Medicalodges Neosho
Scout 86Neosho, MO · 114 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Neosho's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
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Aspire Senior Living Carthage
1901 Buena Vista Avenue, Carthage, MO 64836 · Jasper County
Skilled Nursing &Skilled Nursing & RehabAspire Senior Living is dedicated to being a premier resident-focused care provider through delivery of the
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GoodHaven Scout Score
Our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety. This community rates good.
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Availability outlook● Fills quickly
Typically 93% full (112 of 120 beds occupied on an average day).
If this community is on your shortlist, checking current openings sooner rather than later genuinely matters here.
Source: federal census data (average daily residents vs. certified beds, CMS Care Compare). Confirm current openings with an advisor — availability changes weekly.
Our evaluation
An honest, data-grounded look at this community — every claim is drawn from public inspection data.
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Carthage
Aspire Senior Living Carthage is a for-profit skilled nursing facility in Carthage, MO, with 120 certified beds and an average of about 112 residents per day. It operates as part of the Aspire Senior Living network.
Medicare rates it 3 out of 5 stars overall — right around the national average. Component ratings: 3/5 on health inspections, 1/5 on staffing, 5/5 on quality measures.
Staff provide about 3.19 total nurse hours per resident each day (0.19 of them from registered nurses), below the national benchmark of roughly 3.9 hours. On the safety record, CMS notes 10 health deficiencies at its most recent standard survey.
Strengths
- ✓No federal fines on record
- ✓Full sprinkler system
- ✓Active resident & family council
Things to ask about
- •Below-average nurse staffing (3.19 hrs/resident/day)
Best for: Families weighing a dependable, mid-rated skilled nursing option in Carthage, especially when location or Medicaid acceptance matters.
At a glance
- Certified beds
- 120
- Avg. residents/day
- 112
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Part of a chain
- Aspire Senior Living
- Continuing care
- No
- CMS provider #
- 265320
Federal quality ratings
From the U.S. Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), on a 1–5 star scale.
Overall rating
Health inspections
Staffing
Quality measures
Pricing & cost
We publish transparent estimates and verify exact pricing on request. No surprises.
| Level of care | Monthly cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Skilled Nursing | $5,700–$7,430/mo (median $6,380) | Local market estimate |
2024–2026 published survey medians, state median adjusted to local Joplin prices (BEA regional price parities). Request a quote for exact pricing. Range spans semi-private to private rooms. How we estimate costs
Staffing & care
More nursing time per resident — and lower turnover — generally means more attentive care.
- Total nurse hrs / resident / day
- 3.19
- National avg ≈ 3.9
- RN hrs / resident / day
- 0.19
- National avg ≈ 0.75
Safety & inspection record
Federal inspectors survey nursing homes roughly once a year. Here's the latest on file.
- Health deficiencies (last survey)
- 10
- Federal fines
- None on record
- Total penalties
- 0
- Last standard survey
- 2025-03-31
- Sprinkler system
- Yes
- Resident & family council
- Resident
What inspectors found
The most recent findings from federal health inspections (21 citations on record — showing the latest 8). Every nursing home is inspected roughly once a year; most receive some citations.
2026-04-29Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2026-03-26Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate colostomy, urostomy, or ileostomy care/services for a resident who requires such services.
2025-12-12Severity E — potential for harmFrom a complaintQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
2025-12-12Severity D — potential for harmFrom a complaintFreedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies
Timely report suspected abuse, neglect, or theft and report the results of the investigation to proper authorities.
2025-03-31Severity F — potential for harmNutrition and Dietary Deficiencies
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
2025-03-31Severity F — potential for harmEnvironmental Deficiencies
Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.
2025-03-31Severity E — potential for harmQuality of Life and Care Deficiencies
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 …
Severity uses the CMS scope/severity scale: D–F = potential for harm, G–I = actual harm, J–L = immediate jeopardy. Source: CMS Care Compare health citations; data as of the latest federal release. Discuss any finding directly with the community on a tour.
Services & amenities
- ✓ Full automatic sprinkler system
- ✓ Medicare & Medicaid certified
- ✓ 24-hour licensed nursing
- ✓ On-site rehabilitation therapy
- ✓ Wellness programs
- ✓ Daily activities & events
- ✓ 24-hour staff
Location
1901 Buena Vista Avenue, Carthage, MO
- Monday: Open 24 hours
- Tuesday: Open 24 hours
- Wednesday: Open 24 hours
- Thursday: Open 24 hours
- Friday: Open 24 hours
- Saturday: Open 24 hours
- Sunday: Open 24 hours
Reviews & reputation
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Talk to an advisor about this communityCommon questions about Aspire Senior Living Carthage
How much does Aspire Senior Living Carthage cost?
Aspire Senior Living Carthage does not publish exact rates. Comparable skilled nursing in the Carthage, MO area typically runs $5,700–$7,430 per month (median $6,380, based on published survey medians adjusted for local prices). A Haven advisor can confirm current pricing for free.
What is Aspire Senior Living Carthage's Medicare rating?
Medicare (CMS) rates Aspire Senior Living Carthage 3 out of 5 stars overall, including 3/5 for health inspections, 1/5 for staffing, 5/5 for quality measures. The national average is about 3 stars.
How is the staffing at Aspire Senior Living Carthage?
Staff provide about 3.19 total nurse hours per resident per day (national benchmark ≈ 3.9). These figures are reported to the federal government and updated regularly.
What did inspectors find at Aspire Senior Living Carthage?
Aspire Senior Living Carthage has 21 health citations on its recent federal inspection record (last standard survey: 2025-03-31). The full citation-by-citation detail, with severity levels, is published on this page.
Does Aspire Senior Living Carthage have availability?
Typically 93% full (112 of 120 beds occupied on an average day). Availability changes weekly — a Haven advisor can confirm current openings at no cost.
What types of care does Aspire Senior Living Carthage offer?
Aspire Senior Living Carthage in Carthage, MO offers skilled nursing and is licensed for 120 beds.
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
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- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
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Last verified 2026-07-06. We refresh inspection data monthly and reviews continuously.
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