Aurora Health and Rehabilitation

Aurora Health and Rehabilitation is a skilled nursing and post-acute rehabilitation community located on McCutchen Road in Rolla, Missouri, serving residents of Phelps County and the surrounding south-central Missouri Ozarks. Rolla is a dynamic college city anchored by Missouri University of Science and Technology (Missouri S&T), lending the community an educated, engaged character and a steady stream of healthcare professionals who appreciate evidence-based medicine and high standards of care. Rolla's position along Interstate 44—the historic Route 66 corridor—places it at the geographic heart of Missouri, making it accessible from St. Louis to the east and Springfield to the west. The Mark Twain National Forest wraps around the city, offering residents and visiting families a landscape of rolling Ozark hills, streams, and outdoor recreation that brings natural beauty to everyday life. Downtown Rolla features locally owned restaurants, coffee shops, and retail establishments along Pine Street, and family members visiting from outside the area will find plenty of familiar dining and lodging options near I-44. Aurora's primary medical partner is Phelps Health, a respected regional health system with a full-service hospital and a broad physician network located right in Rolla. This close relationship between Aurora and Phelps Health supports seamless care coordination, efficient hospital-to-rehab transitions, and physician continuity that families value deeply. Managed by Vertical Health Services, Aurora Health and Rehabilitation operates with a focus on measurable clinical outcomes, evidence-based therapy protocols, and transparent communication with families. Vertical Health Services brings regional healthcare management expertise and a commitment to staffing consistency, which translates into continuity of care relationships that residents and families can rely on. Whether your loved one needs short-term rehabilitation after a joint replacement, stroke recovery support, or ongoing long-term skilled nursing care, Aurora Health and Rehabilitation provides the professional environment and warm, attentive staff that make recovery and daily living as dignified and comfortable as possible.