Senior CareScorecard

Nursing home · Joplin, MO

Aspire Senior Living Joplin

2218 W 32Nd Street, Joplin, MO 64804 · 120 certified beds · for profit ownership · part of Aspire Senior Living

Medicare & MedicaidChanged owners in last 12 months
Medicare overall rating1 / 5Much below averageJoplin area 2.4 · Missouri 2.51 · U.S. 2.99
1/5Health inspections Much below average
1/5Staffing Much below average
4/5Quality measures Above average
3/5Short-stay (rehab) quality Average
4/5Long-stay quality Above average

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.

The latest inspection, in plain English

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 1, 2026, when they cited 7 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. 0 of 7 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 20, 2025) it had 33 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Staffing and turnover

Nursing staff spend 3.34 hours per resident per day here, about the same as the Missouri average (3.43) and 13% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.44 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally.

How Aspire Senior Living Joplin compares

This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for Joplin-area homes (20), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).

This homeJoplin areaMissouriU.S.
Total nurse hours per resident per day3.343.133.433.86
Registered nurse hours per resident per day0.440.400.460.68
Weekend nurse hours per resident per day2.932.743.013.42
Nursing staff turnover (past year)—53%56%46%
Registered nurse turnover (past year)—36%48%43%
Citations at the most recent standard inspection3312.211.49.2

Inspection history

Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.

Jun 1, 20267complaint · 1 harm-level citation
Feb 19, 20262complaint
Dec 18, 20253complaint
Dec 12, 20251complaint
May 20, 202520standard
Jan 9, 20251complaint
Nov 21, 20241complaint
Oct 3, 20242complaint
Sep 11, 202313standard + complaint
Feb 6, 20205standard

Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.

Most recent 40 of 55 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).

Show all citations
DateDeficiencySeverityStatus
Jun 1, 2026Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
G actual harmDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 1, 2026Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 1, 2026Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.
Resident rights · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 1, 2026Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 1, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy service · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 1, 2026Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy service · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jun 1, 2026Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 19, 2026Ensure 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.
Nursing and physician services · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Feb 19, 2026Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy service · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 18, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy service · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 18, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 18, 2025Ensure 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.
Nursing and physician services · complaint
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Dec 12, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy service · complaint
DPast Non-Compliance
May 20, 2025Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.
Nursing and physician services
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.
Pharmacy service
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.
Pharmacy service
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Resident assessment and care planning
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Infection control
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.
Resident rights
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Resident assessment and care planning
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Honor 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.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.
Resident rights
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly
Administration
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Nutrition and dietary
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
May 20, 2025Ensure 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.
Nursing and physician services
FDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Jan 9, 2025Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Nov 21, 2024Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 3, 2024Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.
Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Oct 3, 2024Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Quality of life and care · complaint
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 11, 2023Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 11, 2023Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.
Quality of life and care
DDeficient, Provider has date of correction
Sep 11, 2023Try 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.
Quality of life and care
EDeficient, Provider has date of correction

Fines and penalties

No federal fines or payment denials reported by CMS in the past three years.

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Questions about Aspire Senior Living Joplin

Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.

What is Aspire Senior Living Joplin's Medicare rating?

Medicare rates Aspire Senior Living Joplin 1 out of 5 stars overall (much below average). The average for Joplin-area nursing homes is 2.4, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.

How did Aspire Senior Living Joplin do on its last inspection?

Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on Jun 1, 2026, when they cited 7 problems from complaint investigations. The most common area was quality of life and care (2 citations). 1 citation was rated as causing actual harm or immediate jeopardy to residents. 0 of 7 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 20, 2025) it had 33 citations, compared with an average of 12.2 for Joplin-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.

Has Aspire Senior Living Joplin been fined?

CMS reports no federal fines for this facility in the past three years.

Does Aspire Senior Living Joplin accept Medicaid?

Aspire Senior Living Joplin is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (417) 623-5264 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.

Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.