The home failed to make sure food was safely sourced, stored, prepared, and served according to professional standards. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 812 — 42 CFR §483.60(i) — S/S: F
Nursing home report
Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center
Registered name: ASPIRE SENIOR LIVING CARTHAGE
CARTHAGE, MO · Medicare-certified · 120 beds
In good standing
For-profitChain member
Data as of July 1, 2026
3 of 5 overall
Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center in Carthage, MO has a 3 out of 5 overall rating, with a 1-star staffing rating and reported nurse staffing of 2.64 hours per resident per day versus the 4.1-hour federal benchmark. Its quality measures are 5 stars, health inspections are 3 stars, there were no fines in the last 24 months, and recent inspection citations included food handling, facility safety/cleanliness, and providing appropriate treatment and care.
Facility ratings
Health inspections
Staffing
2.6413 hrs/resident/day
Quality measures
Last inspection: April 29, 2026Penalties, last 24 months: $0
Federal guidance recommends at least 4.1 nursing hours per resident each day. This facility reports 2.6413.
Staffing detail
- Registered nurses
- 0.23
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.44
- Nurse aides
- 1.97
- Weekend nursing
- 2.27
Hours per resident per day.
Resident outcomes
Each measure compares a year ago with the most recent quarter. Green means the facility moved the right way; red means the wrong way.
Negative outcomes
Lower is better — fewer affected residents. A decrease is good (green); an increase is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents on antipsychotic medication
11.5%11.9%No change
Residents with a fall causing major injury
1%3.8%Worsening
Residents with pressure ulcers (bedsores)
0.9%2.1%Worsening
Residents with a urinary tract infection
0%0%No change
Residents who lost too much weight
1.1%8.9%Worsening
Residents who were physically restrained
0%0%No change
Residents needing more help with daily activities
21.4%25.8%Worsening
Residents whose ability to walk got worse
31.2%24.4%Improving
Long-stay residents on antianxiety or sleep medication
27.6%26.9%Improving
Short-stay residents newly given an antipsychotic
0%3%Worsening
Residents with a long-term catheter
0%0%No change
Residents with new or worsening incontinence
22%30.4%Worsening
Residents with depressive symptoms
0%3.3%Worsening
Positive outcomes
Higher is better — e.g. vaccinations. An increase is good (green); a decrease is concerning (red).
Long-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—100%—
Long-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%98.1%Worsening
Short-stay residents given the seasonal flu vaccine
—98.9%—
Short-stay residents given the pneumonia vaccine
100%90.1%Worsening
What the inspectors found
The nursing home failed to keep its areas safe, easy to use, clean, and comfortable for residents, staff, and visitors. Cited March 2025 — widespread issue, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 921 — 42 CFR §483.90 — S/S: F
The nursing home failed to provide appropriate treatment and care according to residents' orders, preferences, and goals. Cited December 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 684 — 42 CFR §483.25 — S/S: E
The home failed to assess bed rail safety, review the risks and benefits, get informed consent, or properly install and maintain the rail. Cited March 2025 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 700 — 42 CFR §483.25(n) — S/S: E
The home failed to properly label and securely store medications and biologicals. Cited October 2023 — limited pattern, potential for harm.
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F-Tag 761 — 42 CFR §483.45(g) — S/S: E
Recent history
- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- STAFFING
Reported nurse staffing was below the federal recommendation of 4.1 hours per resident per day.
- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 1 health deficiency.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 2 health deficiencies.
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- INSPECTION
Health inspection found 5 health deficiencies.
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Operator & ownership
Recent ownership change · Oct 1, 2025
Now operated by Aspire Senior Living Carthage, previously Carthage Health and Rehabilitation Center.
- Ownership
- For profit - Corporation
- Chain
- Part of ASPIRE SENIOR LIVING · 16 homes · 1.9 stars avg
- Occupancy
- 111.9 residents on an average day (93% of 120 beds)
- Resident voice
- Resident council
- Medicare history
- Certified for 39 years
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Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services — public records, updated monthly. GoodStanding presents official records with plain-language summaries. Always visit a facility in person.