Central Gardens Inc
Nursing Home · Missouri, MO
Central Gardens Inc
Nursing Home · Missouri, MO
Central Gardens INC 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 INC should contact the facility directly to request details about staffing levels and credentials, nursing program scope, care services, activity programming, and payment types accepted.
83-bed community Rank #265 / 454Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 265th out of 454 homes in Missouri. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Missouri SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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: 55 / 100 Rank #189 / 563Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 189th out of 563 homes in Missouri. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Missouri SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.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.
About this community
Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceAugust 30, 2025
ExpirationAugust 29, 2027
CountyStoddard
License Number052962
Central Gardens Inc is legally operated by Central Gardens, Inc., and administrated by Kimberley Polen.
Corporate EntityCENTRAL GARDENS, INC
Owner NameCentral Gardens, Inc
Residential Care Facility
83 units
Total beds
83 units
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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.
Inspection Scorecard
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, 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.
Overall vs. MO average
0 Worse
No metrics in this bucket.
1 Better
Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total inspections (100% below)
• Total inspections (100% below)
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 0 | 7 | This facility has 100% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (0 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 100% better |
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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.
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.
Are there photos of Central Gardens Inc?
Yes — there is 1 photo of Central Gardens Inc in the photo gallery on this page.
What is the address of Central Gardens Inc?
Central Gardens Inc is located at 302 NORTH ELM ST.
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