Page 2 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. 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.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
Gardens Senior Living Community
MC
AL
IL
Springfield (Mark Twain)
148
Facility 148
MO AVG 102
Rank #33 / 210
Yes
47
Facility 47
MO AVG 44
Rank #113 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedBslc II
31
Facility 31
MO AVG 9
Rank #8 / 89
A+
Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Center
MC
NH
SNF
Saint Louis
184
Facility 184
MO AVG 102
Rank #17 / 210
No
92
Facility 92
MO AVG 44
Rank #13 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (184)Beauvais Operator LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
-
Hunter Acres Caring Center
MC
NH
SNF
Sikeston
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 102
Rank #44 / 210
No
73
Facility 73
MO AVG 44
Rank #27 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (120)Hunter Acres Caring Center, Inc
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
-
Avalon View Health and Wellness
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Liberty
140
Facility 140
MO AVG 102
Rank #35 / 210
No
69
Facility 69
MO AVG 44
Rank #32 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (140)College St Healthcare LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
-
The Madison Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Kansas City (Martin City)
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 102
Rank #157 / 210
Yes
32
Facility 32
MO AVG 44
Rank #157 / 245
Studio / 1 BedSwkc Senior Community LLC
6
Facility 6
MO AVG 9
Rank #33 / 89
A+
Sunrise of Chesterfield
MC
AL
HOS
Chesterfield
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 102
Rank #91 / 210
Yes
61
Facility 61
MO AVG 44
Rank #62 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedWelltower Opco Group LLC
9
Facility 9
MO AVG 9
Rank #30 / 89
A+
Farmington Presbyterian Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Farmington
90
Facility 90
MO AVG 102
Rank #109 / 210
Yes
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 44
Rank #45 / 245
-Presbyterian Manors, Inc
11
Facility 11
MO AVG 9
Rank #26 / 89
A+
Delmar Gardens of O’fallon
MC
ADC
AL
NH
SNF
O'fallon
240
Facility 240
MO AVG 102
Rank #4 / 210
No
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 44
Rank #49 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (240)Delmar Gardens Of O'fallon, LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
-
Ellisville Rehabilitation and Nursing
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Ellisville
210
Facility 210
MO AVG 102
Rank #10 / 210
No
67
Facility 67
MO AVG 44
Rank #39 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (210)Ellisville Opco LLC
2
Facility 2
MO AVG 9
Rank #36 / 89
-
Lakewood Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
HC
HOS
RC
Springfield
67
Facility 67
MO AVG 102
Rank #156 / 210
Yes
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 44
Rank #129 / 245
Studio / 1 BedLakewood Residential Care, LLC
24
Facility 24
MO AVG 9
Rank #19 / 89
A+

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Overview of Gardens Senior Living Community

The numbers alone tell part of the story: 148 beds, three layout options, multiple decades of operation, and a care menu that spans assisted living, memory care, short-term rehab, and respite, all in a single-story building on Springfield’s west side. Gardens Senior Living Community, operated by BSLC II and run day-to-day by administrator Heather Brown, is built for range. That breadth is the defining feature.

The on-site service list is substantial. Pharmacy, therapy, podiatry, and medication management are all available without leaving the building, and licensed nurses and CNAs are on-site around the clock. For families weighing how long a placement will hold as needs shift, that infrastructure matters. The Garden Homes program is a named offering within the community, and religious services are available on-site, which will be relevant for residents and families for whom faith life is part of daily routine.

Restaurant-style dining, a fitness center, chapel, library, computer center, Jacuzzi spa, and salon fill out the amenity picture. The neighborhood at 1302 W Sunset St in the Mark Twain area has a Walk Score of 47, meaning most trips out will need a car or transportation coordination. Studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units are available, so housing options scale with circumstance.

Gardens is a practical match for older adults who need substantive on-site medical support across a range of care levels, and for families who want a faith-oriented community large enough to accommodate changing needs without requiring a move.

Contact Gardens Senior Living Community

Overview of Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Center

Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Center provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and memory care in Saint Louis, Missouri. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Memory care may be a good fit for a loved one living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who needs a secure, supervised setting.

