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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 244 memory care communities in 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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Avg Walk Score: 45/ 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: 96The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Missouri. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Memory Care around Missouri

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Heisinger Bluffs
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Jefferson City
111
Facility 111
MO AVG 96
Rank #154 / 450
No
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 45
Rank #376 / 563
1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 BedHeisinger Bluffs Opco LLC--
Laclede Groves
MC
AL
IL
NH
St. Louis
251
Facility 251
MO AVG 96
Rank #3 / 450
No
35
Facility 35
MO AVG 45
Rank #356 / 563
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Wilson’s Creek Nursing &Amp; Rehab
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Vernon Springfield (Downtown Springfield)
172
Facility 172
MO AVG 96
Rank #32 / 450
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 45
Rank #5 / 563
Skilled Nursing Facility (172)N & R Of Springfield West, LLC
17
Facility 17
MO AVG 11
Rank #58 / 220
A+
Brookdale West County
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Ballwin
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 96
Rank #187 / 450
Yes
56
Facility 56
MO AVG 45
Rank #181 / 563
Unit TypeVb Ballwin Sh, LLC
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 11
Rank #4 / 220
A+
Aberdeen Heights
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Kirkwood
91
Facility 91
MO AVG 96
Rank #219 / 450
Yes
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 45
Rank #29 / 563
Skilled Nursing Facility (38), ICF (17), ALF** (36)Ashfield Active Living & Wellness Communities, Inc--
Medicalodges Neosho
MC
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Neosho (Downtown Neosho)
114
Facility 114
MO AVG 96
Rank #149 / 450
No
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 45
Rank #189 / 563
Skilled Nursing Facility (114)Medicalodges, Inc--
Shady Oaks Healthcare Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Thayer
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 96
Rank #87 / 450
No
49
Facility 49
MO AVG 45
Rank #254 / 563
Skilled Nursing Facility (120)Thayer No 1, Inc--
John Knox Village
MC
AL
HC
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Lee's Summit
408
Facility 408
MO AVG 96
Rank #1 / 450
Yes
58
Facility 58
MO AVG 45
Rank #170 / 563
Apartment / Cottage / 1 Bed / 2 BedJohn Knox Village-A+
Farmington Presbyterian Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Farmington
90
Facility 90
MO AVG 96
Rank #225 / 450
Yes
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 45
Rank #113 / 563
-Presbyterian Manors, Inc
11
Facility 11
MO AVG 11
Rank #75 / 220
A+
The Maples Health & Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springfield (West Sunset Street)
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 96
Rank #87 / 450
No
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 45
Rank #189 / 563
-Greeneco Nc Ops Inc--
Clarendale of St. Peters
MC
AL
IL
St Peters (Bellemeade Estates)
110
Facility 110
MO AVG 96
Rank #155 / 450
Yes
61
Facility 61
MO AVG 45
Rank #154 / 563
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedSt Peters Mo Senior Living Leaseco LLC--
StoneBridge Senior Living Oak Tree
MC
AL
NH
Jefferson City
42
Facility 42
MO AVG 96
Rank #409 / 450
Yes
27
Facility 27
MO AVG 45
Rank #414 / 563
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedEldercare Of Mid-Missouri Viii, Inc--
The Madison Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Kansas City (Martin City)
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 96
Rank #317 / 450
Yes
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 45
Rank #376 / 563
Studio / 1 BedSwkc Senior Community LLC
6
Facility 6
MO AVG 11
Rank #89 / 220
A+
New Perspective Senior Living | Weldon Spring
MC
AL
IL
Weldon Spring
170
Facility 170
MO AVG 96
Rank #34 / 450
Yes
13
Facility 13
MO AVG 45
Rank #486 / 563
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWeldon Springs Ops LLC
19
Facility 19
MO AVG 11
Rank #52 / 220
A+
McKnight Place
MC
AL
NH
SNF
St. Louis (University City)
-No
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 45
Rank #232 / 563
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32
Facility 32
MO AVG 11
Rank #20 / 220
A+
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Overview of Lawrence County Residential Care Center

Lawrence County Residential Care Center is a 30-bed residential care facility at 915 Carl Allen Street, Mt Vernon, Missouri, operated by Lawrence County Nursing Home District and administrated by Russell Newby. The facility operates as a 24-hour skilled nursing and rehabilitation center with designated memory care units, offering nursing care, physical therapy, and specialized services for residents with cognitive decline.

