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Garden Terrace at Aurora

1600 S Potomac St

4.8(164 ratings)· Aurora average: 4.4

Part of Life Care Centers of America · 147 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Medicare rating
5 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
120
Hospital adjacency
Located directly across from Medical Center of Aurora
Dementia care training
Staff certified by outside dementia care specialists
Operator
Run by national chain Life Care Centers of America
Visiting hours
Front doors lock at 7 pm for visitors

What Families Think

Garden Terrace at Aurora is a skilled nursing and memory-care facility run by Life Care Centers of America, sitting across the street from the Medical Center of Aurora. The vast majority of reviewers describe warm, attentive staff and good communication with families, though a handful of reports raise concerns about missed care tasks, lost belongings, and one safety incident involving another resident.

The Good

  • Very high overall rating (4.8) from 164 reviews
  • Staff repeatedly described as kind and attentive
  • Dedicated dementia-care training for staff
  • Located directly across from a hospital
  • Outdoor terrace space residents can enjoy
  • Families praise clear, frequent communication with staff

The Bad

  • One review described missed showers, lost clothing, grooming mistakes
  • One report of a resident safety incident with another patient
  • A couple of reviewers noted odor or facility upkeep issues
  • One reviewer wanted more weekend activities for rehab patients

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Garden Terrace at Aurora is a senior living community in Aurora, Colorado offering Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 164 reviews.

About Garden Terrace at Aurora

Garden Terrace at Aurora is a skilled nursing home and rehabilitation facility specializing in memory care for individuals with Alzheimer's disease and other dementia-related disorders in Aurora, Colorado. The community is operated by Life Care Centers of America and is located across the street from the Medical Center of Aurora.

The facility provides skilled nursing care, inpatient and outpatient rehabilitation services, short-term rehabilitation, long-term care, and post-operative recovery. Staff members are trained and certified in dementia care by Dementia Capable Care Experts, with expertise in communication strategies, behavior management, and creating supportive environments for residents with dementia. An in-house team of therapists and nurses develops individualized care plans tailored to each resident's needs and goals.

The community offers a homelike atmosphere with outdoor terrace areas where residents can spend time outside. The facility is located in Aurora, a suburb of Denver known as the "Gateway to the Rockies," which receives more than 300 days of sunshine annually and is among the top ten cities for healthcare.

Types of Care at Garden Terrace at Aurora

Memory CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Chapel / Religious Services
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)
  • Security

Activities

  • Social Activities (Happy Hour, Wine Tasting, Dances, Karaoke)

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Reviews of Garden Terrace at Aurora

4.8overall · 164 ratings combined

4.8★ on Google (164)

Rochelle Thomas

Jul 2026

via Google

So far so good! My mom was just moved here to long term care. The staff has been really good!

Julie Trujillo

Jul 2026

via Google

I visited GT today with my quartet to sing for a resident. The front desk staff were very friendly, and the facility was very welcoming and home like.

Michelle Kneipper

Jul 2026

via Google

I visited my friend at Garden Terrace, and the staff was pleasant, and attentive.

Angelique Evans

Jul 2026

via Google

My Grandmother has dementia and has been there for a couple of weeks now. The staff members were friendly. My grandmother likes to be outside during the summer time. They have a nice Terrace area so I took her out there. Although it was 95 degrees, my grandmother loved it.<br>Thank you for taking good care of her.

Brenna Isaacs

Jun 2026

via Google

I came to visit my brother. The building is clean, smells good and the residents seem well cared for.

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Government Inspection History

5 inspection visits in the last three years, 12 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Mar 4, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2026

Dec 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 7, 2026

May 1, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard7 citations
  • Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Protect each resident from separation (from other residents, his/her room, or confinement to his/her room).

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jun 14, 2025

Sep 14, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard1 citation
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Oct 26, 2023

Jun 30, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard2 citations
  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 30, 2022

  • Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2022

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Garden Terrace at Aurora offer?

Garden Terrace at Aurora offers Memory Care and Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Garden Terrace at Aurora located?

Garden Terrace at Aurora is located at 1600 S Potomac St in Aurora, Colorado.

What do families say about Garden Terrace at Aurora?

Garden Terrace at Aurora is a skilled nursing and memory-care facility run by Life Care Centers of America, sitting across the street from the Medical Center of Aurora. The vast majority of reviewers describe warm, attentive staff and good communication with families, though a handful of reports raise concerns about missed care tasks, lost belongings, and one safety incident involving another resident.

How did Garden Terrace at Aurora do on recent health and safety inspections?

Garden Terrace at Aurora had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 12 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

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