Page 25 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
Overview of Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace

Polaris Health and Wellness of Autumn Terrace is a one-story nursing home offering skilled nursing, memory care, hospice, palliative, and respite services in Raytown, Missouri. This array of specialties allows the facility to bolster residents across different care needs, from post-hospital recovery to long-term memory care to end-of-life comfort.

The community is in an average walkable neighborhood (Walk Score 65) where some daily errands can be finished on foot, while nearby services and amenities blend accessible local options with car-accessible destinations. This setting suits families seeking a mix of independence and neighborhood access. Medicare and Medicaid are accepted, opening routes for seniors with varied financial circumstances to access care services.

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Overview of The Burlington Creek Senior Living

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.

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Overview of Aspen Valley Senior Homes

Offering assisted living and memory care, Aspen Valley Senior Homes is a beautiful boutique-style retirement community in Washington, MO. Contributing to recognizing the community’s overall excellence, residents will feel a sense of belonging with the family-like treatment practiced by staff and ownership. This residential senior living community provides a dignified, and joyful approach to reaching holistic wellness.

Aspen Valley is proud of its professional care staff who deliver an unwavering amount of support for a vibrant retirement living. Every aspect of this community is well thought out and is designed with impressive accommodations, such as ADLs, delicious and healthy meal plans, 24/7 care, individualized memory care support, and engaging social activities.

Aspen Valley Senior Homes will be opening its second location in the near future! 

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Overview of Summit Villa

Located in Holts Summit, Missouri, Summit Villa stands out as an extraordinary assisted living community, warmly acknowledged through heartening reviews for its exceptional service. The dedicated staff members consistently earn praise for their attentive and compassionate care, creating an atmosphere where residents feel at home. With tasteful furnishings and meticulous cleanliness, Summit Villa radiates an inviting ambiance that puts everyone at ease.

They offer a range of specialized services, including memory care options, designed to cater to residents with specific requirements. Whether it’s assistance with daily activities or more comprehensive care, their tailored approach ensures that each resident receives the support they need to thrive. In addition to offering top-notch care, Summit Villa places a strong emphasis on promoting a sense of community and connection among residents. Their well-designed indoor and outdoor common areas provide ample opportunities for social interactions and shared moments, while amenities like the fitness center and lively game room add to the vibrant atmosphere.

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Overview of Benton House of Staley Hills

Benton House of Staley Hills is an award-winning facility that provides genuine care for assisted living and specialized memory care services in Kansas City. The community is designed to be bright and beautiful, a place that residents can truly call home for assisted and memory care living. They also offer an adult day program that provides opportunities for seniors to enjoy their day with various activities. Benton House offers a unique experience for its residents by choosing the best option possible catered to them.

Benton House offers 24-hour access to staff and personal emergency response systems; they promote independence while ensuring the safety of their residents. Their memory care unit includes free access to a beautiful outdoor area that provides residents with the freedom to escape the clinical care setting. They offer a unique neighborhood and lifestyle that fosters fitness, relaxation, and new experiences.

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Overview of White Oak at the Groves Senior Living Community

White Oak at The Groves promises a beautiful assisted living experience with its exquisite services and elegant interior, it ensures a trusted choice with the service there. The upscale retirement home aims to let its residents live a worry-free lifestyle by providing companionship and meaningful conversations to upraise graceful aging. White Oak ensures that each resident lives their life fully in a nurturing environment.

As a proud member of The Groves senior living community, residential living is as vibrant as its services and amenities. Seniors can have seamless access to a full-service salon, transportation, laundry and housekeeping, delicious dining, and fun-filled recreational activities.

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Overview of Victorian Place of Cuba Senior Living

Located in the peaceful area of Cuba, MO, Victorian Place of Cuba Senior Living is an intimate senior living community that offers assisted living, memory care, respite care, and rehabilitative services. Residents are offered an array of studio apartments with private bath, kitchenette, individual heat and A/C, and wireless internet. With a caring team available to tend to residents’ care needs and access to various services, including hospice care and various therapies, residents are sure to age gracefully without having to jump from one community to another.

There are no boring days at Victorian Place of Cuba Senior Living with its wide range of interesting and stimulating activities and wellness programs for holistic nurturing. Residents always eat healthily and well with thoughtfully curated meals that are prepared with the freshest ingredients. Combining gracious accommodations with professionally licensed support services, the community warrants an inclusive community that puts residents’ welfare first.

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Overview of Aspire Senior Living Joplin

In Joplin’s Southwood Forest neighborhood, Aspire Senior Living Joplin operates as a single-story nursing home at 2218 W 32nd Street. The facility handles memory care, rehabilitation, and skilled nursing; it is not Medicare or Medicaid CMS-certified but does work within Missouri’s state system: MO HealthNet waivers, Supplemental Nursing Care program, Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (for dementia), and Medicare Savings Program coverage where applicable. Private payment is an option. Missouri’s Department of Health provides the regulatory framework, not federal CMS.

Walk Score 32 captures a somewhat walkable area, with some errands doable on foot, most requiring transport. The facility is 3.6 miles from downtown, positioned near Landmark Hospital of Joplin, dining options, and banking services. The building is single-story with shared room housing. This infrastructure positions residents for manageable navigation if mobility is limited.

The care model emphasizes 24-hour nursing with specialized memory care and rehabilitation programming. Daily structure includes stretching exercises, social gatherings, and recreational games aimed at engagement and cognition. Meals are dietitian-planned with dietary accommodations built in.

Transportation is provided; on-site medical services are available. Each resident receives a personalized care plan. The facility maintains this operational posture within a state-regulated framework for residents who qualify for Missouri Medicaid or who pay privately.

The facility’s reliance on state-level regulatory frameworks rather than federal CMS certification defines its current operational and financial landscape for prospective residents.

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Weighting overview

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    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.