Avantara Aurora
Aurora, IL · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 145944) · 87 certified beds
Health inspection: 4 · Quality measures: 4 · Staffing: 2
Federal fines: none on current record
Phone: (630) 859-3700 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Avantara Aurora holds a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of about 2.55 stars. Its health inspection rating is 4 stars and its staffing rating is 2 stars.
Avantara Aurora reports total nurse staffing of about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including about 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.6%. CMS rates its staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Avantara Aurora has no federal fines on record — CMS reports 0 fines totaling $0.00 and 0 payment denials. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Avantara Aurora is a Medicare- and Medicaid-certified nursing home in Aurora, Kane County, Illinois, first approved for certification on October 16, 1997. The facility is certified for 87 beds and reports an average daily census of 77 residents. It operates as a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities nationally with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
According to CMS Care Compare, Avantara Aurora holds an overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars. Its component ratings are: health inspection 4 stars, quality measures 4 stars, and staffing 2 stars.
Total nurse staffing is reported at 3.45668 hours per resident per day, including 1.21861 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 52.6%.
Regarding the penalty record: CMS reports 0 federal fines and $0.00 in total fine amounts — no federal fines on record. There are also 0 payment denials on record. No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which is reserved for homes CMS identifies as persistently underperforming and subject to increased inspection scrutiny. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
Data sourced from CMS Medicare Care Compare; figures reflect the most recent published CMS data vintage available at time of listing.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Avantara Aurora has a CMS overall rating of 4 out of 5 stars, above the Illinois state average of 2.55 stars.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, Avantara Aurora is certified to accept both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
Total nurse staffing is about 3.46 hours per resident per day, including 1.22 RN hours per resident per day, with a nursing staff turnover rate of 52.6%; CMS rates staffing at 2 out of 5 stars.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
No. CMS reports 0 fines, $0.00 in total fine amounts, and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No abuse icon is displayed for this facility, and it is not listed in CMS's Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility is certified for 87 beds and reports an average daily census of 77 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
Avantara Aurora is a for-profit limited liability company and is part of the Legacy Healthcare chain, which includes 89 facilities with an average chain rating of 2.9 stars.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
The facility was first approved for certification on October 16, 1997.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS publishes an overall rating plus three component ratings — health inspection, staffing, and quality measures — which for this facility are 4, 2, and 4 stars respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The provided CMS data does not specify service lines; contact the facility at 6308593700 and verify current offerings on Medicare Care Compare.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
This data set does not cover tour details; contact the facility at 6308593700 to arrange a visit and verify details on Medicare Care Compare.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
Visit the official Care Compare page at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/145944?state=IL for the most current CMS data.
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.