Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs
1003 Meadowlark Lane · Excelsior Springs, MO · 64024 · 8166303145
108 certified beds For profit - Limited Liability company Chain: Aspire Senior Living
Why this verdict
- Inspection results are getting worse cycle over cycle, not better.
- No federal fines or payment denials in CMS’s 3-year window.
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Red flags
No red flags in the current CMS record. Genuinely good news — pair it with an in-person tour before deciding.
Score breakdown
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CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 2 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 1 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.12 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
|---|---|---|
| RN hours / resident-day | 0.31 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 2.85 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | — | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | none |
Inspection citations (34 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
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.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D January 8, 2026
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.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F January 8, 2026
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026
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.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E January 8, 2026 · found via complaint
Provide care and assistance to perform activities of daily living for any resident who is unable.
Corrected February 2, 2026 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · D December 4, 2024 · found via complaint
Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.
Corrected December 19, 2024 · Administration
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
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.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E July 25, 2024
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D July 25, 2024
Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.
Corrected July 29, 2024 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Plan the resident's discharge to meet the resident's goals and needs.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D June 23, 2022
Ensure necessary information is communicated to the resident, and receiving health care provider at the time of a planned discharge.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 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.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2022
Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2022
Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E June 23, 2022
Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.
Corrected August 18, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Showing the 25 most recent. The Safety Report includes every citation with full findings.
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265821 · certified since June 25, 2008. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.