Aurora Health and Rehabilitation sits on Emerald Drive in Columbus, Mississippi, and it's what folks call a Skilled Nursing Facility and Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Clinic, part of Vanguard Healthcare, and it's got a focus on helping older adults with both short-term and long-term care needs. The staff there works under the guidance of a physician, and they take the time to create individual care plans, looking at each person's physical, emotional, and spiritual needs, and that's especially important for memory care patients where safety and specialized help matter a great deal. They make sure they stay up-to-date with certification, licensing, and state inspections, and with 24-hour nursing care including everything from basic personal help to complex medical care like wound treatment, pain management, diabetes, respiratory therapy, intravenous care, and rehab.
Residents can pick between different types of living-that includes independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home-level skilled care-so folks with heavy care needs get what fits them best while those with some independence left can keep more of it. There's always an assessment before someone moves in, so the staff can plan for all the care needed-things like dressing, bathing, toilet help, walking, wheelchair use, and medication support. The therapists on-site cover physical, occupational, restorative, and speech therapies, plus you'll find podiatry, optometry, dental care, psychological care, and other health services like pharmacy, lab, and X-rays on offer whenever required. Meals, dietary consultations, and general dining services are always provided, and there's a focus on both safety and making things easy to reach for folks who might have trouble moving around, so you'll see things like handrails and handicap-accessible rooms with kitchenettes, washers, dryers, and even cable TV.
For fun and wellness, Aurora Health offers social activities, birthday and holiday celebrations, field trips, games, spiritual programs, crafts, and a fitness center, plus there's an activities room and common spaces for folks to spend time together. They provide devotional activities on-site and get residents out to events off-site too, with transportation services available for medical visits or errands. Other handy things are nearby, like a drug store in the area, and families are welcome and encouraged to join care planning meetings. Tours are available in person or through a virtual visit, and consultations let families talk openly about what care is needed, how much it costs, insurance and payment options-including Medicare, Medicaid, and long-term care insurance-and review contracts, so families know what to expect.
The facility is Medicare- and Medicaid-certified, keeping up with all needed records and meeting federal criteria, and there's a clear process for discharge and policies covering waiting lists. Aurora Health and Rehabilitation accepts people with a range of care needs, including complex cases, and strives to support dignity and quality of life for elders while focusing on a holistic approach. The place is reviewed by local senior living advisors and listed with A Place for Mom, so families can find more information and assistance if needed. There's no fax or public office hours listed, and the staff speaks English. The facility doesn't mention if new patients are currently being accepted.
