Page 26 of Best Assisted Living in Missouri

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Overview of The Plaza Senior Living at Wildwood

The Plaza Senior Living at Wildwood is a one-of-a-kind senior living community based in Wildwood, MO, offering assisted living and memory care. Boasting years of experience, the community created a supportive and empowering environment where residents experience luxury, excitement, and dignified care each and every day. The community offers individualized care plans that thoroughly identifies and achieve residents’ unique needs and wellness goals. They work in collaboration with residents, families, and the Director of Wellness to ensure all of residents’ needs are met.

The community takes over the tedious tasks of daily living, including housekeeping, maintenance, pet care, and meal preparation so residents can freely spend their time on the things that they truly care about. Residents are free to participate in an array of social functions, events, and entertainment opportunities that fosters holistic well-being. Look forward to meal times with delicious and nutritious meals crafted with nourishment and individual tastes in mind. At The Plaza Senior Living at Wildwood, residents are encouraged to live to the fullest with the support of a friendly team, encouraging services, and wonderful amenities.

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Overview of Essex of Grain Valley

Essex of Grain Valley provides assisted living in Grain Valley, MO, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment. A Walk Score of 50 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may still have some independent outings without a car.

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Overview of The Burlington Creek Senior Living

Set in Kansas City, MO, The Burlington Creek Senior Living is an award-winning senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Choose from a variety of floor plans designed to cater to seniors’ preferences and needs. Get back to the lifestyle you expect and enjoy with the help of a dedicated and talented team that provides personalized care and assistance. Residents in the memory care neighborhood are provided with an engaging and supportive environment with utmost support provided by compassionate memory care support partners.

The community takes on a holistic approach to care, collaborating closely in caring for the whole person and not just their physical needs. An array of events, social functions, and entertainment provide excellent opportunities to nourish every aspect of residents’ well-being. Residents are free from daily living worries with services like housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, concierge services, and pet care. Look forward to chef-prepared meals that not only pleases the taste buds, but gives you the energy you need for your lifestyle.

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Candlelight Lodge

1406 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202
Overview of Candlelight Lodge

Situated in the charming town of Columbia, Missouri, Candlelight Lodge is dedicated to providing exceptional care and support for seniors through a unique blend of memory care living and assisted senior living services. With 24-hour certified on-site nursing staff at the heart of this community, residents can take comfort in knowing that their well-being is a top priority, around the clock. This warm and inviting environment, spread across three cozy homes, creates a true sense of belonging, where residents can embrace a fulfilling lifestyle while receiving the care they need.

Daily transportation services, housekeeping, and a robust calendar of planned activities and outings ensure that each day is filled with opportunities for connection and enjoyment. With an emergency medical alert system in place, safety is paramount, allowing residents and their families to have peace of mind. At Candlelight Lodge, residents don’t just find a place to call home. They discover a welcoming community that truly understands and meets their unique needs.

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Overview of Hillcrest Assisted Living

Hillcrest Assisted Living provides assisted living in Columbia, MO. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own living space, making it a possible fit for someone who needs support with daily routines. Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a companion animal in the community.

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Overview of Aspen Valley Senior Homes

Offering assisted living and memory care, Aspen Valley Senior Homes is a beautiful boutique-style retirement community in Washington, MO. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellence, residents will feel a sense of belonging with the family-like treatment practiced by staff and ownership. This residential senior living community provides a dignified, and joyful approach to reaching holistic wellness.

Aspen Valley is proud of its professional care staff who deliver an unwavering amount of support for a vibrant retirement living. Every aspect of this community is well thought out and is designed with impressive accommodations, such as ADLs, delicious and healthy meal plans, 24/7 care, individualized memory care support, and engaging social activities.

Aspen Valley Senior Homes will be opening its second location in the near future! 

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Overview of Summit Villa

Located in Holts Summit, Missouri, Summit Villa stands out as an extraordinary assisted living community, warmly acknowledged through heartening reviews for its exceptional service. The dedicated staff members consistently earn praise for their attentive and compassionate care, creating an atmosphere where residents feel at home. With tasteful furnishings and meticulous cleanliness, Summit Villa radiates an inviting ambiance that puts everyone at ease.

They offer a range of specialized services, including memory care options, designed to cater to residents with specific requirements. Whether it’s assistance with daily activities or more comprehensive care, their tailored approach ensures that each resident receives the support they need to thrive. In addition to offering top-notch care, Summit Villa places a strong emphasis on promoting a sense of community and connection among residents. Their well-designed indoor and outdoor common areas provide ample opportunities for social interactions and shared moments, while amenities like the fitness center and lively game room add to the vibrant atmosphere.

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Overview of Senior Star at Villa Ventura

Tucked in the heart of Kansas, Senior Star at Villa Ventura is an assisted and independent living community that commits itself to excellence. Their goal is to provide a life-changing experience for their beloved seniors, creating a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle filled with stories worth telling. At Senior Star Villa Ventura, they understand that life is meant to be celebrated.

Their attentive concierge services ensure that every need is taken care of, and available learning centers are designed to foster a culture of continuous growth and exploration. Their dining options are crafted with care, providing a delightful culinary experience that satisfies the palate and the soul. From special events such as anniversary dinners and birthday parties to holiday meals that bring families together, their dining experiences create memories that are one for the books, and foster a sense of community among residents.

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Overview of Forest View Senior Living at the Groves

Forest View Senior Living at the Groves is an independent living community in Independence, Missouri, operating under the broader Groves campus brand. It accepts Medicaid, which is a meaningful access point for independent living communities in Missouri where private-pay-only options are the norm.

Pets are welcome. Religious services are available on-site. The amenity set includes a beauty salon and barbershop, carports and garages for residents with vehicles, and laundry facilities. A recreational curriculum rounds out the lifestyle programming, alongside dining and social activities that the profile references without detailing further.

The Walk Score is 15, so a car is a practical necessity for most errands and appointments. That said, the on-site amenities cover enough daily needs that residents without regular transportation aren’t entirely without options.

For older adults in the Independence area looking for independent living with Medicaid acceptance and a standard set of community amenities, Forest View at The Groves covers the basics in a car-dependent suburban setting.

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Overview of Lenoir Woods – Lutheran Senior Services

Lenoir Woods, Lutheran Senior Services offers independent living, assisted living and memory care. Independent living gives residents a private home with community services but no daily care, while assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing and medication without requiring someone to give up their own apartment.

Memory care provides a secure, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. This range may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could grow over time, allowing them to move to additional support without leaving the community or starting over socially.

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Weighting overview

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