Nursing home · Aurora, MO
Ascend at Aurora
1700 South Hudson Avenue, Aurora, MO 65605 · 125 certified beds · for profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 27, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was environmental (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 12, 2024) it had 27 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 4.24 hours per resident per day here, 24% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 10% more than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.57 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 54% over the past year, 2 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 9 points higher than the U.S. (46%).
How Ascend at Aurora compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Joplin-area homes (20), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | Joplin area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 4.24 | 3.13 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.57 | 0.40 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.68 | 2.74 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 54% | 53% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | 57% | 36% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 27 | 12.2 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 40 of 54 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 27, 2026 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. Environmental · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Respond appropriately to all alleged violations. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| Jul 23, 2026 | Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident. Resident rights · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| Jul 10, 2026 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has plan of correction |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 18, 2026 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. Nutrition and dietary · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Dec 9, 2025 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Past Non-Compliance |
| Jul 18, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. Resident rights · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 22, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control · complaint | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. Nutrition and dietary | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis. Nursing and physician services | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | J immediate jeopardy | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Notify the resident or the residentâs representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the residentâs bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. Resident rights | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | 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. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies. Administration | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Apr 12, 2024 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | 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. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with mental disorder or psychosocial adjustment difficulty, or who has a history of trauma and/or post-traumatic stress disorder. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. Pharmacy service | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. Nutrition and dietary | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 11, 2022 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | Fine | $46,940 |
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Questions about Ascend at Aurora
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Ascend at Aurora's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Ascend at Aurora 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Joplin-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Ascend at Aurora do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jul 27, 2026, when they cited 1 problem from a complaint investigation. The most common area was environmental (1 citation). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code E, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 1 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (Apr 12, 2024) it had 27 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Ascend at Aurora been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $46,940 in the past three years.
Does Ascend at Aurora accept Medicaid?
Ascend at Aurora is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 678-2165 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.