Best Memory Care in Independence, MO

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 14 memory care providers in Independence, MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care 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. 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.
Independence Manor Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Independence
99
Facility 99
MO AVG 102
Rank #88 / 210
No
81
Facility 81
MO AVG 44
Rank #17 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (99)Independence Manor, Inc
2
Facility 2
MO AVG 9
Rank #36 / 89
Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Blue Springs
130
Facility 130
MO AVG 102
Rank #39 / 210
Yes
64
Facility 64
MO AVG 44
Rank #54 / 245
Private RoomsIgnite Medical Resort St Marys, LLC-
Maywood Terrace Living Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Independence (Maywood)
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 102
Rank #115 / 210
No
46
Facility 46
MO AVG 44
Rank #116 / 245
-Independence #1, Inc-
Baptist Homes of Independence
MC
AL
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
Independence
118
Facility 118
MO AVG 102
Rank #67 / 210
No
39
Facility 39
MO AVG 44
Rank #137 / 245
-The Baptist Home-
The Parkway Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Blue Springs
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 102
Rank #144 / 210
Yes
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 44
Rank #96 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed550 Ne Napoleon Opco LLC-
Cedarhurst of Blue Springs
MC
AL
Blue Springs
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 102
Rank #115 / 210
Yes
11
Facility 11
MO AVG 44
Rank #218 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedCedarhurst Of Blue Springs Real Estate, LLC-
Jackson Creek Memory Care
MC
South Independence
70
Facility 70
MO AVG 102
Rank #152 / 210
No
81
Facility 81
MO AVG 44
Rank #17 / 245
ICF (70)Independence Mc LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
Benton House of Raymore
MC
AL
Raymore
95
Facility 95
MO AVG 102
Rank #101 / 210
Yes
19
Facility 19
MO AVG 44
Rank #198 / 245
Studio / 1 BedAhr Raymore Mo Alf Trs Sub, LLC-
The Groves
MC
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Independence (The Groves)
-No
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 44
Rank #108 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Blue Hills Rest Home
MC
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
RC
Independence
63
Facility 63
MO AVG 102
Rank #166 / 210
Yes-Private / Semi-Private RoomsBlue Hills Rest Home, Inc-

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Jackson Creek Memory Care

19400 East 40Th St Court South, Independence, MO 64057-1548
Overview of Jackson Creek Memory Care

Jackson Creek Memory Care provides memory care in Independence, Missouri, in a secured setting with supervision, help with activities of daily living, medication management, and support from specially trained team members. That structure may suit someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs this level of support. Respite care is also available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver temporary coverage.

The community has 70 beds and offers several designated outdoor spaces, including a secured courtyard, paved walking paths, a covered outdoor patio, and an aviary or bird sanctuary. Residents can also receive grooming services at the on site beauty salon and barber shop. Scheduled transportation is available for physician appointments and outings.

Family style dining and an Anytime Menu give residents choices throughout the day. Cognitive stimulation, wellness and fall reduction programs, and support with daily activities address specific parts of daily life in memory care. Medicaid is accepted, Douglas Fredrickson serves as administrator, and Independence Mc operates the community. An 81 / 100 Walk Score means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of The Parkway Senior Living

An elegant and luxurious home that steeps excellence, The Parkway Senior Living has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The resident-centered community aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.

The Parkway offers comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. They boast their specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Services and amenities are provided with full attention at any time of day, such as ADLs, medication management, chef-prepared meals, scheduled activities, and 24/7 care.

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Overview of Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s

Ignite Medical Resort in St. Mary’s is a beautiful and luxurious senior living community that sparks an energy that encourages you to get back to doing what you were already doing– just more improved this time. The medical resort boasts an integrated personalized care program that ensures you return to your family immediately. Ignite Medical Resort is one of the best nursing homes in Northland that approaches your needs thoroughly and compassionately.

Life at Ignite is relaxing and rejuvenating because they house state-of-the-art technologies, partner with world-class professionals, and boast their resort-like community. They offer orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac care, wound care, and dialysis, ensuring the best for your needs.

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Overview of Cedarhurst of Blue Springs

Cedarhurst of Blue Springs is one of the assisted living and memory care communities that has created a wonderful experience in fully supporting all residents. They boast a dedicated team of care staff who celebrate each unique individual by ensuring complete care and attention to the residents. Cedarhurst provides a home where every individual, from staff to residents, can build new connections and create new memories in their new home.

The residential assisted living home offers a wide range of services to make residents feel at home, including weekly housekeeping, laundry and linen, transportation, and a recreation room for fun activities. There is also an on-site full-service salon where residents can pamper themselves and feel their best. Outdoor spaces and paths provide a serene and peaceful environment for relaxation and reflection.

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Independence Manor Care Center

1600 South Kings Highway, Independence, MO 64055-1853
Overview of Independence Manor Care Center

Situated in Independence, MO, Independence Manor Care Center provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing services. The community also features a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit to accommodate those living with memory-related conditions. Moreover, a doctor is available on-site, along with 24-hour staffing, ensuring access to care as needed.

