Page 25 of Best Assisted Living in Missouri

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Overview of Victorian Place of Hermann

Peacefully settled in Hermann, MO, Victorian Place of Hermann is an outstanding senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. The community is designed to provide a nurturing, comfortable, and homey environment supported with all-encompassing care services provided by a compassionate team of highly-skilled professionals. Residents can comfortably enjoy their personal time or entertain friends and their family in bright and spacious accommodations.

At Victorian Place of Hermann, residents never experience a boring day with plenty of activities and health & wellness programs offered regularly. Meals are prepared with the freshest ingredients and served in various dining areas depending on residents’ preference. The community also allows pets, fostering a sense of companionship and significantly improving residents’ mood and mental health.

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Overview of River Mist

Set in the harmonious lands of West Maud Street, Poplar Bluff, MO, River Mist Senior Living by Americare is an extraordinary senior living community providing assisted living, adult day club, respite care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. With various stunning and spacious studio floor plans, seniors enjoy a blissful and secure retirement. The community exceeds expectations in supporting seniors in daily activities while respecting their privacy and independence.

Live your life to the fullest with enjoyable activities and exciting programs curated to highlight residents’ interests and strengths. Mingle with friends over delightful and well-balanced meals for an unforgettable dining experience. River Mist Senior Living is ideal for seniors who want to enjoy their freedom while receiving the utmost care and assistance for a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Victorian Place of Union

Situated on West Main Street, Victorian Place of Union is an assisted living community in Union, Missouri, offering assisted living, adult day care, respite care, and hospice services. A variety of pet-friendly studio accommodations are also provided in a single-story setting.

Transportation assistance is provided, along with fitness and recreation programs, nutritious dining, and social activities. Meanwhile, its surrounding neighborhood is largely car-dependent with a walkability score of 14, which requires a car to complete most errands.

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Overview of Anthology of Clayton

Anthology of Clayton combines assisted living and memory care services, with the former essentially called assisted living. Anthology proudly excels in providing a lifestyle that is centered around activities while altogether promoting independence. The luxurious community aims to gain a lifestyle that promotes holistic wellness for every resident. The senior living community gives off a friendly and resort-like atmosphere, there’s always something appropriate for everyone. Anthology of Clayton ensures a vibrant and inclusive social community for seniors so as to help nurture each senior’s individuality. 
Families can rest easy knowing that the senior living community is part of the renowned and elegant Anthology of Clayton; one can guarantee only the highest quality of service. With that, some may need assistance with daily activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and physical therapy.  Community amenities include five-star dining offering a 4-course dinner; a fully equipped fitness center also offering fitness and wellness classes; and a list of engaging recreational programs and activities.

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Overview of The Town & Country Senior Living

Overlooking the scenic area of Town and Country, MO, The Town & Country Senior Living is a multi-awarded senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Seniors enjoy the spacious and stylish accommodations that are built to cater seniors’ varying mobility, needs, and preferences. Residents are provided utmost care and support to maintain their independence with personalized care plans and a dedicated care team trained to provide exceptional and compassionate care.

Fostering an invigorating living experience, The Town & Country Senior Living conducts a variety of social functions, events, and entertainment performances that cultivates every aspect of well-being, including the body, mind, and spirit. Residents are guaranteed to live comfortable and convenient lives with an array of helpful services like housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, and concierge services. Featuring an expansive menu and daily specials, the community makes sure residents eat well and feel good with a dining experience that not just nourishes the body but also fosters connection over meals.

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Overview of Lenoir Woods

Lenoir Woods in Columbia, MO, offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living adds help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. With several care levels on one campus, Lenoir Woods can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to another community. Housing includes one bedroom and two bedroom residences, with the larger layout able to suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion, and pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to bring a pet when moving in.

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Overview of Mary Ryder Home

Mary Ryder Home offers assisted living and residential care in St. Louis, Missouri. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while the resident continues living in their own apartment.

The community is in the Central West End neighborhood and may be a good fit for someone who needs this practical support while continuing to live in a residential setting. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot; for a resident who no longer drives, that may allow independent outings for certain nearby needs.

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Overview of Fairmont Senior Living on Clayton

Located on Clayton Road in Richmond Heights, Missouri, Fairmont Senior Living on Clayton is an assisted living community that welcomes pets and serves older adults in a moderately walkable neighborhood, where some daily errands can be completed on foot.

Older adults receive 24-hour nursing support, rehabilitation services, respite care, and monthly health assessments. Wellness and fitness programs encourage active living, while meals are prepared from scratch by an in-house chef with an emphasis on nutrition and quality.

Residents can participate in indoor activities, entertainment programs, community outings, and optional spiritual visits. The community also provides scheduled transportation, housekeeping, laundry services, emergency call systems, Wi-Fi, cable, spacious common areas, and opportunities for meaningful resident involvement through purpose-driven service roles.

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Overview of Victorian Place of Sullivan

Set in the picturesque sceneries of East Springfield Road, Sullivan, MO, Victorian Place of Sullivan Senior Living by Americare is a respected senior living community that offers assisted living, adult day club, respite care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. Live a comfortable and safe retirement with various studio floor plans, meticulously crafted to meet seniors’ needs and preferences. A competent and highly trained team strives to provide top-notch care and support for seniors to make the most out of their best years.

Engage in enjoyable programs and maintain an active lifestyle through holistic health and wellness programs. Anticipate mealtimes and create unforgettable moments with friends over healthy and tasty meals that satisfy nutritional needs and cravings. Victorian Place of Sullivan Senior Living is ideal for seniors seeking to live their golden years doing the things they love.

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Overview of Vintage Gardens & the Villas at Vintage Oaks

Set in the quiet town of St. Joseph, MO, The Vintage Gardens & The Villas at Vintage Oaks is a peculiar senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with an array of floor plans including studio and one-bedroom are available for its residents depending on their tastes. As for memory care, a thoughtfully designed specialized care program called Magnolia Trails is utilized to accommodate the immediate care and support that those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia need.

The community is dedicated to providing exceptional amenities and services which include 3 meals and snacks each day in restaurant-style dining, bi-weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and emergency call systems in all apartments. Explore its amazing common spaces such as the grounds, gardens, and lounge area. Create meaningful connections with new companions by attending any of the planned life enrichment programs and social activities. The Vintage Gardens & The Villas at Vintage Oaks proudly stands as an award-winning senior living community.

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Weighting overview

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

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
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Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
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Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
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Community Stability 10%

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

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  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.

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  • 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.