Ascend at Aurora
Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Aurora, MO
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Ascend at Aurora

Nursing Home, Memory Care, Respite Care & Skilled Nursing · Aurora, MO
CMS overall rating Info CMS (the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services) is the federal agency that rates nursing home quality. Its Overall Rating runs from 1 to 5 stars, combining health inspections, staffing, and quality measures, with inspections weighted most heavily.
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Ascend at Aurora accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay.

Overview of Ascend at Aurora

Ascend at Aurora is a 125-bed skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility at 1700 South Hudson Avenue in Aurora, Lawrence County, Missouri, administrated by Melanie Towers and privately owned. The facility provides skilled nursing, short-term rehabilitation, memory care in its Autumn Court unit, and subacute care serving Medicare, Medicaid, and private-pay residents. Current occupancy is 50.2% with an average length of stay of 109 days.

Total nursing care averages 3 hours 6 minutes/resident/day, 19% below Missouri’s 3 hours 48 minutes average. Registered nurse coverage of 27 minutes/day equals the state minimum. Licensed Practical Nurse hours are 34% below average at 27 minutes/day. Certified Nursing Aide time is 7% below benchmark.

Weekend nursing totals 2 hours 43 minutes per day, 11% below average. Staff-to-resident ratio of 1.28 to 1 indicates 25% fewer staff relative to residents compared to state norms. Physical therapist hours of 1 minute per resident per day are 50% below average.

Functional decline reaches 26.0 (34% worse than average). Walking ability decline affects 32.9% of residents (59% worse than average). Need for increased assistance with daily activities involves 28.1% of residents (42% worse than average). High-risk residents with pressure ulcers account for 8.2% (63% worse than average of 5.0%).

Urinary tract infection rates of 4.8% are 75% worse than Missouri’s average of 2.7%. Weight loss occurs in 8.5% of residents (53% worse than average). Long-stay hospitalization rates are 42% worse than benchmark. One notable strength: falls with major injury at 1.6% are 62% better than average.

Revenue totaled $5.7 million with net income of $1.1 million (profit margin of 18.9%), a significant turnaround from the prior-year deficit of $327,000. Payroll represents 58% of revenue.

Seven inspections since August 2019 identified 46 citations including two critical violations related to abuse or neglect (186% worse than Missouri average). Four complaint investigations between August 2023 and December 2025 documented the most serious findings. An August 2023 complaint investigation documented critical infection control failures during wound care for a resident with stage 3 and stage 4 pressure ulcers with bone infection.

April 2024 identified a critical citation for abuse or neglect. October 2024, July 2025, and December 2025 inspections documented continued deficiencies in resident rights, nursing services, and quality of care. Earlier inspections in May 2022 and August 2019 documented additional quality of care lapses. Citations per inspection average 6.57, exceeding Missouri’s average of 5.67.

Federal penalties totaled $57,000, including a $47,000 penalty issued in April 2024.

Ascend at Aurora offers skilled nursing, rehabilitation, memory care, and subacute care with on-site physical therapy, speech pathology, and occupational therapy. Restaurant-style dining with dietary customization is available. Residents participate in crafts, exercise, music, spiritual services, and social events.

The facility maintains an active resident council.

CMS ratings reflect the regulatory and clinical challenges: 1/5 overall, 1/5 for health inspection, 1/5 for staffing, and 1/5 for quality measures.

Families should review the facility’s corrective action documentation and seek detailed explanation of the April 2024 abuse or neglect finding before considering placement.

Quality ratings

Measured by Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS)

Overall rating Info The Overall CMS Rating combines results from health inspections, staffing levels and quality measures. Health inspections carry the most weight. Staffing and quality scores can increase or decrease the final rating based on performance compared to state and national standards.
▼ 59.7% Below MO avg. ▼ 59.7% Below MO avg.MO average: 2.5Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Health Inspection Info Based on the results of the facility's three most recent standard inspections and any complaint investigations. CMS reviews the number, scope, and severity of deficiencies, with more recent findings weighted more heavily.
▼ 64.0% Below MO avg. ▼ 64.0% Below MO avg.MO average: 2.8Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Staffing Info Measures average nursing staff hours per resident per day, including Registered Nurses (RNs) and total nursing staff. Ratings are adjusted based on the level of care residents require and are compared to state and national benchmarks.
▲ 37.1% Above MO avg. ▲ 37.1% Above MO avg.MO average: 2.2Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Quality Measures Info Based on clinical and physical health indicators reported to CMS, such as hospital readmissions, falls, pressure ulcers, and improvements in mobility. These measures reflect how well residents' health needs are being managed.
▼ 24.7% Below MO avg. ▼ 24.7% Below MO avg.MO average: 2.7Click the badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Staffing hours breakdown

Info Daily nursing hours per resident by staff type, reported to CMS. Higher is generally better — compare this facility to state and national averages to see where staffing stands.

