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Aspire Senior Living Carthage

1901 Buena Vista Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836

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Aspire Senior Living Carthage is a nursing home in Carthage, Missouri. This page lists the citations, fines and star ratings that CMS publishes for it. Each one has a date and a link to CMS.

This page uses data from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), published on October 28, 2026. CMS updates its data about once a month.

CMS star ratings

Facts from CMS

Phone
(417) 358-1937
Last standard health inspection
March 31, 2025 (1 year ago)
Certified beds
120
Residents per day, on average
114.2
Ownership type
For profit - Corporation
Legal business name
Aspire Senior Living Carthage LLC
Chain
Aspire Senior Living
Takes part in
Medicare and Medicaid

Fewer health citations than the Missouri average (27 vs 36).

Inspections, fines and changes

This list shows every citation and fine in CMS's current data, which covers about the last three years. It also shows changes CMS made to this home's ratings and records.

  1. CMS update of October 8, 2026

    • Changed ownership in the last 12 months

      CMS records show a change of ownership in the past 12 months.

  2. CMS update of July 29, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

    • Staffing

      Total nurse staffing reported to CMS went from 3.2 to 2.6 hours per resident per day.

  3. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 28, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS has cited this home for F0684 4 times since 2025.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

      CMS has cited this home for F0550 2 times since 2026.

    • Citation F0561. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 10, 2026.

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  4. 3 citations

    Health inspection on July 17, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    • Citation F0550. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on September 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0584 2 times since 2025.

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  5. CMS update of May 27, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS health inspection star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  6. 1 citation

    Health inspection on April 29, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0691. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2026.

      CMS has cited this home for F0691 2 times since 2026.

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  7. CMS update of April 29, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 5 of 5 to 4 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  8. 2 citations

    Health inspection on March 26, 2026

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 10, 2026.

    • Citation F0691. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

      CMS lists it as corrected on June 10, 2026.

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  9. CMS update of March 25, 2026

    • Name

      CMS lists a new legal business name for this home.

  10. CMS update of February 25, 2026

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 5 of 5.

  11. CMS update of December 15, 2025

    • Ownership

      CMS lists this home under a new chain.

  12. 2 citations

    Health inspection on December 12, 2025

    CMS lists this as a complaint inspection.

    • Citation F0684. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.

    • Citation F0609. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

      CMS lists it as corrected on January 15, 2026.

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  13. CMS update of November 20, 2025

    • Name

      CMS lists a new name for this home. It was CARTHAGE HEALTH AND REHABILITATION CENTER.

  14. CMS update of July 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 1 of 5 to 2 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5.

  15. CMS update of April 30, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  16. 5 citations

    Health inspection on March 31, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

      CMS has cited this home for F0812 2 times since 2023.

    • Citation F0921. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0700. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0584. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

    • Citation F0695. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

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  17. 3 citations

    Fire safety inspection on March 31, 2025

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0345. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0222. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

    • Citation K0920. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

      CMS lists it as corrected on May 15, 2025.

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  18. CMS update of February 26, 2025

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 3 of 5 to 4 of 5. CMS changed how it scores this rating for many homes at once.

  19. CMS update of October 30, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS overall star rating changed from 4 of 5 to 3 of 5.

    • Star rating

      The CMS staffing star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 1 of 5.

  20. CMS update of July 31, 2024

    • Star rating

      The CMS quality measures star rating changed from 2 of 5 to 3 of 5.

  21. 6 citations

    Health inspection on October 26, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0812. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0761. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0641. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0645. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0656. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

    • Citation F0675. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

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  22. 2 citations

    Fire safety inspection on October 26, 2023

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation K0372. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

    • Citation K0923. Severity F: potential for more than minimal harm, widespread.

      The rule CMS cited: Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

      CMS lists it as corrected on December 10, 2023.

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  23. 5 citations

    Health inspection on March 13, 2020

    CMS lists this as a standard inspection.

    • Citation F0838. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: 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.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2020.

    • Citation F0919. Severity E: potential for more than minimal harm, pattern.

      The rule CMS cited: Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2020.

    • Citation F0607. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 8, 2020.

    • Citation F0760. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2020.

    • Citation F0880. Severity D: potential for more than minimal harm, isolated.

      The rule CMS cited: Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

      CMS lists it as corrected on April 23, 2020.

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Owners and managers

CMS lists these owners and managers for this home. Names are as CMS writes them.

Questions

When was Aspire Senior Living Carthage last inspected?

CMS lists March 31, 2025 as the date of its most recent standard health inspection.

How many citations (violations) does Aspire Senior Living Carthage have?

CMS lists 27 health citations since March 13, 2020. CMS also calls these deficiencies.

Has Aspire Senior Living Carthage been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

What is the CMS star rating of Aspire Senior Living Carthage?

Its CMS overall star rating is 3 of 5.

Is Aspire Senior Living Carthage a Special Focus Facility?

No. CMS does not list it as a Special Focus Facility or a candidate.

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