Joplin, MO

Aspire Senior Living Joplin

2-star overall rating with 2-star inspections with 22 recent health deficiencies with 4 fire-safety deficiencies in the latest cycle

2218 W 32nd Street, Joplin, MO

(417) 623-5264

Compare this facility

Overall

2 / 5

CMS overall stars

Health inspections

2 / 5

Survey and complaint cycles

Staffing

2 / 5

RN + nurse staffing

Quality measures

3 / 5

Resident outcomes and process measures

Quick facts

Facility snapshot

Beds

120

Certified beds

Average residents

115

Average occupied residents

Ownership

For-Profit

Publicly displayed owner type

Chain

Aspire Senior Living

Operator or chain grouping

Approved since

1986-12-24

CMS approved date

Coverage

Medicare + Medicaid

Participation flags

Chain footprint

14 facilities

Chain averages 3 overall / 3 health / 2 staffing / 3 quality stars

Changed ownership

Within the last 12 months

Family council

Yes

Resident and family council reported

Sprinklers

Yes

Automatic sprinklers in all required areas

Staffing

Hours and turnover

RN hours / resident day

0.59

Registered nurse staffing · state 0.46 · national 0.68

LPN hours / resident day

0.60

Licensed practical nurse staffing · state 0.68 · national 0.87

Aide hours / resident day

2.63

Nurse aide staffing · state 2.33 · national 2.35

Total nurse hours

3.82

All reported nurse hours · state 3.47 · national 3.89

Licensed hours

1.19

RN + LPN hours · state 1.14 · national 1.54

Weekend hours

3.21

Weekend nurse staffing · state 3.04 · national 3.43

Weekend RN hours

0.49

Weekend registered nurse coverage · state 0.33 · national 0.47

Physical therapist

0.05

Reported PT staffing · state 0.05 · national 0.07

Adjusted RN hours

0.58

CMS adjusted RN staffing hours

Adjusted total hours

3.74

CMS adjusted total nurse staffing hours

Case-mix index

1.40

Higher values indicate more complex resident acuity

RN turnover

65%

Annual RN turnover · state 51% · national 45%

Total nurse turnover

65%

Annual nurse turnover · state 57% · national 46%

SNF VBP

Value-based purchasing

Program rank

13,510

Lower is better among SNFs in the FY 2026 VBP program.

Performance score

4.3

Composite VBP score used to determine payment impact.

Payment multiplier

0.9805

Above 1.000 increases Medicare payment; below 1.000 reduces it.

Program components

How the VBP score is built

Readmission

Baseline 20.72% · Performance 21.70% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

Healthcare-associated infections

1.72

Baseline 9.59% · Performance 8.57% · Measure score 1.72 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 1.72

Total nurse turnover

Performance 68.00% · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · This facility did not have sufficient data to calculate a baseline period measure result.

Adjusted total nurse staffing

Baseline 3.61 hours · Performance 3.10 hours · Measure score 0 · Achievement 0 · Improvement 0

SNF QRP

Medicare quality reporting measures

Measure	Facility	National	Note
Potentially preventable 30-day readmission	10.45%	10.72% 0.3 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 205 · Observed rate 11.71% · Lower 95% interval 7.68%
Discharge to community	51%	50.57% 0.4 pts better	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 189 · Observed rate 43.39% · Lower 95% interval 41.57%
Medicare spending per beneficiary	1.08	1.02 0.1 pts worse
Drug regimen review with follow-up	100%	95.27% 4.7 pts better	Numerator 158 · Denominator 158
Falls with major injury	0%	0.77% 0.8 pts better	Numerator 0 · Denominator 158
Discharge self-care score	44.57%	53.69% 9.1 pts worse	Numerator 41 · Denominator 92
Discharge mobility score	25%	50.94% 25.9 pts worse	Numerator 23 · Denominator 92
Pressure ulcers or injuries, new or worsened	1.27%	2.29% 1 pts better	Numerator 2 · Denominator 158 · Adjusted rate 1.27%
Healthcare-associated infections requiring hospitalization	8.57%	7.12% 1.5 pts worse	No Different than the National Rate · Eligible stays 134 · Observed rate 10.45% · Lower 95% interval 5.88%
Staff COVID-19 vaccination coverage	0%	8.2% 8.2 pts worse	Numerator 0 · Denominator 72
Staff flu vaccination coverage	12.64%	42% 29.4 pts worse	Numerator 34 · Denominator 269
Discharge function score	45.65%	56.45% 10.8 pts worse	Numerator 42 · Denominator 92
Transfer of health information to provider	100%	95.95% 4 pts better	Numerator 67 · Denominator 67
Transfer of health information to patient	98.55%	96.28% 2.3 pts better	Numerator 68 · Denominator 69
Resident COVID-19 vaccinations up to date	14.29%	25.2% 10.9 pts worse	Numerator 11 · Denominator 77

