Ascend at Aurora
Nursing Home · Aurora, MO
CMS certification number265182
This facility was cited for abuse, neglect or exploitation in a recent inspection (CMS abuse icon).
Contact & location
1700 South Hudson AvenueAurora, MO 65605
Lawrence County
- Phone
- (417) 678-2165
- ZIP code
- 65605 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 125
- Residents per day
- 55.5 (44% occupied)
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Nbh3 Sfopco LLC
- Medicare certified since
- January 21, 1983
- 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
- 4.24 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.57 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.65 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 3.02 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.68 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 54.4 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- 57.1 (state 47.8 · U.S. 42.9)%
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- April 12, 2024
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 21.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 6
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 49 health · 23 fire safety · includes immediate jeopardy
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-18 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2026-03-18 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options. F0806 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-05-01 |
| 2025-12-09 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. F0602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-12-09 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. F0609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-11-26 |
| 2025-07-18 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. F0561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-08-31 |
| 2024-10-22 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-12-05 |
| 2024-04-12 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
J Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 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. F0727 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 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 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 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. F0838 · Administration Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. F0881 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. F0805 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. F0623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. F0698 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. F0740 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2024-04-12 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2024-05-25 |
| 2023-08-22 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-10-05 |
| 2022-05-11 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. F0921 · Environmental Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-07-18 |
| 2022-05-11 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. F0678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | 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 |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. F0883 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. F0607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities F0645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2022-05-11 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. F0661 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. F0686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | 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 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | 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. F0742 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. F0760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. F0810 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-06-25 |
| 2022-05-11 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 F0888 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2022-08-09 |
| 2019-08-19 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. F0677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave. F0625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | 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. F0758 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-17 |
| 2019-08-19 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2019-10-17 |
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 $46,940 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-04-12 | Fine | $46,940 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Delta Edge Strategic Advisors (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Felheim, Yitchok (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Forvis Mazars LLP (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hhhh Ventures LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobovitch, Yossi (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krpss Partners (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lapciuc, Avraham (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Long, Rebecca (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Nbh3 Sfpropco LLC (organization) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Towers, Melanie (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Williams, Cheryl (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Aurora Holdco LLC (organization) | Direct Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Blumenkrantz, Tuvya (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Delta Edge Strategic Advisors (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Felheim, Yitchok (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Hhhh Ventures LLC (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobovitch, Yossi (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Krpss Partners (organization) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lapciuc, Avraham (individual) | Indirect Ownership Interest · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Jacobovitch, Yossi (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Lapciuc, Avraham (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Long, Rebecca (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Towers, Melanie (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Williams, Cheryl (individual) | Operational/managerial Control · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Ascend at Aurora?
Ascend at Aurora has a 1-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.
How many beds does Ascend at Aurora have?
It has 125 certified beds and cares for about 56 residents per day.
Has Ascend at Aurora been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $46,940 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Ascend at Aurora?
(417) 678-2165. The facility is located at 1700 South Hudson Avenue, Aurora, MO 65605.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.