GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC
323 SOUTH HIGHWAY 169, GOWER, MO 64454 · CCN 265800
Ratings
- Overall
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Health inspection
- ★★☆☆☆ 2
- Quality measures
- ★★★☆☆ 3
- Staffing
- ★★★☆☆ 3
Facility
- Ownership type
- Non profit - Corporation
- Certified beds
- 82
- Avg residents/day
- 70.3
- Phone
- 8164246483
Inspection history vs Missouri & national averages
Cycle 1 is the most recent standard health inspection. Lower total deficiency counts are better.
| Cycle | Inspection date | This facility | Missouri avg | National avg | vs state |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2025-02-21 | 13 | 11.9 | 9.5 | +1.1 worse |
| 2 | 2023-10-26 | 8 | 13.0 | 9.8 | -5.0 better |
| 3 | 2021-10-07 | 3 | 11.0 | 9.3 | -8.0 better |
Cycle 1 deficiencies by category
| Category | Deficiencies |
|---|---|
| Abuse, neglect, exploitation | 1 |
| Quality of life and care | 3 |
| Resident assessment and care planning | 2 |
| Nursing and physician services | 1 |
| Resident rights | 2 |
| Nutrition and dietary | 1 |
| Pharmacy service | 2 |
| Infection control | 1 |
Staffing (hours per resident per day)
| Metric | This facility | Turnover |
|---|---|---|
| Total nurse staffing (reported) | 3.56 | 25.8% |
| RN staffing (reported) | 0.26 | — |
| Total nurse staffing (adjusted) | 4.38 | — |
Fines & penalties
- Total fines
- $6,351
- Number of fines
- 1
- Number of penalties
- 1
- Payment denials
- 0
Inspection citations (24)
- DF0600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.2025-03-17 · Health · corrected 2025-04-18
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0761Ensure 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.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0948Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.2025-02-21 · Health · corrected 2025-04-05
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- DF0657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0700Try 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.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0909Regularly 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.2023-10-26 · Health · corrected 2023-12-27
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0570Assure the security of all personal funds of residents deposited with the facility.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-10-08
Potential for more than minimal harm
- EF0607Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2021-10-15
Potential for more than minimal harm
- FF0812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.2021-10-07 · Health · corrected 2022-01-14
Potential for more than minimal harm
Ownership
| Owner | Type | Role | Percent | Since |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER INC | Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | 1967-08-03 |
| INGLE, JERRY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2006-02-06 |
| JOHNSON, BARBARA | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2012-10-10 |
| MOORE, AMBERLY | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2020-06-23 |
| SNYDER, CHARLES | Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | — | 2006-02-06 |
| INGLE, JERRY | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2005-10-14 |
| JOHNSON, BARBARA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2013-10-10 |
| PERRY, JASON | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-06-18 |
| SNYDER, CHARLES | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2012-10-10 |
| SPAETH, LINDA | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2021-01-01 |
| WEST, NATALIE | Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | — | 2024-06-18 |
| MOORE, AMBERLY | Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | — | 2021-01-01 |
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Source: CMS Provider Data Catalog, Nursing Home Care Compare files (processed 2026-03-01). Citations show the 3 most recent inspection cycles.