Total health inspections
4
Colorado average 4.8
Last Health inspection on May 2025
Mix of rehab and long-term care
This home supports both short-term rehab and long-term care, with residents staying for a wide range of durations.
Garden Terrace at Aurora
Nursing Home
Garden Terrace at Aurora
Nursing Home
Experience the serene oasis of the Garden Terrace at Aurora, where compassion and expertise intersect to provide unparalleled skilled nursing and rehabilitation services. Ensconced in a welcoming suburban community, the facility offers a refreshing escape for memory care patients seeking top-notch care.
Whether one requires short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, their team of in-house therapists and nurses is dedicated to providing personalized care that helps residents flourish. Their homelike atmosphere creates a sense of comfort and ease, providing the perfect space for recovery, rest, and peace.
Quality ratings
Official CMS rating based on health inspections, staffing and quality measures.
Official CMS rating based on deficiencies found during state health inspections.
Official CMS rating based on nurse staffing hours per resident per day.
Official CMS rating based on clinical outcomes for residents.
Nursing care per resident
Average daily nursing hours per resident (adjusted for acuity). Higher values indicate more nursing time per resident.
Staffing hours breakdown
Hours of care per resident per day, broken down by staff type. Data from CMS Medicare.
Registered Nurse (RN)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day.
LPN / LVN
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Licensed Practical Nurse / Licensed Vocational Nurse hours per resident per day.
Nurse Aide
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Nurse aide hours per resident per day.
Total Nursing (Weekend)
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Total number of nurse staff hours per resident per day on weekends.
Physical Therapist
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
Physical therapist staff hours per resident per day.
RN (Weekend)
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Registered nurse hours per resident per day on weekends.
Capacity and availability
Medium-capacity home
Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Total beds
119
This home usually has availability
Lower occupancy suggests more openings may be available.
Occupancy rate
77.5%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Occupancy rate
77.5%
Residents per day (avg)
97
Who this home usually serves
Show admissions and discharges
TYPE OF STAY
Might be optimal for
Flexible care needs
Breakdown by payment type
Medicare
17% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.
Typical stay
1 - 2 months
Private pay
42% of new residents, often for short stays.
Typical stay
2 - 3 months
Medicaid
40% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.
Typical stay
8 - 9 months
Finances and operations
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12.6M
Operating loss
-$989.9K
Proprietary home
Other
Home revenue
$12,635,141.00
Operating loss
$-989,919.00
Payroll costs
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
$6.8M
The portion of the home's budget spent on staff, including nurses, caregivers, and other employees who support care and operations.
Other operating costs
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
$6.9M
All remaining costs needed to run the home, such as food, utilities, building maintenance, supplies and administrative expenses.
Total costs
$13.6M
Walk Score: 46 / 100
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
BBB Rating: A+ (Not Accredited)
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
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Additional licensing details
CMS Certification Number:
65266
Types of Care at Garden Terrace at Aurora
Skilled Nursing
Memory Care
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The information below is reported by the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Health Facilities Division.
Advanced Health Care Of Aurora
-17%
+6%
+10%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Aurora (Utah Park)
54
No
-
21
CORTEZ, DANIEL
84.3%
$15,471,163.00
$5,106,817.00
33%
51.40
4.1090
1
6
1
-17%+6%+10%
Garden Terrace at Aurora
-30%
+13%
+1%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Aurora
119
No
A+
46
WEETER, JERRY
77.5%
$12,472,615.00
$6,756,314.00
54.2%
96.90
4.3572
-
11
-
-30%+13%+1%
Life Care Center of Aurora
+7%
+2%
-13%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
148
No
A+
41
STRAIN, DAVID
66.6%
$17,360,851.00
$9,195,362.00
53%
113.10
3.9510
2
28
2
+7%+2%-13%
Aviva at Fitzsimons
+49%
-21%
+5%
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Aurora (Morris Heights)
100
No
-
31
KCP AURORA, LLC
80.2%
$34,768,096.00
$9,941,283.00
28.6%
69.30
3.0370
2
28
3
+49%-21%+5%
Cardan Manor
AL
Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.
MC
Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.
