Cycle 1
Health 2025-03-31 · Fire 2025-03-31
7 health deficiencies
Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (3 deficiencies)
3 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Egress (1 deficiency)
Carthage, MO
Aspire Senior Living Carthage
5-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with 7 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
1901 Buena Vista Avenue, Carthage, MO
(417) 358-1937
Overall
5 / 5
CMS overall stars
Health inspections
4 / 5
Survey and complaint cycles
Staffing
2 / 5
RN + nurse staffing
Quality measures
5 / 5
Resident outcomes and process measures
Quick facts
Facility snapshot
Beds
120
Certified beds
Average residents
117
Average occupied residents
Ownership
For-Profit
Publicly displayed owner type
Chain
Aspire Senior Living
Operator or chain grouping
Approved since
1987-07-07
CMS approved date
Coverage
Medicare + Medicaid
Participation flags
Staffing
Hours and turnover
RN hours / resident day
0.23
Registered nurse staffing
LPN hours / resident day
0.55
Licensed practical nurse staffing
Aide hours / resident day
2.20
Nurse aide staffing
Weekend hours
2.46
Weekend nurse staffing
RN turnover
0%
Annual RN turnover
Total nurse turnover
49%
Annual nurse turnover
Quality measures
Resident outcomes and process scores
| Measure | Facility | State | National | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days | 1.7 |
2.1
0.4 pts better
|
1.9
0.2 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days | 0.7 |
2.3
1.6 pts better
|
1.8
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 100.0% |
84.8%
15.2 pts better
|
93.4%
6.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 100.0% |
90.9%
9.1 pts better
|
95.5%
4.5 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | 1.0% |
4.1%
3.1 pts better
|
3.3%
2.3 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms | 0.0% |
14.7%
14.7 pts better
|
11.4%
11.4 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight | 3.8% |
5.5%
1.7 pts better
|
5.4%
1.6 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication | 22.4% |
25.3%
2.9 pts better
|
19.6%
2.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | 15.6% |
25.0%
9.4 pts better
|
16.7%
1.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained | 0.0% |
0.0%
About the same
|
0.1%
0.1 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | 25.5% |
20.3%
5.2 pts worse
|
16.3%
9.2 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | 22.7% |
19.8%
2.9 pts worse
|
14.9%
7.8 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | 0.3% |
1.4%
1.1 pts better
|
1.0%
0.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | 0.0% |
2.6%
2.6 pts better
|
1.7%
1.7 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence | 25.1% |
18.1%
7 pts worse
|
19.8%
5.3 pts worse
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | 2.3% |
5.0%
2.7 pts better
|
5.1%
2.8 pts better
|
Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine | 99.7% |
66.4%
33.3 pts better
|
81.7%
18 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit | 7.1% |
13.4%
6.3 pts better
|
12.0%
4.9 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication | 1.3% |
2.2%
0.9 pts better
|
1.6%
0.3 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine | 98.9% |
63.5%
35.4 pts better
|
79.7%
19.2 pts better
|
Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 |
| Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission | 13.8% |
25.3%
11.5 pts better
|
23.9%
10.1 pts better
|
Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 |
Survey summary
Recent inspection cycles
Cycle 2
Health 2023-10-26 · Fire 2023-10-26
6 health deficiencies
Top issue: Resident Assessment and Care Planning (3 deficiencies)
2 fire-safety deficiencies
Top issue: Gas and Vacuum and Electrical Systems (1 deficiency)
Cycle 3
Health 2020-03-13 · Fire 2020-03-13
5 health deficiencies
Top issue: Administration (1 deficiency)
0 fire-safety deficiencies
No concentrated fire-safety issue counts in this cycle.
Fire safety
Fire-safety citations
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
K345 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Corrected 2025-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
K222 · Egress Deficiencies
Fire Safety
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.
Corrected 2025-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Corrected 2025-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K372 · Smoke Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Corrected 2023-12-10
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies
Fire Safety
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Corrected 2023-12-10
Inspection history
Recent health citations
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-12
F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected 2026-01-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-12-12
F609 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
Corrected 2026-01-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2025-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
F921 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Corrected 2025-05-15
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
F700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
F584 · Resident Rights Deficiencies
Health
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 2025-05-15
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2025-03-31
F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected 2025-05-15
F · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Health
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
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 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F641 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.
Corrected 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected 2023-12-10
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2023-10-26
F675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Health
Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.
Corrected 2023-12-10
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-13
F838 · Administration Deficiencies
Health
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 2020-04-08
E · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-13
F919 · Environmental Deficiencies
Health
Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Corrected 2020-04-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-13
F607 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Health
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected 2020-04-08
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-13
F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies
Health
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Corrected 2020-04-23
D · Potential for more than minimal harm
2020-03-13
F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies
Health
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected 2020-04-23
Penalties and ownership
What sits behind the stars
Ownership
Nearby options
Other facilities in reach
#1
St Luke's Nursing And Rehabilitation
Carthage, MO
3-star overall rating with 4-star inspections with $17,053 in total fines with 6 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#2
Aspire Senior Living Webb City
Webb City, MO
2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with abuse icon flag with $25,454 in total fines with 7 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
#3
Sarcoxie Health Care Center
Sarcoxie, MO
1-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 10 recent health deficiencies with 3 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle
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