Anna Maria of Aurora
889 North Aurora Road, Aurora, OH 44202 · Portage County · (330) 562-6171
98 certified beds, about 92 residents a day · For profit - Corporation · Medicare and Medicaid since 1967
CMS Care Compare ratings, data as of September 1, 2026 · CCN 365072 · See it on Medicare.gov · Compare with other homes
The record in brief
At its most recent standard inspection, on December 22, 2025, inspectors cited 7 health deficiencies (the Ohio average is 10.5, the national average 9.2).
Of 16 health citations since December 2019, 1 was rated as actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents.
CMS lists no fines against this home in the last three years.
Nurses and nurse aides worked 4.32 hours per resident per day, against 3.69 across Ohio and 3.86 nationally. Registered nurses accounted for 0.46 of those hours.
25.9% of nursing staff left within the year CMS measured (Ohio average 48.7%).
Health inspections
Federal rules call for a standard inspection at least every 15 months, plus a visit whenever a complaint is filed. Each mark below is one citation, colored by how serious inspectors rated it. How to read a citation.
Under each citation, the quoted text is the inspector's own summary from the federal statement of deficiencies (CMS form 2567), word for word apart from a privacy scrub; CMS removes residents' and staff names before it publishes the text. The full notes are on Medicare.gov.
Where its citations fall on CMS's grid
CMS rates every citation by how much harm it caused (rows) and how many residents it touched (columns). The count in each box is this home's, across all 16 health citations on file.
June 17, 2026Complaint inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, policy review, the facility failed to ensure medications were administered as ordered for Resident #195. This affected one (Resident #195) of three residents reviewed for quality of care. The facility census was 88.
- D Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, staff interview, and review of facility policies, the facility failed to administer physician ordered medications as prescribed for one resident (Resident #194) of three reviewed for medication administration. The facility did not ensure that admission medications ordered for the evening of 12/18/25 were administered as required, resulting in a delay in treatment for Resident #194. This affected one (Resident #194) of three residents reviewed for medication administration. The facility census was 88.
December 22, 2025Standard inspection · 7 citations
- F Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, review of the kitchen cleaning logs, interviews and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the kitchen was maintained in a clean sanitary manner. The facility also failed to ensure the unit refrigerators for resident use were maintained as required. This had the potential to affect all 87 residents who received meals from the facility kitchen. The facility indicated there were no residents who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 87.
- F Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, staff interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the dumpster/refuse area was maintained in a clean and sanitary condition. This had the potential to affect all residents residing in the facility. The facility census was 87.
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to maintain clean medication storage in the North and South medication carts. This affected 50 residents (Residents #01, #04, #05, #07, #09, #11, #13, #17, #18, #20, #22, #23, #27, #29, #32, #35, #37, #38, #40, #42, #43, #45, #46, #47, #48, #49, #51, #52, #53, #54, #59, #63, #64, #68, #69, #70, #74, #76, #78, #79, #80, #81, #82, #83, #85, #86, #87, #88, #99, #100) out of 50 residents on the North and South medication carts, and had the potential to affect all 87 residents residing in the facility.
- D Assist a resident in gaining access to vision and hearing services.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observations, resident interview, staff interview, and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure assistive hearing devices were in place to maintain hearing abilities. This affected one resident (#20) of one resident reviewed for assistive devices. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure the proper delivery of oxygen and accurately document its administration according to the physician orders and the resident's comprehensive care plans. This affected two residents (Resident #01 and Resident #17) out of four residents reviewed for oxygen/respiratory therapy. This had the potential to affect 15 additional residents (Residents #06, #07, #08, #22, #25, #37, #43, #49, #52, #53, #56, #62, #69, #80, and #82) with orders for oxygen. The facility census was 87.
- D Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, interview, observation, and review of the facility policy, the facility failed to ensure medical records contained accurate documentation. This affected three (Residents #1, #17, and #45) out of 22 residents for accuracy of medical records. The facility census was 87.