Hours per resident per day — compared to Missouri state averages

Total nursing care / resident Info This home is ranked 214th out of 270 homes in Missouri for nurse hours. Total adjusted nursing hours per resident per day, combining RN, LPN, and aide time. CMS adjusts this for case-mix so facilities can be fairly compared.
3h 6m per day
Rank #214 / 270Nurse hours — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 214th out of 270 homes in Missouri for nurse hours. Shows adjusted nurse hours per resident per day benchmarked to the Missouri average, with a ranking across 270 Missouri facilities. More hours mean more direct care. The national average is about 3.5 hrs; below 3.0 is a red flag.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
This facility Missouri avg (3h 44m per day)
vs Missouri avg
-17%

3 of 6 metrics below state avg

Standout metric Physical Therapist is +287% above state avg
Staff typeHours / Day / Residentvs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) Info RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes. 37m per day ▲ 30% State avg: 28m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Info Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care. 25m per day ▼ 38% State avg: 41m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Info Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life. 2h 36m per day ▲ 13% State avg: 2h 19m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Info Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours. 2h 57m per day ▼ 3% State avg: 3h 3m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Info Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation. 8m per day ▲ 287% State avg: 2m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Info Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent. 17m per day ▼ 15% State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 28m per day

Capacity and availability

Avg. Length of Stay Info Average number of days residents stay at this facility, based on CMS cost report data. Shorter stays often reflect post-acute or rehab care; longer stays reflect long-term care.
109 days
Bed community size
125-bed community Rank #82 / 450Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 82nd out of 450 homes in Missouri for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #244 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 244th out of 563 homes in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate
48%
Rank #333 / 418Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 333rd out of 418 homes in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 418. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
60 / 125
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeSkilled Nursing Facility
IssuanceOctober 1, 2025
CountyLawrence
License Number053501
Certification TypeMedicare / Medicaid

Ownership & Operating Entity

Ascend at Aurora is legally operated by Nbh3 Sfopco LLC, and administered by Melanie Towers.

Corporate EntityNBH3 SFOPCO LLC
Owner NameNbh3 Sfopco LLC

Type Of Units

Skilled Nursing Facility
125 units
Total beds
125 units

Payment & Insurance

2 services
Accept Medicaid
Accept Medicare

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Doctor on Staff
24-Hour Staffing

Memory & Specialized Care

1 service
Dedicated Alzheimer's Unit

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Private
Semi-Private & Couples Rooms
Housekeeping & Laundry Services
Restaurant-Style Dining
ActivitiesResidents can take part in crafts, exercise, music, spiritual services, and social events
Specific ProgramsSubacute Care

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Inspection History

In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.

Since 2019 · 7 years of data 48 deficiencies 7 inspections

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2019 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 2 Worse Metrics worse than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (37% above)
• Deficiencies per inspection (138% above)
0 Better No metrics in this bucket.

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 4835 This facility has 37% more total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (48 vs. MO avg 35).↑ 37% worse
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 6.92.9 This facility has 138% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (6.9 vs. MO avg 2.9).↑ 138% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility. 712 This facility has had 42% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (7 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 42% fewer

Health Inspection History

Inspections since 2019
Total health inspections 7

State average 6.6


Last Health inspection on Jul 2025

Total health citations
46 Rank #206 / 274Health citations — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 206th out of 274 homes in Missouri for health citations. Shows this facility's total health deficiency citations benchmarked to the Missouri State average, with a ranking across all 274 MO facilities. Lower citation counts earn a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 36.5

Citations per inspection
6.57 Rank #196 / 274Citations per inspection — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 196th out of 274 homes in Missouri for citations per inspection. Shows average deficiency citations per CMS inspection for this facility versus the Missouri mean across 274 facilities with citation data. Lower is better.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

State average 5.67


Health citations are formal notices following inspections when they fail to comply with safety and care standards.

40 of 46 citations resulted from standard inspections; 4 of 46 resulted from complaint investigations; and 2 of 46 came from combined inspections (standard and complaint).

