The Vardell Report.Aspire Senior Living Joplin

Across 10 inspections from February 2020 to June 2026, state surveyors documented 55 findings at Aspire Senior Living Joplin; 54 have a recorded correction and 1 awaits one; CMS lists no enforcement action in the window.

Inspections

10

2020–2026, complaint and standard

Findings

55

Deficiencies cited by state inspectors

Corrected

54

Of 55 findings, with a recorded correction date

Penalties

0

No fines or payment denials in the window

Every inspection in the record window, newest first. A finding is a deficiency an inspector cited. CMS publishes what a complaint investigation cited, not what the complaint alleged.

1. Jun 12026

   Complaint investigation

   7 findings

   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level GActual harmCorrected Jul 16, 2026
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 16, 2026
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 16, 2026
   • F554Allow residents to self-administer drugs if determined clinically appropriate.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 16, 2026
   • F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 16, 2026
   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 16, 2026
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 16, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

2. Feb 192026

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F728Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 12, 2026
   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 12, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

3. Dec 182025

   Complaint investigation

   3 findings

   • F728Ensure 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 12, 2026
   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 12, 2026
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jan 30, 2026

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

4. Dec 122025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for morePast Non-Compliance

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

5. May 202025

   Standard health inspection

   20 findings

   • F728Ensure 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.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F868Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterlyLevel FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F584Honor 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F628Provide the required documentation or notification related to the resident's needs, appeal rights, or bed-hold policies.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F725Provide enough nursing staff every day to meet the needs of every resident; and have a licensed nurse in charge on each shift.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 10, 2025
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F605Prevent the use of unnecessary psychotropic medications or use medications that may restrain a resident's ability to function.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F627Ensure the transfer/discharge meets the resident's needs/preferences and that the resident is prepared for a safe transfer/discharge.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F645PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual DisabilitiesLevel DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F755Provide pharmaceutical services to meet the needs of each resident and employ or obtain the services of a licensed pharmacist.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025
   • F791Provide or obtain dental services for each resident.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Jul 4, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

6. Jan 92025

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Feb 3, 2025

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

7. Nov 212024

   Complaint investigation

   1 finding

   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 29, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

8. Oct 32024

   Complaint investigation

   2 findings

   • F602Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Dec 29, 2024
   • F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Nov 13, 2024

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

9. Sep 112023

   Standard health inspection

   13 findings

   • F801Employ sufficient staff with the appropriate competencies and skills sets to carry out the functions of the food and nutrition service, including a qualified dietician.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F921Make sure that the nursing home area is safe, easy to use, clean and comfortable for residents, staff and the public.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F922Have enough backup water supply for essential areas of the nursing home.Level FNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F561Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F623Provide timely notification to the resident, and if applicable to the resident representative and ombudsman, before transfer or discharge, including appeal rights.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F625Notify 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F700Try 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.Level ENo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F677Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F678Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F686Provide appropriate pressure ulcer care and prevent new ulcers from developing.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023
   • F690Provide appropriate care for residents who are continent or incontinent of bowel/bladder, appropriate catheter care, and appropriate care to prevent urinary tract infections.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Oct 25, 2023

   Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

10. Feb 62020

    Standard health inspection

    5 findings

    • F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 13, 2020
    • F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 13, 2020
    • F760Ensure that residents are free from significant medication errors.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 13, 2020
    • F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 13, 2020
    • F883Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.Level DNo actual harm, potential for moreCorrected Mar 13, 2020

    Source: Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

Severity levels follow the CMS scope and severity grid. A–C: potential for minimal harm. D–F: no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm. G–I: actual harm. J–L: immediate jeopardy.

A repeated citation can merit attention, but context and corrective action must be reviewed before drawing a conclusion.

