Aurora Health and Rehabilitation

Nursing Home

310 Emerald Drive
Columbus, MS 39702 · Lowndes County
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Call (662) 327-8021

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Overall Medicare rating★★★★★
Overall: state avg 2.7 · U.S. 3.0
Health inspections★★★★★
Staffing★★★★★
Staffing: state avg 3.8 · U.S. 3.0
Quality measures★★★★★

Source: CMS Care Compare (data as of October 1, 2026)

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Safety at a glance

1Serious citations (actual harm or immediate jeopardy), last 3 inspection cycles
14Total health citations, last 3 inspection cycles
$8,788Federal fines, last 3 years (1 fine)

Most recent standard inspection: May 20, 2026.

Most recent serious findings

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Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
August 26, 2025 · Inspectors rated this “actual harm to a resident (not immediate jeopardy).” The problem affected one or a very small number of residents or staff. Found during a complaint investigation.

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Availability

Availability Unknown

This facility has not confirmed current availability. We never estimate vacancies. Please call (662) 327-8021 to ask about openings and waiting lists.

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Nurse staffing

Total nurse hours per resident per day
4.07 hours · state avg 4.20, U.S. 3.90
Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day
0.75 hours
Total nurse hours on weekends
3.47 hours · state avg 3.48
Nursing staff turnover (yearly)
34.1% · state avg 44.4%
RN turnover (yearly)
22.2%
Administrators who left (yearly)
0

Hours per resident per day = total nursing hours worked ÷ number of residents. Higher usually means more hands-on time. Values are from payroll records reported to CMS (Payroll-Based Journal).

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

Paying for care

Medicaid: This nursing home is certified to accept Medicaid. It is also Medicare certified, so Medicare can pay for short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay.

In Mississippi, Medicaid long-term care is provided through Elderly and Disabled Waiver.

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Pricing

Published price: Not Yet Verified

What families report paying

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Yearly price increases

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Nursing home care may be paid by Medicare (short-term skilled care after a qualifying hospital stay), Medicaid (if eligible), long-term care insurance, or privately. This facility is Medicaid certified.

Family Cameras & Video Access

Family-installed room cameras
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Facility-provided room cameras
Not Verified
Authorized remote family viewing
Not Verified
Live video visitation
Not Verified
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Ownership

Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Chain / affiliation
Vanguard Healthcare
Legal business name
Aurora Australis, LLC
Owner or managerRoleShare
VANGUARD HEALTHCARE, LLC5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST100%
ALIPOUR, IRAJW-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE—
CAPITAL ONE NA5% OR GREATER MORTGAGE INTEREST—
CAPITAL ONE NA5% OR GREATER SECURITY INTEREST—
ERVIN GENERAL PARTNERSHIP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
FICK, JOHNCORPORATE OFFICER—
JERE SUZANNE ERVIN IRRV TR5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
NORTH MISSISSIPPI MANAGEMENT ASSOCIATES, LLCOPERATIONAL/MANAGERIAL CONTROL—
ORAND LP5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
ORAND, WILLIAM5% OR GREATER INDIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST—
ORAND, WILLIAMCORPORATE DIRECTOR—
ORAND, WILLIAMCORPORATE OFFICER—

Source: CMS Provider Information (data as of October 1, 2026)

About this listing

CMS Certification Number
255206
Certified beds
120
Average residents per day
90
Medicare / Medicaid
Medicare and Medicaid
Continuing care retirement community
No
First certified
October 1, 1995
Last confirmed by official source
October 1, 2026

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