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Golden Age Living Center

Strong Medicare quality ratings; families often praise attentive and caring nursing staff. Still worth an in-person visit.

404 E Third Street, Stover, MO 6507861 bedsLicensed & Active
5/5
Medicare
Inspection
Quality
Staffing
Google rating
3.8/5

based on 10 Google reviews

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What this means for your family

This facility is highly regarded for its rehabilitation success and active, caring staff. However, because some families have reported a recent decline in care standards, we recommend scheduling an unannounced visit to observe current staffing levels and resident engagement firsthand.

Google Reviews

Google Reviews

10 reviews on Google
Golden Age Living Center receives high praise for its attentive nursing staff and effective rehabilitation services, with multiple families noting significant improvements in their loved ones' mobility. However, some recent feedback indicates a decline in care quality, and there are isolated reports of unprofessional behavior regarding personal property.

Quality Themes

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Food8.0Staff8.0Clean9.0Activities9.0MedsN/AMemoryN/AComms8.0ValueN/A

Strengths

  • Attentive and caring nursing staff
  • Effective rehabilitation therapy
  • Clean and well-maintained environment
  • Engaging resident activities

Concerns

  • Perceived decline in quality of care over time (mentioned by 2 reviewers)

Rating Trends

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2342.32021(3)3.02023(2)5.02024(3)1.02025(1)5.02026(2)

Distribution · 11 analyzed

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How They Respond to Reviews

0%response rate

Questions for Your Tour

  • 1I noticed your CMS health inspection rating is a perfect 5/5; how do you maintain such high standards of cleanliness and safety in the facility?
  • 2Since some residents have found the rehabilitation therapy here very effective, could you tell me more about how the therapy team works with new residents to meet their mobility goals?
  • 3We are looking for a place where the care remains consistent and high-quality long-term; what steps does your leadership take to ensure the level of care stays excellent as the facility grows?
  • 4With a 4/5 CMS staffing rating, how do you ensure that the nursing team is able to provide that attentive, one-on-one care that people often praise here?
  • 5What kind of engaging daily activities or social outings do you have planned to help residents stay connected with each other?
  • 6In the event of a medical emergency during the night, what is the specific protocol for notifying the family and coordinating with doctors?

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Key Review Excerpts

The tooksu highest care of her after her stroke.she was unable to use her left leg at all. Guess what after a month she was able to talk with a walker!

Rehab patient's family · 2026★★★★★

The staff has been great , they are very caring and call with updates. Everytime i visit the residents seem to be very happy . The facility has a facebook page and they post pictures and videos .

Long-term resident's family · 2021★★★★★

She says the staff are very loving and caring. Food is good. Very clean. Plenty of activities to keep you as busy as you like.

Long-term resident's family · 2026★★★★★
Source: 10 Google reviews

Staffing

Staffing Hours

per resident/day · Medicare 2026
RN Hours
0.49hrs
65%
Registered nurses for medical care
Total Nursing
4.05hrs
99%
All nurses + aides combined
Staff Turnover
48%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)
RN Turnover
20%
Lower is better (< 30% = good)

Both RN and total nursing hours are below national benchmarks. This can mean less clinical attention per resident, so ask about their staffing plan.

Quality Measures

Quality Measures

Resident outcomes compared with national, state, and local averages · 17 measures

Medicare Rating
3/ 5
Better Than Avg

8

measures

Worse Than Avg

6

measures

Mixed Results

3

measures

Long-Stay Residents
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Residents with depression symptoms

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
12.1%
MO
16.7%
Morgan
29.2%

Highly dependent on how each facility screens and codes depressive symptoms, so it varies widely between facilities.

