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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Heisinger Bluffs | MC AL IL NH RC SNF | Jefferson City | 111
Facility
111
MO AVG
97
Rank
#156 / 454 | No |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed / 3 Bed | Heisinger Bluffs Opco LLC | - | - |
| Bridgeway Residential Care Facility | MC NH AL | Fulton | 78
Facility
78
MO AVG
97
Rank
#278 / 454 | No |
58
Facility
58
MO AVG
45
Rank
#170 / 563 | Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms | - | - | - |
| Brookdale West County | MC AL IL NH SNF | Ballwin | 98
Facility
98
MO AVG
97
Rank
#189 / 454 | No |
56
Facility
56
MO AVG
45
Rank
#181 / 563 | Unit Type | Vb Ballwin Sh, LLC | 48
Facility
48
MO AVG
11
Rank
#4 / 209 | A+ |
| Wilson’s Creek Nursing &Amp; Rehab | MC HOS NH SNF | Springfield (Downtown Springfield) | 172
Facility
172
MO AVG
97
Rank
#33 / 454 | 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 / 209 | A+ |
| Country Meadows | MC NH AL IL | Park Hills | 87
Facility
87
MO AVG
97
Rank
#251 / 454 | No |
37
Facility
37
MO AVG
45
Rank
#347 / 563 | Skilled Nursing Facility (72), Assisted Living Facility (15) | Country Meadows Nursing & Rehab, LLC | 28
Facility
28
MO AVG
11
Rank
#27 / 209 | A+ |
| The Madison Senior Living | MC AL IL | Kansas City (Martin City) | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Swkc Senior Community LLC | 6
Facility
6
MO AVG
11
Rank
#89 / 209 | A+ |
| Barathaven Memory Care | MC | Dardenne Prairie (Barathaven) | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
MO AVG
45
Rank
#530 / 563 | Private / Shared Suite | Sonata Barathaven LLC | 16
Facility
16
MO AVG
11
Rank
#64 / 209 | A+ |
| Gardens Senior Living Community | MC AL IL | Springfield (Mark Twain) | 148
Facility
148
MO AVG
97
Rank
#59 / 454 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
MO AVG
45
Rank
#275 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bslc II | 30
Facility
30
MO AVG
11
Rank
#24 / 209 | A+ |
| Breeze Park – Lutheran Senior Services | MC AL IL NH | Weldon Spring | 50
Facility
50
MO AVG
97
Rank
#390 / 454 | No |
2
Facility
2
MO AVG
45
Rank
#545 / 563 | 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 18
Facility
18
MO AVG
11
Rank
#54 / 209 | A+ |
| Capetown Senior Living | MC ADC AL HC HOS IL RC | Cape Girardeau | 53
Facility
53
MO AVG
97
Rank
#382 / 454 | Yes |
7
Facility
7
MO AVG
45
Rank
#518 / 563 | Studio / Suite / 2 Bed | Capetown Residential LLC | 17
Facility
17
MO AVG
11
Rank
#58 / 209 | A+ |
| The Grande At Creve Coeur | MC | Creve Coeur | 58
Facility
58
MO AVG
97
Rank
#375 / 454 | No |
32
Facility
32
MO AVG
45
Rank
#376 / 563 | Studio | Kauhale Creve Coeur, LLC | 10
Facility
10
MO AVG
11
Rank
#78 / 209 | - |
| New Perspective Senior Living | Weldon Spring | MC AL IL | Weldon Spring | 170
Facility
170
MO AVG
97
Rank
#35 / 454 | Yes |
13
Facility
13
MO AVG
45
Rank
#486 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Weldon Springs Ops LLC | 18
Facility
18
MO AVG
11
Rank
#54 / 209 | A+ |
| Lakewood Senior Living | MC ADC AL HC HOS RC | Springfield | 67
Facility
67
MO AVG
97
Rank
#317 / 454 | Yes |
44
Facility
44
MO AVG
45
Rank
#307 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Lakewood Residential Care, LLC | 24
Facility
24
MO AVG
11
Rank
#43 / 209 | A+ |
| The Castlewood Senior Living | MC AL IL | Nixa | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
97
Rank
#320 / 454 | Yes |
4
Facility
4
MO AVG
45
Rank
#530 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed | Nixa Senior Community LLC | 11
Facility
11
MO AVG
11
Rank
#75 / 209 | A+ |
| Sunrise of Des Peres | MC NH AL | Des Peres | 102
Facility
102
MO AVG
97
Rank
#169 / 454 | Yes |
50
Facility
50
MO AVG
45
Rank
#244 / 563 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Sjv 1 Des Peres Opco, LLC | 18
Facility
18
MO AVG
11
Rank
#54 / 209 | A+ |
Lawson Manor & Rehab is a skilled nursing and rehabilitation facility serving residents in Lawson, Missouri. Valerie Jefferes owns the 60-bed home, Lawson #1, Inc, operates it, and Debra Dade administers it. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are all accepted, giving families several ways to cover post-acute rehabilitation and longer-term nursing care.
Operating for one year, the facility currently has a 68% occupancy rate. Residents stay an average of 196 days, including individuals recovering after hospitalization and those receiving ongoing skilled nursing services. Nursing support averages approximately 3 hours and 21 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nurse aides work together to provide direct care, supervision, and daily support.
A Walk Score of 39 places the community in a car-dependent area of rural Lawson. Most errands, appointments, and visits require transportation. The location offers a quieter small-town setting rather than the convenience offered by urban areas, which may appeal to residents and families looking for a peaceful environment.
