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Bethesda Gardens Monument

Families consistently rate this highly — reviewers highlight warm, compassionate care staff. Schedule a visit to confirm the fit.

55 Beacon Lite Rd, Monument, CO 8013281 bedsLicensed & Active
Source: CO CDPHE — view official record
Google rating
4.4/5

based on 44 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

Bethesda Gardens is highly regarded for its warm, home-like environment and attentive staff, making it a strong choice for those seeking a vibrant community. However, families should be proactive during the admission process by asking for a clear explanation of potential future price adjustments and inquiring about the current stability of the nursing leadership team.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

44 reviews on Google
Bethesda Gardens Monument is frequently praised for its beautiful, modern facility and a warm, welcoming atmosphere that feels more like a home than a clinical institution. Families consistently highlight the compassionate care staff and the ease of the move-in process, though some long-term observers have noted concerns regarding high turnover in leadership positions and potential pricing increases after initial residency.

Quality Themes

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Food9.0Staff9.0Clean9.0Activities8.0MedsN/AMemory7.0Comms8.0Value5.0

Strengths

  • Warm, compassionate care staff
  • Beautiful, clean, and modern facility
  • Responsive and helpful administrative team
  • Active and engaging social environment

Concerns

  • High turnover in nursing director/leadership positions (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
  • Pricing increases/re-evaluations after move-in (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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How They Respond to Reviews

10%response rate

This facility rarely responds to reviews.

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1We've heard such wonderful things about the warmth and compassion of your care staff; how do you foster that culture during the hiring and training process?
  • 2With the beautiful and modern environment here, what kind of daily social activities or group outings do residents typically participate in?
  • 3How does the administrative team ensure consistent communication and stability within the leadership and nursing departments?
  • 4Can you walk us through the protocol for handling medical emergencies or urgent care needs during the overnight hours?
  • 5As we plan for the long term, how does the facility handle periodic reviews of monthly service fees or care costs?
  • 6We noticed the facility is exceptionally clean and well-maintained; what does the daily upkeep and housekeeping schedule look like for the resident rooms?

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Key Review Excerpts

The first line staff seems to be happy, but the nursing director position turned over eight times over three and a half years. (Not good.)

Memory care family member · 2025★★★☆☆

From the Director to the Maintenance Manager, the Chef and all the staff greet my mo

Long-term resident's family · 2024★★★☆☆

They take the time to really talk, and get to know you as a person. They also take the time and put in the effort to make sure every inch of their community is squeaky clean - but not in the way that gives you a "hospital," feel.

Visitor · 2020★★★★★
Source: 44 Google reviews

State Inspection History

State Inspections

Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment

10total
6deficiencies
Apr 28, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Apr 28, 2025Complaint
CleanReport

No deficiencies found during this inspection.

Jan 22, 2025Complaint
N/A0000, 1568, 1600

A complaint revisit was completed on 1/22/25 for all previous deficiencies cited on 10/17/24. Deficiencies were cited. Based on interview and record review, the residence failed to ensure resident' s medication administration record (MAR) contained accurate information, affecting four of seven sample residents (#24, #26, #31 and #32). (Cross-reference S1568)This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure complaint revisit 10/17/24. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s Medication Administration policy, dated December 2024, read in part: "Each qualified medication administration person, nurse, or authorized practitioner shall document accurate information in the medication administration record including any medication omissions, refusals, and resident reported responses to medications."2. Resident #31 was admitted to the residence on 3/17/21 with diagnosis including frontotemporal dementia. a. SeroquelA written practitioner' s order, dated 4/11/24, directed the residence to administer Seroquel 25 mg every morning. However, the December 2024 MAR revealed a blank space at the time of administration on 12/18/24.b. TrazodoneA written practitioner' s order, dated 9/3/24, directed the residence to administer trazodone 50 mg every morning. However, the December 2024 M.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to be responsible for complying with authorized practitioner orders associated with medication administration, except for those medications which a resident self-administers, affecting six of seven sample residents (#24, #26, #31, #32, #34 and #35). (Cross-reference S1600)This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure complaint revisit on 10/17/24. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s medication system policy, dated December 2024, read in part: "The residence licensed nurse is responsible for ensuring oversight and supervision for following physician orders."2. Record ReviewResident #26 was admitted to the residence on 2/16//24 with diagnoses including dementia.a. Sertraline A written practitioner' s order, dated 10/22/24, directed the residence to administer sertraline 25 mg every morning. However, the November 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the medication on 11/1/24 through 11/30/24 due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 30 missed doses.b. Aspercreme PatchA written practitioner' s order, dated 5/7/24, directed the residence to administer ..

