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Aspire Senior Living Carthage
1901 Buena Vista Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 120 beds, Aspire Senior Living Carthage serves Carthage in Jasper County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 1987.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 1 and quality measures 5.
Inspectors recorded 21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (10, 6, 5 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 17.5 per 100 beds, fewer than the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists no fines or payment denials against the facility in the period covered.
Reported nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day (0.2 RN), below the Missouri median of 3.4.
CMS flags that the facility changed ownership in the last 12 months.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Jasper Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 2 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 21 | 23 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 17.5 | 20.0 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 2.6 | 3.1 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.2 | 0.4 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | — | 54.2% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $0 | $0 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (7 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 31 Mar 2025, 26 Oct 2023.
Severity mix: D ×13 E ×5 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Apr 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Apr 2026 |
| 26 Mar 2026 | F0691 | Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services. | D | Complaint investigation | 10 Jun 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 12 Dec 2025 | F0609 | Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities. | D | Complaint investigation | 15 Jan 2026 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0921 | Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public. | F | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0700 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0584 | 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. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 31 Mar 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | D | Standard survey | 15 May 2025 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0641 | Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0645 | PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Standard survey | 10 Dec 2023 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0838 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0919 | Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area. | E | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0607 | Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. | D | Standard survey | 8 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0760 | Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2020 |
| 13 Mar 2020 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 23 Apr 2020 |
Penalties
CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this facility in the period covered.
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff —, RNs —; 1 administrator left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 21.4% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 0.0% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 0.0% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 2.1% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | Short Stay | 0.7% | 1.3% | 1.0% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 23.5% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 2.1% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 11.7% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: for-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Aspire Senior Living Carthage Llc. Chain: Aspire Senior Living (16 facilities).
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hero Health Management, LLC | Operational/managerial control | NOT APPLICABLE | 10/01/2025 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Jasper County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Communities of Wildwood Ranch | Joplin | 120 | 4 | 5 | 4 | 12 | 10.0 | — | 13 Feb 2025 |
| St Luke'S Nursing and Rehabilitation | Carthage | 95 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 19 | 20.0 | — | 9 May 2025 |
| Westgate | Joplin | 120 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 23 | 19.2 | $70K | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Aspire Senior Living Webb City | Webb City | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 36 | 30.0 | $25K | 9 Dec 2025 |
| Joplin Gardens | Joplin | 92 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 25 | 27.2 | — | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Sarcoxie Health Care Center | Sarcoxie | 40 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 24 | 60.0 | — | 14 Nov 2025 |
All 7 facilities in Jasper County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Aspire Senior Living Carthage been cited for?
21 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Aspire Senior Living Carthage been fined?
CMS lists no fines against the facility in the period covered.
How does staffing at Aspire Senior Living Carthage compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 2.6 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Aspire Senior Living Carthage?
It is part of the Aspire Senior Living chain. Ownership type is for-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Hero Health Management, LLC. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Aspire Senior Living Carthage last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 29 Apr 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 31 Mar 2025.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.