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Nestled in the tranquil grounds of John Duffy Drive, Joplin, MO, The Wildwood Senior Living is an esteemed senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Have a relaxing time within the stunning and spacious residences of The Wildwood Senior Living. Optimize your independence and reach your full potential with top-tier care and support from a compassionate and highly qualified team available around the clock.
Rediscover passions and seek new adventures through enjoyable activities and engaging programs for leisure and wellness. Have an unforgettable dining experience with delectable and healthy meals catering to nutritional needs and tastes. Enjoy peace and convenience with the fabulous amenities of The Wildwood Senior Living. The US News and World Report regarded The Wildwood Senior Living as the Best Assisted Living, Best Memory Care, and Best Assisted Living in 2024 for its exceptional quality.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%The Wildwood Senior Living is legally operated by Joplin Senior Community Llc, and administrated by Daniel Shields.
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
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 3 | 35 | This facility has 91% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 91% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2021.
| 0.6 | 7 | This facility has 91% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (0.6 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 91% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 1 | 5 | This facility has 80% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (1 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 80% 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.
| 3 | 7 | This facility has 57% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri assisted living residence (3 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 57% better |
Pets Allowed
Room Sizes: Studio / 1 Bed
Building Type: 3-story
Transportation Services
Fitness and Recreation
6.1 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Joplin's city center to The Wildwood Senior Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The Wildwood Senior Living is located in Joplin, Missouri.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| The Wildwood 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.
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. | Joplin | 74
Facility
74
MO AVG
97
Rank
#285 / 454 | Yes |
2
Facility
2
MO AVG
45
Rank
#545 / 563 | Joplin Senior Community LLC | - | - |
| Maple Tree Terrace |
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.
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. | Carthage (Grand Heights) | 50
Facility
50
MO AVG
97
Rank
#390 / 454 | Yes |
57
Facility
57
MO AVG
45
Rank
#177 / 563 | Carthage Residential, LLC | 23
Facility
23
MO AVG
11
Rank
#43 / 209 | A+ |
| Foxberry Terrace 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.
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. | Webb City | 46
Facility
46
MO AVG
97
Rank
#405 / 454 | Yes |
8
Facility
8
MO AVG
45
Rank
#513 / 563 | Carthage Assisted Living, LLC | - | - |
| Henley Place |
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. | Neosho | - | Yes |
42
Facility
42
MO AVG
45
Rank
#315 / 563 | - | - | - |
| Silver Creek Senior Living by Americare |
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.
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. | Joplin (Gateway Drive) | - | Yes |
42
Facility
42
MO AVG
45
Rank
#315 / 563 | - | - | - |
The legal owner and operator of The Wildwood Senior Living is Joplin Senior Community Llc.
The Wildwood Senior Living has a walk score of 2. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
The Wildwood Senior Living's occupancy is 77%.
Daniel Shields is the administrator of The Wildwood Senior Living.
The Wildwood Senior Living has 74 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of The Wildwood Senior Living in the photo gallery on this page.
The Wildwood Senior Living is located at 3002 S John Duffy Dr, Joplin, MO 64804, United States.
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