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Aurora Manor Special Care Cent
101 S Bissell Rd, Aurora, OH 44202
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 75 beds, Aurora Manor Special Care Cent serves Aurora in Portage County, Ohio and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1991.
CMS gives it 2 of 5 stars overall, below the Ohio median of 3; the health inspection rating is 2, staffing 2 and quality measures 3.
Inspectors recorded 25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 12, 7 by cycle, most recent first), 2 of them at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. That is 33.3 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 33.3.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $24K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day (0.9 RN), close to the Ohio median of 3.6; nursing staff turnover is 66.7%.
CMS flags that the facility carries the CMS abuse icon.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Portage Co. median | Ohio median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 33.3 | 33.3 | 33.3 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.6 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.9 | 0.8 | 0.6 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 66.7% | 60.0% | 48.5% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $23,520 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (10 in the county, 922 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: Ohio average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 26 Jan 2026, 11 Apr 2023.
Severity mix: J ×1 G ×1 D ×20 E ×3
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint investigation | Past Non-Compliance |
| 9 Apr 2026 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 24 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 26 Jan 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Complaint investigation | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 26 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 | 28 Jan 2026 |
| 1 Dec 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Complaint investigation | 8 Dec 2025 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | E | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0610 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 21 Nov 2024 | F0773 | Provide or obtain laboratory tests/services when ordered and promptly tell the ordering practitioner of the results. | D | Complaint investigation | 3 Dec 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 28 Aug 2024 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 30 Aug 2024 |
| 13 May 2024 | F0580 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 13 May 2024 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | E | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | G | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 23 Apr 2024 | F0755 | Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist. | D | Complaint investigation | 17 May 2024 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0558 | Reasonably accommodate the needs and preferences of each resident. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2023 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2023 |
| 11 Apr 2023 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard survey | 16 May 2023 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2019 |
| 31 Oct 2019 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 25 Nov 2019 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9 Apr 2026 | Fine | $23,520 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Ohio average. Turnover: nursing staff 66.7%, RNs 50.0%; 2 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Ohio median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 1.2% | 4.3% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 1.1% | 0.0% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 5.3% | 3.0% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 1.9% | 0.7% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 3.2% | 4.9% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.7% | 3.0% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 6.4% | 7.5% | 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 Manor Limited Partnership. Chain: Saber Healthcare Group (126 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Saber Healthcare Group LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 07/01/2012 |
| Portage County Alzheimber Care Center Inc | General partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 09/21/1989 |
| Alzheimer Special Care Center Limited Partnership | Limited partnership interest | NOT APPLICABLE | 02/08/1990 |
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 Portage County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altercare Post-Acute Rehab Center | Kent | 79 | 5 | 5 | 3 | 5 | 6.3 | — | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Avenue At Aurora | Aurora | 98 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 14 | 14.3 | — | 20 Jan 2026 |
| Kensington At Anna Maria | Aurora | 99 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4.0 | — | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Tamarack Ridge Health and Rehabilitation | Kent | 96 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 7 | 7.3 | — | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Anna Maria of Aurora | Aurora | 98 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 16 | 16.3 | — | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Longmeadow Care Center | Ravenna | 99 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 36 | 36.4 | $47K | 1 Apr 2025 |
| Majestic Care of Kent | Kent | 74 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 39 | 52.7 | — | 21 May 2026 |
| Arbors At Streetsboro | Streetsboro | 88 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 55 | 62.5 | $11K | 3 Mar 2026 |
All 10 facilities in Portage County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aurora Manor Special Care Cent been cited for?
25 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 2 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Ohio median is 27 per facility.
Has Aurora Manor Special Care Cent been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $24K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aurora Manor Special Care Cent compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.6 hours per resident per day against a Ohio median of 3.6 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aurora Manor Special Care Cent?
It is part of the Saber Healthcare Group chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Saber Healthcare Group LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aurora Manor Special Care Cent last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 9 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 26 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.