Aspire Senior Living Carthage
1901 Buena Vista Avenue · Carthage, MO · 64836 · 4173581937
120 certified beds For profit - Corporation Chain: Aspire Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
Red flags
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.19 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 5 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.19 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.19 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.79 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (21 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D April 29, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 10, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 26, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Deficient, Provider has no plan of correction · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E December 12, 2025 · found via complaint
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected January 15, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a safe, clean, comfortable and homelike environment, including but not limited to receiving treatment and supports for daily living safely.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D March 31, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E March 31, 2025
Try different approaches before using a bed rail. If a bed rail is needed, the facility must (1) assess a resident for safety risk; (2) review these risks and benefits with the resident/representative; (3) get informed consent; and (4) Correctly install and maintain the bed rail.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F March 31, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · F March 31, 2025
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected May 15, 2025 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
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.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 10, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2020
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected April 8, 2020 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2020
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected April 23, 2020 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2020
Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.
Corrected April 8, 2020 · Administration
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Potential for harm · D March 13, 2020
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 23, 2020 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E March 13, 2020
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected April 23, 2020 · Environmental
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265320 · certified since July 7, 1987. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.