Best Nursing Homes in Rolla, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 2 nursing homes in Rolla, MO using Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank nursing homes in MO
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Avg Overall CMS Rating: 1.5/ 5The average Overall CMS Rating for all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rolla, MO. Ratings combine health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.2/ 5
Avg Staffing Rating: 1.0/ 5The average Staffing Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rolla, MO. Reflects nursing staff hours per resident per day (including RNs), adjusted for residents' care needs. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.4/ 5
Avg Health Insp. Rating: 2.5/ 5The average Health Inspection Rating across all CMS-certified nursing homes in Rolla, MO. Based on each facility's recent inspections and complaint investigations, weighing the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 3.0/ 5

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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.

2 facilities compared · CMS & MO Dept. of Health data

Aurora Health and Rehabilitation
NH
Rolla
116
Facility 116
MO AVG 97
Rank #149 / 454
64.7%
Facility 64.7%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #239 / 434
-3%
2.58
Facility 2.58
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #258 / 282
+84%-31%
$64.9k
Facility $64.9k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #241 / 289
59
Facility 59
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #250 / 287
5.4
Facility 5.4
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #159 / 287
272-
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 45
Rank #29 / 563
Iraj Alipour
$4.8M
Facility $4.8M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #168 / 292
$2.7M
Facility $2.7M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #201 / 292
57.1%
Facility 57.1%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #210 / 292
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Cedar Pointe
NH
Rolla
102
Facility 102
MO AVG 97
Rank #169 / 454
60.8%
Facility 60.8%
MO AVG 66.6%
Rank #267 / 434
-9%
3.36
Facility 3.36
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #187 / 282
-35%-10%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 289
40
Facility 40
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #188 / 287
4.4
Facility 4.4
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #98 / 287
174-
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 45
Rank #29 / 563
Rolla Grand LLC
$4.6M
Facility $4.6M
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #218 / 292
$3.0M
Facility $3.0M
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #170 / 292
65.7%
Facility 65.7%
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #56 / 292
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Overview of Aurora Health and Rehabilitation

McCutchen Rd Healthcare LLC and owner Iraj Alipour operate Aurora Health and Rehabilitation, a 116-bed skilled nursing facility managed by administrator Lindi Schmitt at 1200 McCutchen Road in Rolla, Missouri. Resident accounts are handled through standard financial channels, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. If you explore the local area, the property features a high walkability score of 89 out of 100, which means visiting relatives can walk to nearby spots and handle errands easily without needing a car.

The facility maintains a 65 percent occupancy rate across its first year of operation, with residents staying an average of 497 days. This timeline shows that the daily schedule focuses mostly on long-term residential care alongside shorter post-hospital therapy tracks. Continuous physical monitoring is handled through an around-the-clock shift framework that averages 2 hours and 35 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, including about 39 minutes of direct care from registered nurses.

Recent inspection logs show that investigators substantiated complaints regarding family communication gaps and discharge-readmission protocols, while surveys noted procedural deficiencies in staffing adequacy and direct care compliance, meaning the building’s cumulative citations-per-inspection rate is above zero.

Prospective representatives can tour the newly opened building to see the physical therapy spaces and discuss the community’s clinical recovery tracks. The indoor environment is staffed 24 hours a day to handle routine medical needs and long-term physical support. Families can contact the front desk directly to check current room options, meet the nursing supervisors, and review the facility’s specific communication policies first-hand.

Contact Aurora Health and Rehabilitation

Cedar Pointe

1800 White Columns Dr, Rolla, MO 65401-2044
Overview of Cedar Pointe

Rolla Grand LLC operates Cedar Pointe, a 102-bed skilled nursing property managed by administrator Steve Szerzinski on White Columns Drive in Rolla, Missouri. The administrative team handles billing through traditional accounts, accepting private pay, Medicaid, and Medicare. Relatives planning visits will find an exceptionally pedestrian-friendly environment, as the local neighborhood carries a walkability score of 89 out of 100, letting visitors complete errands or walk to the building entirely on foot.

Records show 62 residents currently living at the property, which reflects a 61 percent occupancy rate. The average length of stay spans 323 days, indicating that the daily operational schedule is structured around permanent residential care alongside conventional post-hospital recovery tracks. To coordinate routine medical treatments and daily movement support, the 24-hour shift system averages 3 hours and 21 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day using a combined team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides.

State health department inspection records from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services track how the facility maintains regulatory standards. Public survey logs show that recent evaluations flagged specific procedural corrections regarding controlled substance records, care plan completeness, and daily staffing adequacy, meaning the home’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate is not zero.

Prospective residents can explore options for continuous skilled nursing oversight and short-term physical rehabilitation loops. The building layout features central dining spaces, standard therapy areas, and indoor lounges designed to manage routine medical care.

Contact Cedar Pointe

Ranking Methodology

How we rank these nursing homes

Every nursing home above is evaluated across five weighted categories using CMS data including Care Compare, Payroll-Based Journal, and Medicare Cost Reports.

  • CMS data
  • 5 weighted categories
  • Updated quarterly
Full methodology

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Care Quality
  • 20%
    Staffing
  • 20%
    Regulatory
  • 20%
    Operational
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Care Quality 35%

The largest single share of every ranking. CMS star ratings and quality measures that reflect actual care delivered to residents.

  • Includes
  • Overall Rating
  • Health Inspection
  • QM Rating
  • Long-Stay QM
  • Short-Stay QM
02

Staffing Adequacy 20%

The strongest predictor of resident outcomes. Volume and stability of nursing care, drawn from CMS Payroll-Based Journal.

  • Includes
  • Nurse Hrs/Res/Day
  • RN vs State
  • Total Nurse Staff Hrs vs State
  • RN Turnover
03

Regulatory & Safety Record 20%

Inspection patterns that star ratings can mask. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • Citations
  • Citations/Inspection
  • Severe Citations
  • Fines
  • Accreditations
04

Operational & Financial Stability 20%

Stable operations and sound finances are leading indicators of consistent care over time.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy vs State
  • Avg Length of Stay
  • Revenue
  • Payroll %
  • Years in Operation
  • Admin Tenure
05

Environment & Accessibility 5%

Context that matters to families but doesn't directly measure clinical care. Weighted lower for nursing homes than for assisted or independent living.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • BBB Rating
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Frequently Asked Questions about Nursing Homes in Rolla, MO

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover nursing home care?

Yes — Missouri Medicaid covers nursing home care for residents who meet income, asset, and medical-need eligibility requirements. Most CMS-certified nursing homes accept Medicaid as a primary payer once long-term-care eligibility is established.

What is nursing home care?

Nursing homes (also called skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses, rehabilitation services, and long-term custodial care for residents with significant health or functional needs.

How many nursing homes are listed on this page?

This page features 2 nursing homes in Rolla, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right nursing home in Rolla, MO?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Rolla, MO, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting nursing homes in Rolla, MO?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.