Ascend at Aurora
1700 South Hudson Avenue, Aurora, MO 65605 · (417) 678-2165
For profit - Corporation · 125 certified beds
Abuse icon Medicare's Care Compare says: “This nursing home has been cited for abuse.” Medicare marks homes recently cited for harm or potential harm from abuse or neglect, and caps their health inspection rating at 2 stars.
Ascend at Aurora has a 1-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in April 2024, found 17 citations, 2 for actual harm or immediate jeopardy (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $46,940 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars · Much below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on April 12, 2024 found 17 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 12, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 12, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.April 12, 2024 · F0727 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.April 12, 2024 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.April 12, 2024 · F0838 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.April 12, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.April 12, 2024 · F0881 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.April 12, 2024 · F0584 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.April 12, 2024 · F0607 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.April 12, 2024 · F0656 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.April 12, 2024 · F0700 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.April 12, 2024 · F0805 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.April 12, 2024 · F0623 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.April 12, 2024 · F0625 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.April 12, 2024 · F0698 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.April 12, 2024 · F0740 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.April 12, 2024 · F0758 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 14 citations.
- Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.July 27, 2026 · F0919 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.July 23, 2026 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.July 23, 2026 · F0610 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.July 23, 2026 · F0699 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.July 10, 2026 · F0580 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.July 10, 2026 · F0684 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.March 18, 2026 · F0686 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.March 18, 2026 · F0806 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.December 9, 2025 · F0602 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.December 9, 2025 · F0609 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
- Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.July 18, 2025 · F0561 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.October 22, 2024 · F0880 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.April 12, 2024 · F0600 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
- Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.April 12, 2024 · F0760 · Level of harm: Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $46,940April 12, 2024
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 4.24 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.57 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.65 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 3.02 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.4% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 125 |
| Average residents per day | 55.5 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- The Ozarks Methodist Manor Marionville · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Mt Vernon Nursing Mount Vernon · ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars
- Lawrence County Manor Mount Vernon · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Ascend at Aurora on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.