State inspections conducted by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services identified management and operational concerns related to medication handling, resident safety procedures, financial management practices, and facility sanitation. These findings are areas that have required attention and oversight. Families evaluating the home should review current inspection reports, discuss management responses, and ask about how areas of concern are being addressed and monitored.
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.
Benedictine Living Community- St. Joseph is a nursing home in St. Joseph, MO, offering rehabilitation and skilled nursing. Fostering comfort and healing, the community has upscale amenities in a clean and welcoming setting. With 24-hour support, nutritious meals, and therapies, residents experience a maintenance-free lifestyle. The community also works closely with residents to meet their needs and preferences, ensuring their recovery and rehabilitation.
Light exercises and social events encourage residents to make friends and have fun. Spacious living areas, cozy communal spaces, and state-of-the-art rehabilitation equipment are also available, so residents can rest and focus on their wellness. The community is also easily accessible, as it is conveniently located near bus stops and restaurants in St. Joseph. As one of the trusted options for senior living in Missouri, this nursing home ensures older adults can live to their potential.
Specializing in memory care, The Arbors at Dunsford Court by Americare is a venerable senior living community located on the tranquil grounds of Dunsford Drive, Sullivan, MO. The community also features an adult day club, respite care, and rehabilitation, to ensure seniors are well-cared for. Receive the highest quality of care and support from a team of kind and highly qualified professionals who strive to create a comfortable and safe environment for residents.
Have a relaxing time within the beautifully designed and snug accommodations of The Arbors at Dunsford Court with several studio floor plans. With its warm and quaint setting, the community ensures individuals with memory-related needs receive the utmost attention. Fun activities and engaging programs are conducted randomly to keep seniors’ minds stimulated and active. The Arbors at Dunsford Court is a haven for seniors who want to cherish every moment of their best years while keeping their dignity.
Set in the quiet town of St. Joseph, MO, The Vintage Gardens & The Villas at Vintage Oaks is a peculiar senior living community providing independent living, assisted living, and memory care services. Beautifully appointed and spacious accommodations with an array of floor plans including studio and one-bedroom are available for its residents depending on their tastes. As for memory care, a thoughtfully designed specialized care program called Magnolia Trails is utilized to accommodate the immediate care and support that those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia need.
The community is dedicated to providing exceptional amenities and services which include 3 meals and snacks each day in restaurant-style dining, bi-weekly housekeeping, laundry services, and emergency call systems in all apartments. Explore its amazing common spaces such as the grounds, gardens, and lounge area. Create meaningful connections with new companions by attending any of the planned life enrichment programs and social activities. The Vintage Gardens & The Villas at Vintage Oaks proudly stands as an award-winning senior living community.
Overlooking the scenic area of Town and Country, MO, The Town & Country Senior Living is a multi-awarded senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Seniors enjoy the spacious and stylish accommodations that are built to cater seniors’ varying mobility, needs, and preferences. Residents are provided utmost care and support to maintain their independence with personalized care plans and a dedicated care team trained to provide exceptional and compassionate care.
Fostering an invigorating living experience, The Town & Country Senior Living conducts a variety of social functions, events, and entertainment performances that cultivates every aspect of well-being, including the body, mind, and spirit. Residents are guaranteed to live comfortable and convenient lives with an array of helpful services like housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, and concierge services. Featuring an expansive menu and daily specials, the community makes sure residents eat well and feel good with a dining experience that not just nourishes the body but also fosters connection over meals.
The Plaza Senior Living at Wildwood is a one-of-a-kind senior living community based in Wildwood, MO, offering assisted living and memory care. Boasting years of experience, the community created a supportive and empowering environment where residents experience luxury, excitement, and dignified care each and every day. The community offers individualized care plans that thoroughly identifies and achieve residents’ unique needs and wellness goals. They work in collaboration with residents, families, and the Director of Wellness to ensure all of residents’ needs are met.
The community takes over the tedious tasks of daily living, including housekeeping, maintenance, pet care, and meal preparation so residents can freely spend their time on the things that they truly care about. Residents are free to participate in an array of social functions, events, and entertainment opportunities that fosters holistic well-being. Look forward to meal times with delicious and nutritious meals crafted with nourishment and individual tastes in mind. At The Plaza Senior Living at Wildwood, residents are encouraged to live to the fullest with the support of a friendly team, encouraging services, and wonderful amenities.
Set in Kansas City, MO, The Burlington Creek Senior Living is an award-winning senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care. Choose from a variety of floor plans designed to cater to seniors’ preferences and needs. Get back to the lifestyle you expect and enjoy with the help of a dedicated and talented team that provides personalized care and assistance. Residents in the memory care neighborhood are provided with an engaging and supportive environment with utmost support provided by compassionate memory care support partners.
The community takes on a holistic approach to care, collaborating closely in caring for the whole person and not just their physical needs. An array of events, social functions, and entertainment provide excellent opportunities to nourish every aspect of residents’ well-being. Residents are free from daily living worries with services like housekeeping, maintenance, transportation, concierge services, and pet care. Look forward to chef-prepared meals that not only pleases the taste buds, but gives you the energy you need for your lifestyle.
Ranking Methodology
How we rank these memory care communities
Every community above is evaluated across six weighted categories using public data including state inspection records, review platforms, BBB profiles, and operator-published materials.
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 238 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.











