Gower Convalescent Center, Inc
323 South Highway 169 · Gower, MO · 64454 · 8164246483
82 certified beds Non profit - Corporation
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Red flags
Cited under the freedom-from-abuse rule
Cited 1 time under F600 (freedom from abuse/neglect) below the actual-harm level — worth asking about on a tour.
RN staffing in the bottom 10% nationally
0.28 registered-nurse hours per resident per day, vs a 0.58 national median and 0.75 benchmark.
Score breakdown
Quality-measure stars are deliberately excluded — they're largely self-reported by facilities. Full method.
CMS ratings & staffing
Overall: 3 of 5 Inspections: 3 of 5 Staffing: 4 of 5 Quality measures: 3 of 5
| Total nurse hours / resident-day | 3.82 | 3.48 min · 4.1 strong |
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| RN hours / resident-day | 0.28 | 0.55–0.75 |
| Weekend hours / resident-day | 3.39 | ≈ weekday level |
| Nursing turnover / year | 19% | median 45% |
| Fines (3-yr window) | 1 · $6,351 |
Inspection citations (24 in the current record)
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Potential for harm · D March 17, 2025 · found via complaint
Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.
Corrected April 18, 2025 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
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 April 5, 2025 · Pharmacy Service
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Potential for harm · F February 21, 2025
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · D February 21, 2025
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E February 21, 2025
Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.
Corrected April 5, 2025 · Nursing and Physician Services
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · D October 26, 2023
Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
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 December 27, 2023 · Quality of Life and Care
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Potential for harm · F October 26, 2023
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Nutrition and Dietary
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.
Corrected December 27, 2023 · Infection Control
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Potential for harm · E October 26, 2023
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 December 27, 2023 · Environmental
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2021
Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.
Corrected October 8, 2021 · Resident Rights
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Potential for harm · E October 7, 2021
Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.
Corrected October 15, 2021 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation
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Potential for harm · F October 7, 2021
Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.
Corrected January 14, 2022 · Nutrition and Dietary
Federal penalties
| Date | Type | Amount / length |
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| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
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Source: CMS Care Compare (public domain), data as of June 1, 2026 · CCN 265800 · certified since April 1, 2006. The score is a screen, not a verdict on any one resident's experience — read how it's computed, then visit in person.