- D Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review, observation, interview, review of Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) guidelines and facility policy review, the facility failed to ensure droplet infection control precautions (infection control measures to stop germs spreading by respiratory droplets from coughing, sneezing and/or talking that travel short distances about three to six feet) were followed for Resident #82. This affected one (Resident #82) of one resident with a physician order for droplet precautions. The facility census was 87.
December 9, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- G Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Inspectors wroteBased on closed record review, interview and review of facility policy, the facility failed to provide adequate assistance/supervision and develop and implement a comprehensive, individualized and effective fall prevention program for Resident #91 to prevent falls with injury and failed to ensure the resident was adequately and timely assessed post fall. Actual harm occurred beginning on 09/27/24 when Resident #91, who was at high risk for falls, had a history of multiple falls and was cognitively impaired with poor safety awareness, sustained a witnessed fall resulting in injury in the rehab gym when Physical Therapy Assistant (PTA) #432 walked away from Resident #91 during treatment to get equipment and the resident fell while being left unattended. On 09/30/24 (three days after the fall), Resident #91's wife alerted staff to bruising to the resident's rib area. [...]
July 15, 2024Complaint inspection · 1 citation
- D Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Inspectors wroteTHE FOLLOWING DEFICIENCY REPRESENTS AN INCIDENT OF PAST NON-COMPLIANCE THAT WAS SUBSEQUENTLY CORRECTED PRIOR TO THIS SURVEY. Based on staff interviews, resident interview, review of the facility self-reported incident (SRI), review of the facility investigation, and facility policy and procedure review, the facility failed to ensure misappropriation did not occur for Resident #50. This affected one resident (#50) of four residents reviewed for misappropriation. The facility census was 92.
August 24, 2023Standard inspection · 3 citations
- E Ensure drugs and biologicals used in the facility are labeled in accordance with currently accepted professional principles; and all drugs and biologicals must be stored in locked compartments, separately locked, compartments for controlled drugs.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to securely store medications. This had the potential to affect the four independently ambulatory residents (#59, #53, #24, and #48) in non-secured units. The facility census was 90.
- E Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and facility policy review the facility failed to maintain a clean and sanitary kitchen. This had the potential to affect all residents except one resident (#51), who received nothing by mouth. The facility census was 90.
- D Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Inspectors wroteBased on record review and staff interview the facility failed to ensure resident funds were conveyed timely upon discharge from the facility. This affected one resident (#337) of one resident reviewed for conveyance of funds. The facility census was 90.
December 12, 2019Standard inspection · 2 citations
- D Provide activities to meet all resident's needs.
Inspectors wroteBased on interview and record review the facility failed to provide Resident #42 with activities that met his preferences and psychosocial needs. This affected one resident (Resident #42) out of 27 residents interviewed regarding activities.
- D Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Inspectors wroteBased on observation, interview, and record review, the facility failed to ensure room trays were served at appetizing temperatures. This affected three of three residents (Residents #46, #76, and #35) who complained of food temperatures and ate meals in their rooms on the North Unit.
Fire safety inspections
32 fire safety citations on file: 5 on December 22, 2025, 16 on August 24, 2023, 11 on December 12, 2019.
Every fire safety citation32 citations
- F Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
- F Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
- E Ensure that personnel concerned with handling of medical gases and cylinders are trained on the risk.
- F Conduct risk assessment and an All-Hazards approach.
- F Develop Emergency Preparedness policies and procedures.
- F Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
- F Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have properly located and lighted "Exit" signs.
- E Construct fire resistant interior walls.
- E Install a fire alarm system that can be heard throughout the facility.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
- E Ensure that waiting areas, nurse’s stations, gift shops, and cooking facilities, open to the corridor are properly protected.
- E Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.
- E Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.
- E Ensure heating and ventilation systems that have been properly installed according to the manufacturer's instructions.
- F Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
- F Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
- E Meet other general requirements.
- E Meet requirements for sections of health care facilities separated by fire resistive construction.
- E Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
- E Have ramps, exits, fire escape ladders, steps, and areas of refuge that meet safety requirements.
- E Properly provide smoke detection systems in areas open to corridors.
- E Install an approved automatic sprinkler system.
