DBelow average · score 40/100 · #135 of 200 in Mississippi
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation
310 Emerald Drive, Columbus, MS 39702 · 120 certified beds · For profit - Corporation
Staffing 4.1 nurse hours per resident-dayabove median in Mississippi
11 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 72)bottom quarter
$13,520 in fines in 3 years
Why Aurora Health And Rehabilitation is graded D
Each metric below is percentile-ranked against Mississippi nursing homes in the same size band (medium, 120 beds), then weighted. The score is the weighted sum; A ≥ 72, B ≥ 58, C ≥ 42, D ≥ 28, F below. Nothing here can be edited or paid for.
Aurora Health And Rehabilitation at a Glance
D
40/100
Nurse staffing · weight 30Total nurse hours per resident per day, as reported to CMS (PBJ). Raw: 4.09 h.
57<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Health inspections · weight 30Health deficiencies cited at the last standard survey and complaint surveys, weighted by severity. Raw: 72.
21<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Quality measures · weight 25CMS quality-measure rating: falls, pressure ulcers, rehospitalisation, antipsychotic use. Raw: 2.
52<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>Penalties · weight 15Fines and payment denials in the last three years. Raw: $13,520 fines, 0 denials.
26<small style="font-size:12px;color:var(--muted)">th pct</small>CMS overall star ratingMedicare's own 1–5 rating, shown for reference; not part of our grade.
3/5Data: CMS Care Compare, as of Aug 1, 2026 · graded Sep 11, 2026 · peer group: Mississippi, medium facilities · CMS record 255206 · How we grade.
Facility details
Address310 Emerald Drive, Columbus, MS 39702
Phone6623278021
CountyLowndes
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
Certified beds120
AcceptsMedicare Medicaid
Special Focus FacilityNo
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1
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- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
1
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- No health deficiencies at the last standard survey — top 10%
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- Staffing 4.9 nurse hours per resident-day — top quarter in Mississippi
- 2 health deficiencies at the last standard survey (CMS severity score 8) — top 10%
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