Page 22 of Best Memory Care in Missouri

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 248 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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248 homes
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Avg Walk Score: 46/ 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.

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. 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.
Tipton Oak Manor
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Tipton
66
Facility 66
MO AVG 96
Rank #317 / 450
No
53
Facility 53
MO AVG 46
Rank #216 / 545
Skilled Nursing Facility (66)N & R Of Tipton, LLC
St James Living Center
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Saint James
90
Facility 90
MO AVG 96
Rank #225 / 450
No
65
Facility 65
MO AVG 46
Rank #124 / 545
Skilled Nursing Facility (90)N & R Of St James, LLC
Livingston Manor Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Chillicothe
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 96
Rank #209 / 450
No
71
Facility 71
MO AVG 46
Rank #80 / 545
Skilled Nursing Facility (94)Livingston Manor, Inc
The Groves
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Independence (The Groves)
-No
48
Facility 48
MO AVG 46
Rank #261 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center
MC
ADC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Kansas City
78
Facility 78
MO AVG 96
Rank #276 / 450
No
94
Facility 94
MO AVG 46
Rank #5 / 545
Skilled Nursing Facility (78)Seasons Operator LLC
Garden View Care Center
MC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Chesterfield (Villas At Chesterfield Pointe)
-No
6
Facility 6
MO AVG 46
Rank #518 / 545
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Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin
MC
ADC
AL
IL
RESC
RC
Joplin
38
Facility 38
MO AVG 96
Rank #420 / 450
No
77
Facility 77
MO AVG 46
Rank #53 / 545
Residential Care Facility (38)Autumn Home Care Facilities, Inc
Cotton Point Living Center
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Matthews
98
Facility 98
MO AVG 96
Rank #187 / 450
No
10
Facility 10
MO AVG 46
Rank #499 / 545
Skilled Nursing Facility (98)New Madrid No 1, Inc
Cedarhurst of St. Charles
MC
AL
St Charles
-Yes
73
Facility 73
MO AVG 46
Rank #70 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Senior Star at Wexford Place
MC
AL
IL
Mo (Hawthorne - Picture Hills)
-Yes
57
Facility 57
MO AVG 46
Rank #176 / 545
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every MO community we track that reports that metric, not just the 248 on this page.

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Overview of Tipton Oak Manor

Located at 601 West Morgan Street in Tipton, Missouri, Tipton Oak Manor is a skilled nursing facility that provides comprehensive nursing care and rehabilitation. The home is operated by N & R of Tipton, LLC, owned by Tiffany Sponcier and administered by Christin Petree. It accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, offering families multiple ways to cover short-term rehab and ongoing care.

The 66-bed home operates at 71% occupancy. Residents stay an average of 127 days, including post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term care placements. Daily nurse staffing averages 3 hours and 50 minutes per resident. A doctor is on staff, and licensed professional staffing works 24 hours a day to support medical oversight and resident safety.

Rehabilitation is a major focus of the home’s care program, supported by contract providers for physical, occupational, and speech therapy. There’s respite care for families who need temporary support. Residents with memory impairment have access to a dedicated Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit.

The facility pays attention to residents’ meals and social life. They receive various nutritious meals and snacks tailored to their individual preferences and dietary needs. Residents can participate in creative activities, religious services, arts and crafts, family and resident socials, parties, and outings. Transportation can also be arranged for residents and visiting family members when needed.

The facility is in a Moderately Walkable residential area of Tipton with a Walk Score of 53. Some errands can be done on foot, while most require transportation. Contract services for laboratory work, pharmacy, and X-ray imaging are available on-site so residents won’t have to leave the facility for routine testing and diagnostic work.

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Overview of St James Living Center

Located at 415 Sidney St in Saint James, Missouri, St James Living Center is a nursing home with 90 beds. The facility is operated by N & R Of St James, LLC, under the administration of Anita Carroll. It accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families multiple ways to cover short-term rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.

Residents stay for an average of 102 days, including post-acute rehabilitation stays alongside longer-term placements. The facility’s current occupancy rate is 48%. Clinically, St James focuses on rehabilitation services. There’s 24-hour staffing and a doctor on-site, as it is an active rehabilitation setting for patients recovering from surgery, an acute illness, or a hospital stay.

Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours per resident each day. They are supported by registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses working across the schedule.

The neighborhood has a Walkability Score of 65 out of 100, which means some errands can be done on foot while most trips require a short drive. This may suit families who want easier access when visiting or running nearby errands.

The Department of Health and Senior Services regularly examines care processes at St James. It has focused on areas such as care documentation, physician communication and incident response, resident supervision and safety measures, medication handling and security, and related clinical protocols. These examinations help ensure the home maintains standards in resident care and administrative operations.

Residents can choose meals through a complete dining program made from their individual preferences. Transportation, housekeeping, laundry services, 24-hour medical care, and a dedicated special care unit are also available. Together, these services make it easier for residents and families by reducing some of the daily tasks they might otherwise need to do on their own.

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Overview of Livingston Manor Care Center

Livingston Manor, Inc., and administrator Sara Hoover-Shaw coordinate care at Livingston Manor Care Center, a 94-bed skilled nursing community located on East Birch Drive in Chillicothe, Missouri. The business office organizes patient billing through typical setups like Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments. Guests visiting the building can navigate the surrounding area easily on foot, as the neighborhood carries a walkability score of 71 out of 100, letting people handle multiple errands without a car.

On average, residents live in the community for 295 days, a timeframe that highlights a routine balancing continuous residential care with shorter post-hospital recovery schedules. To manage day-to-day medical treatments and physical support, the 24-hour staffing framework provides an average of 3 hours and 25 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day. The building splits this clinical focus across a dedicated Private Medicare Hall and a Special Care Unit designed for individualized rehabilitation.

Inspection reports show that recent surveys cited specific procedural corrections regarding resident banking funds, employee background tracking, nurse staffing adjustments, respiratory care, basic environmental sanitation, and resident safety rules, keeping the overall citation rate above zero.

Older adults can look into the community’s monthly activity setups, social calendars, and tailored rehabilitation programs. The indoor layout is configured to support physical recovery and memory care needs under continuous medical supervision. Families can call the main office directly to look over insurance requirements, ask about specific safety safeguards, or schedule an in-person walkthrough of the residential halls.

Contact Livingston Manor Care Center

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.

Contact The Groves

Overview of Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center

Seasons Operator LLC and owner Angela Grogan handle the daily management at Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center, a 78-bed medical nursing facility located at 15600 Woods Chapel Road in Kansas City, Missouri. The billing office coordinates standard accounts across Medicare, Medicaid, and typical private pay options. Relatives planning visits can expect a pedestrian-friendly layout scoring 94 out of 100 for walkability, which means guests can manage immediate errands or walk to nearby spots entirely on foot.

Rosters show that the building maintains a high 95 percent occupancy level, while residents stay an average of 199 days. This operating schedule reveals that the medical teams split their attention between multi-month residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy programs. Nursing personnel coordinate treatments and daily medical routines on around-the-clock schedules, providing an average of 3 hours and 32 minutes of direct nursing care per resident each day through a team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides.

Recent inspection documents noted several areas that required correction, which included standard administrative guidelines, Medicaid notification paperwork timelines, and basic resource protocols, keeping the building’s overall cumulative citation rate above zero.

Prospective residents can explore the on-site physical rehabilitation setup, specialized adult day care options, and geriatric psychiatric tracks under continuous medical direction. The property pairs these clinical divisions with routine short-term respite stays, hospice coordination, an internal salon space, and managed laundry assistance.

Contact Seasons Rehab and Healthcare Center

Garden View Care Center

1025 Chesterfield Pointe Pkwy, Chesterfield, MO 63017
Overview of Garden View Care Center

Garden View Care Center, located in Chesterfield, MO, is a healthcare facility offering a wide range of services; from skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, rehabilitation services, respite care, and hospice care. Their skilled nursing services, also offered in long-term care, provides residents with 24/7 skilled nursing care by trained individuals such as registered nurses (RNs) and physical, speech, and occupational therapists.
Additionally, they also provide residents other medical services according to their needs including wound care, terminal illness care, rehabilitation, and stroke recovery care. Long-term care residents also enjoy a variety of amenities designed to create a more comfortable stay. Their farm to table menu is chef prepared and provides the perfect balance of deliciousness and nutrition. Furthermore, personal laundry services are also offered, as an added convenience, ensuring that the residents need only to focus on getting better.