Operational strengths are evident but limited in disclosed detail. The facility maintains a doctor on staff and 24-hour staffing with skilled nursing capability. Rehabilitation services, a beauty salon, housekeeping, maintenance, and dietary services are programmed components. Dietary services are managed by a specialized team preparing individualized meals tailored to resident needs and preferences.

Memory care units are designated for residents with dementia or cognitive decline. The facility accepts both Medicaid and Medicare, providing payment flexibility for qualifying residents. Operating hours are 24/7.

The facility’s inspection profile shows zero routine inspections from the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure compared to the Missouri state average of seven, which could indicate a recent opening or limited survey activity relative to comparable Missouri residential care facilities. Without access to the complete inspection record and detailed staffing breakdown, families cannot assess regulatory history or identify any substantive compliance issues. The zero-inspection finding requires clarification regarding the facility’s age, licensure status, and operational standing before consideration for placement.

The walk score of 53 reflects moderately walkable surroundings; some services are reachable on foot, though most daily needs will require transportation. Mt Vernon’s proximity to regional healthcare resources and available accessibility are relevant considerations for families evaluating placement.

Missouri residents may access multiple payment assistance programs, including Medicaid A&D Waiver, Supplemental Nursing Care, Structured Family Caregiving Waiver, MO HealthNet Aged/Blind/Disabled, Medicare Savings Program, Caregiver Program, and Veterans Aid and Attendance. The facility accepts Medicaid and Medicare.

Families should ask about memory care programming and staffing details, occupancy, licensing, inspections, quality metrics from Lawrence County Residential Care Center.

Contact Lawrence County Residential Care Center

Overview of Colony Pointe Senior Living

Make your retirement years the best time of your life at Colony Pointe Senior Living, an inviting senior living community located in Columbia, MO, offering a wide range of enriching senior lifestyle services. The community provides its residents with compassionate assisted living services, memory care, respite care, hospice care, and rehabilitation. Featuring an array of well-curated floor plans, including studios, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, the community warrants residents a living space that perfectly matches their tastes and needs.

Residents can rest easy knowing that a dedicated care team is available 24-hours a day to provide various assistance, including personal care assistance or medication management. The community provides a broad range of interesting activities that enriches residents’ body, mind, and soul. Residents can look forward to savory and nutritious meals that cater to their dietary needs, making sure they always get the nourishment they need to stay healthy and active.

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Overview of South Pointe Senior Living

Tucked away in the serene area of Washington, MO, South Pointe Senior Living is an astonishing senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, home-health care, and hospice care. The community also offers an Adult Day Club and respite care or short-term stays for residents to provide their caregivers some well-deserved rest. With its continuum of care, the community warrants a comfortable and relaxing space for aging in place. A team of licensed professionals are available to ensure residents’ are receiving the care they need to continue flourishing.

The community organizes a wide array of stimulating activities and health & wellness programs to keep residents active, healthy, and entertained. Residents also relish a personalized dining experience, consisting of thoughtfully prepared meals tailored to their dietary needs and tastes. Here, residents are given access to the necessities of a fulfilling retirement life–from compassionate care services, specialized memory care services, and therapies, to vibrant activities, and exquisite dining experiences.

Contact South Pointe Senior Living

Cedarhurst of Springfield

1146 East Lakewood St, Springfield, MO 65810-2614
Overview of Cedarhurst of Springfield
Cedarhurst of Springfield is a senior living community in Springfield, IL, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. The community features all-day dining, engaging activities, and personalized care plans to enhance residents' quality of life. With a focus on comfort and community, Cedarhurst provides a welcoming environment for seniors.

Contact Cedarhurst of Springfield

Overview of American House Wildwood Village
American House Wildwood Village offers a relaxing maintenance-free lifestyle with comfortable apartments. The community provides assisted living, memory care, and respite stays, along with a variety of social and wellness programs. Residents can enjoy chef-prepared meals and engage in numerous activities.

Contact American House Wildwood Village

Overview of McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care

McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care is a 55-bed skilled nursing facility offering assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing at Three McKnight Place, Saint Louis, Saint Louis County, Missouri. Ms Elizabeth Stotser administers the facility, operated by Mpal Real Estate, LLC. The community is organized to serve multiple care levels from independent assisted living through skilled nursing within integrated residential spaces.

The facility maintains a clean inspection record with zero reported state inspections and zero documented deficiencies or violations. No citations, penalties, or enforcement actions appear in available records.

An important operational constraint: McKnight Place accepts Medicare only and does not accept Medicaid, limiting access to residents with Medicare coverage or independent financial resources. The facility maintains a physician on staff and provides 24-hour staffing with short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and long-term care services. Staffing composition, staff-to-resident ratios, and nursing hours per resident are not publicly disclosed. No CMS ratings or clinical outcome data are publicly available.

