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Facility profile · CCN 265182

Ascend At Aurora

47 federal citations on record , including 2 at the Immediate Jeopardy level, and 1 federal enforcement actions totaling $46,940.

Abuse Icon 2 Immediate Jeopardy

Record summary

Federal record · Q1 2026
47
Total citations
22
Last 3 years
2
Actual harm+
1
Federal penalties
$46,940
Total fines
1
Overall ★ rating

Most common violation categories here

Most common F-tags at this facility

Citation history

47 on record
SurveyF-TagViolationSeveritySource
Dec 9, 2025F609Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.DComplaint
Dec 9, 2025F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.DComplaint
Jul 18, 2025F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.EComplaint
Oct 22, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.EComplaint
Apr 12, 2024F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.JComplaint
Apr 12, 2024F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.JComplaint
Apr 12, 2024F881Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.FStandard
Apr 12, 2024F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.FStandard
Apr 12, 2024F838Conduct 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.FStandard
Apr 12, 2024F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.FStandard
Apr 12, 2024F805Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs.EStandard
Apr 12, 2024F758Implement 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.DStandard
Apr 12, 2024F740Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services.DStandard
Apr 12, 2024F727Have 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.FStandard
Apr 12, 2024F700Try 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.EStandard
Apr 12, 2024F698Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.DStandard
Apr 12, 2024F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.EStandard
Apr 12, 2024F625Notify 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.DStandard
Apr 12, 2024F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.DStandard
Apr 12, 2024F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.EStandard
Apr 12, 2024F584Honor 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.EStandard
Aug 22, 2023F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DComplaint
May 11, 2022F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.FStandard
May 11, 2022F888Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19DStandard
May 11, 2022F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.EStandard
May 11, 2022F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.EStandard
May 11, 2022F810Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance.DStandard
May 11, 2022F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.DStandard
May 11, 2022F758Implement 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.DStandard
May 11, 2022F742Provide 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.DStandard
May 11, 2022F700Try 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.EStandard
May 11, 2022F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.EStandard
May 11, 2022F688Provide 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.DStandard
May 11, 2022F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.DStandard
May 11, 2022F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
May 11, 2022F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.EStandard
May 11, 2022F661Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.DStandard
May 11, 2022F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.DStandard
May 11, 2022F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesDStandard
May 11, 2022F607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.DStandard
Aug 19, 2019F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.DStandard
Aug 19, 2019F758Implement 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.DStandard
Aug 19, 2019F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.DStandard
Aug 19, 2019F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.EStandard
Aug 19, 2019F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.DStandard
Aug 19, 2019F625Notify 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.DStandard
Aug 19, 2019F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.DStandard

Federal enforcement history

Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $46,940 .

DateTypeFinePayment denial
Apr 12, 2024Fine$46,940
About this record A citation is a finding by a state survey team working under federal contract. It is not a court judgment. The description above is drawn verbatim from federal public datasets. Facilities have the right to appeal findings through an Informal Dispute Resolution (IDR/IIDR) process.

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