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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 4.2 to 3.3 hours per resident per day.

• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 11, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0609 2 times since 2025.

• Citation F0610. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Respond appropriately to all alleged violations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2026.

• Citation F0699. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care or services that was trauma informed and/or culturally competent.

  CMS lists it as corrected on September 6, 2026.

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CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0580. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Immediately tell the resident, the resident's doctor, and a family member of situations (injury/decline/room, etc.) that affect the resident.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2026.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 18, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0684 3 times since 2019.

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• Star rating

  The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 3 of 5.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

  CMS has cited this home for F0686 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0806. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food that accommodates resident allergies, intolerances, and preferences, as well as appealing options.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 1, 2026.

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• Star rating

  The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Ownership

  CMS no longer lists a chain for this home.

• Ownership

  CMS ownership records list new owners for this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0602. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2025.

• Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

  CMS lists it as corrected on November 26, 2025.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AURORA NURSING.

• Health citation

  CMS changed citation F0888 from severity C to D. It is from the health inspection on May 11, 2022. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

• Health citation

  CMS changed citation F0921 from severity E to F. It is from the health inspection on May 11, 2022. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS no longer shows a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0561. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 31, 2025.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

• Fine

  CMS changed the fine from April 12, 2024 from $72,215 to $46,940.

• Changed ownership in the last 12 months

  CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.7 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

• Name

  CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

• Citation F0880. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on December 5, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0880 3 times since 2019.

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• Name

  CMS lists a new name for this home. It was AURORA NURSING CENTER.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

• CMS abuse icon

  CMS added its abuse icon to this home.

• Star rating

  The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

Severity J is the highest of CMS's four levels. CMS uses it when residents' health or safety is at serious risk right away.

70 of 486 Missouri homes (14%) got a citation at the immediate jeopardy level in 2024.

• Citation F0600. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0760. Severity J: immediate jeopardy, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0760 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0727. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0838. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0880. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0881. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0584. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0607. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0607 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0656. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0700 2 times since 2022.

• Citation F0805. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0623. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0625 2 times since 2019.

• Citation F0698. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0740. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for F0758 3 times since 2019.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0039. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Conduct testing and exercise requirements.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 17, 2024.

• Citation K0311. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0311 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 16, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0353 3 times since 2019.

• Citation K0355. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation K0500. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet other general requirements that are deficient.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0712 2 times since 2022.

• Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0161 2 times since 2019.

• Citation K0223. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation K0363. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on May 25, 2024.

  CMS has cited this home for K0372 2 times since 2022.

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CMS fine of $46,940 on April 12, 2024.

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• Staffing

  Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.5 to 3.0 hours per resident per day.

CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 18, 2022.

• Citation F0678. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0689. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0812. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0883. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0658. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.

• Citation F0661. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0686. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0688. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0742. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0810. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation F0888. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation E0004. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation K0321. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

• Citation K0712. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation K0914. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure receptacles at patient bed locations and where general anesthesia is administered, are tested after initial installation, replacement or servicing.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.

• Citation K0918. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.

• Citation K0311. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation K0342. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.

  CMS lists it as corrected on June 25, 2022.

• Citation K0372. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

  CMS lists it as corrected on July 13, 2022.

• Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

  CMS lists it as corrected on August 9, 2022.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation F0677. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation F0625. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation F0657. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation F0758. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: 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.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

  The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

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CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

• Citation K0353. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

  The rule CMS cited: Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation K0161. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Use approved construction type or materials.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

• Citation K0911. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

  The rule CMS cited: Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.

  CMS lists it as corrected on October 17, 2019.

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