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Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is a 74-bed assisted living facility in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, family-owned and operated since 1995 by Joyco, Inc. Ms. Kathy McCrary serves as administrator. The facility provides personalized support for seniors with an emphasis on independence and happiness.
The community is located in downtown Springfield with a walk score of 94, indicating a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car.
The facility does not accept Medicare and does not allow pets.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, conducts inspections for all long-term care providers in Missouri. Access to this information is foundational for assessing safety, accountability, and management competence.
Prospective residents and families should acquire detailed information on staffing, occupancy, quality outcome metrics, pricing, and the facility’s inspection and compliance record.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is legally operated by Joyco Incorporated, and administrated by Kathy Mccrary.
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.
| 10 | 35 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (10 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 1.3 | 4.4 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1.3 vs. MO avg 4.4).↓ 70% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 60% 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.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (5 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 29% better |
0.0 miles from city center
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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Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is located in SPRINGFIELD, Missouri.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Missouri.
The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Gardens Senior Living Community |
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. | Springfield (Mark Twain) | 148
Facility
148
MO AVG
97
Rank
#59 / 454 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
MO AVG
45
Rank
#275 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bslc II | 30
Facility
30
MO AVG
11
Rank
#24 / 209 | A+ |
| Joy Assisted Living for Seniors |
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. | Springfield (Downtown Springfield) | 74
Facility
74
MO AVG
97
Rank
#285 / 454 | No |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Assisted Living Facility (74) | Joyco Incorporated | 1
Facility
1
MO AVG
11
Rank
#98 / 209 | - |
| Lakewood Senior Living |
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.
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Springfield | 67
Facility
67
MO AVG
97
Rank
#317 / 454 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
MO AVG
45
Rank
#307 / 563 | - | Lakewood Residential Care, LLC | 23
Facility
23
MO AVG
11
Rank
#43 / 209 | A+ |
| NorthPark Village Senior Living |
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.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
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.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Ozark | 52
Facility
52
MO AVG
97
Rank
#384 / 454 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
MO AVG
45
Rank
#460 / 563 | - | Ozark Residential, LLC | 42
Facility
42
MO AVG
11
Rank
#12 / 209 | - |
| Bradford Court |
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.
ADC Adult Day Care Structured weekday daytime programming for seniors who live at home but need supervision, health monitoring, or social engagement. More affordable than full residential care and a key resource for working family caregivers.
HC Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.
RC Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision. | Nixa | 50
Facility
50
MO AVG
97
Rank
#390 / 454 | Yes |
65
Facility
65
MO AVG
45
Rank
#124 / 563 | - | Nixa Residential, LLC | 23
Facility
23
MO AVG
11
Rank
#43 / 209 | A+ |
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood of SPRINGFIELD.
The legal owner and operator of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is Joyco Incorporated.
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.
According to MO state health department records, Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's license number is 052459.
According to MO state health department records, Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's license expires on January 30, 2027.
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's occupancy is 72%.
Kathy McCrary is the administrator of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors.
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