Gower Convalescent Center, Inc
323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454
3 out of 5 in Medicare’s overall rating
Summary
Gower Convalescent Center, Inc is a nursing home in Gower, Missouri, in Clinton County. According to Medicare (CMS), it has 82 certified beds and it cares for an average of 70 residents a day. It is certified by Medicare and Medicaid since 2006. It is a nonprofit home. The closest hospital with an emergency room is Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph, about 15.1 miles away in a straight line.
What it offers
- Resident council
- Yes, residents have an organized council
- Residents on the day of the last inspection
- 78 (38 on Medicaid and 3 on Medicare), on February 21, 2025
- Nurse aide training program
- Yes, it has an approved program
- Owner (organization)
- Gower Convalescent Center Inc (100%)
Public data from CMS — Long-Term Care Facility Characteristics (Form 671), 2nd quarter of 2026, CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, CMS — Ownership, September 30, 2026. Confirm the details when you call.
Medicare ratings
Medicare (CMS) rates certified nursing homes from 1 to 5 stars. Gower Convalescent Center, Inc has 3 out of 5 in the overall rating.
- Overall
- 3/5
- Health inspections
- 3/5
- Staffing
- 4/5
- Quality measures
- 2/5
- Long-stay residents
- 2/5
- Short-stay residents (rehab)
- Not rated
Star ratings are a useful reference, not a final verdict: it’s best to visit, meet the staff and ask your questions. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026.
Key facts
- Ownership
- Nonprofit (corporation)
- Certification
- Medicare and Medicaid
- Resident or family council
- Resident council
- Certified since
- April 1, 2006
- CMS certification number (CCN)
- 265800
What certification means. A certified nursing home meets the federal requirements of the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) to receive payments from Medicare, as a skilled nursing facility, or from Medicaid, as a nursing facility. Federal rules require it to have enough nursing staff 24 hours a day, and the state agency inspects it without advance notice. Medicare covers only short stays for skilled care (nursing or therapy), usually after an inpatient hospital stay of at least 3 days, for up to 100 days per benefit period. For long stays, ask whether your family member qualifies for Medicaid.
Services and features
Gower Convalescent Center, Inc hasn’t shared information about its services, prices, languages or availability yet. When you call, ask who they serve, what the rate includes, whether any staff speak Spanish and whether they have an opening now. Use our checklist.
Questions to ask when you call
Marisol’s tip: a ten-minute call clears up a lot. Keep these questions handy and write down the answers so you can compare with other places.
- Do you have a bed available now, and for what kind of stay: rehab after the hospital or long-term care?
- Do you accept Medicaid from admission, or only after a period of private pay? Do you take my relative’s Medicare plan?
- Is there staff who speaks Spanish on every shift, including nights?
- What therapies do you offer (physical, occupational, speech), and how many days a week?
- How do you keep the family informed, and when is the care plan meeting?
- What are the visiting hours, and can several family members visit at once?
Location and what’s nearby
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- Address
- 323 South Highway 169, Gower, MO 64454Clinton County
- Closest hospital with an emergency room
- Mosaic Life Care at St Joseph5325 Faraon Street, Saint Joseph · 15.1 miles in a straight line · source: CMS Hospital General Information
Ask which hospital they send residents to and who goes with them.
Medicare inspections
Like every certified nursing home, Gower Convalescent Center, Inc gets regular inspections that the state carries out on Medicare’s behalf. We show you the public summary so you have the full picture. Each place can tell you how it works and what improvements it has made: it’s a good conversation to have during your visit.
- Last standard inspection
- May 21, 2026 · 6 deficiencies cited
- Fines (last 3 years)
- 1 · $6,351
See the full reports on Medicare Care Compare. Source: CMS, September 1, 2026. Do you run this nursing home? Add your information so families can learn about your work.
Who to call in Missouri
- Long-Term Care Ombudsman
- Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program (Office of the State Long-Term Care Ombudsman, Department of Health and Senior Services). A free, confidential service that advises residents and families of nursing homes and assisted living and helps resolve concerns with the facility.(800) 309-3282 · Official website
- Free Medicare counseling (SHIP)
- Missouri SHIP (State Health Insurance Assistance Program; formerly Missouri CLAIM). They explain what Medicare covers and how to compare plans, without selling insurance.(800) 390-3330 · Official website
- Medicaid (MO HealthNet)
- Missouri Department of Social Services (DSS) – Family Support Division. Long-term care programs: Aged and Disabled Waiver, Supplemental Nursing Care.(855) 373-9994 · Official website
- Licensing and inspections
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) – Long Term Care Regulation.Look up a license
- Services for older adults
- Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services – Division of Senior and Disability Services and the 10 Area Agencies on Aging.Official website
- Eldercare Locator (nationwide)
- A free national line that connects you with your local Area Agency on Aging.(800) 677-1116 · Official website
Contact information checked against official sources on October 15, 2026. These are free public services; hogaresparamayores.com is not affiliated with them.
Official data and sources
- CMS — Nursing Homes: Provider Information, updated September 30, 2026
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