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AURORA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION
NPI 1811976368
Skilled Nursing Facility in Columbus, MS

Active since January 12, 2006CLIA 25D0671373 · Waiver
5/5
Overall Rating
310 EMERALD DR, COLUMBUS, MS 39702(662) 327-8021(662) 327-8925 Get Directions Write a Review

NPPES record last updated: May 24, 2018. Verified against the NPPES registry weekly; last sync: August 09, 2026.

About Aurora Health And Rehabilitation NPPES

Official registry information on file with the National Plan and Provider Enumeration System.

AURORA HEALTH AND REHABILITATION (NPI 1811976368) is a healthcare organization registered as a skilled nursing facility in Columbus, Mississippi and active in the NPI registry since January 2006. The organization holds a CLIA Waiver certificate valid through August 31, 2026 and lists William D. Orand, Ceo, as its authorized official.

NPPES Registry Identity

NPI1811976368
Entity TypeOrganization
Primary Taxonomy314000000X
Legal Business NameAURORA AUSTRALIS, LLC
Location Address310 EMERALD DRColumbus, MS 39702
Mailing Address9020 Overlook Blvd Ste 202Brentwood, TN 37027-2755 · (615) 250-7100 · Fax (615) 250-7101
Phone(662) 327-8021
Fax(662) 327-8925
Organization SubpartYesParent: Vanguard Healthcare, Llc
Authorized OfficialWilliam D. OrandCeo · (615) 250-7100
Enumeration DateJanuary 12, 2006
Last NPPES UpdateMay 24, 2018
✔ NPI 1811976368 is a valid, active identifier and passes the ISO check-digit test.

Specialties & Licenses

★ Primary SpecialtySkilled Nursing FacilityNursing & Custodial Care Facilities
Taxonomy Code314000000X
License✔ Licensed in MS · 282
Definition
(1) A skilled nursing facility is a facility or distinct part of an institution whose primary function is to provide medical, continuous nursing, and other health and social services to patients who are not in an acute phase of illness requiring services in a hospital, but who require primary restorative or skilled nursing services on an inpatient basis above the level of intermediate or custodial care in order to reach a degree of body functioning to permit self care in essential daily living. It meets any licensing or certification standards et forth by the jurisdiction where it is located. A skilled nursing facility may be a freestanding facility or part of a hospital that has been certified by Medicare to admit patients requiring subacute care and rehabilitation; (2) Provides non-acute medical and skilled nursing care services, therapy and social services under the supervision of a licensed registered nurse on a 24-hour basis.
310 EMERALD DR, Columbus, MS 39702
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Other Names 1

Doing Business AsAurora Health And Rehabilitation

Other Identifiers 1

Medicaid00230089MS

Accepted Insurance

The full list of accepted plans is on the Insurance tab. Issuers include Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health and more.Insurance ›

CLIA Laboratory Certificates CMS CLIA

Laboratory certificates issued under the Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments (CLIA) program, which sets federal quality standards for human laboratory testing in the United States. There is no official CMS crosswalk between CLIA and NPI numbers; these certificates are associated with this NPI by matching facility names, locations and phone numbers in the CMS CLIA registry.

Certificate of Waiver 25D0671373

Aurora Australis LLC Aurora Health And Rehabilitation · Columbus, MS
Active · expires Aug 31, 2026
CLIA Number25D0671373
Laboratory TypeSkilled Nursing Facility/Nursing Facility
Certificate Effective DateSeptember 1, 2024
Certificate Expiration DateAugust 31, 2026
Laboratory DirectorKathy L. Hanson
Laboratory Phone(601) 327-8021
Laboratory LocationAurora Australis LLC Aurora Health And Rehabilitation310 Emerald Drive, Columbus, MS 39702
CLIA data matches this NPI record on: Address Name
This certificate is issued to a laboratory to perform only waived tests.

Nursing Home Quality Ratings CMS Care Compare

Quality ratings, staffing and inspection history for Aurora Health And Rehabilitation (CMS certification number 255206), from CMS Care Compare.

