Page 14 of Best Memory Care in Missouri

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 250 memory care providers 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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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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.
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
Adair Village
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Clinton
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 102
Rank #44 / 210
No
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 44
Rank #96 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (120)Clinton No. 2 Inc
Kirksville Manor Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Kirksville
132
Facility 132
MO AVG 102
Rank #37 / 210
No
24
Facility 24
MO AVG 44
Rank #181 / 245
Private / Semi-Private RoomsKirksville Manor, Inc
The Gardens
MC
AL
IL
Springfield (Mark Twain)
148
Facility 148
MO AVG 102
Rank #33 / 210
No
47
Facility 47
MO AVG 44
Rank #113 / 245
-Bslc II
Good Shepherd Care Community
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
PC
RC
Concordia
20
Facility 20
MO AVG 102
Rank #210 / 210
No
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 44
Rank #144 / 245
Private / Shared RoomsGood Shepherd Nursing Home District
The Gardens at Barry Road
MC
AL
RC
Kansas City (Prairie Point-Wildberry)
124
Facility 124
MO AVG 102
Rank #42 / 210
Yes
34
Facility 34
MO AVG 44
Rank #151 / 245
Studio / Suite / 1 Bed / 2 BedBslc II
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
Sugar Creek Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
HOS
RC
Troy
60
Facility 60
MO AVG 102
Rank #172 / 210
Yes
23
Facility 23
MO AVG 44
Rank #182 / 245
StudioTroy Residential, LLC
The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek
MC
AL
Kansas City (The Haven At Shoal Creek)
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 102
Rank #91 / 210
Yes
12
Facility 12
MO AVG 44
Rank #214 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedOxford Grand Scv, LLC
Ravenwood Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
HOS
RC
Springfield
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 102
Rank #157 / 210
Yes
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 44
Rank #76 / 245
Studio / 1 BedRavenwood Residential, LLC

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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.

Contact Independence Manor Care Center

Adair Village

1801 N Gaines Dr, Clinton, MO 64735-1127
Overview of Adair Village

Adair Village provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Clinton, MO. Skilled nursing and nursing home services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care supports short stays, which may help a family caregiver who needs temporary coverage while traveling or recovering. Therapy and rehabilitation services give residents access to treatment through the community, and salon services allow personal grooming on site.

Adair Village has 120 beds, with total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 12 minutes per resident each day. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover eligible care costs, including short-term skilled care through Medicare after a qualifying hospital stay; the community is administered by Stacia Wilson and operated by Clinton No 2. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who no longer drives.

Contact Adair Village

Overview of Kirksville Manor Care Center

Find the right care for your needs with Kirksville Manor Care Center, a dependable senior living community in East Laharpe, Kirksville, MO, providing skilled care and short-term rehabilitation. Residents will surely thrive with the community’s comprehensive care and expansive amenities designed for their comfort and wellness. The community also strives to ease residents’ financial constraints with Medicare and Medicaid.

With a nearby hospital and other trusted senior care providers, residents can easily access their medical needs. The community is committed to improving residents’ well-being by promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment. Here, residents are encouraged to live their lives to the fullest while receiving the utmost care and support they deserve.

Contact Kirksville Manor Care Center

The Gardens

1414 W Edgewood St, Springfield, MO 65807
Overview of The Gardens

Within one community in Springfield, MO, The Gardens has memory care, independent living, and assisted living. Needs that grow can be met at the next level up rather than at a different address.

Independent living carries no daily care. Assisted living adds personal care to that, and memory care keeps a resident who might wander in a secured, supervised setting.

Computers are among the amenities. The Gardens is in the Mark Twain neighborhood, where the Walk Score comes in at 47, which is car-dependent. BSLC II operates the community’s 148, with Heather Brown in the administrator’s role.

Contact The Gardens

Overview of Good Shepherd Care Community

Good Shepherd Care Community offers nursing home, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Concordia, MO. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing nursing services, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Independent living is for residents who live privately without daily care, and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, while palliative care addresses comfort and symptom relief for someone with a serious illness. Having these care types within one community can suit a resident whose needs change over time, since moving to another care level may not require leaving the campus. With 20 beds, Good Shepherd Care Community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller community. Private or shared rooms accommodate either individual living or a shared arrangement.

