Garden Terrace at Aurora, known as Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence, sits at 1600 S Potomac St in Aurora, Colorado, right across from the Medical Center of Aurora. The facility focuses on Alzheimer's care and memory support, helping people aged 55 and over who have cognitive needs, dementia, or memory conditions. The center isn't taking new patients at this time, but when it does, it offers skilled nursing care and rehabilitation for short-term rehab, long-term care, or recovery after surgery, with both inpatient and outpatient services. Staff are trained and certified by Dementia Capable Care Experts to give safe, secure care for residents with Alzheimer's or dementia-related disorders, and the care team makes individualized plans that fit each person's habits, medical needs, and family backgrounds, involving both residents and their families in setting up care. Many staff speak English, and some speak other languages, and there are features to support those who are deaf or hard of hearing.
The place includes units and programs that handle difficult behaviors, mental health needs, and physical disabilities, with an in-house team of therapists and nurses who focus on rehab for dementia and cognitive impairment. The facility is accessible for people with mobility and health needs, supporting daily activities and encouraging independence, plus amenities like clean, comfortable rooms stocked with help-yourself ice cream and cookies, well-maintained grounds that offer a calm setting, and common areas where residents can gather for social or activity time. The facility handles both skilled and unskilled care and gives respite care when needed, making an effort to greet residents by name and keep the atmosphere homelike. There's a focus on dignity and respect, with daily life support and a commitment to the highest quality of life possible. Visitors often mention the attentive energy of the staff and the cleanliness of the rooms and grounds. Garden Terrace at Aurora, run by Life Care Centers of America, has a blog, stories, a gallery, and updates posted online, and shares stories and photos of daily life and special events on its Facebook page. There's also a way for people to give feedback or make job inquiries through online forms. The team works closely with doctors, nurses, therapy staff, dietary folks, and social service to meet every resident's needs, making sure care is well-rounded and individualized.
