GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
1600 S POTOMAC ST, Aurora, CO 80012
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How GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE Compares
GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE is a 120-bed for-profit nursing facility in Aurora, Colorado. It holds an overall CMS rating of 5 out of 5 stars, above the Colorado average of 3.2 stars. Its strongest area is staffing, rated 5 stars. Its rate of long-stay antipsychotic medication use (39.4%) is above the Colorado average of 20.0% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 120 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 80% occupied.
Among the 11 nursing facilities ElderVoice tracks in Aurora, 4 hold a 5-star rating and the local average is 3.5 stars.
By the numbers vs. Colorado average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 39.4% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.0% (97% higher).
- Falls with major injury: 3.9% — worse than the Colorado average of 3.4%.
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 1.7% — better than the Colorado average of 3.6% (53% lower).
- Short-stay rehospitalization: 29.3% — worse than the Colorado average of 20.9% (40% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated June 5, 2026) measured against Colorado averages across 210 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE with other nursing homes in Aurora.
What keeps GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE's health inspections rating strong?
This category is rated 4 out of 5 stars. Ask for concrete staffing, training, or care-process examples behind the score.
What is GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE doing to reduce long-stay antipsychotic medication use?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 39.4% here versus 20.0% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What is GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE doing to reduce falls with major injury?
Falls with major injury is 3.9% here versus 3.4% across Colorado. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What explains GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE's rating advantage in Aurora?
Its 5-star overall rating is above the local average of 3.5 stars across 11 facilities. Ask which practices families can observe during a tour.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Aurora
Aurora sits in Arapahoe County, where adults 65 and older make up about 13.1% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Colorado as a whole (14.2% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 85,418 (13.1%)
- Median age
- 36.8 years
- Median household income
- $80,291
- Median home value
- $385,100
Demographics for Arapahoe County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Aurora.
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