SNF
Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed
Aurora (The Conservatory at the Plains)
-
No
-
4
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Advanced Health Care Of Aurora
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Aurora (Utah Park)
Bed Count:
54
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
CORTEZ, DANIEL
CCN:
65393
Occupancy:
84.3%
Home Revenue:
$15,471,163.00
Payroll Costs:
$5,106,817.00
Payroll %:
33%
Avg Residents/Day:
51.40
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.1090
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
1
Citations:
6
Severe Citations:
1
RN share vs State Avg:
-17%
-17%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+6%
+6%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+10%
+10%
Garden Terrace at Aurora
Type of care:
AL
MC
SNF
Community:
Aurora
Bed Count:
119
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
WEETER, JERRY
CCN:
65266
Occupancy:
77.5%
Home Revenue:
$12,472,615.00
Payroll Costs:
$6,756,314.00
Payroll %:
54.2%
Avg Residents/Day:
96.90
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
4.3572
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Citations:
11
RN share vs State Avg:
-30%
-30%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+13%
+13%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+1%
+1%
Life Care Center of Aurora
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Aurora (Southeast Crossing)
Bed Count:
148
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
STRAIN, DAVID
CCN:
65332
Occupancy:
66.6%
Home Revenue:
$17,360,851.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,195,362.00
Payroll %:
53%
Avg Residents/Day:
113.10
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.9510
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
28
Severe Citations:
2
RN share vs State Avg:
+7%
+7%
Staffing vs State Avg:
+2%
+2%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
-13%
-13%
Aviva at Fitzsimons
Type of care:
AL
SNF
Community:
Aurora (Morris Heights)
Bed Count:
100
Pets Allowed:
No
Operator:
KCP AURORA, LLC
CCN:
65430
Occupancy:
80.2%
Home Revenue:
$34,768,096.00
Payroll Costs:
$9,941,283.00
Payroll %:
28.6%
Avg Residents/Day:
69.30
Overall Rating:
Adj Nurse Hours:
3.0370
Health Insp Rating:
Staffing Rating:
QM Rating:
Number of Fines:
2
Citations:
28
Severe Citations:
3
RN share vs State Avg:
+49%
+49%
Staffing vs State Avg:
-21%
-21%
Occupancy vs State Avg:
+5%
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Staffing Data
Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal (Q2 2025)
139
Total Staff
136
Employees
3
Contractors
41,125
Total Hours (Quarter)
55
Avg Staff/Day
8.2
Avg Shift (hrs)
Nursing Staff Breakdown
| Role ⓘ | Count ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ | Uses Contractors? ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 9.6 | No |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 9 | No |
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 8 | No |
Staff by Category
Administration ⓘ
2 staff
8.2hs shift avg
Nursing Staff ⓘ
102 staff
8.4hs shift avg
Physicians & Practitioners ⓘ
6 staff
9hs shift avg
Therapy Services ⓘ
14 staff
6.7hs shift avg
Activities & Recreation ⓘ
0 staff
0hs shift avg
Social Services ⓘ
2 staff
5.2hs shift avg
Dietary Services ⓘ
11 staff
7.7hs shift avg
Other Services ⓘ
2 staff
7.8hs shift avg
Contractor Analysis
0.2%
of total hours from contractors
97 contractor hours this quarter
Respiratory Therapy Technician: 1
Medical Director: 1
Occupational Therapy Assistant: 1
| Role ⓘ | Employees ⓘ | Contractors ⓘ | Total Staff ⓘ | Total Hours ⓘ | Days Worked ⓘ | % of Days ⓘ | Avg Shift (hrs) ⓘ |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Certified Nursing Assistant | 59 | 0 | 59 | 19,198 | 91 | 100% | 8 |
| Licensed Practical Nurse | 26 | 0 | 26 | 8,156 | 91 | 100% | 9 |
| Registered Nurse | 13 | 0 | 13 | 4,698 | 91 | 100% | 9.6 |
| Other Dietary Services Staff | 10 | 0 | 10 | 2,935 | 91 | 100% | 7.8 |
| Clinical Nurse Specialist | 5 | 0 | 5 | 1,727 | 74 | 81% | 9.4 |
| Administrator | 1 | 0 | 1 | 520 | 65 | 71% | 8 |
| Mental Health Service Worker | 1 | 0 | 1 | 503 | 62 | 68% | 8.1 |
| Dietitian | 1 | 0 | 1 | 488 | 65 | 71% | 7.5 |
| Nurse Practitioner | 1 | 0 | 1 | 479 | 60 | 66% | 8 |
| Occupational Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 466 | 56 | 62% | 8.3 |
| Dental Services Staff | 1 | 0 | 1 | 432 | 58 | 64% | 7.4 |
| Speech Language Pathologist | 1 | 0 | 1 | 374 | 61 | 67% | 6.1 |
| Qualified Social Worker | 2 | 0 | 2 | 343 | 66 | 73% | 5.2 |
| Physical Therapy Assistant | 4 | 0 | 4 | 339 | 54 | 59% | 6.3 |
| Respiratory Therapy Technician | 5 | 1 | 6 | 328 | 49 | 54% | 6 |
| Occupational Therapy Assistant | 0 | 1 | 1 | 47 | 3 | 3% | 15.6 |
| Nurse Aide in Training | 4 | 0 | 4 | 36 | 27 | 30% | 1.2 |
| Medical Director | 0 | 1 | 1 | 35 | 3 | 3% | 11.5 |
| Physical Therapy Aide | 1 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 6 | 7% | 3.6 |
Health Inspection History
Inspections
Total health citations
11
Citations per inspection
2.75
Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.
