Page 9 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. 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. 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.
Aberdeen Heights
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
SNF
Kirkwood
91
Facility 91
MO AVG 102
Rank #108 / 210
Yes
89
Facility 89
MO AVG 44
Rank #15 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (38), ICF (17), ALF** (36)Ashfield Active Living And Wellness Communities, Inc--
The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek
MC
HOS
NH
SNF
Springfield
120
Facility 120
MO AVG 102
Rank #44 / 210
Yes
33
Facility 33
MO AVG 44
Rank #153 / 245
StudioR H Montgomery Properties, Inc--
Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Blue Springs
130
Facility 130
MO AVG 102
Rank #39 / 210
Yes
64
Facility 64
MO AVG 44
Rank #54 / 245
Private RoomsIgnite Medical Resort St Marys, LLC--
Carnegie Village
MC
AL
IL
NH
RC
Belton
85
Facility 85
MO AVG 102
Rank #123 / 210
No
55
Facility 55
MO AVG 44
Rank #76 / 245
Studio / 1 BedCarnegie Village Senior Living Community LLC--
St Joe Manor
MC
AL
NH
SNF
Bonne Terre
201
Facility 201
MO AVG 102
Rank #12 / 210
No
59
Facility 59
MO AVG 44
Rank #65 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (155), Assisted Living Facility (10), ALF** (36)American Nursing & Rehab, LLC
26
Facility 26
MO AVG 9
Rank #16 / 89
A+
The Ozarks Methodist Manor
MC
AL
IL
NH
RESC
SNF
College Marionville
154
Facility 154
MO AVG 102
Rank #25 / 210
No
28
Facility 28
MO AVG 44
Rank #166 / 245
Skilled Nursing Facility (78), Residential Care Facility (76)Ozarks Methodist Manor (The)-A+
Cedarhurst of Lebanon Assisted Living & Memory Care
MC
AL
IL
Lebanon
90
Facility 90
MO AVG 102
Rank #109 / 210
Yes
67
Facility 67
MO AVG 44
Rank #39 / 245
ALF** (90)Cedarhurst Of Lebanon Operator, LLC--
The Parkway Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Blue Springs
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 102
Rank #144 / 210
Yes
52
Facility 52
MO AVG 44
Rank #96 / 245
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed550 Ne Napoleon Opco LLC--
The Fremont Senior Living
MC
AL
IL
Springfield
72
Facility 72
MO AVG 102
Rank #144 / 210
Yes
61
Facility 61
MO AVG 44
Rank #62 / 245
-Vop Fremont LLC-A+
The Timbers Assisted Living
MC
AL
NH
Holts Summit
100
Facility 100
MO AVG 102
Rank #85 / 210
No
14
Facility 14
MO AVG 44
Rank #211 / 245
ALF** (100)The Timbers Assisted Living LLC
1
Facility 1
MO AVG 9
Rank #43 / 89
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Overview of St Joe Manor

St Joe Manor in Bonne Terre, Missouri, delivers skilled nursing, assisted living, and memory care services within a 201-bed setting. Assisted living options assist with daily personal routines, while the memory care unit provides a secured environment tailored for individuals needing close supervision. On-site rehabilitation programs support residents recovering from injury or illness, allowing them to participate in therapy sessions without leaving the campus.

Operational management is handled by administrator Sharon Greco alongside operator American Nursing & Rehab. Located near basic commercial areas, the facility holds a walk score of 59, making a few daily errands feasible on foot for mobile residents. Financial coverage options include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Families looking for comprehensive care options can connect with St Joe Manor to learn more about care transitions, explore room availability, or arrange a guided tour of the facility.

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Overview of The Parkway Senior Living

An elegant and luxurious home that steeps excellence, The Parkway Senior Living has raised the standard of senior living. Their dedicated team of professional staff strives to provide care that is nothing short of extraordinary. The resident-centered community aims to provide quality service for its assisted living and memory care seniors– leading to a purposeful life experienced during their golden years.

The Parkway offers comprehensive amenities and services that help make the lives of its residents hassle-free. They boast their specialized memory care program that focuses on the cognitive ability of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. Services and amenities are provided with full attention at any time of day, such as ADLs, medication management, chef-prepared meals, scheduled activities, and 24/7 care.

Contact The Parkway Senior Living

Overview of Cedarhurst of Lebanon Assisted Living & Memory Care

Cedarhurst of Lebanon Assisted Living & Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Lebanon, MO. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps a private apartment; independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care; memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering.

Having multiple care levels in one community can suit a resident whose needs grow over time because care can change without leaving the community. Respite care is also available for short stays, which may suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover.

The community has 90 beds. Dining includes chef-prepared meals, seasonal menus, daily specials, and personalized attention to nutrition, giving residents menu variety with nutrition-focused service. Pets are allowed, so a resident may continue living with a pet.

A Walk Score of 67 out of 100 makes the area somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may still complete certain nearby errands independently. Kimberly Douglas serves as administrator, and Cedarhurst Of Lebanon Operator operates the community.

Contact Cedarhurst of Lebanon Assisted Living & Memory Care

Overview of The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek

The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek offer a range of living options such as rehabilitation, skilled nursing, hospice care, and home health care– all provided with comprehensive services and professional staff. The staff ensures that their residents can live freely despite their needed assistance; they want their residents to make the most out of their experience at the senior home. Expect The Neighborhoods to be a professional yet pleasant nursing home that is proud to welcome and treat everyone like family. 

A range of services and programs are offered at The Neighborhoods, such as community dining, health, and wellness activities, and an on-site pharmacy created by Americare Senior Living.