Aurora Health And Rehabilitation

Nursing home · Columbus, MS
5/5 CMS Overall Rating
OwnershipFor profit - Corporation
CMS Certification Number255206
Certified Beds120 beds83 residents per day on average
Medicare & Medicaid Participant SinceOctober 1, 1995
Resident & Family CouncilResident council
Automatic sprinkler system

CMS Star Ratings

Quality Measures
Based on a select set of clinical quality measures.
3/5
Long-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to long-term residents.
2/5
Short-Stay Quality
Quality of care delivered to short-term and rehabilitation residents.
3/5
Staffing
Based on nursing staff hours relative to resident needs.
4/5
Weighted Health Inspection Score
Lower scores are better; the score summarizes deficiencies found on recent inspections.
6.67
Ratings are assigned by CMS on a one-to-five star scale; five is the highest. Categories without a current CMS rating are not shown.

Staffing & Turnover

Total Nurse Staffing
nurse aide 1.99 · LPN 1.11 · RN 0.72
3.82 hrs per resident per day
Weekend Nurse Staffing
3.26 hrs per resident per day
Physical Therapist Staffing
0.01 hrs per resident per day
Nursing Staff Turnover
Share of nursing staff who left the facility within the past year.
27.8%
Registered Nurse Turnover
29.4%
Administrators Who Have Left
In the past year.
0
Higher staffing hours generally allow more direct care time per resident.

Inspections & Enforcement

Facility-Reported Incidents
0
Substantiated Complaints
0
Fines
1 totaling $657.80
Medicare Payment Denials
0
Total Penalties
1
Counts come from CMS inspections and complaint investigations over approximately the past three years. CMS Care Compare data as of October 1, 2024.

Other Providers at the Same Location NPPES 4

Providers registered at the same practice address, or within the immediate area, according to the NPPES registry.

KELSI WATSON
Technician, Other
310 EMERALD DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39702
Lowndes County (662) 244-8823
CONNIE FOWLKES COTA/L
Occupational Therapy Assistant
310 EMERALD DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39702
Lowndes County (662) 244-8823
KASEY LIVINGSTON
Occupational Therapy Assistant
310 EMERALD DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39702
Lowndes County (662) 244-8823
JORDAN TILLEY
Physical Therapy Assistant
310 EMERALD DR
COLUMBUS, MS 39702
Lowndes County (662) 315-4174

Frequently Asked Questions NPPES & CMS

Common questions about this NPI record, answered from the official NPPES registry and CMS datasets shown on this page.

What is Aurora Australis, LLC's NPI number?

The NPI number for Aurora Australis, LLC is 1811976368. It was assigned to this organization in the NPPES registry on January 12, 2006. The provider is doing business as Aurora Health And Rehabilitation.

Where is Aurora Australis, LLC located?

Aurora Australis, LLC is located at 310 Emerald Dr, Columbus, MS 39702. The listed phone number is (662) 327-8021.

What is Aurora Australis, LLC's specialty?

The primary specialty registered for this NPI is Skilled Nursing Facility with taxonomy code 314000000X.

Does Aurora Australis, LLC hold a CLIA laboratory certificate?

Yes. A Certificate of Waiver (number 25D0671373) is associated with this NPI, valid through August 31, 2026. CLIA certificates authorize laboratory testing under the federal Clinical Laboratory Improvement Amendments program.

Is Aurora Australis, LLC a Medicare-certified nursing home?

Yes. Aurora Health And Rehabilitation is a Medicare-certified nursing home with 120 certified beds.

What quality rating does Aurora Australis, LLC have?

CMS rates Aurora Health And Rehabilitation 5 out of 5 stars overall on Care Compare. The full measure detail is in the Nursing Home Quality Ratings section above.

What insurance does Aurora Australis, LLC accept?

Health plans from Ambetter from Arkansas Health & Wellness, Ambetter from Louisiana Healthcare Connections, Ambetter from Magnolia Health, Ambetter of Alabama and Ambetter of Tennessee and 1 other insurer list Aurora Australis, LLC as in-network in at least one marketplace plan. Coverage varies by plan and year; verify with the insurer or the provider before a visit.

When was this NPI record last updated?

The NPPES record for Aurora Australis, LLC was last updated on May 24, 2018. NPI Profile syncs weekly with the NPPES registry data releases published by CMS. This NPI record was last updated 8 years ago. If this record has changed at CMS more recently, you can request an on-demand re-check against the live CMS registry, directly from this page.