Nursing homes › Colorado › Aurora › Garden Terrace Alzheimer'S Center of Excellence
1600 S Potomac St, Aurora, CO 80012 · (303) 750-8418 · 120 certified beds
Per CMS filings, this facility is affiliated with Life Care Centers of America, a group operating 194 facilities in 26 states. Group record: average rating 3.4/5, 15 abuse citation icons, 3 facilities on the Special Focus list, $3,464,555 in federal fines. This facility rates above its group average (3.4/5).
Total nurse staffing: 3.92 (Colorado median: 3.49). RN hours: 0.71. Weekend total: 3.52. Nursing staff turnover: 32%.
All-time on record: 12 deficiency citations. Below: citations from 2023 onward (severity letters explained in methodology).
| Survey date | Deficiency | Sev. | Type | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-04 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-04-10 |
| 2025-12-09 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia. | D | complaint | corrected 2026-01-07 |
| 2025-05-01 | Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-14 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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. | E | Health | corrected 2025-06-14 |
| 2025-05-01 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | complaint | corrected 2025-06-14 |
| 2025-05-01 | Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room). | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-14 |
| 2025-05-01 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-14 |
| 2025-05-01 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-14 |
| 2025-05-01 | 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. | D | Health | corrected 2025-06-14 |
| 2023-09-14 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Health | corrected 2023-10-26 |
No federal fines or payment denials on record.
| Name | Role | Type | % | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Direct Ownership Interest | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/13/1988 |
| PRESTON, FORREST | Indirect Ownership Interest | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/01/2005 |
| KADIMA, LILLY | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2020 |
| MAULDIN, MONICA | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2023 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Managing Control - Governing Body | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2012 |
| FRANCO, MARK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/12/2025 |
| SMITH, FRANK | Corporate Director | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 06/19/2025 |
| CROSS, CINDY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/21/1994 |
| HENRY, TERRY | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 08/16/1999 |
| LAY, LISA | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 02/09/2018 |
| SWANKER, RICHARD | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 04/01/2011 |
| THURMOND, JOAN | Corporate Officer | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/22/2000 |
| DENVER HEALTHCARE OPERATIONS, LLC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/17/1989 |
| DEVELOPERS INVESTMENT COMPANY INC | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2026 |
| LIFE CARE CENTERS OF AMERICA, INC. | Operational/Managerial Control | Organization | NOT APPLICABLE | since 09/17/1989 |
| ESFAHANI, REZA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/22/2024 |
| FLETCHER, TODD | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2026 |
| KADIMA, LILLY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/12/2020 |
| MAULDIN, MONICA | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 07/10/2023 |
| PRESTON, AUBREY | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2026 |
| SCHMIDT, DEREK | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 10/18/2012 |
| ZIEGLER, JAMES | Operational/Managerial Control | Individual | NOT APPLICABLE | since 03/02/2026 |
How to cite this page: CareRecords, “Garden Terrace Alzheimer'S Center of Excellence — compliance, penalty and ownership record” (CCN 065266), compiled from the CMS Provider Data Catalog, July 2026 release. https://carerecords.org/nursing-home/garden-terrace-alzheimer-s-center-of-excellence-aurora-co/
Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog (July 2026 release) — provider file, deficiency file, ownership file, penalty file. CCN 065266. Corrections: data@carerecords.org.