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Aurora Health and Rehabilitation

310 Emerald Drive · Columbus, MS 39702 · 120 certified beds

(662) 327-8021

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About Aurora Health and Rehabilitation

Aurora Health and Rehabilitation is a nursing home in Columbus, Mississippi. Its capacity is 120 beds, above the Mississippi median of 80 for nursing homes. It is run by a for-profit operator and is part of Vanguard Healthcare. It is Medicare certified. Its public inspection record shows 14 citations, the most recent on May 20, 2026. CMS also lists 1 fine or payment denial against it. Nurse staffing averages 4.07 hours per resident per day. It is one of 4 nursing homes listed in Columbus. Its public records were last updated in October 2026.

Public record

CMS Care Compare, updated October 2026

Certification

Medicare-certified.

Ratings

Overall

3.0

Staffing

4.0

Quality measures

3.0

CMS Care Compare, October 2026.

Inspection history (14)

Records from November 2022 to May 2026.

  • May 20, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2026.

  • May 20, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2026.

  • May 20, 2026

    Tag F0550

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected June 22, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0812

    Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F: widespread, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0842

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0677

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag F0656

    Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.

  • January 22, 2026

    Tag 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.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected February 20, 2026.

  • August 26, 2025

    Tag F0689

    Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

    Severity G: isolated, actual harm.

  • April 4, 2024

    Tag F0880

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.

  • April 4, 2024

    Tag F0641

    Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected May 6, 2024.

  • November 9, 2022

    Tag F0644

    Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed.

    Severity D: isolated, no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. Corrected December 14, 2022.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Penalties (1)

Total fines: $13,520

  • August 26, 2025 · Fine

    CMS recorded a civil money penalty of $13,520 against this nursing home on August 26, 2025.

See the source data on data.cms.gov (opens in a new tab)

Staffing

4.07 nurse hours per resident per day in Q2 2026, up from 3.98 in Q4 2025.

From the payroll records nursing homes file with CMS.

Ownership

For profit

Part of Vanguard Healthcare, a chain of 6 nursing homes.

Average CMS star ratings across the chain: 3.5 overall, 3.5 for health inspections, 4.2 for staffing, 3.0 for quality measures.

Typical cost

CareScout Cost of Care Survey, 2025

This provider's prices aren't public. Here is what the same care typically costs in Mississippi.

Nursing Homes

Mississippi median$9,581/mo

Nearby alternatives

Other licensed providers in Columbus.

Deciding between options? Nursing Homes Guide: Skilled Nursing & Long-Term Care

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