GARDEN TERRACE ALZHEIMER'S CENTER OF EXCELLENCE

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is a long-term care facility located at 1600 S Potomac St in Aurora, Colorado (zip code 80012), within Arapahoe County. The facility operates 120 certified beds and is classified as a for-profit corporation. It participates in both Medicare and Medicaid programs, making it a dually certified provider. The facility holds an overall CMS Five-Star Quality Rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which places it above the national average of 3.0 stars. This composite rating is derived from three component ratings. The health inspection rating stands at 4 out of 5 stars, reflecting the results of state and federal inspections conducted at the facility. The staffing rating is 5 out of 5 stars, indicating staffing levels relative to resident census that CMS considers above average. The quality measure rating is 4 out of 5 stars, based on clinical data reported for residents across a range of health and functional metrics. Each of these component ratings contributes to the overall score according to CMS methodology. Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence accepts both Medicare and Medicaid as payment sources, which can be relevant for individuals and families researching funding options for long-term care. Medicare typically covers short-term skilled nursing care under specific qualifying conditions, while Medicaid may cover longer-term stays for individuals who meet financial and clinical eligibility requirements. Individuals seeking information about coverage and eligibility should consult directly with the facility and the appropriate state or federal agencies. When compared to the national average overall CMS rating of 3.0 stars, Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence scores above that benchmark with a 5-star overall rating. Its staffing rating of 5 stars exceeds what is considered average nationally, and both its health inspection and quality measure ratings of 4 stars are above the national midpoint. These figures are drawn from CMS data and are intended to provide a factual reference point for individuals researching skilled nursing and memory care facilities in the Aurora, Colorado area. CMS ratings are updated periodically, and current data should be verified through official sources.