Aurora Health And Rehabilitation
Columbus, MS · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 255206) · 120 certified beds
Health inspection: 2 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 5
Federal fines: 1 totaling $13,520
Phone: (662) 327-8021 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its health inspection rating is 2 stars, and its staffing rating is 5 stars.
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 5 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
CMS records show Aurora Health And Rehabilitation has 1 federal fine on record totaling $13,520.00, with 0 payment denials. No abuse icon or Special Focus designation is listed for this facility in the available CMS data.
About this facility
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation is a for-profit nursing home in Columbus, Mississippi (Lowndes County), certified for Medicare and Medicaid since October 1995. The facility is certified for 120 beds and has an average of 86.4 residents per day.
According to CMS Care Compare, Aurora holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 2 stars, quality measure rating of 2 stars, and staffing rating of 5 stars.
Nurse staffing totals 4.09 hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 34.1%.
On penalties, CMS records show 1 federal fine totaling $13,520.00, and 0 payment denials for this facility. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility in the CMS data provided, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus program.
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation is part of the Vanguard Healthcare chain, which operates 6 facilities with an average chain rating of 3.5 stars. CMS data indicates no ownership change in the last 12 months, so current ratings reflect the present operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families should verify current details directly on Medicare Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is at the Mississippi state average of 2.76.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility reports 4.09 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.84 RN hours, with a nursing turnover rate of 34.1% and a staffing rating of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records 1 fine totaling $13,520.00 and 0 payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is shown for this facility in the provided CMS data, and it is not listed in the Special Focus program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
It is certified for 120 beds with an average of 86.4 residents per day.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a for-profit corporation and is part of the Vanguard Healthcare chain, which includes 6 facilities with an average rating of 3.5 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since October 1, 1995.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing; this facility scores 3, 2, 2, and 5 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; contact the facility at (662) 327-8021 and verify on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The provided data does not cover tour details; contact the facility at (662) 327-8021 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can view the latest official data at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/255206?state=MS.
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.