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Memory care in Aurora, MO

1 memory care community with a state Alzheimer or dementia care license, certificate or special care unit.

Memory care community
1
in Aurora
Licensed capacity
125
across all 1
Memory care beds
20
in 1 community
Adults 65+
1,386
Census estimate for Aurora
Memory care beds per 1,000 adults 65+
14.4
city total vs. Census 65+ estimate
Memory CareNursing Homes 1Senior Apartments 1Care Homes 2
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Ascend at Aurora

1 of 5· Much below average
1700 S Hudson Ave, Aurora, MO 65605
Beds125
AcceptsMedicare, Medicaid
Penalties1 fine
(417) 678-2165
0.8 mi from city center
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Source: Missouri DHSS, Long-Term Care Directory, as of Oct 17, 2026. Distance is measured from the center of Aurora (U.S. Census Bureau).

Nearby

Memory care communities near Aurora

Counting neighboring towns, there are 7 memory care communities within 25 miles of the center of Aurora, 6 more than in Aurora itself. Distances are straight-line miles.

Closest outside Aurora

See all 7 within 25 miles

Nearby cities

Within 25 miles, closest first

Local overview

Memory care in Aurora at a glance

Aurora has one memory care community in our directory, drawn from Missouri DHSS records.1

Licensing and oversight

How memory care is regulated in Missouri

In Missouri, the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses assisted living and other residential care settings. Its public records are the source for the memory care listings on this page.1 Of the 1 memory care community listed in Aurora, 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.1

Report a problem
Contact the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services about a licensed community, or the Missouri long-term care ombudsman at 800-309-32822.

Paying for care

Ways to pay for memory care in Missouri

Programs that can help, by name. Eligibility rules are set by each program, so confirm with the agency before you plan around one.

Medicaid
The Missouri Medicaid program can cover long-term care for people who qualify on income, assets and care needs. Which services it covers depends on the program, so ask the state Medicaid agency.3 Medicaid waivers pay for care services, not room and board.4 Missouri Medicaid agency
Medicare
Medicare does not pay for long-term custodial care or for room and board. It still covers medically necessary care, such as doctor visits, hospital care, home health, hospice and prescriptions.5
Veterans benefits
Wartime veterans and surviving spouses who need help with daily activities may qualify for the VA pension with Aid and Attendance.6 The Missouri Veterans Commission helps with claims (573-751-3779).7
Medicare counseling
Missouri’s State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) gives unbiased one-on-one help with Medicare and related coverage questions: 1-800-390-3330.8

Local resources

Local help for families in Aurora

Official agencies and nonprofit helplines, with phone numbers and links taken from their own directories.

  • Area Agency on Aging

    Aging services for Lawrence County9

    1-800-677-1116

    The Eldercare Locator connects you with the Area Agency on Aging that serves Lawrence County.

    Website

  • Long-term care ombudsman

    Crosslines Community Outreach Region 01 & 102

    (417) 862-3598

    Free, independent advocate for residents of care facilities in Lawrence County.

    Website

  • Report abuse or neglect

    Missouri Adult Protective Services

    800-392-0210

    Adult Protective Services takes reports about adults at risk.

    Website

  • Medicare counseling (SHIP)

    Missouri State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP)8

    1-800-390-3330

    Website

  • Veterans benefits

    Missouri Veterans Commission7

    573-751-3779

    Website

  • Medicaid

    Missouri Medicaid agency3

    Website

  • Dementia support

    Alzheimer’s Association 24/7 Helpline10

    1-800-272-3900

    Find the chapter that serves Missouri.

    Website

Questions families ask

Frequently asked questions about memory care in Aurora

How many memory care communities are in Aurora, MO?

WeFoundCare lists 1 memory care community in Aurora, MO, from public licensing and certification records. Within 25 miles of the center of Aurora there are 7.

How many residents can memory care communities in Aurora serve?

1 of the 1 memory care communities report licensed capacity, for a combined 125 residents. The Census Bureau estimates 1,386 adults age 65 and older live in Aurora.

Do memory care communities in Aurora have a state dementia credential?

Every memory care listing on this page has a state record for dementia care: 1 operate a state-licensed special care unit.

Who licenses memory care in Missouri?

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services licenses memory care in Missouri. You can check a community’s license in the agency’s public records.

Who can help if there is a problem with care in Aurora?

The long-term care ombudsman is a free, independent advocate for residents. In Lawrence County, call (417) 862-3598. To report suspected abuse or neglect, call Missouri Adult Protective Services at 800-392-0210.

Are there memory care communities near Aurora?

Nearby cities with listings include Verona (1, 4.0 mi), Marionville (1, 5.2 mi), Mount Vernon (1, 11.0 mi).

Guides

Guides for families choosing memory care

Other types of care

Other senior care in Aurora

Methodology

About this data

How the figures on this page are built. Each number links to its source below.

  • Listings come from Missouri DHSS (Long-Term Care Directory), Oct 17, 2026.1 A listing appears under the city on its license or certification address.
  • Adults 65+ is the Census Bureau’s 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimate for Aurora (Census place). Census boundaries can differ from the mailing-address city used for listings, so per-1,000 figures are a guide, not a precise rate.11
  • Licensed capacity is the figure on the public record; 1 of 1 memory care communities report it.
  • Distances are straight-line miles from the center of Aurora (U.S. Census Bureau place center). “Nearby” means within 25 miles and can include other states.
  • Agency contacts come from each program’s own directory and are checked when we rebuild the data. WeFoundCare does not rate or rank communities.

Sources and references

  1. Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services: Long-Term Care Directory. data.mo.gov/Health/LTC-DIRECTORY/fenu-sipv Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  2. National Long-Term Care Ombudsman Resource Center / National Consumer Voice for Quality Long-Term Care: Find your Long-Term Care Ombudsman. theconsumervoice.org/get-help Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  3. National Association of Medicaid Directors: Medicaid Directors. medicaiddirectors.org/about/medicaid-directors Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  4. 42 CFR §441.310 via LII: Limits on FFP (room and board excluded from HCBS waiver). law.cornell.edu/cfr/text/42/441.310 Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  5. CMS / Medicare.gov: Long-term care coverage. medicare.gov/coverage/long-term-care Accessed Oct 17, 2026.
  6. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: Aid and Attendance benefits and Housebound allowance. va.gov/pension/aid-attendance-housebound Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  7. U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs: State Veterans Affairs Offices. discover.va.gov/external-resources Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  8. SHIP National Technical Assistance Center (funded by the U.S. Administration for Community Living): Find your local SHIP. shiphelp.org/ships Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  9. U.S. Administration for Community Living: Eldercare Locator. eldercare.acl.gov Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  10. Alzheimer’s Association: 24/7 Helpline. alz.org/help-support/resources/helpline Accessed Oct 18, 2026.
  11. U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey 2020–2024 5-year estimates, table B01001. data.census.gov/table/ACSDT5Y2024.B01001 Accessed Oct 18, 2026.