Page 20 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.
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.
Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living
MC
AL
IL
Valley Park
-No
44
Facility 44
MO AVG 44
Rank #129 / 245
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27
Facility 27
MO AVG 9
Rank #14 / 89
A+
Autumn View Gardens
MC
AL
RC
St. Louis (Maryland Heights)
-Yes
20
Facility 20
MO AVG 44
Rank #193 / 245
--
27
Facility 27
MO AVG 9
Rank #14 / 89
A+
Rockhill Manor Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
RC
Kansas City
190
Facility 190
MO AVG 102
Rank #14 / 210
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 44
Rank #3 / 245
Assisted Living Facility (154), ALF** (36)Rockhill Manor, Inc--
Cotton Point Living Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Matthews
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 102
Rank #91 / 210
No
10
Facility 10
MO AVG 44
Rank #220 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (98)New Madrid No 1 Inc
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #71 / 156
-
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--
Willow Brooke
MC
AL
IL
RC
Union
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 102
Rank #188 / 210
Yes
20
Facility 20
MO AVG 44
Rank #193 / 245
StudioUnion Court Residential, LLC--
NorthRidge Place
MC
AL
HC
SNF
Lebanon
50
Facility 50
MO AVG 102
Rank #188 / 210
Yes
10
Facility 10
MO AVG 44
Rank #220 / 245
Studio / 1 BedLebanon Residential, LLC--
Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living
MC
ADC
AL
HOS
RC
Columbia
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 102
Rank #192 / 210
Yes
26
Facility 26
MO AVG 44
Rank #174 / 245
StudioColumbia Residential, LLC--
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--
Warrensburg Manor Health Care Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Warrensburg (Claymont)
88
Facility 88
MO AVG 102
Rank #117 / 210
No
33
Facility 33
MO AVG 44
Rank #153 / 245
-Warrensburg Manor, Inc--

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Overview of Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living

Valley Park, MO, is where Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living offers memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Independent living gives a person an apartment and access to the services of the community, but the arrangement doesn’t include daily care. Once bathing, dressing, or medication becomes difficult to handle alone, assisted living has staff take on that help while the apartment remains under the control of the resident. Memory care is for adding supervision and securing the space for when someone develops a risk of wandering due to dementia.

Because of how those three care levels share this one community, a change in needs isn’t a change of address, only a change in care. Units come as studios, one-bedrooms, and two-bedrooms. A studio is a single private space, and the bigger layouts are better suited for people moving in with a spouse, a partner, or a companion.

Most errands in the surrounding area will require transportation, since the area rates as car-dependent with a Walk Score of 44. Rehabilitation Services are part of the community, so therapy is available to residents who need it.

Contact Cape Albeon Lakeside Retirement Living

Overview of Autumn View Gardens

Autumn View Gardens offers assisted living, memory care, and respite care in St. Louis, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident maintains their own apartment. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care supports short stays when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Because several care types are available, the community may suit a resident whose needs change over time without requiring a move to another community. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

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Overview of Rockhill Manor Assisted Living

Rockhill Manor Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, nursing care, and respite care in Kansas City, MO. Assisted living includes help with activities of daily living, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Nursing care provides clinical support, and respite care offers a short stay when a person’s usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The community may be a good fit for adults of all ages diagnosed with chronic mental illness who need supported housing and whose care needs may change over time.

Rockhill Manor opened in 1972 and has 190 beds. Residents live in a larger community with more residents and staff, and usually more programming, than they would find in a smaller setting. Ryan Paschen serves as administrator, and Rockhill Manor operates the community.

A Walk Score of 94 out of 100 makes the area a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car. Someone who no longer drives can still get out independently for those errands. There are organized daily activities as well.

Medical access includes a nurse practitioner, psychiatrist, psychologist, podiatrist, and optometrist, giving residents several types of medical and behavioral health care. On site X rays and labs allow those services to be provided at the community, while rehabilitation services provide therapy without arranging transportation elsewhere. Transportation to medical appointments can also be arranged. Medicaid and Medicare are accepted, with Medicaid helping when savings may not cover a long stay, while Medicare generally applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

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Overview of Cotton Point Living Center

Cotton Point Living Center in Matthews, Missouri, provides hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. A dedicated Alzheimer’s unit is available to accommodate those living with memory-related conditions. With 24-hour staffing, residents can also receive care at all times. The community also provides comfort for terminally ill residents through hospice care.

Additionally, respite care provides a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities. The community’s 98 beds are currently at 61.2% occupancy. Residents also receive a total of 4 hours and 24 minutes of nursing care daily.

