Quick answers
- Is Central Gardens Inc licensed?
- Central Gardens Inc appears on the official license list of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility (RCF*)”, license number 052962, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Central Gardens Inc have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 83. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Central Gardens Inc?
- 302 North Elm St, Dexter, MO 63841, Stoddard County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of Central Gardens Inc?
- (573) 624-0011, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Mercy Hospital Stoddard, Dexter (about 2.6 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Ridgeview Assisted Living Center0.0 mi · Dexter, MO · capacity 26
- Winchester Place Assisted Living, LLC7.7 mi · Bernie, MO · capacity 38
- Hampton House Residential Care14 mi · Malden, MO · capacity 22
- Voyage Residential Care14 mi · Malden, MO · capacity 96
- Mingo Residential Care Facility15 mi · Puxico, MO · capacity 36
- Family Counseling Center Inc20 mi · Wappapello, MO · capacity 27
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Mercy Hospital Stoddard2.6 mi · Dexter, MO
- Missouri Delta Medical Center24 mi · Sikeston, MO
- Poplar Bluff Regional Medical Center25 mi · Poplar Bluff, MO
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility (RCF*) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | CENTRAL GARDENS INC |
| License number | 052962 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 83 |
| Address | 302 North Elm St, Dexter, MO 63841 |
| County | Stoddard |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (573) 624‑0011 |
| Licensing agency | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Missouri — Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances