Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
Nursing Home · Columbus, MS
CMS certification number255206
Contact & location
310 Emerald DriveColumbus, MS 39702
Lowndes County
- Phone
- (662) 327-8021
- ZIP code
- 39702 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 120
- Residents per day
- 86.4 (72% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Aurora Australis, LLC
- Chain
- Vanguard Healthcare (6 facilities, avg 3.5★)
- Medicare certified since
- October 1, 1995
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 4.09 (state 4.18 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.84 (state 0.64 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 1.07 (state 1.11 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.19 (state 2.43 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.40 (state 3.51 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 34.1 (state 45.7 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 18.8 (state 38.4 · U.S. 42.9)%
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- January 22, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 11.0 (state 6.7 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 14 health · 2 fire safety · includes actual harm
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-20 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-05-20 | 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. F0578 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-05-20 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-06-22 |
| 2026-01-22 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. F0584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. F0688 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2026-01-22 | Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards. F0842 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-02-20 |
| 2025-08-26 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
G Actual harm |
Past Non-Compliance |
| 2024-04-04 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. F0641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2024-04-04 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-06 |
| 2022-11-09 | Coordinate assessments with the pre-admission screening and resident review program; and referring for services as needed. F0644 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-12-14 |
Severity letters A–L combine how widespread a problem was (isolated, pattern, widespread) with how serious (from potential for minimal harm to immediate jeopardy). How to read inspection results
Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $13,520 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2025-08-26 | Fine | $13,520 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Vanguard Healthcare, LLC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Ervin General Partnership (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Jere Suzanne Ervin Irrv TR (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Orand LP (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Orand, William (individual) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| William Jeffrey Ervin Irrv TR (organization) | 5%+ Indirect Ownership Interest | |
| Capital One Na (organization) | 5%+ Mortgage Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Capital One Na (organization) | 5%+ Security Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Orand, William (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Fick, John (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Orand, William (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| North Mississippi Management Associates, LLC (organization) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Alipour, Iraj (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Aurora Health and Rehabilitation?
Aurora Health and Rehabilitation has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.8-star average in Mississippi.
How many beds does Aurora Health and Rehabilitation have?
It has 120 certified beds and cares for about 86 residents per day.
Has Aurora Health and Rehabilitation been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $13,520 in the last three years.
Who owns Aurora Health and Rehabilitation?
It is part of Vanguard Healthcare and is classified as for profit - corporation. See the ownership table above for all owners and managers reported to CMS.
What is the phone number of Aurora Health and Rehabilitation?
(662) 327-8021. The facility is located at 310 Emerald Drive, Columbus, MS 39702.
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Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.