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Aspire Senior Living Carthage

1901 Buena Vista Avenue

2.3(3 ratings)· Carthage average: 3.7

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Quick Facts

Total units
120
Medicare rating
3 of 5

CMS Care Compare

Ownership
For profit, Corporation
Certified beds
120

What Families Think

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Aspire Senior Living Carthage is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community with very few reviews, giving a mixed and limited picture of family experiences. One reviewer described a very negative rehab stay, while another praised the quality of care their brother received despite the facility's modest resources.

What reviewers praise

  • One reviewer praised quality of care for a resident
  • Individualized care plans focused on dignity and comfort
  • Staff aim to build companionship and emotional support

What reviewers flag

  • One reviewer called a rehab stay 'terrible' and left within hours
  • Reviewer noted facility resembled a nursing home 'not a good one'
  • Low overall Google rating from very few reviews

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

Aspire Senior Living Carthage is a senior living community in Carthage, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Emergency Call System, Wheelchair Accessible and 24-Hour Staff. Families rate it 2.3 out of 5 across 3 reviews.

About Aspire Senior Living Carthage

Aspire Senior Living Carthage provides skilled nursing care in Carthage, Missouri. The community is dedicated to delivering personalized care services in a warm, welcoming environment where residents are treated with dignity and respect.

The facility offers skilled nursing services led by experienced physicians, with individualized care plans developed to meet each resident's specific needs and preferences. Staff members focus on building caring relationships with residents, providing assistance with daily tasks while fostering companionship and emotional support.

The community emphasizes creating a home-like atmosphere through daily activities, companionship opportunities, and tranquil spaces. Care delivery is centered on promoting dignity, comfort, and independence for each resident, with attention to personal preferences and lifestyle choices.

Aspire Senior Living operates multiple communities across Missouri and maintains a commitment to ethical practices and positive relationships with residents and their families. The staff is trained to provide compassionate care that goes beyond basic assistance, aiming to help residents live life to the fullest.

Types of Care at Aspire Senior Living Carthage

Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Emergency Call System
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

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Reviews of Aspire Senior Living Carthage

2.3overall · 3 ratings combined

2.3★ on Google (3)

Rick Hayden

Mar 2026

via Google ↗

We took our mother there for rehab after surgery this place is terrible. We couldn’t stay more than 2 hrs. We went by star rating which was 5 not realizing that there was only one review. In my opinion more like a nursing home and not a good one.

Jeannette Williams

Nov 2025

via Google ↗

They may not have alot of money inside of the building but the quality care for the residents is 100 percent they took care of my brother karl cox now he is lodging with all the greatest people up in the sky

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Government Inspection History

6 inspection visits in the last three years, 26 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).

Apr 29, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 25, 2026

Mar 26, 2026Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Apr 10, 2026

  • Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jun 10, 2026

Dec 12, 2025Health Complaint2 citations
  • Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 15, 2026

  • Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Jan 15, 2026

Mar 31, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected May 15, 2025

  • Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected May 15, 2025

  • 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.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

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

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected May 15, 2025

Oct 26, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard8 citations
  • Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 10, 2023

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

    Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

  • Ensure each resident receives an accurate assessment.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Dec 10, 2023

Mar 13, 2020Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard5 citations
  • 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.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 8, 2020

  • Make sure that a working call system is available in each resident's bathroom and bathing area.

    Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Apr 23, 2020

  • Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 8, 2020

  • Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2020

  • Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Apr 23, 2020

Source: CMS Care Compare, public federal data covering certified nursing facilities, refreshed monthly. Citations range from A (least serious) to L (most serious) on the federal scope and severity scale. Most citations are corrected quickly; review the details and ask the community about anything that concerns you.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does Aspire Senior Living Carthage offer?

Aspire Senior Living Carthage offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.

Where is Aspire Senior Living Carthage located?

Aspire Senior Living Carthage is located at 1901 Buena Vista Avenue in Carthage, Missouri.

What do families say about Aspire Senior Living Carthage?

Aspire Senior Living Carthage is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation community with very few reviews, giving a mixed and limited picture of family experiences. One reviewer described a very negative rehab stay, while another praised the quality of care their brother received despite the facility's modest resources.

How did Aspire Senior Living Carthage do on recent health and safety inspections?

Aspire Senior Living Carthage had 6 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 26 citations on file according to CMS Care Compare data. The full history, including what each citation was for and whether it was corrected, is in the inspection section on this page.

How can families visit Aspire Senior Living Carthage?

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