Breakdown of citation severity (last 7 years)
Critical health citations
2
186% worse than State average

State average: 0.7


Serious health citations
0
100% better than State average

State average: 1

2 critical citations State average: 0.7

0 serious citations State average: 1

44 moderate citations State average: 33.6

0 minor citations State average: 1.2
Citations history (last 7 years)
Resident Rights moderate citation Jul 18, 2025
Corrected

Infection Control moderate citation Oct 22, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect critical citation Apr 12, 2024
Corrected

Abuse/Neglect moderate citation Apr 12, 2024
Corrected

Staffing Data

Reporting period: October 1 – December 31, 2025 (Q4 2025). Source: CMS Payroll-Based Journal report.

Total staff 146
Employees 81
Contractors 65
Staff to resident ratio 2.43 : 1
44% more staff per resident than Missouri average
Missouri average ratio: 1.69 : 1 Missouri average ratio: 1.69 : 1See full Missouri ranking
Avg staff/day 31
Average shift 8.6 hours
6% better than Missouri average
Missouri average: 8.1 hours Missouri average shift: 8.1 hoursSee full Missouri ranking
Total staff hours (quarter) 24,494

Nursing staff breakdown

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Registered Nurse

Manages medical care and health needs.

RN Staff Info 17 total: 6 full-time employees and 11 contractors. 17
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 10.1 hours
Licensed Practical Nurse

Assists with medical care and medications.

LPN Staff Info 19 total: 5 full-time employees and 14 contractors. 19
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 8.9 hours
Certified Nursing Assistant

Helps with daily care and mobility.

CNA Staff Info 73 total: 33 full-time employees and 40 contractors. 73
Average shift length Info Average shift length. Calculated as total hours divided by days worked and average staff per day. 9.3 hours

Contractor staffing

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.

Total hours from contractors

15.5%

3,803 contractor hours this quarter

Certified Nursing Assistant: 40 Licensed Practical Nurse: 14 Registered Nurse: 11

Staff by category

Q4 2025 · Oct 1 – Dec 31 More info This data comes from the CMS Payroll-Based Journal report covering October 1 – December 31, 2025.
Certified Nursing Assistant33407312,43692100%9.3
Registered Nurse611172,5709199%10.1
Physical Therapist130132,52892100%7
Licensed Practical Nurse514191,8958896%8.9
Medication Aide/Technician5051,8859199%10.2
Nurse Practitioner2027476470%8.6
Respiratory Therapy Technician4047096672%4.9
Administrator1014966267%8
RN Director of Nursing1014223740%11.4
Mental Health Service Worker2023294246%7.8
Qualified Social Worker1011674145%4.1
Dietitian1011321617%8.2
Physical Therapy Aide202813437%2.4
Speech Language Pathologist20229910%3.2
Clinical Nurse Specialist1012433%8
Medical Director1012233%7.5
Other Dietary Services Staff1012233%7.4
73 Certified Nursing Assistant
% of Days 100%
17 Registered Nurse
% of Days 99%
13 Physical Therapist
% of Days 100%
19 Licensed Practical Nurse
% of Days 96%
5 Medication Aide/Technician
% of Days 99%
2 Nurse Practitioner
% of Days 70%
4 Respiratory Therapy Technician
% of Days 72%
1 Administrator
% of Days 67%
1 RN Director of Nursing
% of Days 40%
2 Mental Health Service Worker
% of Days 46%
1 Qualified Social Worker
% of Days 45%
1 Dietitian
% of Days 17%
2 Physical Therapy Aide
% of Days 37%
2 Speech Language Pathologist
% of Days 10%
1 Clinical Nurse Specialist
% of Days 3%
1 Medical Director
% of Days 3%
1 Other Dietary Services Staff
% of Days 3%

Penalties and fines

Includes penalties issued in 2024

Federal penalties imposed by CMS for regulatory violations, including civil money penalties (fines) and denials of payment for new Medicare/Medicaid admissions.

Source: CMS Penalties Database (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total fines amount $57K Rank #218 / 276Federal fines — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 218th out of 276 homes in Missouri for federal fines. Shows this facility's cumulative CMS federal fine dollars versus the Missouri average among facilities with fines, and where it ranks among 276 facilities in the pool. Lower total dollars mean a better rank.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
22% lower than Missouri average

Missouri average: $73K

Number of fines 2
18% fewer fines than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.4

Payment Denials Info Serious action where Medicare and/or Medicaid temporarily stops payments for new residents until issues are fixed. 0
100% fewer payment denials than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.7

Fines amount comparison
Fines amount comparison
This facility $57K
Missouri average $73K
Penalty History

Penalties are imposed by CMS for violations of federal nursing home regulations.

