Page 20 of Best Assisted Living in Missouri

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 268 assisted living communities in MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in MO
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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-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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. 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. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
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.
Lake St. Charles Retirement Community
AL
IL
St Charles
-No
26
Facility 26
MO AVG 42
Rank #181 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 12
Rank #6 / 93
-
Rockhill Manor Assisted Living
AL
MC
NH
RC
Kansas City
190
Facility 190
MO AVG 88
Rank #12 / 217
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 42
Rank #2 / 259
Assisted Living Facility (154), ALF** (36)Rockhill Manor, Inc--
McKnight Place
AL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Louis (University City)
-No
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 42
Rank #102 / 259
--
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 12
Rank #12 / 93
A+
Willow Brooke
AL
IL
MC
RC
Union
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 88
Rank #164 / 217
Yes
20
Facility 20
MO AVG 42
Rank #201 / 259
StudioUnion Court Residential, LLC--
Abbey Senior Health
AL
CCRC
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
SNF
O'fallon (Eldridge)
100
Facility 100
MO AVG 88
Rank #57 / 217
No
51
Facility 51
MO AVG 42
Rank #106 / 259
Shared Rooms---
Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living
AL
ADC
HOS
MC
RC
Columbia
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 88
Rank #173 / 217
Yes
26
Facility 26
MO AVG 42
Rank #181 / 259
StudioColumbia Residential, LLC--
Hartmann Village Senior Living
AL
ADC
HOS
IL
RC
Boonville
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 88
Rank #185 / 217
Yes
10
Facility 10
MO AVG 42
Rank #229 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedBoonville Residential, LLC--
The Wildwood Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
Joplin
74
Facility 74
MO AVG 88
Rank #108 / 217
Yes
2
Facility 2
MO AVG 42
Rank #256 / 259
-Joplin Senior Community LLC--
Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living
AL
IL
MC
Valley Park
-No
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 42
Rank #129 / 259
--
27
Facility 27
MO AVG 12
Rank #18 / 93
A+
Garden Villas South
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
St. Louis
83
Facility 83
MO AVG 88
Rank #92 / 217
No
5
Facility 5
MO AVG 42
Rank #244 / 259
-Garden Villas Of South County, Inc--

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Overview of Anthology of Wildwood

Anthology of Wildwood, located in Wildwood, MO, is a senior living community offering assisted living and memory care services. Their assisted living programs provide residents with the perfect balance of quality care and comfort of a community that feels like home. As part of their assisted living services, residents can expect to receive 24/7 staff availability for assistance with daily living activities, medication management, wellness visit by a licensed nurse, as well as assistance with coordinating with third party health care providers to ensure that the residents’ medical needs are attended to.

Additionally, this senior living community’s amenities offer a fulfilling lifestyle where boredom does not exist. Residents may enjoy gourmet meals and snacks prepared by in-house chefs and supervised by a registered dietician, fitness and wellness programs, as well as the convenience of transportation for outside appointments such as shopping and outings.

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Overview of Lake St. Charles Retirement Community

Lake St. Charles Retirement Community offers assisted living and independent living in St Charles, MO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Independent living provides a private residence without daily care.

Residents can choose studios, one-bedroom units, or two-bedroom units. A studio is one private space, while a two-bedroom layout can work for a couple moving together or for someone who wants a companion. With both assisted living and independent living available, Lake St. Charles Retirement Community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to move between care levels without leaving the community.

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Overview of Rockhill Manor Assisted Living

Rockhill Manor Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Kansas City, MO. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care provides clinical support, and respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for adults of all ages diagnosed with chronic mental illness who need supported housing and whose care needs may change over time.

Rockhill Manor opened in 1972 and has 190 beds. Residents live in a larger community with more residents and staff, and usually more programming, than they would find in a smaller setting. Ryan Paschen serves as administrator, and Rockhill Manor operates the community.

A Walk Score of 94 out of 100 makes the area a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car. Someone who no longer drives can still get out independently for those errands. There are organized daily activities as well.

Medical access includes a nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, psychologist, podiatrist, and optometrist, giving residents several types of medical and behavioral health care. On site X rays and labs allow those services to be provided at the community, while rehabilitation services provide therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Transportation to medical appointments can also be arranged. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, with Medicaid helping when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

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Overview of McKnight Place

McKnight Place is a nursing home in St. Louis, Missouri, offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

McKnight Place is in the University City neighborhood. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select destinations independently while other trips may require transportation. Respite care offers short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Transportation is also available.

The starting price is $10,650 per month, giving families a baseline for monthly budgeting. Payment options include Medicare for short term skilled care after a hospital stay, rather than long term residence, as well as private pay. Restaurant style dining lets residents eat within the community, and the fitness facility supports exercise without arranging an off site visit.

A full service beauty salon and barber shop provides grooming services on site, while the outdoor patio and walking paths offer designated places to spend time outside. Short term rehabilitation and therapy classes provide recovery focused services and structured exercise, and regular on site medical visits allow residents to receive that care within the community. The daily schedule includes activities, entertainment, and religious services.