Jan 22, 2025Complaint
N/A0000, 1568, 1600

A licensure complaint, prompted by #CO38884, was completed on 1/22/25. Deficiencies were cited. Based on interview and record review, the residence failed to ensure resident' s medication administration record (MAR) contained accurate information, affecting four of seven sample residents (#24, #26, #31 and #32). (Cross-reference S1568)Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s Medication Administration policy, dated December 2024, read in part: "Each qualified medication administration person, nurse, or authorized practitioner shall document accurate information in the medication administration record including any medication omissions, refusals, and resident reported responses to medications."2. Resident #31 was admitted to the residence on 3/17/21 with diagnosis including frontotemporal dementia. a. SeroquelA written practitioner' s order, dated 4/11/24, directed the residence to administer Seroquel 25 mg every morning. However, the December 2024 MAR revealed a blank space at the time of administration on 12/18/24.b. TrazodoneA written practitioner' s order, dated 9/3/24, directed the residence to administer trazodone 50 mg every morning. However, the December 2024 MAR revealed a blank space at the time of administration on 12/18/24 and 12/26/24.c. LoperamideA written practitioner' s order, dated 6/17/24, directed the residence to administer loperamide 2 mg daily. However, the December 2024 MAR revealed a blank spac.. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to be responsible for complying with authorized practitioner orders associated with medication administration, except for those medications which a resident self-administers, affecting six of seven sample residents (#24, #26, #31, #32, #34 and #35). (Cross-reference S1600)Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s medication system policy, dated December 2024, read in part: "The residence licensed nurse is responsible for ensuring oversight and supervision for following physician orders."2. Record ReviewResident #26 was admitted to the residence on 2/16//24 with diagnoses including dementia.a. Sertraline A written practitioner' s order, dated 10/22/24, directed the residence to administer sertraline 25 mg every morning. However, the November 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the medication on 11/1/24 through 11/30/24 due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 30 missed doses.b. Aspercreme PatchA written practitioner' s order, dated 5/7/24, directed the residence to administer Aspercreme external patch 4% daily. However, the November 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the patch on 11/1-11/20/24, due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 20 missed patche..

Jan 22, 2025Complaint
N/A0000 & 1568

A complaint revisit was completed on 1/22/25 for the previous deficiency cited on 10/17/24. A deficiency was cited. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to be responsible for complying with authorized practitioner orders associated with medication administration, except for those medications which a resident self-administers, affecting six of seven sample residents (#24, #26, #31, #32, #34 and #35). (Cross-reference S1600)This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure complaint revisit on 10/17/24. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s medication system policy, dated December 2024, read in part: "The residence licensed nurse is responsible for ensuring oversight and supervision for following physician orders."2. Record ReviewResident #26 was admitted to the residence on 2/16//24 with diagnoses including dementia.a. Sertraline A written practitioner' s order, dated 10/22/24, directed the residence to administer sertraline 25 mg every morning. However, the November 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the medication on 11/1/24 through 11/30/24 due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 30 missed doses.b. Aspercreme PatchA written practitioner' s order, dated 5/7/24, directed the residence to administer Aspercreme external patch 4% daily. However, the November 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the patch on 11/1-11/20/24, due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 20 missed patches.c. TramadolA written practitioner' s order, dated 2/19/24, directed the residence to administer tramadol 150 mg twice daily. However, the December 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the medication on 12/18-12/30/24, due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 26 missed doses.3. InterviewsOn 1/22/25 at 11:18 a.m., Staff #17 said that when the residence did not have medications in stock, she n..

Jan 22, 2025Complaint
N/A0000 & 1568

A relicensure and complaint revisit was completed on 1/22/25 for the previous deficiency cited on 10/17/24. A deficiency was cited. Based on record review and interview, the residence failed to be responsible for complying with authorized practitioner orders associated with medication administration, except for those medications which a resident self-administers, affecting six of seven sample residents (#24, #26, #31, #32, #34 and #35). (Cross-reference S1600)This deficiency was cited previously during a state licensure complaint revisit on 10/17/24. Although the residence corrected the deficiency, based on the findings below, the residence has not maintained compliance with this regulatory requirement.Findings include:1. Residence PolicyThe residence' s medication system policy, dated December 2024, read in part: "The residence licensed nurse is responsible for ensuring oversight and supervision for following physician orders."2. Record ReviewResident #26 was admitted to the residence on 2/16//24 with diagnoses including dementia.a. Sertraline A written practitioner' s order, dated 10/22/24, directed the residence to administer sertraline 25 mg every morning. However, the November 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the medication on 11/1/24 through 11/30/24 due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 30 missed doses.b. Aspercreme PatchA written practitioner' s order, dated 5/7/24, directed the residence to administer Aspercreme external patch 4% daily. However, the November 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the patch on 11/1-11/20/24, due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 20 missed patches.c. TramadolA written practitioner' s order, dated 2/19/24, directed the residence to administer tramadol 150 mg twice daily. However, the December 2024 MAR revealed the residence failed to administer the medication on 12/18-12/30/24, due to the residence not having the medication in stock, for a total of 26 missed doses.3. InterviewsOn 1/22/25 at 11:18 a.m., Staff #17 said that when the residence did not have medications in stock, she n..

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