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GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC Inspection Report, Violations & Safety Grade (GOWER, Missouri)

323 SOUTH HIGHWAY 169, GOWER, Missouri 64454

Phone: 8164246483

CMS Overall:3/5

Overview & Bed Count

Certified Beds
82
Avg Residents/Day
67.5
Ownership
Non profit - Corporation
Provider Type
Medicare and Medicaid
County
Clinton
Sprinkler Systems
Yes
Special Focus
None
Abuse Icon
No

CMS Star Ratings

Overall3/5
Health3/5
Staffing3/5
Quality3/5

Nurse Staffing Check

MetricThis FacilityMissouri AvgDifference
RN Hours per Resident per Day0.210.46-0.25
Total Nurse Hours per Resident per Day3.633.40+0.24
CMS Staffing Rating3/52.2/5-
Nursing Staff Turnover25.4%56.9%-

Health Citation History

27 health citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Resident Rights DeficienciesEnsure that residents are fully informed and understand their health status, care and treatments.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to manage his or her financial affairs.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Resident Rights DeficienciesProperly hold, secure, and manage each resident's personal money which is deposited with the nursing home.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesHonor each resident's preferences, choices, values and beliefs.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-03-17Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation DeficienciesProtect each resident from all types of abuse such as physical, mental, sexual abuse, physical punishment, and neglect by anybody.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Resident Rights DeficienciesHonor the resident's right to a dignified existence, self-determination, communication, and to exercise his or her rights.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Resident Rights DeficienciesKeep residents' personal and medical records private and confidential.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide appropriate treatment and care according to orders, resident’s preferences and goals.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesEnsure that a nursing home area is free from accident hazards and provides adequate supervision to prevent accidents.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesProvide safe and appropriate respiratory care for a resident when needed.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure medication error rates are not 5 percent or greater.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Pharmacy Service DeficienciesEnsure 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Nursing and Physician Services DeficienciesEnsure that paid feeding assistants have the training they need.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Nutrition and Dietary DeficienciesProcure food from sources approved or considered satisfactory and store, prepare, distribute and serve food in accordance with professional standards.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesCreate and put into place a plan for meeting the resident's most immediate needs within 48 hours of being admittedE – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesEnsure services provided by the nursing facility meet professional standards of quality.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Quality of Life and Care DeficienciesTry 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Infection Control DeficienciesProvide and implement an infection prevention and control program.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Environmental DeficienciesRegularly 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.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Resident Assessment and Care Planning DeficienciesDevelop the complete care plan within 7 days of the comprehensive assessment; and prepared, reviewed, and revised by a team of health professionals.D – Moderate Harm Potential

Fire Safety Citation History

17 fire safety citations on record

DateCategoryDescriptionSeverity
2026-05-21Smoke DeficienciesHave approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Smoke DeficienciesFollow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Smoke DeficienciesInstall smoke barrier doors that can resist smoke for at least 20 minutes.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesEnsure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Smoke DeficienciesProvide properly protected cooking facilities.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Smoke DeficienciesInstall corridor and hallway doors that block smoke.E – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Services DeficienciesHave properly installed electrical wiring and gas equipment.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2026-05-21Miscellaneous DeficienciesHave posted "No-smoking" signs in areas where smoking is not permitted or ashtrays provided where smoking was allowed.D – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Construction DeficienciesUse approved construction type or materials.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2025-02-21Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Egress DeficienciesAdd doors in an exit area that do not require the use of a key from the exit side unless in case of special locking arrangements.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Smoke DeficienciesHave a complete alarm system manually initiated and initiated by fire sprinkler system connection.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Smoke DeficienciesInspect, test, and maintain automatic sprinkler systems.F – Moderate Harm Potential
2023-10-26Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems DeficienciesHave generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.F – Moderate Harm Potential

Total Penalties & Fines

$6,351
Total Fine Amount (CMS)
1
Number of Fines
1
Total Penalties
DateTypeFine AmountPayment Denial
2023-10-23Fine$6,351-

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