Contact The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek

Overview of Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s

Ignite Medical Resort in St. Mary’s is a beautiful and luxurious senior living community that sparks an energy that encourages you to get back to doing what you were already doing– just more improved this time. The medical resort boasts an integrated personalized care program that ensures you return to your family immediately. Ignite Medical Resort is one of the best nursing homes in Northland that approaches your needs thoroughly and compassionately.

Life at Ignite is relaxing and rejuvenating because they house state-of-the-art technologies, partner with world-class professionals, and boast their resort-like community. They offer orthopedic rehabilitation, cardiac care, wound care, and dialysis, ensuring the best for your needs.

Contact Ignite Medical Resort St Mary‘s

Overview of Carnegie Village

Rates start at $2,400 a month at Carnegie Village in Belton, Missouri, which is a real number for a family doing arithmetic at a kitchen table rather than a vague range. Five kinds of care sit behind it: independent living, assisted living, memory care, nursing home care, and respite.

Independent living means a private home with community services attached and no daily care, so nobody knocks on the door with a medication cup. Assisted living adds that knock, along with help for dressing and bathing. Nursing home care puts licensed nursing support in the building around the clock, and staff are present day and night.

Memory care runs in a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering. Dementia gets to a point where explaining why the doors stay closed simply stops registering, and supervision handles what conversation no longer can.

Because the levels sit on one campus, a resident whose needs grow moves within the community rather than out of it.

Respite care and short-term stays cover temporary need. Sometimes the family who normally checks in every day lives two hours off and a stretch of weather or work puts them out of reach, and somebody has to fill those weeks.

Sixty-seven of the 85 beds were occupied at the last count, roughly 79 percent. Studio and one-bedroom units are the two layouts, the difference being whether the bedroom stands apart from the living space. Nursing time per resident stands at 3 hours and 29 minutes daily, and rehabilitation services are available for recovery support.

Dining is handled on site, a wellness center and activities give residents somewhere to spend the day, and salon appointments happen in the building. The walk score is 55, so some errands finish on foot while farther destinations need a ride. Jessica Bradham is the administrator, and Carnegie Village Senior Living Community operates the community.

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Overview of The Ozarks Methodist Manor

Located in Marionville, MO, The Ozarks Methodist Manor offers independent living, assisted living, residential care, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing services. With a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit, the community can accommodate older adults with memory-related conditions. Residents also receive care whenever needed, with 24-hour staffing available.

The community has 154 beds, with a 39% occupancy. Moreover, total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 57 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Rehabilitation services also give residents access to therapy. Outings are also available as organized activities beyond their residence.

Administered by Wayne Rainey, the community also accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Contact The Ozarks Methodist Manor

Overview of The Fremont Senior Living

Fremont Senior Living offers seniors the opportunity to bask in the bliss of home ownership, without the burden of responsibilities. With a dedication to providing an extension of the home, the community boasts an unwavering commitment to helping every resident achieve their goals, whether they be in independent living, assisted living, or memory care. They feature spacious 1, 2, and 3-bedroom homes, thoughtfully designed to offer a tranquil and welcoming ambiance. Residents can take advantage of housekeeping services, transportation, and the ever-helpful concierge.

The home also offers an array of activities, from invigorating exercise classes to delightful shopping excursions, all of which promote a sense of vitality and purpose. The amenities include private dining, inviting lounges, a fully stocked library, a crafting center, and a 24-hour bistro, among other offerings. Dining at the Winfrey Restaurant is an experience unto itself, with daily specials and an impressive range of mouth-watering delicacies. With an unmatched level of service, top-tier amenities, and a steadfast dedication to compassionate care, Fremont Senior Living is a haven of serenity, where seniors can revel in the beauty of worry-free living. 

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Overview of The Timbers Assisted Living

The Timbers Assisted Living provides assisted living, memory care, and nursing care in Holts Summit, Missouri. Licensed nurses and CNAs provide continuous support for those who require it, while a dedicated Alzheimer’s unit is available for memory care residents. The community also provides recovery support to help improve residents’ ability to function.

Additionally, outpatient rehabilitation provides therapy on-site, which can reduce the need to arrange transportation elsewhere for residents receiving rehabilitation services.

Administered by Ryan Drewell, the community has 100 beds with an occupancy of 25%. Restaurant-style dining includes fresh specials served daily, and special diets are accommodated when residents need meal adjustments. Residents can use salon services, play in the billiards room, and participate in activities on-site.

Contact The Timbers Assisted Living

Overview of Aberdeen Heights

Aberdeen Heights provides nursing home, skilled nursing, assisted living, hospice care, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Kirkwood, MO. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while assisted living helps with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision, hospice care focuses on comfort for someone nearing the end of life, and independent living offers private living without daily care. The range of care types may suit a resident whose needs change over time, with several levels available through the same community. Respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

Aberdeen Heights has 91 beds, and pets are allowed, so residents may keep a pet with them. A Walk Score of 89 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives can still reach shops, a pharmacy, or cafes independently.

The community’s dining room offers a three-course menu with changing entrees, side dishes, desserts, and healthy dining options. The cafe, resident clubs and committees, and programs and events give residents places to dine and participate in organized activities. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can cover short-term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long-term residence, Medicaid can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay, and private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 31 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time assigned per resident. Anthony Altobella serves as administrator, and Ashfield Active Living & Wellness Communities operates Aberdeen Heights. Aberdeen Heights may be a good fit for someone who needs access to more than one level of care as needs change, including a resident who may eventually require memory care or skilled nursing.

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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