Long term, subacute, and outpatient care are also available. Long term care supports ongoing residence, while subacute care addresses needs that do not require acute hospital treatment. Outpatient care allows someone to receive services without a residential stay, and rehabilitation and therapy support residents receiving treatment or working to recover function.

The center has 184 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours 4 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment routes. Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

Barry Conner serves as the administrator, and Beauvais Operator runs the community. A Walk Score of 92 places the area in the walker’s paradise band, meaning daily errands do not require a car and a resident who no longer drives can reach routine destinations on foot.

Contact Beauvais Rehab and Healthcare Center

Overview of Hunter Acres Caring Center

In Sikeston, MO, Hunter Acres Caring Center puts skilled nursing and memory care on offer. Someone at risk of leaving on their own and unsupervised may not know it, so memory care here means continuous supervision in a secure setting. Skilled nursing is licensed nursing on the premises 24 hours a day.

That pair suits someone with dementia who needs watching, and also someone whose nursing need never pauses.

The license covers 120 beds. Nursing hours per resident stop at 3 hours and 23 minutes each day. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all available, and each answers a different question; one about what happened, about savings, and about choice.

Rehabilitation services put therapy inside the care that’s already here. A Walk Score of 73 puts the area in the very walkable tier. That matters for residents who want independence but no longer drive. The administrator on-site is Melissa Pennington.

Contact Hunter Acres Caring Center

Overview of Avalon View Health and Wellness

Avalon View Health and Wellness, situated in Liberty, Missouri, delivers long-term nursing home care, skilled nursing support, memory care, palliative services, hospice care, and respite stays. Memory care programs rely on secured environments to protect residents facing memory loss or wandering risks. Serious health conditions are addressed through palliative comfort care and end-of-life hospice support, while respite admissions give primary caregivers temporary breaks. Personalized therapy programs deliver treatments matched to individual needs.

College St Healthcare manages the 140-bed center under administrator Ashlee Siard. Daily nursing logs reflect an average of 2 hours and 24 minutes of care provided per resident. Nearby neighborhood features earn a 69 walk score, allowing residents to complete certain off-site errands on foot. Accepted funding channels include Medicare for short-term rehabilitation, Medicaid for extended stays, and direct private pay.

Prospective residents searching for adaptable nursing options or short-term relief can connect with Avalon View Health and Wellness to inspect space availability, review payment options, or arrange a tour to view the area.

Contact Avalon View Health and Wellness

Overview of The Madison Senior Living

Serving seniors for six years, The Madison Senior Living is an elegant retirement community in the Martin City neighborhood of Kansas City. Operated by Swkc Senior Community, it supplies assisted living, independent living, and memory care. The home led by executive director Todd Bettey-Donelson maintains an 80 percent occupancy rate with 66 beds across its three-story building.

Occupants enjoy floor plans spanning from studios to one-bedroom units, providing flexibility to match individual needs and preferences. The facility’s location has a Walk Score of 32, reflecting a somewhat walkable area where most errands require transportation, with some nearby services accessible on foot. The Madison distinguishes itself via a robust set of amenities tailored to support active retirement living. A swimming pool, library, and arts and crafts center offer recreational and intellectual engagement, while private dining rooms provide intimate spaces for residents and visiting families. The community underscores accessibility with transportation services and maintains an active calendar of fitness and recreation programming to engage occupants.

The Madison Senior Living earned an A+ rating from the Better Business Bureau, indicating positive business practices and transparency. State inspection data demonstrate the community upholds standards aligned with or better than comparable Missouri assisted living facilities, showing consistent attention to health and safety compliance.

For families contemplating The Madison Senior Living, arranging an in-person tour is the best way to see its floor plans, observe daily activities, and get a sense of the environment and staff. For local families, the established six-year operational history in Kansas City provides familiarity and stability.