Starting Price $9,750/Month

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Overview of Willow Brooke

Established in Union, Missouri, at 1 Potomac Court, Willow Brooke operates a 50-bed assisted living community administered by Tonya Bishop under Union Court Residential, LLC. The single-story building houses studio units of 236 square feet, accommodating residents requiring hands-on support with daily activities alongside respite, hospice, and adult day club services. Pets are permitted on the premises.

The facility’s operational structure centers on round-the-clock staffing that includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Residents receive three daily meals prepared by on-site chefs, with menus designed to address individual dietary preferences and needs. Housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, and concierge support form the service backbone. Security systems and emergency response protocols operate continuously.

The physical plant and programming reflect a lifestyle-oriented approach. Enrichment programming, social events, and an activities calendar drive resident engagement.

Library access, a gym, and structured fitness classes support active pursuits. Gardens, walking paths, and various outdoor areas provide recreational space. Dining rooms facilitate community meals and gatherings. An on-site salon and barber provide grooming services. A chapel serves residents’ spiritual needs.

The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, indicating that daily errands require vehicle access and walkable amenities are sparse. The facility sits 0.8 miles from the city center.

A significant operational factor: Willow Brooke does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. The community operates exclusively on a private-pay model, limiting admission to residents with direct payment capacity or private funding.

The community addresses older adults able to fund private care directly, requiring assistance with daily living tasks within a new, safety-equipped, activity-rich residential setting.

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Overview of Abbey Senior Health

Abbey Senior Health is a continuing care retirement community (CCRC) in O’Fallon, MO, offering independent living, assisted living, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing. With its nurturing and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for in retirement. Residents can also maintain their independence with ease, as exceptional services, including 24-hour care, well-balanced meals, and recreational opportunities, are provided. The community also works closely with residents to get to know their needs and habits, ensuring they can recover with ease.

Walking clubs, birthday parties, and art classes are just some of the activities that residents can participate in to stay active and maintain their holistic well-being. Lively gathering areas and accessible amenities ensure residents can rest and move around comfortably. With its ideal setting near restaurants, O’Fallon Municipal Center, and banks, residents have easy access to necessities and leisure. As one of the best choices for senior living in Missouri, this CCRC ensures older adults can age gracefully.

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Overview of Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living

Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living provides assisted living, adult day care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Columbia, MO. With 48 beds, the community is small enough for staff and residents to become familiar with one another. Studio housing gives each resident one private living space.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care covers care during the day, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time or for a family seeking short-term support. Pets are allowed. Jessica Bankhead serves as the administrator, and Columbia Residential operates the community.

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Overview of Hartmann Village Senior Living

Hartmann Village Senior Living offers assisted living, adult day care, hospice care, independent living, and respite care in Boonville, MO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps a private living space. Independent living is for private living with community services and no daily care, while respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Adult day care provides care and supervision during the day for someone who lives elsewhere. Hospice care focuses on comfort and support during the end of life. The combination of independent living and assisted living may suit a resident whose need for help with daily tasks could grow over time, and the 42-bed size can allow staff and residents to become familiar with one another.

Housing options include studios and one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom residences. A studio provides one private living space, while the larger layouts offer additional rooms for residents who need more space or are moving with a spouse or family member. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving into the community. Thaddeus Studebaker serves as administrator, and Boonville Residential operates Hartmann Village Senior Living.

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Overview of The Wildwood Senior Living

The Wildwood Senior Living offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Joplin, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident keeps a private apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having all three care types in one community can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. The community has 74 beds. Daniel Shields serves as administrator, and Joplin Senior Community operates it. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

Starting Price $2,805/Month

Contact The Wildwood Senior Living

Overview of Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living

Valley Park, MO, is where Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living offers memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Independent living gives a person an apartment and access to the services of the community, but the arrangement doesn’t include daily care. Once bathing, dressing, or medication becomes difficult to handle alone, assisted living has staff take on that help while the apartment remains under the control of the resident. Memory care is for adding supervision and securing the space for when someone develops a risk of wandering due to dementia.

Because of how those three care levels share this one community, a change in needs isn’t a change of address, only a change in care. Units come as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. A studio is a single private space, and the bigger layouts are better suited for people moving in with a spouse, a partner, or a companion.

Most errands in the surrounding area will require transportation, since the area rates as car-dependent with a Walk Score of 44. Rehabilitation Services are part of the community, so therapy is available to residents who need it.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Assisted Living in Missouri at a glance

Avg Monthly Cost: $5,469The average monthly cost across facilities in Missouri. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 42/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Missouri. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Missouri. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Missouri

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Missouri?

Assisted living in Missouri is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover assisted living?

Missouri Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Missouri) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 268 assisted living facilities in Missouri. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Missouri?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Missouri, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Missouri?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.