Gower Convalescent Center, Inc
323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454 · (816) 424-6483
Non profit - Corporation · 82 certified beds
Gower Convalescent Center, Inc has a 3-star overall rating from Medicare, out of 5. Its last standard inspection, in May 2026, found 6 citations (the Missouri average is 11.4). It was fined 1 time in the last three years, $6,351 in all.
Medicare ratings
| Overall ratingStarts from the health inspection rating, then goes up or down a star for a 5-star or 1-star staffing or quality rating. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Health inspectionsFrom the two most recent standard inspections and three years of complaint inspections, compared with other homes in the same state. | ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars · Average |
| Quality measuresFrom 15 measures of how residents do, such as falls with major injury, pressure ulcers, hospital stays and getting home after a short stay. | ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars · Below average |
| StaffingFrom payroll records of nurse hours per resident, adjusted for how much care residents need, and staff turnover. | ★★★★★ 4 out of 5 stars · Above average |
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Most recent health inspection
The standard health inspection on May 21, 2026 found 6 citations. What an inspection citation means
- Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.May 21, 2026 · F0812 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Many
- Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.May 21, 2026 · F0552 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.May 21, 2026 · F0567 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.May 21, 2026 · F0568 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.May 21, 2026 · F0695 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Some
- Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.May 21, 2026 · F0675 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Complaint inspections, last three years
Inspections after complaints found 1 citation.
- Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.March 17, 2025 · F0600 · Level of harm: Minimal harm or potential for actual harm · Residents affected: Few
Fines and payment denials
- Fine of $6,351October 23, 2023
Nurse staffing
Hours of nursing care per resident per day, as the home reports them to Medicare through payroll records.
| Hours per resident per day | This home | Missouri average | U.S. average |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing | 3.70 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurses (RN) | 0.27 | 0.46 | 0.69 |
| Licensed practical nurses (LPN) | 0.54 | 0.68 | 0.86 |
| Nurse aides | 2.89 | 2.29 | 2.32 |
| Total nursing staff turnover | 17.4% | 56% | 45.8% |
About this home
| Ownership | Non profit - Corporation |
| Certified beds | 82 |
| Average residents per day | 69.6 |
| Inside a hospital | No |
| Continuing care retirement community | No |
Nursing homes nearby
- Quail Run Health Care Center Cameron · ★★★★★ 2 out of 5 stars
- Cameron Nursing Center Cameron · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
- Oakridge of Plattsburg Plattsburg · ★★★★★ 3 out of 5 stars
- Nick's Health Care Center Plattsburg · ★★★★★ 1 out of 5 stars
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Data from Medicare (CMS), updated October 2026, from Gower Convalescent Center, Inc on Medicare's Care Compare and the CMS Provider Data Catalog. ParentNextStep isn't affiliated with Medicare or CMS.