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Residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.4%
Better than Avg
Here
99.4%
US
93.4%
MO
84.4%
Morgan
97.2%
🛏️

Residents needing more daily help over time

↓ Lower is better
This Facility26.0%
Worse than Avg
Here
26.0%
US
14.4%
MO
19.1%
Morgan
14.0%
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Residents whose bladder or bowel control got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility27.2%
Worse than Avg
Here
27.2%
US
19.4%
MO
17.9%
Morgan
20.6%
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Residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility100.0%
Better than Avg
Here
100.0%
US
95.5%
MO
90.9%
Morgan
92.8%
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Residents whose walking got worse

↓ Lower is better
This Facility20.4%
Worse than Avg
Here
20.4%
US
15.3%
MO
18.9%
Morgan
13.7%
Short-Stay Residents (Rehab / Post-Acute)
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for the flu

↑ Higher is better
This Facility97.9%
Better than Avg
Here
97.9%
US
79.8%
MO
63.5%
Morgan
76.1%
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Short-stay residents vaccinated for pneumonia

↑ Higher is better
This Facility99.0%
Better than Avg
Here
99.0%
US
81.8%
MO
65.9%
Morgan
81.9%
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Short-stay residents newly given antipsychotics

↓ Lower is better
This Facility0.0%
Better than Avg
Here
0.0%
US
1.6%
MO
2.2%
Morgan
1.6%
Source: Medicare quality measures

US average from Medicare published data

Inspection History

Medicare Inspection History

3-year lookback · Medicare 2026

3deficiencies
Well below state avg (12.0)
1 complaint-triggered

Golden Age Living Center shows a concerning pattern of recurring fire safety and electrical system deficiencies across multiple surveys, with issues in smoke detection, fire alarms, and electrical equipment appearing repeatedly from 2022 to 2025. One complaint was filed by families regarding abuse prevention policies. While all deficiencies have correction dates, the persistent safety violations suggest ongoing operational challenges that families should discuss during visits.

Nov 10, 2025Complaint
1
0607Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Freedom from Abuse, Neglect, and Exploitation Deficiencies

Develop and implement policies and procedures to prevent abuse, neglect, and theft.

Jan 30, 2025Routine
4
0321Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Ensure that special areas are constructed so that walls can resist fire for one hour or have an approved fire extinguishing system.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0578Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Honor the resident's right to request, refuse, and/or discontinue treatment, to participate in or refuse to participate in experimental research, and to formulate an advance directive.

0698Potential for harm · IsolatedCorrected

Quality of Life and Care Deficiencies

Provide safe, appropriate dialysis care/services for a resident who requires such services.

Dec 1, 2023Routine
4
0346Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the fire alarm was out of service for more than 4 hours.

0354Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Follow proper procedures when the automatic sprinkler systems was out of service for more than 10 hours.

0920Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Ensure proper usage of power strips and extension cords.

0575Minimal · WidespreadCorrected

Resident Rights Deficiencies

Post a list of names, addresses, and telephone numbers of all pertinent State agencies and advocacy groups and a statement that the resident may file a complaint with the State Survey Agency.

Oct 14, 2022Routine
6
0345Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Smoke Deficiencies

Have approved installation, maintenance and testing program for fire alarm systems.

0712Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Miscellaneous Deficiencies

Have simulated fire drills held at unexpected times.

0918Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have generator or other power source capable of supplying service within 10 seconds.

0923Potential for harm · WidespreadCorrected

Gas, Vacuum, and Electrical Systems Deficiencies

Have proper medical gas storage and administration areas.

0636Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Assess the resident completely in a timely manner when first admitted, and then periodically, at least every 12 months.

0656Potential for harm · PatternCorrected

Resident Assessment and Care Planning Deficiencies

Develop and implement a complete care plan that meets all the resident's needs, with timetables and actions that can be measured.

Ownership & Operations

Who Operates This Facility

Owner / Operator

Golden Age Living Center

Organization Type

nonprofit

Ownership & Management

Key personnel

Johnson, JoanneW-2 Managing EmployeeJohnson, JoanneOfficer / DirectorGolden Age Nursing Home DistrictManagerBowers, DonnaManager
Source: Medicare provider data

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