Quick answers
- Where is Gower Convalescent Center, Inc?
- 323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454, in Clinton County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of Gower Convalescent Center, Inc?
- (816) 424-6483, as listed by Medicare (CMS).
- What is the Medicare star rating of Gower Convalescent Center, Inc?
- Medicare overall rating: 3 out of 5 stars (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
- Has Gower Convalescent Center, Inc been fined?
- Medicare lists 1 fine totaling $6,351.
- What did inspectors find at Gower Convalescent Center, Inc?
- In its last three inspection cycles (October 26, 2023 to May 21, 2026), Medicare lists 27 health citations; the most serious was level F. See the list below (CMS data updated 2026-10-01).
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Inspections, fines and staffing
In its last three inspection cycles (October 26, 2023 to May 21, 2026), Gower Convalescent Center, Inc had 27 health citations; the most serious was level F (no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm). It was fined $6,351 in total (1 fine, the latest on October 23, 2023). Nurse staffing is 3.63 hours per resident per day; the Missouri average is 3.40 and the national average is 3.90.
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Data Catalog, data updated October 1, 2026, retrieved November 13, 2026.
Inspection history: last three cycles
State inspectors visit about once a year and also investigate complaints. Each citation (deficiency) has a tag number and a letter, A to L. The letter shows how serious the problem was and how many residents it affected.
What the letters A to L mean
| Seriousness | Isolated (a few residents) | Pattern (some) | Widespread (many) |
|---|---|---|---|
| No actual harm, potential for minimal harm | A | B | C |
| No actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm | D | E | F |
| Actual harm to residents | G | H | I |
| Immediate jeopardy to resident health or safety | J | K | L |
Source: the scope and severity grid Medicare (CMS) uses for nursing home citations.
Most recent cycle: May 21, 2026 — 6 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: May 21, 2026 (standard health inspection).
Show 6 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0552 Level E
“Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.”
F0567 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.”
F0568 Level E
“Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0675 Level D
“Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.”
Previous cycle: February 21, 2025 — 13 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: February 21, 2025 (standard health inspection); March 17, 2025 (complaint investigation).
Show 13 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0550 Level E
“Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.”
F0583 Level E
“Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.”
F0657 Level E
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0684 Level E
“Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.”
F0689 Level E
“Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.”
F0695 Level E
“Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.”
F0759 Level E
“Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.”
F0761 Level E
“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.”
F0948 Level E
“Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.”
F0600 Level D
“Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.”
F0880 Level D
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
Earlier cycle: October 26, 2023 — 8 health citations
Inspections in this cycle: October 26, 2023 (standard health inspection).
Show 8 citations (levels A to F, no actual harm)
F0812 Level F
“Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.”
F0655 Level E
“Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted”
F0656 Level E
“Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.”
F0658 Level E
“Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.”
F0700 Level E
“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.”
F0880 Level E
“Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.”
F0909 Level E
“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.”
F0657 Level D
“Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.”
Citation descriptions are Medicare’s official wording. “From a complaint” means the citation came from a complaint investigation instead of the regular yearly inspection.
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Fire safety citations (17)
K0345 Level F
“Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.”
K0354 Level F
“Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.”
K0374 Level F
“Install smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.”
K0712 Level F
“Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.”
K0920 Level F
“Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.”
K0324 Level E
“Provide properly protected cooking facilities.”
K0353 Level E
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0363 Level E
“Install corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.”
K0511 Level D
“Have properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.”
K0741 Level D
“Have posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.”
K0161 Level F
“Use approved construction type or materials.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
K0222 Level F
“Add doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.”
K0342 Level F
“Have a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.”
K0353 Level F
“Inspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.”
K0918 Level F
“Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.”
Fines and payment denials
Total fines over about the last three years: $6,351 (1 fine). A payment denial means Medicare stopped paying for new admissions for a time.
| Date | Penalty | Amount or length |
|---|---|---|
| October 23, 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Penalties file, data updated October 1, 2026.
Staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, from the payroll records nursing homes send to Medicare, next to the state and national averages.
| Measure | This home | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered nurse (RN) hours per resident per day | 0.21 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurse (LPN) hours per resident per day | 0.57 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aide hours per resident per day | 2.85 | 2.26 | 2.35 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day | 3.63 | 3.40 | 3.90 |
| Total nurse staff hours per resident per day on the weekend | 3.20 | 2.96 | 3.43 |
| RN hours per resident per day on the weekend | 0.20 | 0.32 | 0.48 |
| Nursing staff turnover (per year) | 25.4% | 56.9% | 45.3% |
| Administrators who left in the last year | 0.0 | 0.7 | 0.5 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Provider Information and State US Averages, data updated October 1, 2026.
Owners and operator
Legal business name: Gower Convalescent Center Inc.
Owners and managers Medicare lists (1)
| Name | Role | Share | Since |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gower Convalescent Center Inc | Direct owner | 100% | August 3, 1967 |
Source: Medicare (CMS) Ownership file, data updated October 1, 2026. Only owners with an ownership interest and management companies are shown.
Compare with other nursing homes
Key facts
| Type | Nursing home |
|---|---|
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 67.5 |
| Takes part in | Medicare and Medicaid |
| Ownership | Non-profit – corporation |
| Legal business name | Gower Convalescent Center Inc |
| First approved by Medicare/Medicaid | 2006-04-01 |
| Resident and family councils | Resident council |
| Sprinklers in all required areas | Yes |
| Changed ownership in the last 12 months | No |
| Address | 323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454 |
| County | Clinton County |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (816) 424‑6483 |
| CMS Certification Number | 265800 |
| Name in Medicare records | GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
What to ask when you call or visit
A general checklist for any nursing home, not advice about this one. Medicare also publishes guides on medicare.gov.
- Is the home certified by Medicare and/or Medicaid, and does it have a bed for the care you need (short-term rehab or long-term care)?
- Can you see the latest state inspection report? Ask how any problems found were fixed.
- How many nurses and aides work on each shift, at night and on weekends? Is there a registered nurse on site at all times?
- Which doctors see residents, and how often? What happens in a medical emergency, and which hospital is used?
- What therapy (physical, occupational, speech) is offered, and how many days a week?
- Are residents clean, dressed and taking part in activities? Do staff speak to them kindly and answer call lights quickly?
- What do the daily rate and extra services cost, and what do Medicare, Medicaid or your insurance pay? Ask for it in writing.
- Is there a resident council and a family council? How are complaints handled? Ask for the long-term care ombudsman’s contact.
- Are meals appetizing, and can the home meet special diets, language needs and religious or cultural preferences?
- Visit more than once, including at a mealtime or in the evening, without an appointment.
Other nursing homes nearby
By straight-line distance (not driving distance).
- Oakridge of Plattsburg8.0 mi · Plattsburg, MO · 3 of 5 stars
- Nick's Health Care Center8.5 mi · Plattsburg, MO · 2 of 5 stars
- Belleview Care Center14 mi · Saint Joseph, MO · 1 of 5 stars
- Living Community of St Joseph16 mi · Saint Joseph, MO · 4 of 5 stars
- St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation17 mi · Saint Joseph, MO · 2 of 5 stars
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
- Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph15 mi · Saint Joseph, MO · Acute Care Hospital
- Cameron Regional Medical Center21 mi · Cameron, MO · Acute Care Hospital
- Liberty Hospital24 mi · Liberty, MO · Acute Care Hospital
Sources
- Provider Information — Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Medicare Care Compare — official Medicare profile of this provider
- Health Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Fire Safety Deficiencies — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Penalties — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Ownership — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- State US Averages — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Survey Summary — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Citation Code Look-up — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13
- Inspection Dates — CMS, data updated 2026-10-01, retrieved 2026-11-13