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Families describe Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs as a compassionate skilled nursing facility where staff and nurses go above and beyond for residents nearing the end of life. Most reviewers praise the kindness of caregivers and quality of food, though one report raised concerns about a lack of transparency during the admissions process.
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Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs is a senior living community in Excelsior Springs, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.8 out of 5 across 20 reviews.
Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs is a skilled nursing and long-term care community in Excelsior Springs, Missouri, with a licensed capacity of 108 residents.
Families consistently praise the nursing care and medical attention provided, with one describing it as "above and beyond," and highlight the kindness and compassion of staff during residents' final stages of life. The food quality and privacy protections for residents are noted as strengths. One family wrote, "I couldn't have asked for more." Multiple reviewers indicate they would recommend the facility to others.
The community holds a 4.8 out of 5 Google rating based on 20 reviews. One family raised concerns about admission decisions and communication around care limitations, suggesting prospective families should discuss specific care needs directly with management.
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Help Me Choose4.8overall · 20 ratings combined
4.8★ on Google (20)
Jennifer Mackey
Mar 2026
The family of Donald Gray would like to thank the management and staff at Aspire Excelsior Springs for their excellent care and concern for him while he was there. The nurses and medical care were above and beyond. Again, thank you, The family of Donald Ross Gray
Larry Babcock
Jun 2025
Many thanks to the Aspire team who helped my mother, DD, during the roughest time of her life. She was treated with kindness and compassion and I couldn’t have asked for more. I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend your facility to anyone.
Jimmy Happy Smith
Dec 2021
My late Mother received excellent care and every manner in her last days. Currently my sister is receiving excellent care . The food is very good. Staff provides maximum privacy for her and other residents. I recommend this nursing facility.
Heather Dujakovich
Oct 2019
They will not give a reason as to why they won't take a patient- we are unable to meet her needs. What does that mean, does it mean you don't want to deal with family that will be very involved, does it mean she doesn't make enough money? I need to know what need you can't meet, otherwise how am I do know what the problem is, I'm just left to speculate.
Quentin Bollinger
Sep 2018
I had family that lived here until they passed of natural causes. Very friendly & helpful staff. Now it is my turn to have them help me in my time of need as I am very ill....
4 inspection visits in the last three years, 62 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
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 Feb 2, 2026
Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 2, 2026
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 Feb 2, 2026
Have an enclosure around a vertical opening shaft.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 2, 2026
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 Feb 2, 2026
Regularly inspect all bed frames, mattresses, and bed rails (if any) for safety; and all bed rails and mattresses must attach safely to the bed frame.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Use approved construction type or materials.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Feb 2, 2026
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2026
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 2, 2026
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Dec 19, 2024
Develop and maintain an Emergency Preparedness Program (EP).
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 8, 2024
Establish emergency prep training and testing.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 5, 2024
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadWaiver has been granted
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 Jul 29, 2024
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 30, 2024
Establish procedures for tracking staff and patients during an emergency.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 6, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 29, 2024
Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jul 30, 2024
Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Conduct testing and exercise requirements.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
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 F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Have a registered nurse on duty 8 hours a day; and select a registered nurse to be the director of nurses on a full time basis.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Properly select, install, inspect, or maintain portable fire extinguishes.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Ensure smoke barriers are constructed to a 1 hour fire resistance rating.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
Have horizontal exits used in accordance with safety requirements.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Install emergency lighting that can last at least 1 1/2 hours.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2022
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 Aug 18, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Ensure staff are vaccinated for COVID-19
Severity C of L: potential for minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
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.
Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs is located at 1003 Meadowlark Lane in Excelsior Springs, Missouri.
Families describe Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs as a compassionate skilled nursing facility where staff and nurses go above and beyond for residents nearing the end of life. Most reviewers praise the kindness of caregivers and quality of food, though one report raised concerns about a lack of transparency during the admissions process.
Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs had 4 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 62 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.
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