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GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (AURORA, Colorado)

1600 S POTOMAC ST, AURORA, Colorado 80012

Phone: 3037508418

CMS Overall:4/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
120
Avg Residents/Day
97.7
Ownership
For profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Arapahoe
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall4/5
Health4/5
Staffing4/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityColorado AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.730.81-0.08
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.863.69+0.17
CMS Staffing Rating4/53.1/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover29.9%47%-

Health Citation History

13 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-07-30Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-03-04Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-12-09Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-01Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesPrevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-01Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-01Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-01Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-01Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-05-01Infection Control DeficienciesEducate 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.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-09-14Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-06-30Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2022-06-30Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

0 fire safety citations on record

No fire safety citations on record.

Total Penalties & Fines

$0
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
0
Number of Fines
0
Total Penalties

No penalty records found.

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