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Gower Convalescent Center, Inc
323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454
Ratings are based on the most recent data available; a facility's ratings may have changed since the last update. The health inspection rating is based on the three most recent standard surveys and complaint investigations. CMS processed this record on 1 Aug 2026. View the Care Compare record.
Certified for 82 beds, Gower Convalescent Center, Inc serves Gower in Clinton County, Missouri and has taken Medicare and Medicaid residents since 2006.
CMS gives it 3 of 5 stars overall, above the Missouri median of 2; the health inspection rating is 3, staffing 4 and quality measures 2.
Inspectors recorded 27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles (6, 13, 8 by cycle, most recent first), none at the actual-harm level. That is 32.9 per 100 beds, about the same as the state median of 32.1.
CMS lists 1 penalty in the period covered: fines totalling $6K.
Reported nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day (0.3 RN), close to the Missouri median of 3.4; nursing staff turnover is 17.4%.
Compared with county, state and nation
| Measure | This facility | Clinton Co. median | Missouri median | US average |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall star rating | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3.0 |
| Health citations, 3 cycles | 27 | 30 | 31 | 28.7 |
| Citations per 100 beds | 32.9 | 41.7 | 32.1 | 26.8 |
| Total nurse hours per resident day | 3.7 | 3.2 | 3.4 | 3.9 |
| RN hours per resident day | 0.3 | 0.3 | 0.4 | 0.7 |
| Nursing staff turnover | 17.4% | 39.6% | 56.1% | 45.8% |
| Fines listed | $6,351 | $12,735 | $0 | — |
County and state figures are medians across facilities (4 in the county, 487 in the state); the US column is the CMS national average where CMS publishes one.
Citations by survey cycle
Dark bar: this facility. Grey bar: Missouri average per facility for the same cycle, as published by CMS. Standard health survey dates: 21 May 2026, 21 Feb 2025.
Severity mix: D ×4 E ×20 F ×3
Health deficiencies
Every health citation in the current CMS record (three survey cycles), most recent first. Tag text is the CMS requirement summary, not the inspection narrative.
Scope and severity letters (A–L)
| Survey date | Tag | What the tag requires | Severity | Type | Corrected |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 May 2026 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0552 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0567 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0568 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 21 May 2026 | F0675 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. | D | Standard survey | 1 Jul 2026 |
| 17 Mar 2025 | F0600 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. | D | Complaint investigation | 18 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0550 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0583 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0684 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0689 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0695 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0759 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0761 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0948 | Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need. | E | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 21 Feb 2025 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | D | Standard survey | 5 Apr 2025 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0812 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. | F | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0655 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0656 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0658 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0700 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0880 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0909 | 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. | E | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
| 26 Oct 2023 | F0657 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. | D | Standard survey | 27 Dec 2023 |
Penalties
| Date | Type | Amount | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23 Oct 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
Staffing
Hours per resident per day as reported through the Payroll-Based Journal; grey bars are the Missouri average. Turnover: nursing staff 17.4%, RNs —; 0 administrators left in the reporting year.
Quality measures
| Measure | Residents | This facility | Missouri median | US median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased | Long Stay | 17.3% | 17.6% | 12.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a catheter inserted and left in their bladder | Long Stay | 2.7% | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection | Long Stay | 7.8% | 1.6% | 0.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury | Long Stay | 1.8% | 3.6% | 2.8% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose ability to walk independently worsened | Long Stay | 18.8% | 16.1% | 12.5% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers | Long Stay | 7.2% | 4.1% | 4.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication | Long Stay | 17.6% | 21.0% | 13.4% |
Four-quarter averages for the measures CMS uses in the quality-measure star rating (2025Q2-2026Q1). Lower is better for every measure listed. Medians are computed across facilities on this site.
Ownership
Ownership type: non-profit, corporation. Legal business name: Gower Convalescent Center Inc.
| Organisation | Role in the CMS record | Interest | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower Convalescent Center Inc | 5% or greater direct ownership interest | 100% | 08/03/1967 |
Only organisations are shown. CMS also records individual owners, officers and managing employees; this site does not publish people's names.
Other nursing homes in Clinton County
| Facility | City | Beds | Overall | Health | Staffing | Citations | Per 100 beds | Fines | Last survey |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge of Plattsburg | Plattsburg | 60 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 21 | 35.0 | $13K | 6 Mar 2026 |
| Cameron Nursing Center | Cameron | 120 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 50 | 41.7 | — | 3 Nov 2025 |
| Nick'S Health Care Centerabuse icon | Plattsburg | 70 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 30 | 42.9 | $22K | 17 Nov 2025 |
All 4 facilities in Clinton County
Questions and answers
How many deficiencies has Gower Convalescent Center, Inc been cited for?
27 health deficiencies across the three most recent survey cycles, 0 at the actual-harm or immediate-jeopardy level. The Missouri median is 31 per facility.
Has Gower Convalescent Center, Inc been fined?
Yes. CMS lists fines totalling $6K in the period covered.
How does staffing at Gower Convalescent Center, Inc compare?
Reported total nurse staffing is 3.7 hours per resident per day against a Missouri median of 3.4 and a national average of 3.9.
Who operates Gower Convalescent Center, Inc?
Ownership type is non-profit, corporation. Organisations in the CMS ownership record include Gower Convalescent Center Inc. Individual owners and managers are not listed on this site.
When was Gower Convalescent Center, Inc last inspected?
The most recent survey or investigation in the CMS record is dated 21 May 2026; the most recent standard health survey was 21 May 2026.
Where does this data come from?
All figures are from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services Care Compare datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership and quality measures), processed 1 Aug 2026. Ratings and citations may change; the Care Compare record is authoritative.
Provenance
Source: Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services, Care Compare nursing home datasets (provider information, health deficiencies, penalties, ownership, MDS quality measures, state and national averages), public domain, processed by CMS on 1 Aug 2026. Facility record: Care Compare. Errors in processing are corrected at the next daily build; see corrections.