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Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence is a dementia-focused skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility located in Aurora, Colorado.

Garden Terrace Alzheimer's Center of Excellence at Aurora, a Life Care Centers of America facility, is located in Aurora, Colorado, a suburb city of Denver known as the "Gateway to the Rockies." Named after the Roman goddess of the dawn, Aurora receives more than 300 days of sunshine each year and is in the top ten cities for health care, making our facility an ideal choice for Alzheimer's and dementia care, or for individuals in need of short-term rehabilitation, long-term care or post-operative recovery. Focusing on providing safe, secure care for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related disorders, Garden Terrace at Aurora is located across the street from the Medical Center of Aurora. Whatever the level of care required, our highly trained associates can provide the best care possible from skilled nursing to inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation. Our nursing home has a homelike atmosphere. In order to provide better care, our in-house team of therapists and nurses individualizes treatment for each resident and patient, taking into account his or her needs and goals.

04/02/2026

What does Occupational Therapy look like❓

It looks like someone practicing how to button a shirt again. 👔 Rebuilding the strength and dexterity to hold a coffee cup. ☕ Rehearsing the motions to prepare a simple meal and learning to use a reacher to safely pick things up without bending 🫳.

During Occupational Therapy Month, we’re celebrating the amazing therapists who help our rehab patients rebuild confidence, independence, and the skills that make daily life meaningful. 🫶

Thank you to our incredible OTs for the difference you make every day. 💙

04/01/2026

A little time can mean the world. 🌎

April is Volunteer Month, and we are celebrating the amazing people of all ages who share their time with our residents. From calling bingo to painting nails 💅, performing music 🎵 to simply sitting and chatting, our volunteers bring an essential joy and connection to our community.

Thank you for giving of your time and talents to bring sunshine to our residents! ☀️

03/17/2026

🍀 The luckiest thing in our community isn't a four-leaf clover. It's having people who care. 💚

Thank you to our compassionate associates. You are GOLD. 🌈💛

03/08/2026

👨‍💼👩‍💼 Leadership in long‑term care isn’t just about managing a building or overseeing a team. It’s about guiding a community that depends on steady hands and consistent, compassionate decision‑making.

✨ During Long‑Term Care Administrators Week, we are especially grateful for Life Care's Executive Directors who carry that responsibility with such excellence. Their choices shape the quality of life for residents who are often at their most vulnerable, and their leadership sets the tone for every caregiver who walks through the door.

It’s not glamorous work, and it rarely gets the spotlight it deserves, but its impact is enormous. 💗 Here’s to the administrators who show up with clarity, resilience, and heart — your leadership truly matters.

03/06/2026

🌟 Employee Appreciation Day 🌟

Today isn’t about routine thank‑yous. It’s about recognizing the special people who choose work that can’t be rushed, automated, or faked. In senior care, impact shows up in even small areas:
• A smile coaxed out before breakfast
• A quiet change noticed before anyone else
• A story treated like a privilege, not a task

💗 Acts of humanity like these aren’t merely duties. They’re why families trust us with the people they love most.

To our team: your compassion ripples farther than you realize. We see it. Our residents feel it. And today, we celebrate the extraordinary difference you make by showing up with skill, heart, and genuine care. 🫶

02/20/2026

🩷 Care doesn't always make headlines, but it makes lives better.

Today, National Caregivers Day, we recognize all types of caregivers 🫶: our associates who bring compassion and professionalism to their interactions with our residents; family members who lovingly care for their loved ones; and other professionals in the healthcare industry who take care of those who cannot take care of themselves.

Together, we bring more than just "services." We bring love, comfort, and the dignity every person deserves. ☺️

02/18/2026

📣 Garden Terrace at Aurora is seeking compassionate individuals to join our volunteer team! ❤️ You'll have the incredible opportunity to bring joy, companionship, and support to our residents, creating meaningful connections through group activities, one-on-one interactions, and engaging workshops. ⭐

🫂 Imagine the smiles you'll bring, the stories you'll hear, and the positive impact you'll have on someone's day. We also welcome volunteers with unique hobbies and skills to share — let's plan something special together! 😊 Your presence can truly brighten lives and foster a vibrant community for our residents, staff, and other dedicated volunteers. 🤝

📞 Call us at (303) 750-8418 to get in touch with our Activities Director Karla. We look forward to working with you!

02/16/2026

🗨️ “Perseverance and spirit have done wonders in all ages.” — George Washington

As we remember two of America's greatest presidents today, may we continue the legacies that made them great. 🇺🇸

02/14/2026

💖 "Where there is great love, there are always miracles."— Willa Cather

Wishing you miracles and love in abundance this Valentine's Day! 🌹

02/10/2026

🌟 Meet our recent short-term therapy graduate, Omar! 🌟 Let's congratulate him on meeting his recovery goals.

"The facility is a good place to get treatment and therapy. Nursing staff is very dedicated. It is the best place to recover!" –– Omar

01/31/2026

Enter our March Madness raffle for the chance to win 2 tickets to the Dallas Mavericks vs. Denver Nuggets game on March 25! 🏀⚡ The raffle will run from tomorrow, Feb. 1, to March 13. The lucky winner will be pulled at 4 p.m. on March 13. 🏆

To enter, come visit us and purchase your raffle tickets with the receptionist. 🎟️ Each ticket is $20, and entries are unlimited! 🤩 All proceeds go towards the Alzheimer's Association.

If you have any questions, please stop by and see Andrea Fuentes or call (303) 750-8418.

01/30/2026

Join us in two weeks for our February fundraising event, Donuts with Grown-Ups! 🍩 We encourage all our families, vendors, and staff to stop by for a sweet treat and warm beverage! ☕

Our fundraising goal is $6,000, and all proceeds will go to the Alzheimer's Association! If you have any questions, please stop by and see Andrea Fuentes, our team lead, or call (303) 750-8418. See you there! 🩷

Address

1600 S. Potomac Street
Aurora, CO
80012

Telephone

+13037508418

Website

http://www.gardenterraceaurora.com/

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Garden Terrace Alzheimer’s Center of Excellence at Aurora

Focusing on providing safe, secure care for residents with Alzheimer's and other dementia-related disorders, Garden Terrace at Aurora is located across the street from the Medical Center of Aurora. Whatever the level of care required, our highly trained associates can provide the best care possible from skilled nursing to inpatient or outpatient rehabilitation. Our nursing home has a homelike atmosphere. In order to provide better care, our in-house team of therapists and nurses individualizes treatment for each resident and patient, taking into account his or her needs and goals.