Page 23 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. 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. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Medicalodges Nevada
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Nevada
100
Facility 100
MO AVG 88
Rank #57 / 217
No
59
Facility 59
MO AVG 42
Rank #65 / 259
Skilled Nursing Facility (100)Medicalodges, Inc
Sunnyhill Independence Center
AL
ADC
RESC
De Soto
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 88
Rank #203 / 217
No
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 42
Rank #107 / 259
ALF** (32)Sunny Hill, Inc
King’s Daughters Home
AL
ADC
HOS
NH
RESC
RC
SNF
Mexico
33
Facility 33
MO AVG 88
Rank #202 / 217
No
15
Facility 15
MO AVG 42
Rank #214 / 259
Private Rooms-
Cedarhurst of St. Charles
AL
MC
St Charles
-Yes
73
Facility 73
MO AVG 42
Rank #26 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Fields of Florissant
AL
IL
MC
Florissant
102
Facility 102
MO AVG 88
Rank #55 / 217
Yes
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 42
Rank #206 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWillow Ridge Senior Living-Florissant LLC
Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin
AL
ADC
IL
MC
RESC
RC
Joplin
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 88
Rank #195 / 217
No
77
Facility 77
MO AVG 42
Rank #20 / 259
Residential Care Facility (38)Autumn Home Care Facilities, Inc
Senior Star at Wexford Place
AL
IL
MC
Mo (Hawthorne - Picture Hills)
-Yes
57
Facility 57
MO AVG 42
Rank #73 / 259
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph
AL
ADC
HC
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
St Joseph
-Yes
56
Facility 56
MO AVG 42
Rank #76 / 259
Private / Shared Rooms-
St Andrew’s Assisted Living of Bridgeton
AL
Bridgeton
35
Facility 35
MO AVG 88
Rank #201 / 217
Yes
4
Facility 4
MO AVG 42
Rank #249 / 259
-Mizpah Assisted Living Services
Bridgeway Residential Care Facility
AL
MC
Fulton
-No
58
Facility 58
MO AVG 42
Rank #70 / 259
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-

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Overview of Jefferson Gardens Senior Living

Committed to enhancing seniors’ welfare, Jefferson Gardens Senior Living by Americare in West Rogers, Clinton, MO, focuses on assisted living. Seniors let go of their woes with a responsible and well-trained team lending extra hands to their every need and aspiration around the clock. With an emergency call system available, the community ensures seniors are safe and secure.

The community fosters a warm and friendly environment, encouraging residents to interact with their surroundings and create lasting moments. There is no need to worry about meal preparation with healthy and delicious meals prepared to cater to residents’ nutritional requirements and tastes. Jefferson Gardens Senior Living strives to create a safe place where seniors flourish and live to their potential.

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Overview of Medicalodges Nevada

Medicalodges Nevada in Nevada, Missouri, offers nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice, palliative, and respite care. Skilled nursing and nursing home services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living helps with dressing, bathing, medication, and other daily tasks while the resident keeps a private apartment.

Adult day care provides support during the day without requiring a residential stay, while home care brings assistance to a person’s own home. Hospice centers on comfort at the end of life, and palliative care addresses comfort and symptom management during serious illness. Respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Rehabilitation services support recovery during shorter-term care. Having both shorter-term and longer-term services may make Medicalodges Nevada a good fit for someone who needs rehabilitation now or ongoing care over time. The home has 100 beds, with 5 hours and 11 minutes of total nurse staffing per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated per resident.

Medicare and private pay are accepted. Medicare covers short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while private pay means the family pays directly. Kayla Shuey serves as administrator, and Medicalodges operates the facility. A Walk Score of 59 indicates a somewhat walkable area, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain trips independently.

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Overview of Sunnyhill Independence Center

Sunnyhill Independence Center operates out of De Soto, MO, with adult day care, assisted living, and residential care on its license. Adult day care covers the daytime hours and sends the person home afterward. Residential care is a place to live with ongoing support attached, and assisted living is help with daily tasks.

Eligibility runs to a developmental disability diagnosed before age 22, or a suspected one. Thirty-two beds is what the license allows, which is small for a community of this kind.

Seven programs carry their own names. They are Adventures Camp & Travel, Advocacy & Family Navigation, ABA Behavioural Supports, Independent Living Supports, Greater STL Residential Supports, Jessco Residential Supports, and The Sunlit Kitchen. Fifty on Walk Score is somewhat walkable, so some errands stay within walking distance. Megan Shoults administers the center, and Sunnyhill, In. is named as operator.

