Gower Convalescent Center, Inc
Gower, MO · Medicare and Medicaid-certified nursing home (CCN 265800) · 82 certified beds
Health inspection: 3 · Quality measures: 2 · Staffing: 4
Federal fines: 1 totaling $6,351
Phone: (816) 424-6483 · Verify on Medicare Care Compare ↗
Gower Convalescent Center holds a CMS overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its health inspection rating is 3 stars and its staffing rating is 4 stars.
Gower Convalescent Center provides a total of about 3.70 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day, with a staffing star rating of 4 out of 5. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.4 percent.
Gower Convalescent Center has 1 federal fine on record totaling $6,351.00, with no payment denials reported. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not part of the Special Focus Facility program.
About this facility
Gower Convalescent Center, Inc is a non-profit, Medicare and Medicaid certified nursing home located in Gower, Clinton County, Missouri. The facility has been certified since April 2006 and maintains 82 certified beds, with an average of 69.6 residents.
According to CMS Care Compare, Gower Convalescent Center holds an overall star rating of 3 out of 5, which is above the Missouri state average of 2.51. Its component ratings are: health inspection rating of 3, quality measure (QM) rating of 2, and staffing rating of 4.
Nurse staffing levels total 3.70 nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours per resident per day. Nursing staff turnover is reported at 17.4 percent annually.
Regarding the facility's penalty record: CMS data shows 1 federal fine on record, totaling $6,351.00. There are no payment denials recorded for this facility. CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not currently listed under CMS's Special Focus Facility program, which designates facilities with a history of persistent poor performance placed under increased regulatory scrutiny.
No chain affiliation is listed in the available data. Ownership has not changed in the past 12 months, so current ratings reflect the current operator.
This profile is based on CMS Care Compare data; families are encouraged to verify current details directly on Care Compare before making decisions.
Questions families ask
What is this nursing home's CMS overall star rating and how does it compare to the state average?
Gower Convalescent Center has an overall rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri state average of 2.51.
Does this facility accept Medicare, Medicaid, or both?
Yes, it is certified for both Medicare and Medicaid.
How well is this facility staffed — nurse hours per resident and turnover?
The facility provides 3.70 total nurse hours per resident per day, including 0.27 RN hours, with a staffing rating of 4 out of 5 stars. Nursing turnover is 17.4 percent.
Does this facility have federal fines or penalties on record?
Yes, CMS records show 1 fine totaling $6,351.00, with no payment denials.
Has CMS flagged this facility for abuse or placed it in the Special Focus program?
No, CMS does not display an abuse icon for this facility, and it is not in the Special Focus Facility program.
How large is this facility and how many residents live there?
The facility has 82 certified beds and an average daily population of 69.6 residents.
Who owns this facility — and is it part of a chain?
It is owned by a non-profit corporation, and no chain affiliation is listed in the available data.
How long has this facility been Medicare/Medicaid certified?
It has been certified since April 1, 2006.
What do the four different CMS star ratings mean?
CMS rates facilities on overall, health inspection, quality measures, and staffing — this facility scores 3, 3, 2, and 4 respectively.
Does this facility offer short-term rehabilitation as well as long-term care?
The data provided does not specify service types; please contact the facility at 8164246483 or check Medicare Care Compare for details.
What should I look for when touring this facility?
The data provided does not cover tour details; please contact the facility at 8164246483 to arrange a visit.
How do I verify this facility's current record on Medicare Care Compare?
You can review the latest details at https://www.medicare.gov/care-compare/details/nursing-home/265800?state=MO.
Data: CMS Care Compare (Aug2026 refresh). Star ratings, staffing hours, and penalty records are CMS's official published measures. Always tour the facility, review the current inspection record, and verify details with Medicare before making care decisions.