Aurora Australis Lodge, established in 1976, offers 24-hour skilled nursing services to patients. Its specialties include podiatry and optometry. It is a Medicare-and Medicaid-certified facility that provides a wide range of services, such as intravenous therapy, pain management, and wound, dental, respiratory, rehabilitative and respite care services. The services offered by the organization also include pharmacy, laboratory, X-ray, and psychological and dietary consultation services. The organization provides a wide variety of rehabilitation services that include physical, occupational, speech and restorative therapies. It also organizes birthday and holiday parties, and a variety of special events. The recreational activities organized by the Aurora Australis Lodge include field trips, games, and arts and crafts. The organization is located in Columbus, Miss.