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Overview of Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin

Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin is a 38-bed independent community at 2030 E Zora Street, Joplin, Jasper County, Missouri, operated by Autumn Home Care Facilities, Inc. Tammie Nash serves as administrator. The facility offers independent living apartments, residential care, assisted living, and memory care across a moderately sized residential setting.

Located in a highly walkable neighborhood (walk score 77), the community sits in an area where most daily errands can be accomplished on foot and many essentials remain within close proximity. This accessibility supports both resident independence and family engagement.

The facility provides multi-level care within a single community, allowing residents to transition between independent living, assisted living, and memory care as their needs change.

Ask specifically about nursing hours per resident, weekend staffing protocols, memory care programming, and any care transitions the facility has managed for residents aging from independent to assisted living levels.

Financial assistance is available through Missouri Medicaid programs, including the Aged and Disabled Waiver, Supplemental Nursing Care, Structured Family Caregiving Waiver, and MO HealthNet coverage. Veterans may qualify for Aid and Attendance benefits. The facility accepts Medicaid and works with families on payment structures.

Contact Autumn Place Residential Care of Joplin

Overview of Cotton Point Living Center

New Madrid No 1, Inc., and administrator Carter Pennington handle operations at Cotton Point Living Center, a 98-bed nursing home situated at 609 South Railroad Street in Matthews, Missouri. Financial billing is sorted through traditional avenues, clearing payments via Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. For visitors, the surrounding landscape is highly car-dependent, carrying a walkability score of 10 out of 100, which means family members will need a vehicle for almost all trips to the campus.

Operational records indicate a 61 percent occupancy rate alongside an average length of stay of 247 days. This operational timeline reflects a routine balanced between short-term post-hospital therapy tracks and multi-month residential placements. Daily physical care and medical needs are monitored by an around-the-clock staffing framework providing an average of 3 hours and 46 minutes of total nursing care per resident each day, with registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides covering standard unit rotations.

Official survey summaries indicate that inspectors flagged specific procedural corrections regarding general building operations and compliance guidelines, meaning the property’s long-term cumulative citations-per-inspection rate is above zero.

Families can evaluate how the campus integrates short-term physical rehabilitation loops and permanent skilled nursing care. The facility provides standard services, including a dedicated male memory care unit, freshly prepared daily meals, and common social spaces.

Contact Cotton Point Living Center

Overview of Cedarhurst of St. Charles

Discover an exceptional living experience with Cedarhurst of St. Charles, located in St. Charles, MO, providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Residents can choose from a variety of apartments, all featuring wheelchair-accessible bathrooms, 24-hour emergency call systems, individual climate controls, and expanded cable TV for comfort and convenience.

At Cedarhurst, every day brings new opportunities to connect and thrive. Dining is a centerpiece of the community, with a talented chef creating healthy, delicious meals to be enjoyed daily. The campus offers top-notch amenities, including a fitness center, health classes, and more—all designed to enhance residents’ well-being and lifestyle. Cedarhurst of St. Charles fosters a warm, supportive environment where everyone feels loved, valued, and empowered to live life to the fullest.

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Overview of Senior Star at Wexford Place

A three-story senior living community in the Hawthorne Picture Hills neighborhood of Kansas City, Missouri, is Senior Star at Wexford Place. The community at 6500 North Cosby Avenue offers a thorough care continuum: assisted living, independent living, and memory care, letting occupants find the right fit for their needs and preferences.

The home provides flexible housing arrangements with studio, one-, and two-bedroom floor plans. This diversity in unit types helps residents select accommodations that match their lifestyle and desired privacy level. The three-story building design creates a manageable residential environment without the scale of larger communities. Senior Star at Wexford Place welcomes pets, recognizing that companions play a crucial role in occupants’ well-being and life quality. This pet-friendly policy is an asset for older adults wishing to keep their bonds with animals during this next chapter. The neighborhood setting earns a walk score of 57, so the area is moderately walkable. This means occupant and visiting family members can run some errands on foot while benefiting from proximity to a blend of nearby amenities. The location balances accessibility and a residential community ambiance.

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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 248 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.