Quality measures

Resident outcomes and process scores

Measure	Facility	State	National	Note
Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days	3.4	2.1 1.3 pts worse	1.9 1.5 pts worse	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 3.4 · Observed 3.9 · Expected 2.2 · Used in QM five-star
Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days	1.7	2.3 0.6 pts better	1.8 0.1 pts better	Long Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 1.7 · Observed 2.1 · Expected 2.0 · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	99.7%	84.8% 14.9 pts better	93.4% 6.3 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 98.9% · Q2 100.0% · Q3 100.0% · Q4 100.0% · 4Q avg 99.7%
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 · 4Q avg 100.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury	2.2%	4.1% 1.9 pts better	3.3% 1.1 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.2% · Q2 2.3% · Q3 1.1% · Q4 3.3% · 4Q avg 2.2% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms	0.6%	14.7% 14.1 pts better	11.4% 10.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 2.9% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight	3.5%	5.5% 2 pts better	5.4% 1.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 4.9% · Q2 1.3% · Q3 2.6% · Q4 5.3% · 4Q avg 3.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication	25.0%	25.3% 0.3 pts better	19.6% 5.4 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 24.1% · Q2 25.0% · Q3 25.3% · Q4 25.6% · 4Q avg 25.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication	23.6%	25.0% 1.4 pts better	16.7% 6.9 pts worse	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 25.0% · Q2 24.6% · Q3 25.5% · Q4 18.9% · 4Q avg 23.6% · Used in QM five-star
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 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.0%
Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened	7.5%	20.3% 12.8 pts better	16.3% 8.8 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 3.3% · Q2 10.6% · Q3 9.9% · Q4 6.9% · 4Q avg 7.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased	10.0%	19.8% 9.8 pts better	14.9% 4.9 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.5% · Q2 11.4% · Q3 14.7% · Q4 6.6% · 4Q avg 10.0% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder	0.5%	1.4% 0.9 pts better	1.0% 0.5 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 0.0% · Q2 0.0% · Q3 0.9% · Q4 1.1% · 4Q avg 0.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection	1.5%	2.6% 1.1 pts better	1.7% 0.2 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.2% · Q2 1.2% · Q3 3.6% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 1.5% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence	15.8%	18.1% 2.3 pts better	19.8% 4 pts better	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 13.4% · Q2 3.9% · Q3 24.7% · Q4 20.7% · 4Q avg 15.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers	5.1%	5.0% 0.1 pts worse	5.1% About the same	Long Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 7.8% · Q2 10.0% · Q3 2.2% · Q4 0.9% · 4Q avg 5.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine	97.8%	66.4% 31.4 pts better	81.7% 16.1 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 97.4% · Q2 96.6% · Q3 97.6% · Q4 99.4% · 4Q avg 97.8%
Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit	12.8%	13.4% 0.6 pts better	12.0% 0.8 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 12.8% · Observed 13.8% · Expected 12.1% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication	0.8%	2.2% 1.4 pts better	1.6% 0.8 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q4-2025Q3 · Q1 1.0% · Q2 1.0% · Q3 1.0% · Q4 0.0% · 4Q avg 0.8% · Used in QM five-star
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine	99.4%	63.5% 35.9 pts better	79.7% 19.7 pts better	Short Stay · 2024Q3-2025Q2 · 4Q avg 99.4%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission	29.5%	25.3% 4.2 pts worse	23.9% 5.6 pts worse	Short Stay · 20240701-20250630 · Adjusted 29.5% · Observed 28.5% · Expected 23.0% · Used in QM five-star

Survey summary

Recent inspection cycles

Cycle 1 Health 2025-05-20 · Fire 2025-05-20

22 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (2 deficiencies)

Cycle 2 Health 2023-09-11 · Fire 2023-09-11

17 health deficiencies

Top issue: Quality of Life and Care (6 deficiencies)

9 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Miscellaneous (3 deficiencies)

Cycle 3 Health 2020-02-06 · Fire 2020-02-06

5 health deficiencies

Top issue: Infection Control (2 deficiencies)

4 fire-safety deficiencies

Top issue: Smoke (3 deficiencies)

Fire safety

Fire-safety citations

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

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 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

K321 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2025-06-20

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

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 2023-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K353 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K712 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K741 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K761 · Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Fire Safety

To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

K923 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K363 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

Corrected 2020-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K372 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.

Corrected 2020-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K374 · Smoke Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.

Corrected 2020-03-13

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06

K920 · Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Fire Safety

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

Corrected 2020-03-13

Inspection history

Recent health citations

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-18

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2026-01-30

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-12-12

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Not marked corrected

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F728 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that nurse aides who have worked more than 4 months, are trained and competent; and nurse aides who have worked less than 4 months are enrolled in appropriate training.

Corrected 2025-07-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

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 2025-07-04

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F868 · Administration Deficiencies

Health

Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

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 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F628 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F725 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies

Health

Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.

Corrected 2025-07-04

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F880 · Infection Control Deficiencies

Health

Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

Corrected 2025-07-10

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F605 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F627 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F645 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Health

PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F755 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F760 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies

Health

Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-05-20

F791 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.

Corrected 2025-07-04

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2025-01-09

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2025-02-03

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-11-21

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F602 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Health

Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

Corrected 2024-12-29

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2024-10-03

F684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

Corrected 2024-11-13

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F801 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies

Health

Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

Corrected 2023-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

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 2023-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

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 2023-10-25

F · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F922 · Environmental Deficiencies

Health

Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F561 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F623 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F625 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

Notify the resident or the resident’s representative in writing how long the nursing home will hold the resident’s bed in cases of transfer to a hospital or therapeutic leave.

Corrected 2023-10-25

E · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

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 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies

Health

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

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F677 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F678 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F686 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2023-09-11

F690 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Health

Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.

Corrected 2023-10-25

D · Potential for more than minimal harm 2020-02-06