1 penalty in the past 3 years

Apr 12, 2024 · $47K

Civil Money Penalty Info Fines imposed for noncompliance, which can be assessed per day or per instance of violation. Apr 12, 2024
$47K

Last updated: Jan 2026

Quality of care over time

These measures show how residents usually do over time at this home, based on health outcomes and preventive care.

High-risk clinical events score Info A composite score based on pressure ulcers, falls with injury, weight loss, walking ability decline, and activities of daily living decline. 15.8
45% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 10.9

Functional decline score Info A composite score based on activities of daily living decline, walking ability decline, and incontinence. 26.0
34% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.5

Long-stay resident measures
Below average Info CMS star rating based on long-stay quality measure performance. 5 stars = significantly above average, 1 star = significantly below average.
Need for Help with Daily Activities Increased Info Percent of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 28.1%
42% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 19.8%

Walking Ability Worsened Info Percent of long-stay residents whose ability to move independently worsened 32.9%
59% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 20.6%

Low Risk Residents with Bowel/Bladder Incontinence Info Percent of low risk long-stay residents who lose control of their bowels or bladder 17.1%
6% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 18.1%

Falls with Major Injury Info Percent of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 1.6%
62% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 4.0%

High Risk Residents with Pressure Ulcers Info Percent of long-stay high risk residents with pressure ulcers 8.2%
63% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.0%

Urinary Tract Infection Info Percent of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.8%
75% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.7%

Lost Too Much Weight Info Percent of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 8.5%
53% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 5.6%

Depressive Symptoms Info Percent of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 5.7%
56% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 12.8%

Antipsychotic Use Info Percent of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 19.2%
13% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 22.0%

Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.5%
17% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 85.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 98.1%
8% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 90.9%

Short-stay resident measures
Pneumococcal Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 99.2%
49% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 66.6%

Antipsychotic medication increase Info Percent of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 1.6%
28% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.2%

Influenza Vaccine Info Percent of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0%
58% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 63.5%

Breakdown by payment type

Medicare

9% of new residents, usually for short-term rehab.

Typical stay 1 - 2 months

Private pay

44% of new residents, often for short stays.

Typical stay 2 months

Medicaid

47% of new residents, often for long-term daily care.

Typical stay 6 - 7 months

Facility Characteristics

Source: CMS Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Data as of Jan 2026)

Total residents 60
Medicare
4
6.7% of residents
Medicaid
39
65% of residents
Private pay or other
17
28.3% of residents
Programs & Services
Residents Group

Residents meet regularly to discuss policies, care quality, and activities

Active Resident Council

Organized group of residents that meets regularly to discuss facility policies, quality of life, and activities.

Finances and operations

Based on CMS SNF Cost Report for fiscal year ending in 12/2023.

For-profit
Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.1M
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.1M
For-profit Corporation
Net patient revenue Info Net patient revenue — what the home actually collects for resident care, after contractual allowances, bad debt and discounts are subtracted from its gross charges (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It covers resident care only; money the home earns from other sources is shown separately as "Other income."
$6.1M Rank #170 / 277Revenue — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 170th out of 277 homes in Missouri for revenue. Shows this facility's annual revenue compared to the Missouri average. Higher revenue generally means more resources for staffing and capital — read alongside Payroll %.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Net patient income Info Net patient income: net patient revenue minus the home's total operating expenses. A positive figure means it earns more from resident care than it spends to deliver it; a negative figure means the opposite. It excludes non-operating "other income."
$1.1M
Other income Info Money the home earns outside of resident care — such as investments, grants, rentals and other non-operating sources (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3). It is tracked separately from net patient revenue: it is not part of that figure, and it is not included in net patient income.
$1.8K
Payroll costs Info Staff salaries plus wage-related costs — benefits such as payroll taxes, health insurance and retirement — from the home's own accounting records (CMS cost report, Worksheet A). Contract or agency labor is counted separately, under other operating costs. Rank #162 / 277Payroll — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 162nd out of 277 homes in Missouri for payroll. Shows total annual staff payroll benchmarked to the Missouri average. Higher payroll investment relative to peers often signals better staffing and less reliance on cheaper contract labor.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
$3.0M 49.4% of net patient revenue Info Payroll as a share of revenue: staff salaries and wage-related benefits divided by net patient revenue. A higher figure means more of each revenue dollar goes to staff pay. Rank #106 / 277Payroll % — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 106th out of 277 homes in Missouri for payroll %. Shows payroll as a percentage of revenue versus the Missouri average. Well-run Missouri facilities typically land around 60–72% — the top third Statewide. Below 25% may signal understaffing or heavy agency use — read with Staffing ratings.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Other operating costs Info Everything it costs to run the home apart from payroll — food, utilities, supplies, maintenance, contract labor and administration. Calculated as total operating expense minus payroll (staff salaries and wage-related benefits).
$2.0M
Total costs Info The home's total operating expense for the year — all the costs of running it, salaries included (CMS cost report, Worksheet G-3).
$5.1M

