Austin Harris
Jul 2026
Highly recommend somewhere else. They just want money.
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff
3001 May Street2.9(15 ratings)· Poplar Bluff average: 3.8
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1 / 2Quick Facts
- Total units
- 83
- Medicare rating
- 2 of 5
- Ownership
- For profit, Limited Liability company
- Certified beds
- 83
- Inspections
- View history (48 citations)
- Memory care
- On-site dementia unit within the nursing facility
- Room type
- Private rooms with full bathrooms
CMS Care Compare
What Families Think
An automated summary of family reviews and public information. Not verified by MyLivingChoice; confirm services, staffing and pricing with the community.
Reviews for Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff are sharply divided: some praise the cleanliness, private rooms, and a caring staff who work hard in the dementia unit, while several other families report serious neglect, poor communication, and even a resident's death they attribute to inadequate monitoring. With a low overall rating and only a handful of reviews, experiences here appear to vary widely.
What reviewers praise
- Private rooms with full bathrooms
- Facility described as very clean
- Staff described as caring and helpful
- Dedicated dementia unit with attentive staff
- Food described as good
What reviewers flag
- Multiple reports of serious neglect, including a resident's death
- One report of rude, unhelpful staff over the phone
- One report of missing/stolen belongings after a death
- One complaint that facility 'just wants money'
AI-generated from reviews and community data.
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff is a senior living community in Poplar Bluff, Missouri offering Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 2.9 out of 5 across 15 reviews.
About Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff is a skilled nursing facility in Poplar Bluff, Missouri, offering nursing home care designed to support residents with personalized attention and professional medical oversight. The community is led by experienced physicians and staffed by caregivers committed to developing individualized care plans tailored to each resident's specific needs and preferences.
The facility emphasizes companionship and relationship-building as central to its care model. Staff members work to provide not only assistance with everyday tasks but also meaningful personal connections, aiming to create an environment where residents feel welcomed, supported, and valued.
Aspire Senior Living focuses on promoting dignity, comfort, and independence for its residents. The community provides daily activities, companionship services, and tranquil spaces designed to support residents' overall well-being and quality of life.
Types of Care at Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Amenities
Room Amenities
- Emergency Call System
- Private Bathroom
- Private Rooms
- Wheelchair Accessible
Meals & Dining
- Restaurant style Dining Room
Community Amenities
- 24-Hour Staff
- Gathering / Activity Spaces
- Housekeeping
- Medication Management
- On-Site Nurse (RN)
Activities
- Social Activities
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Help Me ChooseReviews of Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff
2.9overall · 15 ratings combined
2.9★ on Google (15)
Misty Witt
Apr 2025
My father past away here early hrs on Sunday April 6 th 2025 as my father was in sound mind the day prior when he spoke to my mother they dident care to listen to my father as he has expressed that his potassium was extremely high witch is very dangerous as they did nothing at all my father end up losing his life because of it I spoke to Tara as I am out of state and I have expressed to her I hold all power of attorney in all fields as I also faxed her all PROFF and demand my fathers belongings she claims she is the administrator of the building, she refused to give me her upper boss’s last name even went to Great Lakes to explain to me that she didn’t know how to spell it today is Tuesday and I still haven’t heard a word from them this is my fathers life we are talking about about this place has very bad reviews I will be obtaining a lawyer
Heather Spencer
Jan 2024
This place is not where you want your loved ones to go. Our family wanted to care for my grandmother who had dementia but she would not have it. She picked this nursing home because she had worked there at some point in her nursing career. We lost her Sunday, the hospital told our family a week ago she was brought in unresponsive. She was septic from bladder infection that had not been treatment since September 2023 on top of pneumonia. Once admitted into the hospital, they told us there was nothing they could do, due to her age and her kidneys had shut down at this point due to lack of fluids and food. The hospital told us our grandmother was starved for some time. A few days at the hospital, we were told she had to be moved back to the nursing home for hospice due to lack of beds at the hospital. After her passing, my family went in to gather her things from this nursing home, she had a storage in the back of the facility and just about everything she owned was stolen. A ring that was over a 100 years old that been passed down in our family. Half of her belongings were just gone with no explanation from the nursing home. Except 🤷🏼♀️…. This place is not where you want your loved ones, our grandmother was thriving with dementia less than a year ago, healthy… September 2023, she stopped being cared for. The hospital doctor said he treated her then and she was not in September 2023. She was starved and was not given fluids. I hope and pray that you reconsider your options before placing someone you love here.