Additionally, hospice care focuses on comfort for someone with serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary relief. In-house rehabilitation is also available through physical, occupational, and speech therapy, so residents can receive those services on-site.

The community has 99 beds, with occupancy at 54.5%. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 1 minute of nursing care per resident per day. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are also accepted.

It is administered by Jeanette Sportsman. Meanwhile, a Walk Score of 81 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby destinations independently.

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Overview of Benton House of Raymore

Keep peace of mind and do the things you love with the renowned senior living community of Benton House of Raymore set in the peaceful Johnston Drive, Raymore, MO, offering assisted living, memory care, and adult day services. Committed to improving seniors’ well-being, the community handles housekeeping, maintenance, and other mundane activities for seniors to experience a worry-free retirement. A kind and reliable team helps residents with their daily living activities to meet their needs and preferences.

Mingle with friends and participate in fun programs for leisure and wellness. With its unique memory care neighborhood, individuals with Alzheimer’s and dementia receive the finest care and assistance for their special needs. The community also provides a wonderful working environment for its team to promote a vibrant and welcoming environment. Benton House of Raymore is regarded as the Best Memory Care by US News and World Report and Pinnacles’s Customer Experience Award in 2024, proving its exceptional quality.

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Overview of Baptist Homes of Independence

Have a magnificent retirement with the respected senior living community of Baptist Homes of Independence in the tranquil town of Independence, MO, offering top-notch assisted living services. Dedicated to providing its residents with comfort and peace of mind, a passionate team ensures round-the-clock assistance with daily activities. The community also offers healthcare services including staffing & ancillary services, non-ambulatory care, incontinence care, and diabetic care.

Meet new friends and enjoy its beautifully created spaces along the way. The community also serves delectable and healthy meals that satisfy cravings. Experience its vibrant off-site social activities and on-site devotional activities towards an active and enriching lifestyle. Baptist Homes of Independence is ideal for seniors seeking to maximize independence while receiving the unparalleled care and assistance they deserve.

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Overview of Maywood Terrace Living Center

Maywood Terrace Living Center is a nursing home ideal for residents who seek to relax and recover. Specializing in short-term rehabilitation and long-term care, the community provides professional and compassionate service for its residents. Maywood Terrace cultivates the holistic needs of its residents in a home-like setting, allowing them to age gracefully.

The services are multidisciplinary for both skilled nursing and rehabilitation– focusing on rehabilitative therapy (physical, occupational, speech) and mobility improvement, and medical professionals are on-call– medical directors, nurse practitioners, and physicians.

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Blue Hills Rest Home

2207 North Blue Mills Road, Independence, MO 64058
Overview of Blue Hills Rest Home

Experience senior living to its fullest with Blue Hills Rest Home located in the beautiful town of Independence, MO, offering assisted living services. The community primarily focuses on creating the best environment for residents, offering private and semi-private rooms tailored for men, women, and married couples. A highly equipped and dedicated team provides exceptional resident care and support, using personalized techniques for a smooth transition to care. With years of experience, the team prides itself on delivering high-quality care, treating each individual with dignity and respect, and fostering a nurturing atmosphere where everyone feels valued.

Offering above-and-beyond extensive services, residents can enjoy and benefit from nutritious home-cooked meals, housekeeping, an attending physician, and more. Residents can always have something to look forward to every morning with recreational programs and daily planned activities coordinated by a professional team. At Blue Hills Rest Home, seniors can enjoy a wonderful retirement.

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The Groves

1415 W White Oak St, Independence, MO 64050
Overview of The Groves

Tucked away in Jackson County, Independence, MO, The Groves is an inviting senior living community that offers a continuum of care services, including independent living, assisted living, short-term care, and long-term care. The community offers loving, attentive care in a secure and homey environment with private or semi-private room options and the full spectrum of services. Here, residents feel well-cared for with care services, such as skilled nursing, everyday care, medication management, cutting-edge rehab, wound and physician/dentist/podiatry, as well as professional counseling.

Residents are able to live their lives to the fullest without the hassle of chores like housekeeping, laundry, and meal preparation. Transportation services are also provided so residents can get to their appointments on time, safely, and without the hassles of public commuting. In addition to delectable dining experiences, residents are also offered plenty of opportunities to connect, engage, and learn new things through a vibrant recreational curriculum.

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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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Memory Care in Independence at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 45/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Independence, MO. 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: 92The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Independence, MO. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Independence, MO

What is the average cost of memory care in Independence, MO?

The average monthly cost of memory care in Independence, MO is approximately $4,800. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for memory care in Independence, MO?

Memory care in Independence, MO typically ranges from $3,500–$6,000 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at memory care communities in Independence, MO?

Memory care communities in Independence, MO typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:5–1:8.

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.

Does Missouri Medicaid cover memory care?

Missouri Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, 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 memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 14 memory care communities in Independence, MO. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.