The nursing home failed to protect residents from abuse and neglect by others. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 600 — 42 CFR §483.12 — S/S: J
Nursing home report
ASCEND AT AURORA
AURORA, MO · Medicare-certified · 125 beds
Needs attention
Abuse citationNew ownership (past 12 mo)For-profit
Data as of July 1, 2026
1 of 5 overall
Overall rating: 1 of 5 stars. ASCEND AT AURORA has low health inspection and quality ratings (both 1 star), staffing at 3 stars with reported nurse staffing slightly above the federal benchmark (4.24 vs 4.1 hours/resident/day), no fines in the last 24 months, and a recent abuse citation.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
4.2374 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: March 18, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0recent abuse citation
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 4.2374.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.57
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65
- Nurse aides
- 3.02
- Weekend nursing
- 3.68
Hours per resident per day.
Total staff turnover: 54%
Registered nurse turnover: 57%
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
33.3%34.4%Worsening
Residents with a fall causing major injury
0%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
5%5.4%No change
Residents with a urinary tract infection
4.3%3.8%Improving
Residents who lost too much weight
7.3%6.5%Improving
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
19%36.4%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
—21.6%—
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.9%21.3%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
—14%—
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%2.6%Worsening
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
6.8%17.3%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
8.9%5.9%Improving
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.1%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
97.9%83%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%52.5%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to ensure residents were free from significant medication errors. Cited April 2024 — isolated incident, immediate jeopardy to residents.
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F-Tag 760 — 42 CFR §483.45(f)(2) — S/S: J
The home failed to have a registered nurse on duty enough hours each day and to keep a registered nurse as the full-time director of nursing. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 727 — 42 CFR §483.35 — S/S: F
The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
The home failed to conduct and document a full facility assessment to ensure it had the resources needed for daily care and emergencies. Cited April 2024 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 838 — 42 CFR §483.70 — S/S: F
Recent history
- OWNERSHIP
The facility reported a change in ownership in the past 12 months.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing met or exceeded the federal recommendation.
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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Penalties & enforcement
On record with Medicare: 1 fine · $46,940 in total fines.
- $46,940
Federal fine
Apr 12, 2024
Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2025
Now operated by Ascend at Aurora, previously Aurora Nursing.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Occupancy
- 55.5 residents on an average day (44% of 125 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 43 years
The most recent standard health inspection was more than two years ago.
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.