Jeramie Hayes
Feb 2023
Called for the first time to check on my mom. When the nurse answered the phone from the start she was very rude and throwed hippa in my face from the start when I asked if this is where my mom was she said I can't tell you cause of hippa. I asked her how do I find out and she finally said after arguing with me that you can start by telling me your name. After I told her she was one of a kind she said no I wasn't and hung up on me. This is the worst nursing home I've ever experienced and I feel awful my mom is even there. Please don't take any family here if at all necessary.
Carla M.
Jul 2022
I have visited a lot of rehab facilities over the last three days. This one is the best of the dozens that I ruled out. First appears super clean. The air smelled clean. Private rooms with a complete bathroom. The rooms are spacious. This place is a gem.
Government Inspection History
5 inspection visits in the last three years, 48 citations on file. Inspections are conducted by state agencies on behalf of the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS).
Mar 2, 2026Health Complaint1 citation
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 16, 2026
Sep 9, 2025Health Complaint1 citation
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Sep 2, 2025
Jan 9, 2025Fire Safety StandardHealth ComplaintHealth Standard12 citations
Keep aisles, corridors, and exits free of obstruction in case of emergency.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Feb 23, 2025
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Ensure that feeding tubes are not used unless there is a medical reason and the resident agrees; and provide appropriate care for a resident with a feeding tube.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025
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 23, 2025
Ensure that each resident is free from the use of physical restraints, unless needed for medical treatment.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedFound during a complaint inspectionCorrected Feb 23, 2025
Dec 1, 2023Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2024
Provide exit doors that are held open by devices that will automatically close on the activation of a fire alarm or smoke detector.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2024
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 Jan 15, 2024
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 Jan 18, 2024
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Jan 15, 2024
Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
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.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
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 Jan 18, 2024
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Dispose of garbage and refuse properly.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Designate a qualified infection preventionist to be responsible for the infection prevent and control program in the nursing home.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
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 D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Ensure nurse aides have the skills they need to care for residents, and give nurse aides education in dementia care and abuse prevention.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Jan 18, 2024
Jun 17, 2022Fire Safety StandardHealth Standard17 citations
Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Have a fire alarm with audible and visual signals that transmits the alarm automatically to notify emergency forces in event of fire.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Provide properly protected cooking facilities.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Have exits that are accessible at all times.
Severity F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 2, 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 F of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, widespreadCorrected Aug 18, 2022
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 2, 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 2, 2022
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 Aug 2, 2022
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Severity E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 2, 2022
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 E of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, patternCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Implement gradual dose reductions(GDR) and non-pharmacological interventions, unless contraindicated, prior to initiating or instead of continuing psychotropic medication; and PRN orders for psychotropic medications are only used when the medication is necessary and PRN use is limited.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Provide the appropriate treatment and services to a resident who displays or is diagnosed with dementia.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 2022
Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.
Severity D of L: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm, isolatedCorrected Aug 2, 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.
Frequently Asked Questions
What types of care does Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff offer?
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff offers Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care.
Where is Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff located?
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff is located at 3001 May Street in Poplar Bluff, Missouri.
What do families say about Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff?
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff carries a 2.9 out of 5 rating from 15 Google reviews. Reviews for Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff are sharply divided: some praise the cleanliness, private rooms, and a caring staff who work hard in the dementia unit, while several other families report serious neglect, poor communication, and even a resident's death they attribute to inadequate monitoring. With a low overall rating and only a handful of reviews, experiences here appear to vary widely. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.
How did Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff do on recent health and safety inspections?
Aspire Senior Living Poplar Bluff had 5 government inspection visits in the last three years, with 48 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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