Aspire Senior Living Carthage

Name: Aspire Senior Living Carthage
Address: 1901 BUENA VISTA AVENUE, Carthage, MO, 64836, US
Telephone: 4173581937

1901 Buena Vista Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836 · Jasper County · 120 certified beds · avg 112 residents/day · certified since Jul 7, 1987

Part of chain: ASPIRE SENIOR LIVING (16 facilities, chain avg rating 1.9★)

3/5

Health inspection rating (on-site)

Serious findings on record

Fines, last 3 years

3.27

Nurse hours/resident/day (adjusted)

What health inspectors found (on-site government inspections — the most independent evidence available)

Health inspection rating: ★★★☆☆3/5 · CMS overall rating: 3/5

The health inspection star above is graded on a curve within each state — a set share of each state's facilities gets each star level — so a facility can have few citations and still rate 2–3 stars if others in its state did even better. The overall rating combines that inspection score with staffing and self-reported quality measures.

All citations in the current public record (21)

CMS publishes roughly the last three inspection cycles plus recent complaint investigations. Older surveys drop out of the record as new ones are completed.

Date	Severity	What the facility was cited for
Apr 29, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for residents with a colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy — surgical openings in the abdomen that let waste leave the body into a pouch. These require regular, skilled attention to stay clean and healthy. · from a complaint
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Mar 26, 2026	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide proper care for residents with a colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy — surgical openings in the abdomen that let waste leave the body into a pouch. These require regular, skilled attention to stay clean and healthy. · from a complaint
Dec 12, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not provide treatment and care that follows the doctor's orders and matches the resident's own preferences and goals. · from a complaint
Dec 12, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft to the proper authorities quickly enough, or did not report the results of its investigation. · from a complaint
Mar 31, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Mar 31, 2025	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not keep its building and grounds safe, functional, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors.
Mar 31, 2025	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility used bed rails without first trying safer alternatives, or without assessing the resident's safety risk, discussing the risks and benefits with the resident or family, getting consent, and installing the rails correctly.
Mar 31, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide a safe, clean, comfortable, and homelike environment, including safe support for residents' daily living needs.
Mar 31, 2025	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not provide safe and appropriate respiratory care — such as oxygen, breathing treatments, or care for residents on breathing equipment — for residents who needed it.
Oct 26, 2023	F · Potential for harm, facility-wide	The facility did not get its food from approved, safe sources, or did not store, prepare, and serve food according to professional food safety standards.
Oct 26, 2023	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not label drugs according to professional standards or did not store them in locked compartments, with controlled drugs (medications with a high risk of misuse) kept under a separate lock.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not accurately assess a resident's health and needs. Assessments are the foundation for all the care a resident receives.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not properly complete the required screening (called PASARR) that identifies whether a person entering a nursing home has a mental illness or intellectual disability and needs specialized services.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop or follow a complete care plan for each resident — the written roadmap covering all of a resident's needs, with measurable goals and timelines.
Oct 26, 2023	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not honor residents' individual preferences, choices, values, and beliefs in their daily life and care.
Mar 13, 2020	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not conduct and document a facility-wide assessment of what staff, supplies, and resources it needs to care for its residents properly — during everyday operations, nights, weekends, and emergencies.
Mar 13, 2020	E · Potential for harm, repeated	The facility did not have a working call system — the button or cord residents use to summon help — in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.
Mar 13, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not develop and follow policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft. These written safeguards are the foundation of resident protection.
Mar 13, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not keep residents free from significant medication errors — such as giving the wrong drug, the wrong dose, or missing a critical medication.
Mar 13, 2020	D · Potential for harm, one-off	The facility did not have or follow an effective program to prevent and control infections — such as proper hand washing, cleaning, and isolation practices. This is the most commonly cited deficiency nationwide.

Inspection trend by year

Citations from standard inspections stayed about the same across the last two inspection cycles (6 → 5).

Year	Citations	Worst severity that year
2020	5	E
2023	6	F
2025	7	F
2026	3	D

Counts reflect the current CMS public record (~3 inspection cycles plus complaint investigations); years with no surveys show no row. Inspection frequency varies, so compare severity as well as counts.

Fines and enforcement (last 3 years)

No fines or payment denials in the published 3-year window.