Starting Price $3,105/Month

Contact The Madison Senior Living

Overview of Sunrise of Chesterfield

Residing in the tranquil neighborhood of Clarkson Road, Chesterfield, MO, Sunrise of Chesterfield is a trusted senior living community offering assisted living, memory care, short-term stays, and hospice coordination. The community ensures a relaxing and secure retirement with a wide array of elegant and meticulously made floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Taking pride in a friendly and well-trained team lending round-the-clock care and support, seniors experience an unforgettable retirement with Sunrise of Chesterfield.

Rekindle your passions and meet people with the same interests through various fun-filled activities conducted over the month. The community provides meticulously devised care plans tailored to its residents’ needs and aspirations. Delicious and nutritious meals are served to satisfy seniors’ tastes and dietary needs. Sunrise of Chesterfield is a haven where seniors can find solace in their golden years.

Starting Price $3,739/Month

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Overview of Farmington Presbyterian Manor

Committed to providing the care and support that seniors need, Farmington Presbyterian Manor in Cayce Street, Farmington, MO, is a distinct senior living community offering assisted living, independent living, memory care, long-term care, and short-term rehabilitation. Featuring specially designed and snug accommodations, the community ensures seniors’ comfort and convenience. Onsite therapy services are also provided for seniors’ betterment, alongside, personalized care plans, to meet special needs and aspirations.

Learn new things and immerse yourself in diverse cultures with a variety of educational and cultural opportunities. Here, residents delight in restaurant-style dining that satisfies their cravings and dietary needs. Farmington Presbyterian Manor is ideal for a peaceful and worry-free retirement with its serene campus filled with incredible amenities.

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Overview of Delmar Gardens of O’fallon

Delmar Gardens of O’fallon features a 240-bed campus in O’Fallon, Missouri, combining assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, adult day care, and respite options. Residents receive support tailored to their needs, from personal routine help to secured memory care supervision and full daily physical, occupational, and speech therapy. Daily hands-on nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 54 minutes per resident. On-site conveniences include a salon, while financial coverage options encompass Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment.

Administrator Teresa Reiter oversees operations for the facility. The neighborhood features a walk score of 65, letting residents who no longer drive reach several nearby destinations on foot.

Individuals looking for comprehensive support that adapts to changing physical or cognitive needs can reach out to Delmar Gardens of O’fallon to learn more and schedule a tour of the area.

Contact Delmar Gardens of O’fallon

Overview of Ellisville Rehabilitation and Nursing

Ellisville Rehabilitation and Nursing in Ellisville, Missouri, delivers 24-hour skilled nursing, hospice care, memory care, and short-term rehabilitation. Resident options span long-term residential care, temporary recovery programs, end-of-life support, and a secured memory care unit designed to protect individuals prone to wandering. This broad spectrum allows residents to transition between levels of care as their needs evolve.

Ellisville Opco operates this 210-bed property, managed by administrator Ramonzo Douglas. Daily life includes chef-prepared meals tailored to specific dietary requirements, an on-site beauty salon and barbershop, and a secure courtyard patio. Located in an area with a 67 walk score, the campus sits within walking distance of several local businesses. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Families comparing local long-term care options or specialized memory support can reach out to Ellisville Rehabilitation and Nursing to check current bed openings, review financial plans, or request a tour.

Contact Ellisville Rehabilitation and Nursing

Overview of Lakewood Senior Living

Administered by Christina Bloomer, Lakewood Senior Living is a 67-bed single-story community that Lakewood Residential Care, LLC, operates in Springfield. Operating for 23 years, it caters to residents in studio and one-bedroom units.

Currently at 67 percent occupancy with 45 of its 67 beds filled, the home offers a set of services: assisted living, memory care, and respite care, along with adult day care, home care, and hospice services. Found at 4685 S Robberson Ave, the community sits in a somewhat walkable neighborhood with a Walk Score of 44, so most errands require transportation. The monthly starting price is $4,362. Lakewood Senior Living serves a diverse population and welcomes several forms of payment coverage.

For eight years, state inspections mirror the facility’s continuous commitment to regulatory compliance and care quality. It continues to refine its processes in areas like service planning to ensure residents get thorough, individualized care upon admission.

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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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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