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Gower Convalescent Center, Inc
323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454816424648382 certified beds · 70 residentsNon profit - CorporationMedicare and Medicaid
Surveys on file
4
since 2023
Deficiencies
27
● 0● 27● 0
Penalties · 3 yrs
$6,351
1 fine
Last survey
2026-05-21
Standard
CMS overall
3 / 5
stars as published by CMS
CMS overall 3/5
Health 3
Staffing 4
Quality 2
Star ratings as published by CMS · CMS’s caveats
Survey history
Source: CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services · data as of 2026-08-01| Date | Kind | Deficiencies | Official record | Archived PDF |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-05-21 | Standard | 060 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-03-17 | Complaint | 010 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2025-02-21 | Standard | 0120 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
| 2023-10-26 | Standard | 080 | CMS-2567 (Care Compare) | — |
Counts by class: paperwork · standard · harm.
Deficiencies
CMS · Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services publishes each citation’s tag, official description and scope/severity letter. The surveyor’s written findings are in the Statement of Deficiencies (CMS-2567) for each survey, linked above.
F552Ensure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-01Record 265800-20260521-F552
F567Honor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-01Record 265800-20260521-F567
F568Properly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-01Record 265800-20260521-F568
F675Honor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planning
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-01Record 265800-20260521-F675
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-01Record 265800-20260521-F695
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2026-07-01Record 265800-20260521-F812
F600Protect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.Scope/severity DStandard
Abuse & neglect
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-18Record 265800-20250317-F600
F550Honor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F550
F583Keep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.Scope/severity EStandard
Dignity & rights
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F583
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F658
F684Provide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F684
F689Ensure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningFalls
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F689
F695Provide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F695
F759Ensure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F759
F761Ensure 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Medication
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F761
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity DStandard
Infection control
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F880
F948Ensure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.Scope/severity EStandard
Staffing
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2025-04-05Record 265800-20250221-F948
F655Create and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedScope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F655
F656Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F656
F657Develop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.Scope/severity DStandard
Care planningRecords
Isolated; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F657
F658Ensure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planningRecords
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F658
F700Try 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Care planning
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F700
F812Procure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.Scope/severity FStandard
Food & nutrition
Widespread; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F812
F880Provide and implement an infection prevention and control program.Scope/severity EStandard
Infection control
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F880
F909Regularly 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.Scope/severity EStandard
Environment
Pattern; no actual harm, potential for more than minimal harm.Corrected 2023-12-27Record 265800-20231026-F909
Penalties & enforcement
| Date | Action | Amount | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-10-23 | Civil money penalty | $6,351 | CMS · Penalties |
Staffing
CMS Payroll-Based Journal · PBJ, as published Aug 2026 · explainerRN hours per resident day0.27
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 0.46 · National 0.69
Total nurse hours per resident day3.70
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.43 · National 3.86
Weekend total nurse hours3.29
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 3.02 · National 3.42
Total nursing staff turnover17%
Facility
Missouri
National
Missouri 56% · National 46%
Quality measures
CMS MDS quality measures · 2025Q2-2026Q1 · definitions| Measure | Facility | Missouri | National |
|---|---|---|---|
| Percentage of long-stay residents with pressure ulcers lower is better | 7.2% | 4.5% | 4.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents experiencing one or more falls with major injury lower is better | 1.8% | 4.1% | 3.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antipsychotic medication lower is better | 17.6% | 23.5% | 15.4% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents with a urinary tract infection lower is better | 7.8% | 2.3% | 1.6% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who were physically restrained lower is better | 0.0% | 0.0% | 0.1% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents whose need for help with daily activities has increased lower is better | 17.3% | 18.1% | 13.9% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who lose too much weight lower is better | 0.5% | 5.3% | 5.2% |
| Percentage of long-stay residents who received an antianxiety or hypnotic medication lower is better | 23.5% | 25.6% | 19.5% |
Figures verbatim from CMS, with the state and national figures from the same release. The direction that counts as better is CMS’s own and is stated on every row.
Ownership
As reported to CMS (Provider Enrollment)| Entity | Role | Interest | Since | Registry |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gower Convalescent Center Inc Organization | 5% OR GREATER DIRECT OWNERSHIP INTEREST | 100% | — | — |
| Ingle, Jerry Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Ingle, Jerry Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Barbara Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Johnson, Barbara Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Amberly Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Amberly Individual | W-2 MANAGING EMPLOYEE | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Moore, Amberly Individual | ADP OF THE SNF | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Perry, Jason Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Snyder, Charles Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Snyder, Charles Individual | CORPORATE DIRECTOR | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| Spaeth, Linda Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
| West, Natalie Individual | CORPORATE OFFICER | NOT APPLICABLE | — | — |
Ownership as reported to CMS/state. CMS ownership data has known gaps; merges between entities are published only after human review.
Cost context
County figures from public surveys. Not this facility’s price. Nursing-home rates are not published by CMS or Missouri.
No county cost figures on file for Clinton.
Nearby nursing homes
| Facility | Distance | Last survey | Deficiencies · 3 yrs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Oakridge Of Plattsburg Plattsburg | 8.0 mi | 2026-03-06 | 0141 |
| Nick's Health Care Center Plattsburg | 8.5 mi | 2025-11-17 | 0152 |
| Belleview Care Center Saint Joseph | 14.2 mi | 2025-12-04 | 0222 |
| Living Community Of St Joseph Saint Joseph | 15.6 mi | 2026-04-09 | 091 |
| St Joseph Manor Health & Rehabilitation Saint Joseph | 16.8 mi | 2026-06-25 | 0276 |
Watch this facility
One email when a new survey, harm-class deficiency, penalty, Special Focus change or ownership change is recorded. Nothing else, ever.
Sources & provenance
| Section | Agency · dataset | Retrieved |
|---|---|---|
| Facility, ratings | CMS Provider Data · Nursing Home Provider Information | 2026-08-01 |
| Surveys | CMS · Survey Summary | 2026-08-01 |
| Deficiencies | CMS · Health Deficiencies (CMS-2567 findings via Care Compare) | 2026-08-01 |
| Penalties | CMS · Penalties | 2026-08-01 |
| Staffing | CMS · Payroll-Based Journal (PBJ, as published Aug 2026) | 2026-08-01 |
| Quality measures | CMS · MDS Quality Measures | 2026-08-01 |
| Ownership | CMS · Ownership | 2026-08-01 |