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Joy Assisted Living for Seniors
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Joy Assisted Living for Seniors

2030 W Mount Vernon St, Springfield, MO 65802-4846 View map Calculator: See prices in your area
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Overview of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors

Kathy McCrary serves as administrator for Joy Assisted Living for Seniors, a 74-bed community located at 2030 West Mount Vernon Street in Springfield, Missouri. Family-owned and operated by Joyco Incorporated since 1995, this Greene County facility emphasizes an affordable, home-style approach that balances baseline daily physical support with individual resident independence.

The residential model features a 24-hour on-duty care staff providing medication monitoring, dietary coordination, and localized assistance with personal hygiene routines. Accommodations span private suites along with shared floor plans built around a centralized indoor atrium and secured outdoor garden areas.

West Springfield’s area is highly car-dependent, meaning that most routine medical travel, off-campus family outings, and standard errands necessitate a short drive. Regular health and safety compliance reviews are overseen by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, ensuring adherence to statewide long-term care operational standards.

Prospective families researching affordable regional care models can contact the Springfield business office to confirm active suite vacancies and current baseline pricing structures.

Facility Direct Line (417) 864-8805
Facility Direct Line (417) 864-8805 info@joyassistedliving.com
By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 74 Rank #282 / 450Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 282nd out of 450 homes 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 cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. 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. Rank #116 / 227Years in operation — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 116th out of 227 homes 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 cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. 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 #5 / 545Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 5th out of 545 homes 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 cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. 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 #168 / 407Occupancy rate — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 168th out of 407 homes we track in Missouri for occupancy. Shows this facility's occupancy rate versus the Missouri average, with its Statewide rank out of 407. Higher occupancy signals strong local demand and financial stability.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. 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.
72% This home usually has availability
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%
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 and/or federal inspection records. The period covered can vary depending on document availability. 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 (85% below)
• Deficiencies per inspection (61% 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. 1066 This facility has 85% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (10 vs. MO avg 66).↓ 85% better
Deficiencies per inspection Info Average deficiencies per inspection. 2.05.12 This facility has 61% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2 vs. MO avg 5.12).↓ 61% 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 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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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 96
Rank #58 / 450
Yes
47
Facility 47
MO AVG 46
Rank #274 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBslc II
30
Facility 30
MO AVG 10
Rank #23 / 227
A+
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors
AL
Springfield
74
Facility 74
MO AVG 96
Rank #282 / 450
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 46
Rank #5 / 545
Assisted Living Facility (74)Joyco Incorporated
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 10
Rank #116 / 227
-
Lakewood Senior Living
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
MC
RC
Springfield
67
Facility 67
MO AVG 96
Rank #314 / 450
Yes
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 46
Rank #304 / 545
Studio / 1 BedLakewood Residential Care, LLC
24
Facility 24
MO AVG 10
Rank #43 / 227
A+
Cedarhurst of Springfield
AL
IL
MC
Springfield
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 96
Rank #317 / 450
Yes
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 46
Rank #5 / 545
ALF** (66)Maple Wood Managem4Ent Mo, LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 10
Rank #116 / 227
-
Bradford Court
AL
ADC
HOS
RC
Nixa
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 96
Rank #386 / 450
Yes
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 46
Rank #124 / 545
Studio / 1 BedNixa Residential, LLC
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 10
Rank #44 / 227
A+
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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 72%.

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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