ASCEND AT AURORA
1700 SOUTH HUDSON AVENUE
AURORA MO 65605
Phone: 4176782165
Abuse icon For profit - Corporation Changed ownership in 12 months
Official CMS provider data, processing date 2026-09-01. Not an endorsement.
- Overall rating vs. the Missouri average: 1.5 star lower (2.5), below average
- Overall rating vs. the national average: 2.0 star lower (3.0), below average
- Overall rating vs. the Aurora average: level with the average (1.0)
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.
Facility details
Size, ownership, and inspection history as reported to CMS.
| Certified beds | 125 |
| Average residents per day | 55.5 |
| Occupancy | 44% |
| Ownership | For profit - Corporation |
| County | Lawrence |
| Provider type | Medicare and Medicaid |
| First certified for Medicare & Medicaid | 1983-01-21 |
| CMS certification number (CCN) | 265182 |
| Health deficiencies in the latest inspection cycle | 27 |
Staffing and turnover
Staffing hours and turnover are among the most predictive measures CMS publishes.
| Adjusted total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.53 |
| Reported total nurse staffing hours per resident per day | 4.24 |
| Registered nurse turnover | 57.1% |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 54.4% |
| Resident and family council | No |
Fines and penalties
Civil money penalties and payment denials on record, as published by CMS.
| Fines (count) | 1 |
| Fines (total value) | $46,940 |
| Payment denials | 0 |
| Total penalties | 1 |
Questions to ask ASCEND AT AURORA
- What are the staffing levels on the specific unit my relative would be admitted to, and how do they compare with the figures above?
- How many residents were transferred to hospital in the last year, and for what reasons?
- What was cited at the most recent inspection, and what has changed since?
- Does this facility accept Medicaid on admission, and what happens when private funds are exhausted?
- What is the all-in monthly cost, including therapy, pharmacy, and any ventilator or dialysis surcharges?
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Is ASCEND AT AURORA highly rated?
CMS rates it 1 out of 5 overall, which CMS labels "Much below average". Health inspections rate 1, staffing 3, and quality measures 1.
How many beds does ASCEND AT AURORA have?
CMS certifies 125 beds; the facility reports an average of 55.5 residents per day (about 44% occupancy).
Does ASCEND AT AURORA have any fines or citations?
Yes. CMS records $46,940 in fines and 0 payment denials for this facility.
Has ASCEND AT AURORA been cited for abuse?
CMS records a substantiated abuse citation for this facility in the most recent three inspection cycles.