The Gardens

Q: What neighborhood is The Gardens in?

The Gardens is in the Mark Twain neighborhood of Springfield.

Q: Is The Gardens in a walkable area?

The Gardens has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Q: What is the occupancy rate at The Gardens?

The Gardens's occupancy is 67%.

Q: Are pets allowed at The Gardens?

No, The Gardens has a no-pet policy.

Q: Who is the administrator of The Gardens?

Heather Brown is the administrator of The Gardens.

Overview of The Gardens

Located in Greene County, The Gardens is a 148-bed senior living community in Springfield, Missouri, operated by BSLC II (Bethesda Senior Living) under administrator Heather Brown The community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care across a continuum of care, with floor plan options ranging from studios to one-bedroom deluxe units.

CMS-reported staffing data shows LPN coverage at 1h 17m per resident per day, about 40 percent above the Missouri average of 55 minutes, a figure that reflects stronger medication administration and hands-on care presence than most comparable Missouri communities. Weekend total nursing hours run 3h 54m per resident per day, 12 percent above the state average of 3h 29m.

Amenities include a garden, computer lab, and structured activity calendar. The built-in overview describes flexible meal plans, housekeeping and laundry, and pharmacy services within the independent living program.

The Gardens suits older adults in Greene County looking for a planned continuum of care across independent living, assisted living, and memory care within a single Bethesda Senior Living campus in Springfield.

Facility Direct Line (417) 889-7600 icp@health.ny.gov

Staffing hours breakdown

Hours per resident per day — compared to Missouri state averages

Staff type	Hours / Day / Resident	vs state avg
Registered Nurse (RN) RNs hold the highest nursing license and can assess residents, interpret test results, and direct care plans. More RN hours per day often signals stronger clinical oversight and faster response to health changes.	20m per day	■ Avg State avg: 20m per day · National avg: 41m per day
LPN / LVN Licensed Practical Nurses (LPNs) or Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs) deliver routine hands-on care — medication administration, wound dressing, and monitoring vital signs. They work under RN supervision and make up a large share of daily bedside care.	1h 17m per day	▲ 40% State avg: 55m per day · National avg: 52m per day
Nurse Aide Certified Nurse Aides (CNAs) provide the most direct day-to-day assistance: bathing, dressing, feeding, and mobility. Nurse aide hours are typically the largest staffing category and directly affect residents' quality of life.	2h 32m per day	■ Avg State avg: 2h 34m per day · National avg: 2h 20m per day
Weekend Total Nursing Combined nursing hours (RN + LPN + Nurse Aide) per resident per day on weekends. Staffing often drops on weekends — this figure reveals whether the facility maintains adequate coverage outside of weekday hours.	3h 54m per day	▲ 12% State avg: 3h 29m per day · National avg: 3h 26m per day
Physical Therapist Hours per resident per day provided by licensed Physical Therapists (PTs) or PT Assistants. PT services help residents recover mobility after injury or illness and are especially important for post-acute (short-stay) rehabilitation.	4m per day	▲ 299% State avg: 1m per day · National avg: 4m per day
Weekend RN Registered nurse hours specifically on weekends. Facilities sometimes reduce RN presence on Saturdays and Sundays — a low weekend RN figure compared to weekday hours can indicate reduced clinical oversight when most administrative staff are absent.	12m per day	▼ 29% State avg: 17m per day · National avg: 28m per day

148-bed community

A larger shared setting that may offer more common spaces and organized community services.

Walk Score: 47 / 100

Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

Occupancy

Occupancy rate

67%

Similar to the Missouri average: 66.6%

Occupied beds

99 / 148

Average occupied beds in Missouri homes 72 beds

CountyGreene

The Gardens is legally operated by Bslc Ii, and administered by Heather Brown.

Safety FeaturesCOVID-19 screening, mask requirement, hand sanitization.

Visitor PolicyVisitation by appointment only, screening required.

Admission CriteriaNo discrimination based on race, creed, color, national origin, handicap, sex and age.

Computer Lab

Garden

Activity Calendar

Activities

Since 2018 · 8 years of data 27 deficiencies 13 inspections

Inspection Scorecard 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

Deficiencies Deficiencies are formal regulatory issues recorded during state inspections.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total deficiencies Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.	27	64	This facility has 58% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (27 vs. MO avg 64).↓ 58% better
Deficiencies per inspection Average deficiencies per inspection.	2.1	5.3	This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (2.1 vs. MO avg 5.3).↓ 60% better

Inspections State inspections evaluate whether the facility meets health and safety standards.	This Facility	MO Average	vs. MO Avg
Total inspections Combined count of all inspections conducted at this facility.	13	12	This facility has had 8% more total inspections than the Missouri average (13 vs. MO avg 12). More inspections can mean more regulatory scrutiny rather than worse care.↑ 8% more

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Long-stay resident measures

Above average

Hospitalizations per 1,000 days 3.51

54% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.28

ED visits per 1,000 days 2.39

18% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 2.91

Short-stay resident measures

Average

Re-hospitalized after SNF stay 26.9%

In line with Missouri average

Missouri average: 27.0%

Emergency department visits 12.7%

26% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 17.1%

Falls with major injury 1.4%

86% worse than Missouri average

Missouri average: 0.8%

Ability to care for self at discharge 63.6%

19% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 53.7%

Successful return to home or community 55.2%

9% better than Missouri average

Missouri average: 50.6%

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for The Gardens

1 Bedroom

Suite

Studio

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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.


The Gardens	AL IL MC	Springfield (Mark Twain)	148 Facility 148 MO AVG 96 Rank #58 / 450	No	47 Facility 47 MO AVG 45 Rank #275 / 563	-	Bslc II	-	-
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 45 Rank #275 / 563	Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed	Bslc II	30 Facility 30 MO AVG 7 Rank #12 / 205	A+
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Bradford Court	AL ADC HOS RC	Nixa	50 Facility 50 MO AVG 96 Rank #386 / 450	Yes	65 Facility 65 MO AVG 45 Rank #124 / 563	Studio / 1 Bed	Nixa Residential, LLC	23 Facility 23 MO AVG 7 Rank #22 / 205	A+
The Gardens Assisted Living & Memory Care	AL IL MC	Springfield (Mark Twain)	-	Yes	47 Facility 47 MO AVG 45 Rank #275 / 563	studio / 1 bed / 2 bed	-	7 Facility 7 MO AVG 7 Rank #52 / 205	A+

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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).

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

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).

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).

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).

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.

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

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)

What neighborhood is The Gardens in?

The Gardens is in the Mark Twain neighborhood of Springfield.

Who is the owner of The Gardens?

The Gardens is legally operated by Bslc Ii, and administered by Heather Brown.

Is The Gardens in a walkable area?

The Gardens has a walk score of 47. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

What is the occupancy rate at The Gardens?

The Gardens's occupancy is 67%.

Are pets allowed at The Gardens?

No, The Gardens has a no-pet policy.

Who is the administrator of The Gardens?

Heather Brown is the administrator of The Gardens.

How many beds does The Gardens have?

The Gardens has 148 beds.

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