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.
Record summary
Federal record · Q1 202647
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| Survey | F-Tag | Violation | Severity | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 9, 2025 | F609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint |
| Dec 9, 2025 | F602 | Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. | D | Complaint |
| Jul 18, 2025 | F561 | Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. | E | Complaint |
| Oct 22, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Complaint |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | J | Complaint |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | J | Complaint |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F881 | Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use. | F | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | F | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F838 | 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. | F | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F805 | Ensure each resident receives and the facility provides food prepared in a form designed to meet individual needs. | E | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F740 | Ensure each resident must receive and the facility must provide necessary behavioral health care and services. | D | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F727 | 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. | F | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F700 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F698 | Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F625 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F623 | Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights. | D | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | E | Standard |
| Apr 12, 2024 | F584 | 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. | E | Standard |
| Aug 22, 2023 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Complaint |
| May 11, 2022 | F921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F888 | Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19 | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F883 | Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations. | E | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | E | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F810 | Provide special eating equipment and utensils for residents who need them and appropriate assistance. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F742 | 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. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F700 | 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. | E | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F688 | 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. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F686 | Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F678 | Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. | E | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F661 | Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard |
| May 11, 2022 | F607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2019 | F880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2019 | F758 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2019 | F684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2019 | F677 | Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable. | E | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2019 | F657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2019 | F625 | 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. | D | Standard |
| Aug 19, 2019 | F550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | D | Standard |
Federal enforcement history
Federal regulators have imposed 1 enforcement actions against this facility, including 1 civil money penalties totaling $46,940 .
| Date | Type | Fine | Payment denial |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 12, 2024 | Fine | $46,940 | — |
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