Who this home usually serves

TYPE OF STAY

Mostly long-term care residents

Most residents stay for extended periods and receive ongoing daily care.

New residents most often arrive under Medicaid (47% of admissions), and a typical Medicaid stay runs around 6 - 7 months.

Admissions
191 total

Coverage residents most often arrive under.

Medicare 9%
Private pay 44%
Medicaid 47%
Discharges
210 total

Coverage residents most often leave under.

Medicare 10%
Private pay 37%
Medicaid 53%

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Facility $6.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #137 / 277
$2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $2.8MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #131 / 277
47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 47.2%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #96 / 277
265322
Aberdeen Heights
NH
AL
HOS
IL
MC
SNF
Kirkwood
91
Facility 91
MO AVG 96
Rank #219 / 450
37.4%
Facility 37.4%
MO AVG 65.1
Rank #380 / 418
-43%
5.18
Facility 5.18
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #20 / 270
-52%+39%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 276
9
Facility 9
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #10 / 274
2.3
Facility 2.3
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #10 / 274
-34-
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 45
Rank #29 / 563
Ashfield Active Living And Wellness Communities, Inc
$23.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $23.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #4 / 277
$8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $8.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #11 / 277
34.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 34.7%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #270 / 277
265841
Good Shepherd Care Center
NH
HOS
PC
RC
SNF
Versailles
164
Facility 164
MO AVG 96
Rank #38 / 450
29.9%
Facility 29.9%
MO AVG 65.1
Rank #397 / 418
-54%
4.09
Facility 4.09
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #82 / 270
-5%+10%
$0
Facility $0
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #1 / 276
10
Facility 10
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #17 / 274
5.0
Facility 5.0
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #120 / 274
-49-
46
Facility 46
MO AVG 45
Rank #283 / 563
Good Shepherd Care Center
$5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $5.4MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #120 / 277
$3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility $3.1MFiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #161 / 277
56.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
Facility 56.6%Fiscal year ending 06/2024
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #218 / 277
265528
Ascend at Aurora
NH
MC
RC
SNF
Aurora
125
Facility 125
MO AVG 96
Rank #82 / 450
48.0%
Facility 48.0%
MO AVG 65.1
Rank #333 / 418
-26%
3.09
Facility 3.09
MO AVG 3.74
Rank #214 / 270
+51%-17%
$46.9k
Facility $46.9k
MO AVG $76.9k
Rank #218 / 276
46
Facility 46
MO AVG 36.5
Rank #206 / 274
6.6
Facility 6.6
MO AVG 5.7
Rank #196 / 274
260-
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 45
Rank #244 / 563
-
$6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $6.1MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $8.4M
Rank #170 / 277
$3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility $3.0MFiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG $3.3M
Rank #162 / 277
49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
Facility 49.4%Fiscal year ending 12/2023
MO AVG 45.6%
Rank #106 / 277
265182

Frequently Asked Questions about Ascend at Aurora

Who is the owner of Ascend at Aurora?

Ascend at Aurora is legally operated by Nbh3 Sfopco LLC, and administered by Melanie Towers.

Is Ascend at Aurora in a walkable area?

Ascend at Aurora has a walk score of 50. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Ascend at Aurora?

According to MO state health department records, Ascend at Aurora's license number is 053501.

What is the occupancy rate at Ascend at Aurora?

Ascend at Aurora's occupancy is 48%.

Are pets allowed at Ascend at Aurora?

No, Ascend at Aurora has a no-pet policy.

Does Ascend at Aurora operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Ascend at Aurora is registered as a for-profit in MO.

Who is the administrator of Ascend at Aurora?

Melanie Towers is the administrator of Ascend at Aurora.

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