Starfile / Missouri

ASCEND AT AURORA

1700 SOUTH HUDSON AVENUE, AURORA, MO 65605 · CCN 265182

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Inspection history vs Missouri & national averages

Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.

Cycle 1 deficiencies by category

Staffing (hours per resident per day)

Fines & penalties

Total fines

$46,940

Number of fines

1

Number of penalties

1

Payment denials

0

Inspection citations (47)2 immediate jeopardy

1. DF0602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

2. DF0609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.2025-12-09 · Health · corrected 2025-11-26

   Potential for more than minimal harm

3. EF0561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.2025-07-18 · Health · corrected 2025-08-31

   Potential for more than minimal harm

4. EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-10-22 · Health · corrected 2024-12-05

   Potential for more than minimal harm

5. EF0584Honor 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

6. JF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

   Immediate jeopardy

7. EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

8. DF0623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

9. DF0625Notify 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

   Potential for more than minimal harm

10. EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

11. DF0698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

12. EF0700Try 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

13. FF0727Have 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

14. DF0740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

15. DF0758Implement 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

16. JF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Immediate jeopardy

17. EF0805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

18. FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

19. FF0838Conduct 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.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

20. FF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

21. FF0881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.2024-04-12 · Health · corrected 2024-05-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

22. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2023-08-22 · Health · corrected 2023-10-05

    Potential for more than minimal harm

23. DF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

24. DF0645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

25. DF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-08-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

26. DF0661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

27. EF0678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

28. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

29. DF0686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

30. DF0688Provide 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.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

31. EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

32. EF0700Try 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.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

33. DF0742Provide 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.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

34. DF0758Implement 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.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

35. DF0760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

36. DF0810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

37. EF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

38. EF0883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-06-25

    Potential for more than minimal harm

39. DF0888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-192022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-08-09

    Potential for more than minimal harm

40. FF0921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.2022-05-11 · Health · corrected 2022-07-18

    Potential for more than minimal harm

41. DF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2019-08-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

42. DF0625Notify 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.2019-08-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

43. DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2019-08-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

44. EF0677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.2019-08-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

45. DF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2019-08-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

46. DF0758Implement 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.2019-08-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

47. DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2019-08-19 · Health · corrected 2019-10-17

    Potential for more than minimal harm

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.