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Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
310 Emerald Drive, Columbus, MS 39702
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Aurora Health and Rehabilitation serves Columbus in Lowndes County, Mississippi and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1995.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, equal to the Mississippi median; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 5 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (11, 2, 1 by cycle, most recent first), 1 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 11.7 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 19.2.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $14K.
Reported nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day (0.8 RN), close to the Mississippi median of 4.0; nursing staff turnover is 34.1%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Lowndes Co. median | Mississippi median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 14 | 25 | 16 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 11.7 | 18.6 | 19.2 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 4.1 | 4.1 | 4.0 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.8 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 34.1% | 45.0% | 44.4% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $13,520 | $13,520 | $8,224 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 202 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Mississippi average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 22 Jan 2026, 4 Apr 2024.
Severity mix: G ×1 D ×12 F ×1
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20 May 2026 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0578 | Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 20 May 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Complaint investigation | 22 Jun 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0584 | Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Complaint investigation | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0688 | Provide appropriate care for a resident to maintain and/or improve range of motion (ROM), limited ROM and/or mobility, unless a decline is for a medical reason. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0761 | Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 22 Jan 2026 | F0842 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. | D | Standard survey | 20 Feb 2026 |
| 26 Aug 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2024 |
| 4 Apr 2024 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 6 May 2024 |
| 9 Nov 2022 | F0644 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. | D | Standard survey | 14 Dec 2022 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 26 Aug 2025 | Fine | $13,520 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Mississippi average. Turnover: nursing staff 34.1%, RNs 18.8%; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Mississippi median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.5% | 19.7% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.3% | 1.1% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.0% | 2.8% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.3% | 1.9% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 14.5% | 18.6% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 6.4% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 16.0% | 20.4% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Aurora Australis, Llc. Chain: Vanguard Healthcare (6 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Healthcare, LLC | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 12/19/2007 |
| Ervin General Partnership | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/19/2007 |
| Jere Suzanne Ervin Irrv Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/19/2007 |
| Orand LP | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/19/2007 |
| William Jeffrey Ervin Irrv Tr | 5% or greater indirect ownership interest | NO PERCENTAGE PROVIDED | 12/19/2007 |
| Capital One Na | 5% or greater mortgage interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2018 |
| Capital One Na | 5% or greater security interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 01/31/2018 |
| North Mississippi Management Associates, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 12/19/2007 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Lowndes County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Trinity Healthcare Center | Columbus | 60 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 10 | 16.7 | $10K | 30 Apr 2026 |
| Vineyard Court Nursing Center | Columbus | 55 | 2 | 1 | 5 | 25 | 45.5 | $79K | 23 Sep 2025 |
| The Windsor Place | Columbus | 140 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 26 | 18.6 | $11K | 9 Oct 2024 |
All 4 facilities in Lowndes County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aurora Health and Rehabilitation been cited for?
14 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 1 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Mississippi median is 16 per facility.
Has Aurora Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $14K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aurora Health and Rehabilitation compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 4.1 hours per resident per day against a Mississippi median of 4.0 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aurora Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of the Vanguard Healthcare chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Vanguard Healthcare, LLC, Ervin General Partnership and Jere Suzanne Ervin Irrv Tr. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aurora Health and Rehabilitation last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 20 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 22 Jan 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.