Nurse staffing (from payroll records, adjusted for how much care residents need)

Measure	This facility	Missouri avg	U.S. avg	Where it stands
Total nurse staffing (hours per resident per day)	3.27	3.66	3.95	bottom 35% in Missouri; bottom 25% in the U.S.
Registered Nurse hours	0.28	0.49	0.69	bottom 24% in Missouri; bottom 8% in the U.S.
Weekend total nurse staffing	2.81	3.22	3.50	bottom 33% in Missouri; bottom 21% in the U.S.
Weekend RN hours (not acuity-adjusted)	0.16	0.33	0.48	bottom 15% in Missouri; bottom 6% in the U.S.
Total nursing staff turnover (%)	0.0	56.0	45.8	—
RN turnover (%)	0.0	47.8	42.9	—

Hours are per resident per day, case-mix adjusted by CMS so facilities caring for sicker residents can be compared fairly (same basis as the CMS staffing star). "Top X%" means better than most facilities: more staffing hours, or lower turnover. Raw (unadjusted) reported hours: total 2.64, RN 0.23, weekend 2.27. Staffing rating: 1/5.

Self-reported quality measures

Note: these ratings are based on data the facility reports about itself to CMS. They are not independently verified by inspectors, and can look better than inspection findings. Give more weight to the inspection results above.

Quality measures rating: 5/5 · long-stay residents: 5/5 · short-stay residents: 5/5

Who owns this facility

For profit - Corporation · changed ownership in the last 12 months

Owner / manager	Type	Role	Stake	Since
Brody, Michael	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Brown, Barbara	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Brown, Daniel	Individual	Indirect Ownership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Brown, Daniel	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Brown, Daniel	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Brown, Michele	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Brown, Michele	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Eickhoff, Pamela	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Eickhoff, Pamela	Individual	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Eickhoff, Pamela	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Hero Health Management, LLC	Organization	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Leipham, Michelle	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Leipham, Michelle	Individual	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Leipham, Michelle	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Stadtmueller, David	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Stadtmueller, David	Individual	Limited Partnership Interest	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Stadtmueller, David	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Sweeten, Robert	Individual	Operational/Managerial Control	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025
Sweeten, Robert	Individual	ADP of the SNF	NOT APPLICABLE	10/01/2025

Questions to ask on your visit

Generated from this facility's actual citation record — bring them to a tour and ask the administrator directly.

"Which staff are trained in ostomy care, and how often is that care provided and checked?"
"How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
"When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
"What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
"Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
"What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
"Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
"How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
"What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
"Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

Nearby facilities (within 20 miles)

Facility	Distance	City	Overall	Inspection	Flags
St Luke's Nursing and Rehabilitation	0.3 mi	Carthage, MO	★★★☆☆	4/5
Aspire Senior Living Webb City	9.7 mi	Webb City, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Sarcoxie Health Care Center	10.9 mi	Sarcoxie, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
NHC Healthcare, Joplin	12.9 mi	Joplin, MO	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Joplin Gardens	14.4 mi	Joplin, MO	★☆☆☆☆	2/5
Aspire Senior Living Joplin	15.4 mi	Joplin, MO	★☆☆☆☆	1/5
Granby House	16.7 mi	Granby, MO	★★☆☆☆	3/5
Communities of Wildwood Ranch	17.6 mi	Joplin, MO	★★★★☆	5/5
Westgate	17.6 mi	Joplin, MO	★★☆☆☆	2/5
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center	19.3 mi	Galena, KS	★★☆☆☆	2/5	abuse

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Facility data as of CMS processing date 2026-08-01. CCN 265320.

The Care File

Visit checklist — Aspire Senior Living Carthage

1901 Buena Vista Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836 · 4173581937

Health inspection rating 3/5 · CMS overall 3/5· Fines (3y): $0

Questions for the administrator:

☐ "Which staff are trained in ostomy care, and how often is that care provided and checked?"
☐ "How do you make sure each resident's care follows the doctor's orders, and what changed after this citation?"
☐ "When abuse or theft is suspected, who do you notify, how fast, and how do you inform the family?"
☐ "What did your most recent kitchen inspection find, and can I see how food is stored and prepared?"
☐ "Can we tour the whole building today, including resident bathrooms and common areas, not just the lobby?"
☐ "What alternatives do you try before using bed rails, and how do you involve families in that decision?"
☐ "Can we tour the resident rooms, bathrooms, and common areas today, including areas not on the usual tour route?"
☐ "How many residents here use oxygen or breathing equipment, and who checks that equipment each shift?"
☐ "What is your current ratio of nursing staff to residents on day, evening, and weekend shifts?"
☐ "Can I see the results and plan of correction from your most recent state inspection?"

While you're there, notice:

☐ Smell and cleanliness in hallways, not just the lobby
☐ How staff speak to residents; call lights answered promptly
☐ Residents up, dressed, and engaged (visit mealtimes and a weekend if you can)

Data: CMS Provider Data Catalog, version 2026-08-01 · CCN 265320 · Verify at medicare.gov/care-compare · Printed from The Care File (thecarefile.com)