Nursing home · Gower, MO
Gower Convalescent Center
323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454 · 82 certified beds · non profit ownership
Source: CMS Provider Data, processed Sep 1, 2026.
The latest inspection, in plain English
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 21, 2026, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was resident rights (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 21, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Staffing and turnover
Nursing staff spend 3.70 hours per resident per day here, 8% more than the Missouri average (3.43) and 4% less than the U.S. average (3.86). Registered nurses account for 0.27 of those hours, versus 0.46 in Missouri and 0.68 nationally. Nursing staff turnover was 17% over the past year, 39 points lower than Missouri (56%) and 28 points lower than the U.S. (46%).
How Gower Convalescent Center compares
This home's latest CMS figures next to the averages for St. Joseph-area homes (16), Missouri (487) and the U.S. (14,680).
| This home | St. Joseph area | Missouri | U.S. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total nurse hours per resident per day | 3.70 | 3.18 | 3.43 | 3.86 |
| Registered nurse hours per resident per day | 0.27 | 0.39 | 0.46 | 0.68 |
| Weekend nurse hours per resident per day | 3.29 | 2.87 | 3.01 | 3.42 |
| Nursing staff turnover (past year) | 17% | 54% | 56% | 46% |
| Registered nurse turnover (past year) | — | 47% | 48% | 43% |
| Citations at the most recent standard inspection | 6 | 10.6 | 11.4 | 9.2 |
Inspection history
Citations by inspection date in the current CMS data. Red bars include a citation rated actual harm or worse.
Medicare does not publish past star ratings in its current data, so we show inspection history instead.
Most recent 27 of 27 health citations, in CMS wording. Severity codes run from A (least serious) to L (most serious).
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| Date | Deficiency | Severity | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 21, 2026 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 21, 2026 | Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 21, 2026 | Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 21, 2026 | Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 21, 2026 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| May 21, 2026 | Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs. Quality of life and care | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Mar 17, 2025 | Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody. Freedom from abuse, neglect, and exploitation · complaint | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need. Nursing and physician services | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | 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. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater. Pharmacy service | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, residentâs preferences and goals. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights. Resident rights | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards. Nutrition and dietary | F | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admitted Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality. Resident assessment and care planning | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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. Quality of life and care | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program. Infection control | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | 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. Environmental | E | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
| Oct 26, 2023 | Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals. Resident assessment and care planning | D | Deficient, Provider has date of correction |
Fines and penalties
| Date | Type | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Oct 23, 2023 | Fine | $6,351 |
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Questions about Gower Convalescent Center
Answers computed from CMS data for this facility.
What is Gower Convalescent Center's Medicare rating?
Medicare rates Gower Convalescent Center 3 out of 5 stars overall (average). The average for St. Joseph-area nursing homes is 2.1, for Missouri 2.51 and for the U.S. 2.99.
How did Gower Convalescent Center do on its last inspection?
Inspectors' most recent visit in the CMS data was on May 21, 2026, when they cited 6 problems. The most common area was resident rights (3 citations). None rose to the level of actual harm; the most serious was severity code F, on a scale from A to L. 0 of 6 are marked corrected in the CMS data. At its most recent standard inspection (May 21, 2026) it had 6 citations, compared with an average of 10.6 for St. Joseph-area homes, 11.4 in Missouri and 9.2 nationally.
Has Gower Convalescent Center been fined?
Yes. CMS reports 1 fine totaling $6,351 in the past three years.
Does Gower Convalescent Center accept Medicaid?
Gower Convalescent Center is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid. Call (816) 424-6483 to ask whether a Medicaid bed is open.
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Source: CMS Provider Data, processed 2026-09-01. Inspection findings reflect conditions on the survey date and may since have been corrected. Verify on Medicare Care Compare.