1. 1

   Dignity and Resident Rights, Cited in Four Inspections

   Inspectors cited F550 in February 2020, September 2023, May 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers residents’ right to dignity, to make their own choices and to communicate. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F550 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
2. 2

   Quality of Care, Cited in Four Inspections

   Inspectors cited F684 in October 2024, May 2025, December 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents receive the treatment their orders, preferences and goals call for. The most serious of these was recorded at level G (actual harm). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F684 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
3. 3

   Citation F602, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F602 in October 2024, November 2024 and January 2025. The agency describes it this way: Protect each resident from the wrongful use of the resident's belongings or money. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F602 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
4. 4

   Citation F728, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F728 in May 2025, December 2025 and February 2026. The agency describes it this way: Ensure 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. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F728 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
5. 5

   Significant Medication Errors, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F760 in February 2020, May 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers whether residents are free from significant medication errors. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F760 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
6. 6

   Infection Control, Cited in Three Inspections

   Inspectors cited F880 in February 2020, May 2025 and June 2026. This citation covers hand hygiene, isolation practice and the home’s infection-prevention program. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F880 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
7. 7

   Citation F561, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F561 in September 2023 and May 2025. The agency describes it this way: Honor the resident's right to and the facility must promote and facilitate resident self-determination through support of resident choice. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F561 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
8. 8

   Help With Daily Living, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F677 in September 2023 and May 2025. This citation covers help with bathing, dressing, eating and toileting for residents who cannot manage alone. None rose above level E (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F677 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
9. 9

   Citation F678, Cited in Two Inspections

   Inspectors cited F678 in September 2023 and June 2026. The agency describes it this way: Provide basic life support, including CPR, prior to the arrival of emergency medical personnel , subject to physician orders and the resident’s advance directives. None rose above level D (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

   20232424252525252626F678 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
10. 10

    Kitchen and Food Safety, Cited in Two Inspections

    Inspectors cited F812 in September 2023 and May 2025. This citation covers how food is stored, prepared and served. None rose above level F (no actual harm, potential for more). Each citation has a recorded correction, and a repeat after correction is worth a direct question.

    20232424252525252626F812 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest
11. 11

    Pharmacy Services, No Recorded Correction

    F755 was cited in May 2025, December 2025, December 2025, February 2026 and June 2026. This citation covers pharmacy services and the licensed pharmacist who oversees them. The most serious was level E (no actual harm, potential for more). The December 2025 citation has no recorded correction date; its status reads “Past Non-Compliance.” The record does not show whether the problem was fixed.

    20232424252525252626F755 across all 10 inspections, oldest to newest

Bring these to the tour. Each one comes from something in the record; the reason is under the question.

1. 01

   How do staff learn each resident’s preferences, and how is a complaint about dignity handled?

   Dignity and Resident Rights: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level D.

2. 02

   How do nurses make sure a doctor’s orders are carried out, and how are families told when something is missed?

   Quality of Care: cited in four inspections, most seriously at level G.

3. 03

   What changed after F602 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F602: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

4. 04

   What changed after F728 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F728: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level F.

5. 05

   What happened after the medication error citation, and how are high-risk drugs double-checked?

   Significant Medication Errors: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level D.

6. 06

   Who leads infection control here, and how often are hand-hygiene and isolation practices audited?

   Infection Control: cited in three inspections, most seriously at level E.

7. 07

   What changed after F561 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F561: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

8. 08

   How long do residents usually wait for help with bathing, dressing or the bathroom, and how is that tracked?

   Help With Daily Living: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level E.

9. 09

   What changed after F678 was cited, and how do you check it now?

   Citation F678: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level D.

10. 10

    May we see the kitchen, and what do your own sanitation checks look like week to week?

    Kitchen and Food Safety: cited in two inspections, most seriously at level F.

11. 11

    How often does the consultant pharmacist review each resident’s medications?

    Pharmacy Services: cited in five inspections, most seriously at level E. The December 12, 2025 citation has no recorded correction date.

12. 12

    How many nurses and aides are on each shift, including nights and weekends, for the unit we are considering?

    Insufficient nursing staff was cited in May 2025.

13. 13

    Has the home been fined or had payments denied before this record begins?

    CMS lists no fines or payment denials in this window. The record starts February 6, 2020; anything earlier is not in it.

Inspection results and penalties are published by the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services from surveys conducted by the Missouri state survey agency.

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 6, 2020 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Sep 11, 2023 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Oct 3, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Nov 21, 2024 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Jan 9, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection May 20, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 12, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Dec 18, 2025 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Feb 19, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Health inspection results, as published by CMS (Health Deficiencies and Inspection Dates, Provider Data Catalog)

  Missouri state survey agency

  Inspection Jun 1, 2026 · Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

• Provider Information, Provider Data Catalog

  Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services · 265309

  Published Oct 1, 2026 · Retrieved Nov 1, 2026

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