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

Central Gardens Inc

Assisted Living & Residential Care · Dexter, MO

Overview of Central Gardens

Central Gardens, located at 302 North Elm Street in Dexter, Missouri, is an 83-bed residential care community designed to help older adults maintain their independence. Managed by administrator Kimberley Polen and operated by Central Gardens, Inc., the Stoddard County facility provides a congregate living environment where licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants deliver daily physical assistance and wellness monitoring.

The community offers single-level floor plans, including private rooms and studio layouts, all operating under a strict no-pets policy. With a current occupancy rate around 36 percent, the facility has open units available for immediate move-ins.

The surrounding neighborhood carries a walkability score of 55 out of 100, meaning families and mobile residents can complete a few basic errands on foot, while medical travel and major shopping require a short drive.

Prospective representatives looking at care options in the Dexter area can contact the administrative office directly to confirm current openings and discuss customized support options.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 83 Rank #92 / 217Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 92nd out of 217 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.

Years of operating Info A newer community that may feature more recent facilities and programs. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #52 / 93Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 52nd out of 93 assisted living communities we track in Missouri for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Missouri facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
1 year
Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #80 / 259Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 80th out of 259 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
55 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #168 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 168th out of 187 assisted living communities we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 187. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
36.1% This home usually has availability
Lower than the Missouri average: 64.3%
Occupied beds
30 / 83

About this community

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 These figures come from state-published data and the state inspection reports we hold on file. The period covered can vary depending on document availability.
Includes all inspection records for this property, which could include management/ownership changes.
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 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (95% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (40% below)

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. 364.0 This facility has 95% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 95% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 3.05.0 This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 40% better

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 inspections conducted at this facility. 112.0 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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Info below is compiled from the MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Number of years the company has been in operation.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Troy Manor
AL
MC
NH
SNF
Troy
150
Facility 150
MO AVG 88
Rank #22 / 217
No
68
Facility 68
MO AVG 42
Rank #35 / 259
Skilled Nursing Facility (130), Assisted Living Facility (20)N & R Of Troy, LLC
31
Facility 31
MO AVG 12
Rank #13 / 93
A+
Sunrise of Des Peres
AL
MC
Des Peres
102
Facility 102
MO AVG 88
Rank #55 / 217
Yes
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 42
Rank #107 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSjv 1 Des Peres Opco, LLC
18
Facility 18
MO AVG 12
Rank #29 / 93
A+
Brookdale West County
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Ballwin
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 88
Rank #61 / 217
Yes
56
Facility 56
MO AVG 42
Rank #76 / 259
Unit TypeVb Ballwin Sh, LLC
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 12
Rank #2 / 93
A+
Central Gardens Inc
AL
RESC
Dexter
83
Facility 83
MO AVG 88
Rank #92 / 217
No
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 42
Rank #80 / 259
Residential Care Facility (83)Central Gardens, Inc
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 12
Rank #52 / 93
-
Daybreak Nursing Center
AL
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Sikeston
70
Facility 70
MO AVG 88
Rank #124 / 217
No
73
Facility 73
MO AVG 42
Rank #26 / 259
Skilled Nursing Facility (70)Daybreak Nursing Center, LLC
4
Facility 4
MO AVG 12
Rank #45 / 93
A+

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other MO assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Central Gardens Inc

Is Central Gardens Inc in a walkable area?

Central Gardens Inc has a walk score of 55. Somewhat 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 36.1%.

How long has Central Gardens Inc been in business?

Central Gardens Inc has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Central Gardens Inc?

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

What is the best email address for Central Gardens Inc?

The team at Central Gardens Inc can be reached at office@centralgardensdexter.com.

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