GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC
323 SOUTH HIGHWAY 169, Gower, MO 64454
Based on 2026 CMS Data
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Care Quality Indicators
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How GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC Compares
GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC is a 82-bed nonprofit nursing facility in Gower, Missouri. It holds an overall CMS rating of 3 out of 5 stars, above the Missouri average of 2.5 stars. Its strongest area is staffing (4 stars), while quality measures (2 stars) is its weakest. Its rate of high-risk residents with pressure ulcers (7.2%) is above the Missouri average of 4.5% — a measure worth asking the staff about. With 82 certified beds, it maintains moderate occupancy at roughly 85% occupied.
By the numbers vs. Missouri average
- Long-stay antipsychotic medication use: 17.6% — better than the Missouri average of 23.5% (25% lower).
- Falls with major injury: 1.9% — better than the Missouri average of 4.1% (54% lower).
- High-risk pressure ulcers: 7.2% — worse than the Missouri average of 4.5% (60% higher).
Comparisons use CMS Care Compare data (updated September 9, 2026) measured against Missouri averages across 487 facilities tracked by ElderVoice.
Questions to Ask GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC
Use these facility-specific questions when calling admissions, touring the building, or comparing GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC with other nursing homes in Gower.
How is GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC addressing its quality measures rating?
CMS currently rates this category 2 out of 5 stars, so ask what specific improvements are underway and when the next survey update is expected.
What practices help GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC keep long-stay antipsychotic medication use below the state average?
Long-stay antipsychotic medication use is 17.6% here versus 23.5% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
What practices help GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC keep falls with major injury below the state average?
Falls with major injury is 1.9% here versus 4.1% across Missouri. Lower is generally better for this CMS measure.
How can a new family connect with existing councils at GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC?
Active resident or family councils can provide useful context about daily life, responsiveness, and recurring concerns.
What would the first 30 days look like for a new resident at GOWER CONVALESCENT CENTER, INC?
Ask who builds the care plan, how medication changes are communicated, how often families receive updates, and who to call after hours.
The Senior Community Around Gower
Gower sits in Clinton County, where adults 65 and older make up about 17.7% of the population — a share of seniors in line with Missouri as a whole (16.9% statewide). The area's median household income is consistent with state averages.
- Residents 65+
- 3,626 (17.7%)
- Median age
- 40.6 years
- Median household income
- $62,213
- Median home value
- $160,800
Demographics for Clinton County from the U.S. Census Bureau, American Community Survey (ACS) 5-year estimates. Provided as local context for families comparing care options near Gower.
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