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Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs

2 of 5 overall from CMS

1003 Meadowlark Lane, Excelsior Springs, MO 64024

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At a glance

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Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs is a 108-bed nursing home in Excelsior Springs, Missouri (Clay County). CMS rates it 2 of 5 stars overall as of Sep 2026. It reports 3.01 nurse staffing hours per resident per day, below the Missouri average of 3.43. CMS lists no fines in the past three years.

Certified beds
108
Residents per day (average)
79.0
Certified since
2008 (18 yrs)

For profit - Limited Liability company Participates in Medicare and MedicaidPart of Aspire Senior Living (16 homes)

Bed use is this site's calculation: average residents per day divided by certified beds. It is an average, so it does not show today's openings.

Terms used on this page
CMS
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, the federal agency that publishes the ratings, staffing figures, inspection results and penalties shown here.
Certified beds
The number of federally certified beds CMS lists for the home.
Deficiency or citation
A federal requirement that inspectors found the home did not meet. Each one gets a letter from A to L for how serious it was and how many residents were affected. What the letters mean
Actual harm
Letters G, H and I: actual harm to a resident that is not immediate jeopardy.
Immediate jeopardy
Letters J, K and L: the problem caused, or was likely to cause, serious injury, harm, impairment or death to a resident.
Inspection cycle
A standard inspection plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to it. This page shows the three most recent cycles.
Special Focus Facility (SFF)
A home CMS has placed under closer oversight because of its inspection record. More about the program

Questions to ask Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs

Chosen from this home's public data.

  1. Nursing staff turnover is 59.6%, above the Missouri average of 56.0%. How often would the same aides care for my relative?Turnover in CMS data
  2. Reported nurse staffing is 2.59 hours per resident on weekends against 3.01 overall. Who covers Saturdays and Sundays?Weekend staffing in CMS data
  3. About 73.1% of certified beds are in use on an average day. Are any units closed, or are admissions limited?Certified beds and average residents in CMS data

More in what to ask on a nursing home tour.

CMS star ratings

The vertical line marks the Missouri average. Ratings run from 1 to 5. How to read CMS star ratings

Nurse staffing

Hours of care per resident per day, as the home reported to CMS.

What these roles do

Nurse aides give most hands-on daily care, such as help with bathing, dressing and meals. Licensed practical nurses give medications and routine nursing care. Registered nurses assess residents and direct their care.

How much nurse staffing is enough? All bars share one scale, 0 to 10 hours. The vertical line marks the Missouri average; the national average for all nursing staff is 3.86 hours.

Quality measures

CMS calculates these from residents' assessments and Medicare claims. They are shown as published, next to the Missouri and national averages. marks the measures CMS uses in its quality star rating; for those, the rating gives more points for a lower rate.

Long-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased 22.3% 18.1% 13.9%
Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight 4.6% 5.3% 5.2%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder 0.0% 1.1% 0.8%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection 4.7% 2.3% 1.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents who have depressive symptoms 4.5% 18.5% 12.8%
Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained 0.0% 0.0% 0.1%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury 5.5% 4.1% 3.2%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 100.0% 84.1% 93.6%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened 21.7% 17.4% 14.1%
Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication 31.9% 25.6% 19.5%
Percentage of long-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine 100.0% 90.9% 95.5%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers 3.4% 4.5% 4.6%
Percentage of long-stay residents with new or worsened bowel or bladder incontinence 25.8% 17.8% 19.0%
★ Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication 21.4% 23.5% 15.4%
★ Number of hospitalizations per 1000 long-stay resident days 2.56 2.11 1.90
★ Number of outpatient emergency department visits per 1000 long-stay resident days 1.16 2.33 1.78

Short-stay residents

MeasureThis homeMissouriU.S.
Percentage of short-stay residents assessed and appropriately given the pneumococcal vaccine 94.5% 65.7% 82.0%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who newly received an antipsychotic medication 5.4% 2.2% 1.6%
Percentage of short-stay residents who were assessed and appropriately given the seasonal influenza vaccine Too few residents or stays to report 63.5% 79.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who were rehospitalized after a nursing home admission 18.0% 26.0% 23.8%
★ Percentage of short-stay residents who had an outpatient emergency department visit 13.5% 13.7% 12.0%

Measure periods: April 2025 to March 2026 for most measures; July 2024 to June 2025 for the flu vaccine measures; January to December 2025 for the hospital and emergency department measures, which CMS risk-adjusts. See the measures on Medicare.gov

Inspection history

Inspectors cited 34 health deficiencies in the three most recent inspection cycles. None was graded as actual harm or immediate jeopardy. 2 were cited in connection with a complaint investigation.