The facility emphasizes quality of life through amenities and dining. Meals are prepared by an award-winning Executive Chef with attention to nutritional requirements. Gardens, beauty and barber salons, exercise and fitness programs, and transportation services support resident engagement and independence.

Starting price of $10,650 per month is disclosed.

Walk Score of 34 indicates somewhat walkable area where a few nearby services are reachable on foot, though most trips require transportation.

Families evaluating McKnight Place should request details regarding Medicare coverage scope, physician availability and medical protocols, staff-to-resident ratios, nursing hours per resident, specific care programming for memory care versus assisted living versus skilled nursing levels, and financial terms before enrollment.

Contact McKnight Place Assisted Living and Memory Care

Overview of Garden View Care Center

Garden View Care Center is a community that provides assisted living, rehabilitation, and respite care options. At 120 beds, the center provides daily nursing support averaging 6 hours per resident, with registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working together to provide hands-on care. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering multiple options for families to arrange coverage.

The community’s current occupancy rate is 61%. Most residents stay an average of 78 days, including short-term rehabilitation stays and longer-term care placements. The surrounding area has a Walk Score of 65, so it’s moderately walkable. Some errands and destinations can be reached on foot, but transportation is mostly required.

Garden View Care Center is regulated by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure. State inspection records for the facility span the past eight years.

Families exploring rehabilitation-focused care options should take an in-person tour to clarify the specific amenities, daily programs, and specialized services available to residents.

Contact Garden View Care Center

Overview of Garden Villas South

Garden Villas South sits at 13457 Tesson Ferry Rd in South St. Louis County, about 14 miles from the city center and less than 2 miles from Mercy Hospital South. Administrator Michelle Miller leads the operation under Garden Villas of South County, Inc. The 83-bed community spans four care levels: nursing home, assisted living, independent living, and memory care. With a Walk Score of 5, the location is essentially car-dependent where outings require a vehicle or arranged transportation.

Current occupancy is 49 of 83 beds, a 59% fill rate. Families should weigh that figure when assessing the community’s trajectory.

The residential setup leans toward the full-service end of the spectrum. Apartments come with fully equipped kitchens. An Executive Chef prepares three meals a day, and there’s a 24-hour concierge on hand. Valet parking and grocery delivery are available. Included services cover weekly maid service, personal laundry, flat linen service, scheduled transportation, personal grooming assistance, medication reminders, and an in-house escort service.

Recreation spans social, educational, and cultural programs and outings. The indoor swimming pool and hot tub, fitness center, and wellness program fill out the amenity picture.

Memory care is available on-site within the broader care mix.

Garden Villas South is a full-service, amenity-dense community in suburban St. Louis suited to older adults across a wide care range who prioritize residential comfort and on-site services over walkability or urban proximity.

Contact Garden Villas South

Overview of Silver Creek Senior Living by Americare

Overlooking the serene neighborhood of Joplin, MO, Silver Creek Senior Living is an astonishing senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, rehabilitation, respite care, and rehabilitation. The community offers a wide range of well-designed studio apartments, providing residents with a comfortable residence that they can freely personalize to match their tastes and preferences. Residents are guaranteed to have their care needs met even as it changes with a team of dedicated professionals trained to provide a wide range of care services.

Recognizing the importance of leading an active lifestyle for an improved overall wellbeing, Silver Creek Senior Living conducts an array of activities designed to foster a sense of achievement and maintain its residents’ overall well-being. Residents also enjoy carefully prepared meals that provide residents the nutrients and energy they need to live each day actively. Access to various therapies, including physical, speech, and occupational therapy, ensures residents are able to maintain their skills to continue living a vibrant and fulfilling lifestyle.

Contact Silver Creek Senior Living by Americare

Overview of Benton House of Blue Springs

Benton House of Blue Springs is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care for assisted living and specialized memory care services in Independence. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place residents can call home for assisted and memory care living. They also offer an adult day program that allows seniors to enjoy their day with various activities. Benton House provides a unique experience for its residents by choosing the best option possible to cater to them.

Benton House offers 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems; they promote independence while ensuring the safety of their residents. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that allows residents to escape the clinical care setting. Their unique neighborhood and lifestyle foster fitness, relaxation, and new experiences.

Contact Benton House of Blue Springs

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care 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.

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 244 memory care communities in Missouri. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care community 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 memory care communities 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.