All citations for Aspire Senior Living Joplin

State inspectors check nursing homes that take Medicare or Medicaid against federal rules, usually about once a year, and also look into complaints. Each rule a home did not meet is a citation.

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Last standard health inspection on record

May 20, 2025

Showing 1 to 25 of 26 citations

  1. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0801, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  2. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0812, Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  3. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0921, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  4. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Health citation F-0922, Environmental Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  5. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0222, Egress Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  6. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0353, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  7. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

    Widespread (many residents). CMS level F.

    Fire safety citation K-0712, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  8. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0561, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  9. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0623, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  10. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0625, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  11. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    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.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Health citation F-0700, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  12. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0363, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  13. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

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

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0372, Smoke Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  14. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0741, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  15. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    To conduct inspection, testing and maintenance of fire doors by qualified individuals.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0761, Miscellaneous Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  16. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0920, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  17. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

    Pattern (more than a few residents). CMS level E.

    Fire safety citation K-0923, Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  18. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of January 9, 2025. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (February 3, 2025).

  19. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of November 21, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2024).

  20. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0602, Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (December 29, 2024).

  21. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0684, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of October 3, 2024. Found during a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (November 13, 2024).

  22. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0550, Resident Rights Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  23. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0677, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection and a complaint inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  24. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0678, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

  25. No harm, with potential for more than minimal harm

    Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.

    Isolated (one or a few residents). CMS level D.

    Health citation F-0686, Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies. Inspection of September 11, 2023. Found during a standard inspection.

    The home gave a date the problem would be corrected (October 25, 2023).

Source: CMS Provider Information, Fire Safety Deficiencies, Health Deficiencies, Citation Code Look-up, data as of September 30, 2026. Inspection results describe the home at the time of each inspection.