Administered by Carter Pennington, the community also provides rehabilitation services, including short-term rehab, to help residents regain strength and independence before returning home. Nutritious meals are also available, along with social spaces for interactions. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

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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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Overview of Willow Brooke

Established in Union, Missouri, at 1 Potomac Court, Willow Brooke operates a 50-bed assisted living community administered by Tonya Bishop under Union Court Residential, LLC. The single-story building houses studio units of 236 square feet, accommodating residents requiring hands-on support with daily activities alongside respite, hospice, and adult day club services. Pets are permitted on the premises.

The facility’s operational structure centers on round-the-clock staffing that includes licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Residents receive three daily meals prepared by on-site chefs, with menus designed to address individual dietary preferences and needs. Housekeeping, laundry, scheduled transportation, and concierge support form the service backbone. Security systems and emergency response protocols operate continuously.

The physical plant and programming reflect a lifestyle-oriented approach. Enrichment programming, social events, and an activities calendar drive resident engagement.

Library access, a gym, and structured fitness classes support active pursuits. Gardens, walking paths, and various outdoor areas provide recreational space. Dining rooms facilitate community meals and gatherings. An on-site salon and barber provide grooming services. A chapel serves residents’ spiritual needs.

The neighborhood is car-dependent, with a Walk Score of 20 out of 100, indicating that daily errands require vehicle access and walkable amenities are sparse. The facility sits 0.8 miles from the city center.

A significant operational factor: Willow Brooke does not accept Medicaid or Medicare. The community operates exclusively on a private-pay model, limiting admission to residents with direct payment capacity or private funding.

The community addresses older adults able to fund private care directly, requiring assistance with daily living tasks within a new, safety-equipped, activity-rich residential setting.

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Overview of NorthRidge Place

Tucked away in Lebanon, MO, NorthRidge Place is a distinguished senior living community that offers assisted living, respite care, memory care, rehabilitation, and hospice care. With its continuum of care, the community guarantees residents can comfortably age in one place with access to various care levels as their needs evolve. Residents have a comfortable living space with an array of studio and one-bedroom apartments featuring private baths, kitchenettes, and individual heat and A/C.

With a licensed team of professionals available to provide various assistance, including bathing and dressing assistance, help with medication management, or companionship, residents can freely focus on enjoying their retirement. A wide array of activities and wellness programs are regularly conducted to give residents plenty of opportunities to stay engaged, active, and connected. Meals are prepared to satisfy residents’ preferences and nutritional requirements, ensuring they always have the energy to live their day to day lives fully.

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Overview of Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living

Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living provides assisted living, adult day care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Columbia, MO. With 48 beds, the community is small enough for staff and residents to become familiar with one another. Studio housing gives each resident one private living space.

Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Adult day care covers care during the day, while hospice care focuses on comfort and support at the end of life. Respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may change over time or for a family seeking short-term support. Pets are allowed. Jessica Bankhead serves as the administrator, and Columbia Residential operates the community.

Contact Bluff Creek Terrace Senior Living

Blue Hills Rest Home

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

Blue Hills Rest Home offers assisted living, adult day care, home care, hospice care, memory care, and respite care in Independence, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident lives in a private or semi-private room, while adult day care provides care during the day. Home care supports a person in their own home, and hospice care provides end-of-life support.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time away, travel, or recovery. With several care types available, Blue Hills Rest Home may be a good fit for a resident whose needs could change over time.

The home has 63 beds. Private rooms provide a single-person living space, while semi-private rooms accommodate a resident with a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can keep a pet as part of daily life. The In-home care Services program supports the community’s home care offering.

Sarah White is the administrator, and Marie Dunham is the director.

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Overview of Warrensburg Manor Health Care Center

Situated in the peaceful neighborhood of Care Center Drive, Warrensburg, MO, is the distinct senior living community of Warrensburg Manor Health Care Center that focuses on short-term rehabilitation and long-term care. The community is dedicated to improving seniors’ well-being and provides them with the highest quality of care and assistance around the clock. Moreover, a team of reliable and specially trained professionals attends to seniors’ personal needs to ensure they are well-cared for.

The community accepts Medicare and Medicaid to help ease the financial constraints of senior living. A vibrant and welcoming environment is also promoted in the community for residents to easily adapt to their surroundings and live a worry-free retirement. Warrensburg Manor Health Care Center is great for seniors looking to make the most out of their best years with its genuine care and incredible amenities.

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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