Ascend At Aurora
Aurora, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265182) · 125 certified beds
Health inspection: 1 · Quality measures: 1 · Staffing: 3
Federal fines: 1 totaling $46,940
Phone: (417) 678-2165 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
CMS gives Ascend At Aurora an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, below the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, and its staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Ascend At Aurora reports total nurse staffing of about 4.24 hours per resident per day, including about 0.57 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 3 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
Ascend At Aurora has 1 federal fine on record totaling $46,940.00, with 0 payment denials reported. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for this facility, so families should review its full inspection record on Care Compare.
About this facility
Ascend At Aurora is a Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri. The facility is certified for 125 beds and has an average daily resident count of 55.5. It is operated under a for-profit corporate ownership structure, and CMS records indicate that ownership changed within the past 12 months; as a result, the ratings below may reflect performance under the prior operator.
According to CMS Care Compare, Ascend At Aurora holds an overall star rating of 1 out of 5, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51. The health inspection rating is 1 out of 5, the quality measure (QM) rating is 1 out of 5, and the staffing rating is 3 out of 5. These four ratings each measure different aspects of facility performance: overall, health inspections, staffing, and quality measures.
Nurse staffing data show total nurse hours per resident per day of approximately 4.24, with registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day of approximately 0.57. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 54.4%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $46,940.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. CMS also displays its abuse warning icon for Ascend At Aurora; families should review the facility's full inspection record on Care Compare for details regarding this designation. No Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.
No chain ownership information was provided in this data. This profile is based on data from Medicare Care Compare.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Ascend At Aurora has an overall rating of 1 out of 5 stars, which is below the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, this facility is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 4.24 hours per resident per day, with RN hours of about 0.57 per resident per day, and nursing staff turnover of 54.4%. The staffing rating is 3 out of 5.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $46,940.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
CMS displays its abuse warning icon for this facility; no Special Focus Facility status is indicated in the data provided.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
Ascend At Aurora is certified for 125 beds with an average daily resident count of 55.5.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation; no chain affiliation data was provided, and ownership changed within the past 12 months.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on January 21, 1983.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes four ratings — overall, health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — each reflecting a different aspect of facility performance; this facility scores 1, 1, 3, and 1 out of 5 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
This data does not specify rehabilitation services; contact the facility at 4176782165 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 4176782165 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the facility's current record at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265182?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.