Rehabilitation services and a large rehabilitation gym give residents a place for therapy within the community. An on-site beauty salon provides salon access without arranging an outside visit. Transportation services are also available, and religious services offer an on-site option for worship. The area has a Walk Score of 38 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Amanda Frances Robinson serves as administrator, and Good Shepherd Nursing Home District operates the community.

Contact Good Shepherd Care Community

Overview of The Gardens at Barry Road

The Gardens at Barry Road is a senior living community located at 8300 NW Barry Road in Kansas City, Missouri. Legally operated by BSLC II with Ashley Ollier serving as administrator, the property specializes in assisted living, memory care, and short-term respite services.

The development is licensed for up to 124 beds, offering furnished living options in studio, suite, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom configurations ranging from 295 to 595 square feet. Apartments are equipped with individual climate control settings and built-in emergency pull-cords. On-site services include restaurant-style dining, routine housekeeping, medication management, and visits from healthcare professionals, including podiatrists.

Residents have access to a hair salon, library, chapel, and landscaped walking paths. The community is pet-friendly and holds a walk score of 34, indicating that daily errands are mostly car-dependent. Over multiple review cycles, the community has maintained a favorable record, resulting in zero serious care-related enforcement actions. General state surveys routinely evaluate administrative systems, centering on recordkeeping updates, safety equipment checks, and resident intake documentation.

Interested individuals can contact the administrative office on Barry Road directly to check floor plan pricing or schedule a personal tour.

Contact The Gardens at Barry Road

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.

$6,550/Month

Contact Cedarhurst of Blue Springs

Overview of Sugar Creek Senior Living

Sugar Creek Senior Living offers assisted living, adult day care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Troy, MO. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

Hospice care supports end of life needs, respite care offers short stays, and adult day care provides daytime care for someone whose usual living arrangement is elsewhere. The range of services may suit a family seeking ongoing care, daytime support, hospice services, or a short stay within one community. Sugar Creek Senior Living has 60 beds and is 75% occupied, so not all beds are occupied at the time represented by the occupancy figure. Studio housing gives each resident one private living space, and pets are allowed. Ms Kerri Oth serves as administrator, and Troy Residential operates the community.

Contact Sugar Creek Senior Living

Overview of The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek

Operated by Oxford Grand Scv, The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek is a 98-bed residential community in Kansas City, Missouri. The community under Wiktor Slawinski’s administration is a two-story building on North Tullis Avenue in a car-dependent neighborhood where lots of daily errands need a vehicle.

The home currently has 67 out of 98 occupied beds, reflecting a 68 percent occupancy rate. Floor plans comprise studio, one-, and two-bedroom options to handle different preferences and needs. The car-dependent location scores 12 on the Walk Score, typical of Kansas City’s suburban setting, where residents and visiting family members depend on driving for most trips.

The property is subject to active oversight by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, which has upheld inspection records dating back to 2018. Throughout that period, the home has been inspected regularly.

An on-site tour by families considering The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek is the best way to understand the care model, daily life, room options, and staffing. Conversing directly with the community can also clarify coverage options and pricing.

Contact The Oxford Grand at Shoal Creek

Overview of Ravenwood Senior Living

Serving residents needing help with daily activities while upholding independence, Ravenwood Senior Living is a 66-bed assisted living community on East Republic Road in Springfield, Missouri. Operated by Ravenwood Residential, LLC and administered by Amy Phillips, it’s housed in a single-story building with studio and one-bedroom units tailored for comfort and accessibility. The home offers an array of care options: assisted living, memory care, adult day care, respite care, and hospice services. For families navigating multiple care needs in one place, this is a pragmatic choice.

The neighborhood where the property sits scores 55 for walkability, indicating an average walkable area where some errands can be done on foot. With nearby amenities and services, the location can be convenient for visiting families and those wanting a calmer, residential setting over a busier commercial area. The facility currently operates at about 53 percent occupancy.

Over the years, state inspections by Missouri’s Department of Health and Senior Services have recorded findings surrounding facility systems and maintenance. These compliance matters are typical for long-term care providers, and Ravenwood Senior Living has worked to address identified issues via correction processes.

An on-site tour by families considering Ravenwood is the best way to see its living spaces, meet staff, and learn how its multiple care options fit their dearest one’s current or future needs.

Contact Ravenwood Senior Living

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 250 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.

Memory Care in Missouri at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 44/ 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: 102The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Missouri. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90