Joy Assisted Living for Seniors

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors

Overview of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors provides assisted living in Springfield, MO. Residents can receive help with bathing, dressing, and medication while continuing to manage their day-to-day lives as independently as possible. The home may suit someone who needs this practical support in a residential setting.

There are 74 beds. The community opened in 1995 and remains family-owned and operated, with Kathy McCrary serving as administrator and Joyco operating the community. A Walk Score of 94 makes the area a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car. For someone who no longer drives, that supports independent access to nearby errands.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions. 74 Rank #108 / 217Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 108th 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 Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby. Rank #2 / 259Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 2nd 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.
94 / 100
Occupancy rate Info Occupancy lower than 85% suggests more openings may be available. Rank #71 / 187Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 71st 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.
71.6% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Missouri average: 64.3%
Occupied beds
53 / 74

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility
StatusActive
IssuanceJanuary 31, 2025
ExpirationJanuary 30, 2027
CountyGreene
License Number052459

Ownership & Operating Entity

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is legally operated by Joyco Incorporated, and administered by Kathy Mccrary.

Corporate EntityJOYCO, INC
Owner NameJoyco, Inc

Type Of Units

Assisted Living Facility
74 units
Total beds
74 units

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Does not accept Medicare

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 2018 · 8 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.
10 deficiencies 5 inspections

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 2018 vs. Missouri state average
Overall vs. MO average 0 Worse No metrics in this bucket. 2 Better Metrics better than Missouri average:
• Total deficiencies (84% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (60% 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. 1064.0 This facility has 84% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (10 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 84% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.05.0 This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 60% 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. 512.0 This facility has had 58% fewer total inspections than the Missouri average (5 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↓ 58% fewer

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Address 0.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to Joy Assisted Living for Seniors'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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. ADC (Adult Day Care): Daytime supervision, health monitoring, and social activities for seniors who live at home.
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.
Gardens Senior Living Community
AL
IL
MC
Springfield (Mark Twain)
148
Facility 148
MO AVG 88
Rank #28 / 217
Yes
47
Facility 47
MO AVG 42
Rank #120 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBslc II
30
Facility 30
MO AVG 12
Rank #14 / 93
A+
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors
AL
Springfield
74
Facility 74
MO AVG 88
Rank #108 / 217
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 42
Rank #2 / 259
Assisted Living Facility (74)Joyco, Inc
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 12
Rank #52 / 93
-
Lakewood Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Springfield
67
Facility 67
MO AVG 88
Rank #132 / 217
Yes
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 42
Rank #129 / 259
Studio / 1 BedLakewood Residential Care, LLC
24
Facility 24
MO AVG 12
Rank #22 / 93
A+
Cedarhurst of Springfield
AL
IL
MC
Springfield
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 88
Rank #135 / 217
Yes
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 42
Rank #2 / 259
ALF** (66)Maple Wood Management Mo, LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 12
Rank #52 / 93
-
Bradford Court
AL
ADC
HOS
RC
Nixa
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 88
Rank #164 / 217
Yes
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 42
Rank #48 / 259
Studio / 1 BedNixa Residential, LLC
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 12
Rank #23 / 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

Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Missouri

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is located in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.

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Aged and Disabled Waiver

Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
MO

Rural access prioritized.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Respite (240 hours/year) Adult day care (~$65/day) Home health services

Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)

MO SNC

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, in approved facility.
Income Limits ~$1,215/month individual
Asset Limits $2,000 individual
MO

Supplements SSI; facility-based only.

Benefits
Monthly cash payment (~$156-$292/month) for care costs

Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)

Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver

Age 65+
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, NFLOC, dementia diagnosis, live with caregiver.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,901/month (300% FBR, individual); QIT required.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Caregiver must be family; small program size.

Benefits
Cash stipend ($1,000-$1,500/month) to family caregiver Respite Training Supplies ($500/year)

MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)

Missouri MO HealthNet ABD

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, MO HealthNet-eligible, needs help with 1+ ADL.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,690/month (individual, projected); spenddown allowed.
Asset Limits $5,909.25 (individual), $11,818.45 (couple).
MO

Less intensive than waivers; statewide access.

Benefits
Personal care (2-4 hours/day) Homemaker services Limited respite Medical equipment

Medicare Savings Program (MSP)

Missouri Medicare Savings Program

Age 65+ or disabled
General Missouri resident, Medicare Part A/B.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,510/month (QMB), ~$3,380/month (SLMB), ~$3,598/month (QI)—individual.
Asset Limits $9,430 (individual), $14,130 (couple).
MO

Three tiers; no waitlist; includes Extra Help for Part D.

Benefits
Covers Part B premiums ($174.70/month) Deductibles ($240/year) Copays (~20%)

Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)

Missouri Caregiver Program

Age
General Caregivers of 60+ with dementia, Missouri resident, functional needs (2+ ADLs).
Income Limits (2025) No strict cap; prioritizes low-income ~$24,980/year individual
Asset Limits Not assessed; need-based.
MO

Administered via AAAs and Alzheimer’s Association; rural focus.

Benefits
Respite (4-6 hours/week) Training Assistive tech ($500/year) Supplies

VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits

Missouri VA Aid and Attendance/Housebound

Age 65+ or disabled veteran/spouse
General Missouri resident, wartime service, need for ADL help (A&A) or homebound.
Income Limits (2025) Net income < ~$1,984/month (veteran with dependent, A&A); pension offsets income.
Asset Limits ~$155,356 net worth limit
MO

High veteran demand in rural/urban areas.

Benefits
Cash (~$1,433-$2,642/month veteran, ~$951-$1,318 spouse) for care costs (e.g., in-home, assisted living)

Frequently Asked Questions about Joy Assisted Living for Seniors

Who is the owner of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors?

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is legally operated by Joyco Incorporated, and administered by Kathy Mccrary.

Is Joy Assisted Living for Seniors in a walkable area?

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.

What is the license number of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors?

According to MO state health department records, Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's license number is 052459.

When does Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's license expire?

According to MO state health department records, Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's license expires on January 30, 2027.

What is the occupancy rate at Joy Assisted Living for Seniors?

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's occupancy is 71.6%.

How long has Joy Assisted Living for Seniors been in business?

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors has been operating for approximately 1 year, based on available licensing and registration records.

Are pets allowed at Joy Assisted Living for Seniors?

No, Joy Assisted Living for Seniors has a no-pet policy.

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