Gower Convalescent Center, INC
Nursing Home · Gower, MO
CMS certification number265800
Contact & location
323 South Highway 169Gower, MO 64454
Clinton County
- Phone
- (816) 424-6483
- ZIP code
- 64454 – all care providers
Facility details
- Certified beds
- 82
- Residents per day
- 69.6 (85% occupied)
- Ownership
- Non profit - Corporation
- Legal name
- Gower Convalescent Center INC
- Medicare certified since
- April 1, 2006
- Participates in
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Council
- Resident council
CMS star ratings
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from payroll data. More hours generally mean more time for each resident.
- Total nurse staffing
- 3.70 (state 3.43 · U.S. 3.86)
- Registered nurses (RN)
- 0.27 (state 0.46 · U.S. 0.69)
- Licensed practical nurses
- 0.54 (state 0.68 · U.S. 0.86)
- Nurse aides
- 2.89 (state 2.29 · U.S. 2.32)
- Weekend total
- 3.29 (state 3.02 · U.S. 3.42)
- Nursing staff turnover
- 17.4 (state 56.0 · U.S. 45.8)%
- RN turnover
- —
- Administrators who left
- 0 in the last year
Inspections
- Last standard inspection
- May 21, 2026
- Health deficiencies (last cycle)
- 6.0 (state 11.5 · U.S. 9.3)
- From complaints
- 0
- Citations on record (3 years)
- 27 health · 17 fire safety
| Date | Citation | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-05-21 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. F0552 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-05-21 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. F0567 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-05-21 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. F0568 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-05-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2026-05-21 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. F0675 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2026-07-01 |
| 2025-03-17 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. F0600 · Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies · complaint inspection |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-18 |
| 2025-02-21 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. F0550 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. F0583 · Resident Rights Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals. F0684 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. F0689 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. F0695 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. F0759 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | 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. F0761 · Pharmacy Service Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need. F0948 · Nursing and Physician Services Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2025-02-21 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2025-04-05 |
| 2023-10-26 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. F0812 · Nutrition and Dietary Deficiencies |
F No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted F0655 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. F0656 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. F0658 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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. F0700 · Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. F0880 · Infection Control Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | 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. F0909 · Environmental Deficiencies |
E No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
| 2023-10-26 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. F0657 · Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies |
D No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm |
Corrected 2023-12-27 |
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Fines & penalties
1 penalty in the last three years, including $6,351 in fines.
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-23 | Fine | $6,351 |
Ownership & management
| Name | Role | Since |
|---|---|---|
| Gower Convalescent Center INC (organization) | 5%+ Direct Ownership Interest · 100% | |
| Moore, Amberly (individual) | Administrator · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ingle, Jerry (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Amberly (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Snyder, Charles (individual) | Corporate Director · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Ingle, Jerry (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Johnson, Barbara (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Perry, Jason (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Snyder, Charles (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Spaeth, Linda (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| West, Natalie (individual) | Corporate Officer · NOT APPLICABLE | |
| Moore, Amberly (individual) | W-2 Managing Employee · NOT APPLICABLE |
Frequently asked questions
What is the rating of Gower Convalescent Center, INC?
Gower Convalescent Center, INC has a 3-star overall rating from the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services on a scale of 1 to 5, compared with a 2.5-star average in Missouri.
How many beds does Gower Convalescent Center, INC have?
It has 82 certified beds and cares for about 70 residents per day.
Has Gower Convalescent Center, INC been fined?
Yes. CMS lists 1 penalty totaling $6,351 in the last three years.
What is the phone number of Gower Convalescent Center, INC?
(816) 424-6483. The facility is located at 323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454.
Source: CMS Care Compare, August 2026. Information is provided as published by CMS; verify details directly with the facility.