- E Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
- E Meet requirements for the installation and maintenance of electrical systems.
- E Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Fines and payment denials
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against this home in the last three years. The national average is 0.9 fines per home.
Staffing
Hours of care per resident per day, from the payroll records every home sends CMS. Higher means more staff time with each resident.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | United States |
|---|---|---|---|
| All nursing staff (RN, LPN and aides) | 4.32 | 3.69 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses | 0.46 | 0.64 | 0.69 |
| All nursing staff on weekends | 3.81 | 3.28 | 3.42 |
| Nurse aides | 2.76 | ||
| Licensed practical nurses | 1.10 | ||
| Nursing staff turnover (share who left in a year) | 25.9% | 48.7% | 45.8% |
| Registered nurse turnover | 11.1% | 43.9% | 42.9% |
| Administrators who left | 2 |
CMS expects 4.60 hours a day for residents as sick as this home's (its case-mix figure). The staffing star compares the two.
Staffing by quarter, from daily payroll records
Every nursing home sends CMS its staff hours for each day (the Payroll Based Journal). Here they are added up by quarter. The latest quarter is the one behind the figures above. In January to March 2026, nursing staff hours per resident were 4.53 on weekdays and 3.81 on weekends, 16% lower on weekends (nationally, weekends ran 15% lower). Contract or agency staff worked 8.0% of nursing hours, against 5.3% nationally. Total nursing hours per resident went from 4.09 in April to June 2025 to 4.32 in January to March 2026.
| Quarter | All nursing staff | Registered nurses | Weekdays | Weekends | Contract staff share | Days with no RN hours | Residents a day |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan to Mar 2026 | 4.32 | 0.46 | 4.53 | 3.81 | 8.0% | 0 of 90 | 92 |
| Oct to Dec 2025 | 4.36 | 0.51 | 4.54 | 3.89 | 8.1% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Jul to Sep 2025 | 4.23 | 0.49 | 4.40 | 3.79 | 6.2% | 0 of 92 | 90 |
| Apr to Jun 2025 | 4.09 | 0.47 | 4.26 | 3.65 | 4.3% | 0 of 91 | 91 |
| United States, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.75 | 0.62 | 3.92 | 3.33 | 5.3% | 0.5% of days | |
| Ohio, Jan to Mar 2026 | 3.64 | 0.60 | 3.80 | 3.24 | 4.6% | 0.4% of days |
Hours per resident per day: staff hours in the quarter divided by resident days (the daily census CMS derives from resident assessments). Registered nurses include the director of nursing and RNs with administrative duties; aides include nurse aides in training and medication aides, as in CMS's own staffing measure. How these are calculated.
Quality measures
The measures CMS uses for the quality star. Lower is better for every one of them.
| Measure | This home | Ohio | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 3.5 | 5.3 | 13.9 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.3 | 0.2 | 0.8 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.0 | 0.5 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.7 | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication Short Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 0.2 | 1.2 | 1.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 5.4 | 6.1 | 14.1 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.0 | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication Long Stay residents, 2025Q2-2026Q1 | 4.7 | 8.8 | 15.4 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 31.7 | 24.9 | 23.8 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit Short Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 14.2 | 12.9 | 12.0 |
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.7 | 1.9 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days Long Stay residents, 20250101-20251231 | 1.6 | 1.8 | 1.8 |
Owners and operators
Legal business name: ANNA MARIA OF AURORA, INC..
| Name | Role | Type | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Norton Bros. Holding Company | Direct ownership interest | Organization | 11/17/2003 | |
| Baker, Aaron C | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Norton, Christopher G | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 08/02/2024 | |
| Norton, Robert J | Indirect ownership interest | Individual | 01/01/2003 | |
| Am&k Realty LLC | 5% or greater mortgage interest | Organization | 04/09/2015 | |
| Norton, Robert J | Corporate director | Individual | 11/17/2003 | |
| Baker, Aaron C | Corporate officer | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Norton, Christopher G | Corporate officer | Individual | 08/02/2024 | |
| Norton, Robert J | Corporate officer | Individual | 11/17/2003 | |
| Baker, Aaron C | Operational/managerial control | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Am&k Realty LLC | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/21/2025 | |
| Norton Bros. Holding Company | Adp of the SNF | Organization | 01/21/2025 | |
| Baker, Aaron C | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Norton, Christopher G | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2016 | |
| Norton, Robert J | Adp of the SNF | Individual | 01/01/2003 |
As listed in the CMS ownership file, which names owners with a 5% or greater stake and the people and companies with operational or managerial control.