9 of 11 citations resulted from standard inspections; 1 of 11 resulted from complaint investigations; and 1 of 11 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).
Breakdown of citation severity (last 3 years)
Critical Health citations
0
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.4
Serious Health citations
0
0
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 2.1
0 critical citations
0 serious citations
11 moderate citations
0 minor citations
Citations history (last 3 years)
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 01, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 01, 2025
Corrected
Abuse/Neglect moderate citation
May 01, 2025
Corrected
Infection Control moderate citation
May 01, 2025
Corrected
Data sourced from CMS Health Deficiencies reports. Citation severity codes range from A (least serious) to L (most serious). Immediate Jeopardy (J-L) citations indicate situations where the facility's noncompliance has placed residents at risk of death or serious harm.
Facility Characteristics
Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)
Ownership: For-Profit Corporation
Resident Census by Payment Source
99
Total Residents
Medicare
2
(2%)
ⓘ
Medicaid
75
(75.8%)
ⓘ
Private Pay/Other
22
(22.2%)
ⓘ
Specialized Care Beds
119
Total Specialty Beds
100%
of Bed Capacity
119
Alzheimer's / Dementia Beds ⓘ
100%
Programs & Services
Residents' Group
ⓘ
Family Member Group
ⓘ
Family Engagement
Active councils help families stay involved in care decisions and facility operations.
Active
Family Council
ⓘ
Active
Resident Council
ⓘ
Quality of care over time
These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.
High-risk clinical events score
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.7
A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline.
5.7
36% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 9.0
Functional decline score
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.5
A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence.
17.5
7% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8
Long-stay resident measures
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased
9.5%
41% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 16.0%
Walking Ability Worsened
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.5%
Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened
10.5%
38% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 17.0%
Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.6%
Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder
32.6%
40% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 23.2%
Falls with Major Injury
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury
3.1%
8% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.3%
High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers
2.0%
49% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 3.9%
Urinary Tract Infection
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection
1.1%
22% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Lost Too Much Weight
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight
3.7%
29% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 5.2%
Depressive Symptoms
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms
3.6%
50% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 7.2%
Antipsychotic Use
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
30.5%
Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication
30.5%
62% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 18.8%
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.5%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
94.5%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 93.3%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
98.0%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 94.7%
Hospitalizations per 1,000 days
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.98
Number of hospitalizations per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
0.98
25% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.30
ED visits per 1,000 days
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.05
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1,000 long-stay resident days.
1.05
37% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.67
Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.4%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine
79.4%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 76.6%
Antipsychotic medication increase
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication
2.1%
51% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 1.4%
Influenza Vaccine
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
74.1%
Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine
74.1%
In line with Colorado averageColorado average: 75.6%
Re-hospitalized after SNF stay
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.1%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were re-hospitalized after their nursing home admission.
30.1%
48% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 20.3%
Emergency department visits
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit.
19.4%
52% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 12.8%
Falls with major injury
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
Percentage of SNF residents who experience falls with major injury during their stay.
0.0%
100% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 0.8%
Ability to care for self at discharge
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
70.0%
Percentage of residents at or above expected ability to care for themselves at discharge.
70.0%
30% better than Colorado averageColorado average: 53.7%
Successful return to home or community
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.2%
Rate of successful return to home or community from a skilled nursing facility.
42.2%
17% worse than Colorado averageColorado average: 50.6%
Quality measures are calculated from Minimum Data Set (MDS) assessments. For most measures, lower percentages indicate better care quality.
Financial Trends
Historical financial and operational data for Garden Terrace at Aurora based on CMS SNF Cost Reports.
Occupancy Rate
77.5%
↑ 2.1pp vs 2022
Net Income
-$989,919
↓ ~$143K vs 2022
Total Payroll
$8,227,470
↑ ~$471K vs 2022
Profit Margin
-7.9%
↓ 0.7pp vs 2022
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