GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER
Within standard 12-15 month inspection cycle. Federal law requires annual inspections.
Golden Age Living Center in Stover, Missouri, has received a Trust Grade of A, indicating it is considered excellent and highly recommended for potential residents. It ranks #15 out of 479 facilities in the state, placing it in the top half, and is the best option among the three nursing homes in Morgan County. However, the facility is experiencing a worsening trend, with the number of issues identified increasing from one in 2023 to two in 2025. Staffing is a strength, as the center has a 5/5 star rating and a turnover rate of 44%, which is below the state average of 57%. Notably, there have been no fines reported, but there are some concerns; for example, staff failed to consistently document residents' code status and did not address care areas for several residents, which could impact their individualized care plans.
- Trust Score
- A
- In Missouri
- #15/479
- Safety Record
- Low Risk
- Inspections
- Getting Worse
- Staff Stability ○ Average
- 44% turnover. Near Missouri's 48% average. Typical for the industry.
- Penalties ✓ Good
- No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Missouri facilities.
- Skilled Nurses ○ Average
- Each resident gets 35 minutes of Registered Nurse (RN) attention daily — about average for Missouri. RNs are the most trained staff who monitor for health changes.
- Violations ✓ Good
- Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
The Good
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5-Star Staffing Rating · Excellent nurse staffing levels
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Full Sprinkler Coverage · Fire safety systems throughout facility
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No fines on record
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Staff turnover below average (44%)
4 points below Missouri average of 48%
Facility shows strength in staffing levels, fire safety.
The Bad
Near Missouri avg (46%)
Typical for the industry
The Ugly 5 deficiencies on record
Jan 2025
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(D)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0698
(Tag F0698)
Could have caused harm · This affected 1 resident
Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to perform a pre-dialysis (procedure to remove waste products from the blood when the kidneys stop functioning properly) assessment and to h...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Deficiency F0578
(Tag F0578)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to consistently document the code status as Do Not Resuscitate (DNR)...
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Dec 2023
1 deficiency
MINOR
(C)
Minor Issue - procedural, no safety impact
Deficiency F0575
(Tag F0575)
Minor procedural issue · This affected most or all residents
Based on observation, interview and record review, facility staff failed to post the telephone number for the Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS) Adult Abuse and Neglect Hotline (used to r...
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Oct 2022
2 deficiencies
CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Assessments
(Tag F0636)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
Based on record review and interview, facility staff failed to document the date and location of the documentation used to complete the Care Area Assessment (CAA) section (section V0200) of the Minimu...
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CONCERN
(E)
Potential for Harm - no one hurt, but risky conditions existed
Comprehensive Care Plan
(Tag F0656)
Could have caused harm · This affected multiple residents
**NOTE- TERMS IN BRACKETS HAVE BEEN EDITED TO PROTECT CONFIDENTIALITY** Based on interview and record review, facility staff failed to address the triggered care areas of the Care Area Assessment (CAA...
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Understanding Severity Codes (click to expand)
Questions to Ask on Your Visit
- "Can I speak with families of current residents?"
- "What's your RN coverage like on weekends and overnight?"
Our Honest Assessment
- • Grade A (90/100). Above average facility, better than most options in Missouri.
- • No major safety red flags. No abuse findings, life-threatening violations, or SFF status.
- • No fines on record. Clean compliance history, better than most Missouri facilities.
- • Only 5 deficiencies on record. Cleaner than most facilities. Minor issues only.
- • No significant concerns identified. This facility shows no red flags across CMS ratings, staff turnover, or federal penalties.
About This Facility
What is Golden Age Living Center's CMS Rating?
CMS assigns GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER an overall rating of 5 out of 5 stars, which is considered much above average nationally. Within Missouri, this rating places the facility higher than 99% of the state's 100 nursing homes. This rating reflects solid performance across the metrics CMS uses to evaluate nursing home quality.
How is Golden Age Living Center Staffed?
CMS rates GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER's staffing level at 5 out of 5 stars, which is much above average compared to other nursing homes. Staff turnover is 44%, compared to the Missouri average of 46%. This relatively stable workforce can support continuity of care.
What Have Inspectors Found at Golden Age Living Center?
State health inspectors documented 5 deficiencies at GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER during 2022 to 2025. These included: 4 with potential for harm and 1 minor or isolated issues.
Who Owns and Operates Golden Age Living Center?
GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER is owned by a non-profit organization. Non-profit facilities reinvest revenue into operations rather than distributing to shareholders. The facility operates independently rather than as part of a larger chain. With 61 certified beds and approximately 46 residents (about 75% occupancy), it is a smaller facility located in STOVER, Missouri.
How Does Golden Age Living Center Compare to Other Missouri Nursing Homes?
Compared to the 100 nursing homes in Missouri, GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER's overall rating (5 stars) is above the state average of 2.5, staff turnover (44%) is near the state average of 46%, and health inspection rating (5 stars) is much above the national benchmark.
What Should Families Ask When Visiting Golden Age Living Center?
Based on this facility's data, families visiting should ask: "Can I visit during a mealtime to observe dining assistance and food quality?" "How do you handle medical emergencies, and what is your hospital transfer rate?" "Can I speak with family members of current residents about their experience?"
Is Golden Age Living Center Safe?
Based on CMS inspection data, GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER has a clean safety record: no substantiated abuse findings (meaning no confirmed cases of resident harm), no Immediate Jeopardy citations (the most serious violation level indicating risk of serious injury or death), and is not on the Special Focus Facility watch list (a federal program monitoring the lowest-performing 1% of nursing homes). The facility has a 5-star overall rating and ranks #1 of 100 nursing homes in Missouri. While no facility is perfect, families should still ask about staff-to-resident ratios and recent inspection results during their visit.
Do Nurses at Golden Age Living Center Stick Around?
GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER has a staff turnover rate of 44%, which is about average for Missouri nursing homes (state average: 46%). Moderate turnover is common in nursing homes, but families should still ask about staff tenure and how the facility maintains care continuity when employees leave.
Was Golden Age Living Center Ever Fined?
GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER has no federal fines on record. CMS issues fines when nursing homes fail to meet care standards or don't correct problems found during inspections. The absence of fines suggests the facility has either maintained compliance or corrected any issues before penalties were assessed. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review recent inspection reports for the full picture.
Is Golden Age Living Center on Any Federal Watch List?
GOLDEN AGE LIVING CENTER is not on any federal watch list. The most significant is the Special Focus Facility (SFF) program, which identifies the bottom 1% of nursing homes nationally based on persistent, serious quality problems. Not being on this list means the facility has avoided the pattern of deficiencies that triggers enhanced federal oversight. This is a positive indicator, though families should still review the facility's inspection history directly.