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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.
Lower than the Missouri average: 66.6%Central Gardens Inc is legally operated by Central Gardens, Inc., and administrated by Kimberley Polen.
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.
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.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
|---|---|---|---|
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 35 | This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (3 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 91% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2022.
| 0.8 | 8.8 | This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (0.8 vs. MO avg 8.8).↓ 91% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 3 | 5 | This facility has 40% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (3 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 40% better |
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.
| 1 | 7 | This facility has 86% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (1 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 86% better |
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Dexter's city center to Central Gardens Inc's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
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50
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97
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#390 / 454 | - | - | 5.01
Facility
5.01
MO AVG
3.74
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$41.3k
MO AVG
$76.9k
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#222 / 283 | 16
Facility
16
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#55 / 281 | 4.0
Facility
4.0
MO AVG
5.7
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#75 / 281 | 2 | 46 | A+ |
2
Facility
2
MO AVG
45
Rank
#545 / 563 | Holly Stevens | $20.9M
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$20.9M
MO AVG
$8.4M
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#17 / 286 | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#6 / 286 | 58.6%
Facility
58.6%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#105 / 286 | 265767 | ||||
| Farmington Presbyterian Manor |
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MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Farmington | 90
Facility
90
MO AVG
97
Rank
#227 / 454 |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#150 / 428 | +12% | 4.58
Facility
4.58
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#43 / 276 | +49% | +23% | $12.6k
Facility
$12.6k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#167 / 283 | 9
Facility
9
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#11 / 281 | 2.3
Facility
2.3
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#11 / 281 | 1 | 70 | A+ |
66
Facility
66
MO AVG
45
Rank
#113 / 563 | Jane Hull | $9.9M
Facility
$9.9M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#73 / 286 | $6.3M
Facility
$6.3M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#52 / 286 | 63%
Facility
63%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#74 / 286 | 265583 | ||||
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
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Facility
38
MO AVG
97
Rank
#424 / 454 |
100.0%
Facility
100.0%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#1 / 428 | +50% | 3.03
Facility
3.03
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#230 / 276 | -27% | -19% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 283 | 39
Facility
39
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#183 / 281 | 6.5
Facility
6.5
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#200 / 281 | - | 100 | A+ |
73
Facility
73
MO AVG
45
Rank
#70 / 563 | Womens Christian Association Of Kansas City Missouri | $2.9M
Facility
$2.9M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#264 / 286 | $2.4M
Facility
$2.4M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#221 / 286 | 81.6%
Facility
81.6%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#13 / 286 | 265802 | ||||
| Sunrise of Des Peres |
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AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.
IL Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.
MC Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk. | Des Peres | 102
Facility
102
MO AVG
97
Rank
#169 / 454 |
72.5%
Facility
72.5%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#166 / 428 | +9% | 3.50
Facility
3.50
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#168 / 276 | +4% | -6% | $334.9k
Facility
$334.9k
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#277 / 283 | 87
Facility
87
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#272 / 281 | 7.9
Facility
7.9
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#243 / 281 | 13 | 74 | A+ |
50
Facility
50
MO AVG
45
Rank
#244 / 563 | Mary Grodeon | $15.6M
Facility
$15.6M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#32 / 286 | $7.7M
Facility
$7.7M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#31 / 286 | 49.2%
Facility
49.2%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#186 / 286 | 265834 |
Central Gardens Inc has a walk score of 55. Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.
According to MO state health department records, Central Gardens Inc's license number is 052962.
According to MO state health department records, Central Gardens Inc's license expires on August 29, 2027.
Central Gardens Inc's occupancy is 36%.
Kimberley Polen is the administrator of Central Gardens Inc.
Central Gardens Inc has 83 beds.
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