this facility recently change ownership?
No, CMS data indicates no change of ownership within the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.