The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Springfield, MO

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

Assisted Living, Independent Living & Memory Care · Springfield, MO

Overview of The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care operates from Springfield, MO, running independent living in addition to assisted living and memory care. The independent apartments include community services, though daily care is excluded. Assisted living residents each keep an apartment and get help getting dressed, bathing, and taking medication. Anyone who may wander is supervised within memory care, and the space is secured.

With all three available, a resident’s care can change as needs change, without a move. Respite covers the gap when someone is ready to leave the hospital, but home isn’t set up yet, and Short-Term Rehab provides rehabilitation on a temporary basis. Garden Homes is a named program here.

Residents are permitted to have pets. Most errands mean a trip by car, since the location scores 47 and counts as car-dependent, which matters once a resident has given up driving.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info An established community with some operational experience and growing routines. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #37 / 94Years in operation — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 37th out of 94 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.
7 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #120 / 258Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 120th out of 258 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.
47 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Ownership & Operating Entity

Profit StatusNonprofit

Therapy & Rehabilitation

2 services
Short-Term Rehab
Onsite Rehabilitation

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Licensed Nurses/CNAs
Licensed Nurse Supervision
On-Site Podiatry

Additional Services

7 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Individual Care Plan
Trained Team Member Available 24 Hours a Day
Personal Assistance
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation to appointments, shopping, and cultural events

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Swimming Pool
Beauty Salon
Library
Dog Park
Computers
Community Kitchen
Wi-Fi
Cable Tv
Jacuzzi Spa
50S-Style Diner
Garden Homes
Private Dining Room
Emergency Call System
Activities
Cultural Outings
Cooking Classes

Faith & Spiritual Life

Spiritual Care (Onsite Chaplain)
Chapel
Religious Affiliationfaith-based (non-denominational Christian)

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care.
  • Anytime / all-day dining.
  • Private dining room for family events.

Room Accommodations

Studio 298 sq ft
1 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Independent Living One Bedroom Condo (1,050 sq ft) · Independent Living One Bedroom (502 sq ft) · Independent Living One Bedroom Deluxe (602 sq ft) · Assisted Living One Bedroom (384 sq ft) · Assisted Living One Bedroom Deluxe (444 sq ft) Floor plans: Condo, Deluxe 384–1,050 sq ft
2 Bedroom Floor plans as listed by the community: Independent Living Two Bedroom A Condo (1,500 sq ft) · Independent Living Two Bedroom B Condo (1,414 sq ft) · Independent Living Two Bedroom (857 sq ft) · Independent Living Two Bedroom Deluxe (936 sq ft) Floor plans: Condo, B Condo, Deluxe 857–1,500 sq ft
Semi-Private / Shared Room
Cottage / Villa Floor plans: House Condo 1,200 sq ft

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

1 Bedroom
1 Bedroom
Studio

Places of interest near The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

Address 4.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Assisted Living around Springfield

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 43
Rank #120 / 258
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBslc II
31
Facility 31
MO AVG 12
Rank #13 / 94
A+
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 43
Rank #129 / 258
Studio / 1 BedLakewood Residential Care, LLC
24
Facility 24
MO AVG 12
Rank #21 / 94
A+
Cedarhurst of Springfield
AL
IL
MC
Springfield
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 88
Rank #135 / 217
Yes
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 43
Rank #2 / 258
ALF** (66)Maple Wood Management Mo, LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 12
Rank #54 / 94
-
Bradford Court
AL
ADC
HOS
RC
Nixa
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 88
Rank #164 / 217
Yes
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 43
Rank #48 / 258
Studio / 1 BedNixa Residential, LLC
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 12
Rank #22 / 94
A+
The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
IL
MC
Springfield (Mark Twain)-Yes
47
Facility 47
MO AVG 43
Rank #120 / 258
studio / 1 bed / 2 bed-
7
Facility 7
MO AVG 12
Rank #37 / 94
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

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care 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 The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care

What neighborhood is The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care in?

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is in the Mark Twain neighborhood of Springfield.

Is The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care in a walkable area?

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care has a walk score of 47. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

How long has The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care been in business?

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care has been operating for approximately 7 years, based on available licensing and registration records.

Does The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care on this page.

Are pets allowed at The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Yes, The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care allows residents to bring their pets.

Does The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care is registered as a non-profit in MO.

Are there photos of The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care?

Yes — there are 13 photos of The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

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