Questions to ask on a visit
Chosen from this home's own inspection record.
- How do you prevent falls and pressure injuries, and how are families told when one happens?Inspectors cited 5 problems in this area, most recently on June 17, 2026: "Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals."
- Can we see a week of menus and the kitchen, and how are special diets handled?Inspectors cited 4 problems in this area, most recently on December 22, 2025: "Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards."
- How are medications reviewed, and how often are antipsychotic or sedating drugs used?Inspectors cited 3 problems in this area, most recently on June 17, 2026: "Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist."
- When is the care plan meeting, and can family attend it?Inspectors cited 1 problem in this area, most recently on December 22, 2025: "Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards."
- How long has the current administrator been here?CMS counts 2 administrators who left in the period it measured.
Other nursing homes nearby
- Kensington at Anna Maria Aurora, 0.1 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 4 citations
- Aurora Manor Special Care Cent Aurora, 2.2 mi · 2 of 5 stars · 25 citations
- Avenue at Aurora Aurora, 2.8 mi · 5 of 5 stars · 12 citations
- Canterbury of Twinsburg Twinsburg, 3.5 mi · 4 of 5 stars · 26 citations
- Twinsburg Post Acute Twinsburg, 4.7 mi · 1 of 5 stars · 73 citations
- Manor of Grande Village Twinsburg, 4.8 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 27 citations
- Eliza at Chagrin Falls Chagrin Falls, 5.3 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 14 citations
- The Laurels of Chagrin Falls Chagrin Falls, 6.4 mi · 3 of 5 stars · 26 citations
Ohio contacts for a concern about a nursing home
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- Inspections and complaints: Ohio Department of Health, Nursing Homes and Facilities, the state agency that inspects nursing homes for CMS and takes complaints about care.
- Resident advocate: Ohio Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, 1-800-282-1206. The long-term care ombudsman is a free, confidential advocate for residents and families, set up under the federal Older Americans Act.
- State inspection reports: Ohio Long-Term Care Quality Navigator (Ohio Department of Aging), where Ohio publishes its own records on licensed homes.
Common questions
- What is Anna Maria of Aurora's Medicare star rating?
- CMS rates Anna Maria of Aurora 4 out of 5 stars overall, with 3 for health inspections, 3 for staffing and 5 for quality measures (CMS data as of September 1, 2026).
- How many deficiencies did Anna Maria of Aurora get at its last inspection?
- 7 health deficiencies at the standard inspection on December 22, 2025. The Ohio average is 10.5.
- Has Anna Maria of Aurora been fined?
- CMS lists no fines in the last three years.
- Does Anna Maria of Aurora accept Medicaid?
- It is certified to take Medicaid (CMS lists it as "Medicare and Medicaid"). Certification does not mean a Medicaid bed is open: ask the admissions office.
- Who owns Anna Maria of Aurora?
- CMS lists 15 owners and managers. Legal business name: ANNA MARIA OF AURORA, INC..
Sources
- Ratings, staffing and fines: CMS Provider Information, released September 30, 2026, data as of September 1, 2026.
- Citations: CMS Health Deficiencies and Fire Safety Deficiencies.
- Owners: CMS Ownership. Penalties: CMS Penalties.
- Staffing by quarter: CMS Payroll Based Journal Daily Nurse Staffing, April 2025 to March 2026, summed by NursingHomeClear.
- Inspector summaries: CMS Full Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567 text), data as of September 1, 2026. Each quote is the part of the statement before the detailed findings.
- Inspection reports with the inspectors' full notes are on this home's Medicare.gov page.
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