Gardens, the
Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise warm, compassionate nursing and cna staff. Still worth an in-person visit.
based on 40 Google reviews

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What this means for your family
The Gardens offers a warm, home-like environment with a dedicated staff that many families find exceptional for long-term care. However, because there are serious reports of communication failures during medical incidents and inconsistent hygiene, we strongly recommend that you visit frequently and ask for a clear policy on how and when families are notified of health changes.
Google Reviews
Google Reviews
40 reviews on Google“The Gardens is a smaller, home-like facility that receives high praise for its compassionate, long-term staff and personalized care. However, some families have reported serious concerns regarding neglect, poor communication during medical incidents, and hygiene issues, suggesting inconsistent quality of care.”
Quality Themes
Tap a score for detailsStrengths
- Warm, compassionate nursing and CNA staff
- Small, home-like atmosphere
- Strong rehabilitation and therapy services
- Active and engaging social activities
Concerns
- Neglect and poor wound care management (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Lack of communication regarding resident falls or medical status (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
- Unresponsive administrative staff to inquiries (mentioned by 2 reviewers)
Rating Trends
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Distribution · 43 analyzed
How They Respond to Reviews
Questions for Your Tour
- 1Since the facility has such a small, home-like atmosphere, how do you ensure each resident's specific social interests are included in your daily activity calendar?
- 2What is your specific protocol for notifying family members immediately if a resident experiences a fall or a change in their medical status?
- 3I've heard wonderful things about the compassion of your nursing and CNA staff; how do you support them in maintaining that high level of care during busy shifts?
- 4Can you walk me through your process for managing wound care and how closely the clinical team monitors skin integrity?
- 5How can we best reach the administrative team if we have questions or concerns, and what is your typical turnaround time for a response?
- 6With your strong reputation for rehabilitation, how do you coordinate therapy sessions to ensure they don't interfere with a resident's rest and meal times?
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Key Review Excerpts
“The Gardens is one of those rare nursing facilities where the staff cares deeply about making sure the residents have a home-like environment.”
“My mother has been at this facility since October of 2021. I have always experienced a warm greeting from the staff when I visit. The nurses are exceptional and are very caring towards my mother.”
“The gardens was great at first. Things really changed. My mother fell and I wasn’t notified. The rule is if someone falls in a facility they must call paramedics also notify the family member listed. They didn’t do that.”
Staffing
Staffing Hours
per resident/day · Medicare 2026Total nursing hours are below minimum, though RN coverage is adequate. This may mean fewer aides for daily tasks like bathing and mobility.
Quality Measures
Quality Measures
Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures
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Residents with depression symptoms
Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.
Residents on anti-anxiety or sleep medication
Residents on antipsychotic medication
Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse
Residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia
Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu
Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics
US average from Medicare published data
Inspection History
Medicare Inspection History
3-year lookback · Medicare 2026
The Gardens has recurring fire safety system problems that persist across multiple inspections, with 21 deficiencies spanning three years. Fire alarm and sprinkler system maintenance issues appeared in 2022, 2023, and again in 2025, alongside ongoing problems with smoke barriers, emergency lighting, and building construction safety. While past deficiencies show correction dates, the pattern of repeated fire safety violations in recent inspections raises concerns about the facility's safety infrastructure maintenance.
Dec 11, 2025Routine11
Construction Deficiencies
Use approved construction type or materials.
Egress Deficiencies
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Smoke Deficiencies
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Smoke Deficiencies
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Miscellaneous Deficiencies
Provide a written emergency evacuation plan.
Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Have proper fire barriers, ventilation and signs for the transfilling of oxygen.
Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nov 30, 2023Routine4
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Egress Deficiencies
Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.
Smoke Deficiencies
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Aug 17, 2022Routine6
Smoke Deficiencies
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Smoke Deficiencies
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Services Deficiencies
Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
Services Deficiencies
Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Smoke Deficiencies
Have properly installed hallway dispensers for alcohol-based hand rub.
State Inspection History
State Inspections
Source: CO Dept. of Public Health & Environment
Jun 17, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Mar 11, 2025ComplaintCleanReport
No deficiencies found during this inspection.
Dec 11, 2023Routine
Based on record review, the facility failed to report complete information about COVID-19 to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention' s (CDC) National Healthcare Safety Network (NHSN) during a seven-day period that reporting was required by regulation.The CDC submitted data from the NHSN to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS). Based on review of that data, CMS determined that between 12/04/2023 and 12/10/2023, the facility did not report complete information to NHSN about COVID-19 in the standardized format and frequency as specified by CMS and the CDC. This failure to report has the potential to cause more than minimal harm to all residents residing in the facility.
Ownership & Operations
Who Operates This Facility
Gardens, the
for profit
Chain Affiliation
Madison Creek Partners
13 facilities nationwide
Chain avg rating: 3.2/5 · Rank 1 of 12 (Best)
Ownership & Management
Owners
Madison Partners INC
Owner · Organization
Christensen, Covey
Individual is an Owner, Partner or Trustee of Any Adp of the Snf
Key personnel
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