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Overview of King’s Daughters Home

King’s Daughters Home is a highly rated nursing home in Mexico, MO, offering skilled nursing and residential care. Promoting a compassionate and supportive environment, the community strives to keep older adults comfortable and safe. Residents also experience maintenance-free living with 24-hour care, pain management, and transportation services. Through personalized care plans, residents receive the utmost attention and care tailored to their ever-changing needs and preferences.

Board games, movie nights, and outings encourage residents to live actively and explore new interests. Top-notch amenities and spacious living areas also ensure residents can focus on their recovery. Residents also have a laid-back lifestyle, as it is conveniently located in the peaceful residential area of Mexico. This nursing home is a great choice for senior living in Missouri, especially with its dedicated services and top-notch amenities.

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Overview of Cedarhurst of St. Charles

Cedarhurst of St. Charles offers assisted living and memory care in St Charles, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains a private living space. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone who may be at risk of wandering. Having both care levels can suit a resident whose needs grow over time without requiring a move to another community.

Studio, one bedroom and two bedroom apartments are available. A studio provides one private living space, while a two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The community is wheelchair accessible, supporting residents who use wheelchairs in their daily routines. Starting prices are $5,350 for assisted living and $6,550 for memory care, allowing families to budget according to the care level a resident receives.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can help a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, and pet friendly apartments let a resident continue living with a companion animal. All day dining includes seasonal menus, daily specials and accommodations for various dietary needs, allowing residents to choose meals throughout the day. Physical therapy services provide rehabilitation on site, while a salon and spa support personal grooming without requiring a separate outing.

With a Walk Score of 73, the area is very walkable. Most errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still get out independently.

Starting Price $5,400/Month

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Fields of Florissant

1101 Garden Plaza Drive, Florissant, MO 63033
Overview of Fields of Florissant

Fields of Florissant offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Florissant, MO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks, independent living supports private living without daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Care needs can change without moving. Because several care levels are available, a resident whose needs grow may be able to move to a different level within the community. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available: a studio suits one resident, while a two bedroom can accommodate a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in. Ms Kari Lenz serves as the administrator, and Willow Ridge Senior Living-Florissant operates the community. Fields of Florissant may be a good fit for someone who wants access to multiple care levels in one community as needs change.

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Overview of Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin

Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin provides assisted living, adult day care, independent living, memory care, residential care, and respite care in Joplin, MO. Independent living offers private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living provides help with dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, and residential care offers a place to live with care available on site.

Adult day care provides daytime support. Respite care allows a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since multiple care settings are available within the same community. With 38 beds, Autumn Place is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The community opened in 1996, is administered by Tammie Nash, and is operated by Autumn Home Care Facilities. A Walk Score of 77 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops or services independently.

Contact Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin

Overview of Senior Star at Wexford Place

A three-story senior living community in the Hawthorne Picture Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is Senior Star at Wexford Place. The community at 6500 North Cosby Avenue offers a thorough care continuum: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, letting occupants find the right fit for their needs and preferences.

The home provides flexible housing arrangements with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. This diversity in unit types helps residents select accommodations that match their lifestyle and desired privacy level. The three-story building design creates a manageable residential environment without the scale of larger communities. Senior Star at Wexford Place welcomes pets, recognizing that companions play a crucial role in occupants’ well-being and life quality. This pet-friendly policy is an asset for older adults wishing to keep their bonds with animals during this next chapter. The neighborhood setting earns a walk score of 57, so the area is moderately walkable. This means occupant and visiting family members can run some errands on foot while benefiting from proximity to a blend of nearby amenities. The location balances accessibility and a residential community ambiance.

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Overview of Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph

Benedictine Living Community- St. Joseph is a nursing home in St. Joseph, MO, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community has upscale amenities in a clean and welcoming setting. With 24-hour support, nutritious meals, and therapies, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community also works closely with residents to meet their needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and rehabilitation.

Light exercises and social events encourage residents to make friends and have fun. Spacious living areas, cozy communal spaces, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment are also available, so residents can rest and focus on their wellness. The community is also easily accessible, as it is conveniently located near bus stops and restaurants in St. Joseph. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Missouri, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.

Contact Benedictine Living Community-St. Joseph

Overview of St Andrew’s Assisted Living of Bridgeton

St Andrew’s Assisted Living of Bridgeton provides assisted living in Bridgeton, MO, where residents can receive help with daily tasks while continuing to live in an assisted living setting. With 35 beds, the community is smaller in size and may suit someone who prefers a setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

Scheduled transportation takes residents to and from activities and shopping. For residents who do not drive, that provides a way to attend outings and complete shopping trips. The activity calendar includes exercise classes, card games, entertainment, social get-togethers and trips to community events, so residents can join organized recreation without arranging each activity themselves.

Pets are allowed, letting a resident keep a pet when moving to assisted living. Elizabeth Ahrens is the administrator, and Mizpah Assisted Living Services operates the community.

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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.