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Central Gardens Inc
Assisted Living & Residential Care · Dexter, MO
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Central Gardens Inc

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Dexter, MO
302 North Elm St, Dexter, MO 63841-1773 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Central Gardens

Central Gardens is an 83-bed residential care facility at 302 North Elm Street, Dexter, Stoddard County, Missouri. Kimberley Polen administers the facility, operated by Central Gardens, Inc.

The facility maintains a clean inspection record with zero reported state inspections and zero documented deficiencies or violations. No citations, penalties, or enforcement actions appear in available records. This aligns with typical regulatory patterns for residential care facilities under Missouri state oversight.

No state or federal operational data is available regarding staff-to-resident ratios, nursing certifications, occupancy rates, or resident census. Amenities, specialized services, and activity offerings are not detailed in available sources.

The facility operates as a residential care facility rather than a skilled nursing facility, providing residential care and assistance with daily living activities in a congregate setting. It is located at or near Dexter city center in a moderately walkable area with Walk Score 55. Located within the larger city center, some errands are walkable while others require transportation.

The facility has disclosed minimal information about operational structure or service offerings. Families evaluating Central Gardens should contact the facility directly to request details about staffing levels and credentials, nursing program scope, care services, activity programming, and payment types accepted.

Facility Direct Line (573) 624-0011
Facility Direct Line (573) 624-0011 office@centralgardensdexter.com
Bed community size
83-bed community Rank #261 / 452Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 261st out of 452 homes in Missouri for Bed Count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 55 / 100 Rank #189 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 563 homes in Missouri for Walk Score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

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Occupancy

Occupancy rate
36%
Rank #384 / 420Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 384th out of 420 homes in Missouri for Occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 420. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Missouri that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Lower than the Missouri average: 66.6%
Occupied beds
30 / 83
Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 30, 2025
ExpirationAugust 29, 2027
CountyStoddard
License Number052962

Ownership & Operating Entity

Central Gardens Inc is legally operated by Central Gardens, Inc., and administered by Kimberley Polen.

Corporate EntityCENTRAL GARDENS, INC
Owner NameCentral Gardens, Inc

Type Of Units

Residential Care Facility
83 units
Total beds
83 units

Staffing & Medical

1 service
Licensed Nurses/CNAs

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

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Inspection History

In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.

Since 2022 · 4 years of data 3 deficiencies 1 inspection

Inspection Scorecard Info This scorecard compares key inspection, deficiency, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.

Since 2022 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 1 Worse Metrics worse than Missouri average:
• Deficiencies per inspection (3% above) 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (91% below)
• Deficiencies per year (91% below)
Latest Inspection April 11, 2022 Plan Of Correction

Deficiencies Info Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Info Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types. 335 This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 91% better
Deficiencies per year Info Average deficiencies per year since 2022. 0.88.8 This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (0.8 vs. MO avg 8.8).↓ 91% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 32.9 This facility has 3% more deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 2.9).↑ 3% worse

Inspections Info State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.

This FacilityMO Averagevs. MO Avg
Total inspections Info Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations. 112 This facility has had 92% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (1 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 92% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Dexter's city center to Central Gardens Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Central Gardens Inc

Is Central Gardens Inc in a walkable area?

Central Gardens Inc has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

What is the license number of Central Gardens Inc?

According to MO state health department records, Central Gardens Inc's license number is 052962.

When does Central Gardens Inc's license expire?

According to MO state health department records, Central Gardens Inc's license expires on August 29, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Central Gardens Inc?

Central Gardens Inc's occupancy is 36%.

Are pets allowed at Central Gardens Inc?

No, Central Gardens Inc has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of Central Gardens Inc?

Kimberley Polen is the administrator of Central Gardens Inc.

How many beds does Central Gardens Inc have?

Central Gardens Inc has 83 beds.

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