Deficiencies by inspection cycle
Standard inspectionHealthFire safety
Jan 8, 20261110
Jul 25, 202456
Jun 23, 20221812

Missouri homes averaged 11.4 health deficiencies in the latest cycle; the national average is 9.2. Each cycle's health count covers the standard inspection on that date plus the complaint and infection-control citations CMS assigns to that cycle.

Health citations, three most recent inspection cycles (34)

  1. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Notify each resident of certain balances and convey resident funds upon discharge, eviction, or death.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    PASARR screening for Mental disorders or Intellectual Disabilities

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

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  1. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  2. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Complaint investigation · Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  3. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  4. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Quality of Life and Care · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  5. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  6. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Feb 2, 2026)

  7. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Employ staff that are licensed, certified, or registered in accordance with state laws.

    Complaint investigation · Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Dec 19, 2024)

  8. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)

  9. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)

  10. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)

  11. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Implement a program that monitors antibiotic use.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Jul 29, 2024)

  12. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Conduct and document a facility-wide assessment to determine what resources are necessary to care for residents competently during both day-to-day operations (including nights and weekends) and emergencies.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  13. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Safeguard resident-identifiable information and/or maintain medical records on each resident that are in accordance with accepted professional standards.

    Resident Assessment and Care Planning · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  14. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have a plan that describes the process for conducting QAPI and QAA activities.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  15. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Set up an ongoing quality assessment and assurance group to review quality deficiencies and develop corrective plans of action.

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  16. FPotential for more than minimal harm, widespread

    Have the Quality Assessment and Assurance group have the required members and meet at least quarterly

    Administration · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  17. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    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.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  18. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Observe each nurse aide's job performance and give regular training.

    Nursing and Physician Services · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  19. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure a licensed pharmacist perform a monthly drug regimen review, including the medical chart, following irregularity reporting guidelines in developed policies and procedures.

    Pharmacy Service · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  20. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Ensure food and drink is palatable, attractive, and at a safe and appetizing temperature.

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  21. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

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

    Nutrition and Dietary · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  22. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Develop and implement policies and procedures for flu and pneumonia vaccinations.

    Infection Control · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  23. EPotential for more than minimal harm, pattern

    Have enough outside ventilation via a window or mechanical ventilation, or both.

    Environmental · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  24. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

  25. DPotential for more than minimal harm, isolated

    Give residents notice of Medicaid/Medicare coverage and potential liability for services not covered.

    Resident Rights · Deficient, Provider has date of correction (Aug 18, 2022)

Showing the 30 most recent of 34.

What severity letters A to L mean

Each sentence above is the requirement that was not met, in CMS's wording. For the inspection results as Medicare publishes them, open this home's page on Medicare.gov and look under "Health inspections".

Penalties, past three years

CMS lists no fines or payment denials for this home in the past three years.

Missouri homes averaged 0.8 fines and $37,425 in fine amounts; the national averages are 0.9 and $30,972.

Cost

Not in the public data. CMS does not publish what a nursing home charges.

Ask the home for its daily private-pay rate and whether a bed is open for your coverage. See what Medicare covers and how Medicaid pays for a nursing home.

Compared within Missouri

Common questions

What is the CMS star rating for Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs?

Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs has an overall rating of 2 of 5 stars from CMS as of Sep 2026. Its health inspection rating is 3, staffing is 1 and quality measures is 2.

How many beds does Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs have?

Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs has 108 certified beds. It averages 79.0 residents per day, about 73.1% of its certified beds.

How much nursing care do residents get at Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs?

The home reports 3.01 hours of nurse staffing per resident per day, including 0.29 hours from registered nurses. The Missouri average is 3.43 hours and 0.46 hours from registered nurses.

Has Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs been fined?

CMS lists no fines for this home in the past three years.

Does Aspire Senior Living Excelsior Springs accept Medicare or Medicaid?

CMS lists its participation as "Medicare and Medicaid". Ask the home whether a bed is open for your coverage.

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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, nursing home datasets processed Sep 1, 2026. CMS Certification Number 265821. See this home's official record on Medicare.gov

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