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Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 556 senior care communities in MO using MO Dept. of Health & Senior Services (DHSS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior 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. 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. SC (Senior Care):
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.
Manchester Rehab and Healthcare Center
SC
NH
SNF
Ballwin
137No 52 Skilled Nursing Facility (137)Manchester Operator LLC43-
Maple Tree Terrace
SC
ADC
AL
HOS
RC
Carthage (Grand Heights)
50Yes 57 Studio / SuiteCarthage Residential, LLC23A+
Independence Court
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Perryville
208No 69 Skilled Nursing Facility (133), Residential Care Facility (75)Independence Health System, Inc1-
Brookdale Wornall Place
SC
AL
IL
Kansas City (Country Lane Estates)
68Yes 30 1 Bed / 2 BedBlc Kansas City-Gc, LLC48A+
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors
SC
AL
Springfield
74No 94 Assisted Living Facility (74)Joyco, Inc1-
Luxe Life Senior Living
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Blue Springs
187No 68 Skilled Nursing Facility (130), ALF** (57)Ignite Medical Resort St Mary's LLC2-
Riverways Manor
SC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Van Buren
60No 48 Skilled Nursing Facility (60)Van Buren #1, Inc55-
Gasconade Manor Nursing Home
SC
AL
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Owensville
79No 59 Skilled Nursing Facility (79)Gasconade Manor Nursing Home District1-
Lee’s Summit Place
SC
HOS
NH
SNF
Lee's Summit
60No 85 Skilled Nursing Facility (60)3Rd St Healthcare LLC2-
The Bishop Spencer Place, Inc
SC
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Kansas City
118Yes 94 Skilled Nursing Facility (57), ALF** (61)The Bishop Spencer Place, Inc30-
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Overview of Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center

There are four levels of care at Luther Manor Retirement & Nursing Center in Hannibal, MO, ranging from independent living through nursing home care and skilled nursing to hospice care. The operation belongs to Luther Manor Association, and Paul Ewert is the administrator.

Independent living is private living without daily care, while the two licensed nursing levels are nursing home care and skilled nursing. Hospice care is there for a resident’s end-of-life needs. With a range like this, a resident’s needs can shift without a change of community.

The center has 64 beds, and the care it gives includes rehabilitation services. A very walkable 80 on Walk Score means someone who’s quit driving can still get out on foot for most errands. Payment is possible through Medicare, private pay, or Medicaid.

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Overview of Manchester Rehab and Healthcare Center

Manchester Rehab and Healthcare Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care in Ballwin, Missouri. Licensed nursing care is available around the clock on site, so residents can receive nursing support without leaving the community. Rehabilitation therapy is available for residents receiving care after an acute illness or hospital stay. That combination may suit someone recovering while still needing skilled nursing and therapy.

The home has 137 beds. Total nurse staffing is 3 hours and 11 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing staff time allocated to each resident. Services include medication management, wound care, dental services, podiatry, optometry, audiology care, and counseling. Together, these services address medication, wound treatment, oral, foot, vision, hearing, and emotional support needs within the facility’s care services.

Manchester Rehab and Healthcare Center accepts Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay. Medicaid may help cover a long stay when personal savings are limited, while Medicare generally covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. With private pay, the family or resident pays directly. Yakov Appelbaum serves as administrator, and Manchester Operator runs the community.

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Overview of Maple Tree Terrace

Spend your golden tears doing what you love with the distinguished senior living community of Maple Tree Terrace Senior Living by Americare in Clinton Street, Carthage, MO, which provides assisted living, adult day club, respite, hospice, home health care, and rehabilitation. With beautifully designed and sophisticated residences in varied studio and one-bedroom floor plans, seniors experience unmatched comfort and security. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, the community features care and assistance that matches every individual’s needs and preferences.

Promoting a trusting relationship, Maple Tree Terrace collaborates with reliable care providers to serve residents with the support they deserve. Through fun activities and enjoyable programs, residents learn new things and rekindle old hobbies. Mingle with friends over healthy and tasty meals for the finest dining experience. Maple Tree Terrace is a haven for seniors seeking to make the most out of their best years without worries.

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Independence Court

121 Independence Dr, Perryville, MO 63775-1496
Overview of Independence Court

Independence Court is a nursing home in Perryville, MO, offering skilled nursing, memory care, assisted living, and independent living. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication.

Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock. The range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since moving to another level can avoid leaving the community or starting over socially.

The home has 208 beds, making it a larger community with more residents, staff, and usually more programming than a smaller setting. Its Walk Score is 69 / 100, meaning the area is somewhat walkable and some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still handle certain nearby errands independently.

Rehabilitation services provide therapy as part of a resident’s care. Available transportation helps residents reach destinations beyond walking distance. An ombudsman program gives residents a resource for raising concerns about long-term care rights or services, and religious services support residents who wish to include worship in their routine.

Independence Court is operated by Independence Health System, and Dana Korando serves as administrator. The home may be a good fit for a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may benefit from having multiple care levels within one community.

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Overview of Brookdale Wornall Place

Brookdale Wornall Place offers assisted living and independent living in Kansas City, MO. In assisted living, residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Respite care is also available for a short stay, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover, so the community may be a good fit for someone seeking one of these arrangements.

The community is in the Country Lane Estates neighborhood and has 68 beds. Studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom residences are available. A studio provides one private space, while a two bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. Pets are allowed, so a resident can bring a pet when moving in.

The starting price is $3,110 per month, giving families an initial figure for budgeting a move. A Walk Score of 30 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. A resident who no longer drives would need transportation for routine trips. On site, the pool, salon, spa, landscaped grounds, courtyard, and walking paths give residents options for swimming, personal care, and outdoor time.

Leah Mcglothlin serves as the administrator, and BLC Kansas City-GC operates the community. Rehabilitation services, wellness programming, religious services, and activities are available to support exercise, treatment, worship, and organized daily engagement.

Starting Price $3,110/Month

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Overview of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors

Joy Assisted Living for Seniors provides assisted living in Springfield, MO. Residents can receive help with bathing, dressing, and medication while continuing to manage their day-to-day lives as independently as possible. The home may suit someone who needs this practical support in a residential setting.

There are 74 beds. The community opened in 1995 and remains family-owned and operated, with Kathy McCrary serving as administrator and Joyco operating the community. A Walk Score of 94 makes the area a walker’s paradise, so daily errands do not require a car. For someone who no longer drives, that supports independent access to nearby errands.

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Overview of Luxe Life Senior Living

Someone can arrive at Luxe Life Senior Living needing very little and stay through needing quite a lot. The Blue Springs, Missouri, campus starts with independent living, which is private living with community services attached and nobody organizing a resident’s afternoon. Assisted living adds the specific help: dressing, bathing, medication, and not much else. Memory care operates in a secured setting with supervision for a resident at risk of wandering.

Respite covers the short stay. A caregiver books a week because a wedding falls in June or because their own recovery needs that time, and the stay ends on a date everyone knew before it started.

Moving between those levels here does not mean moving out. That spares a resident the part nobody talks about, which is losing the people they eat lunch with because their care needs changed and the building could not follow.

One hundred eighty-seven beds put this among the larger communities, with the staffing depth and fuller programming that scale supports. Dining is handled on site, and a wellness center, a salon and spa, and a concierge round out what residents can use without leaving. Rehabilitation services are available for recovery work.

A walk score of 68 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so a few errands finish on foot while the rest need a ride. Mindy Eddleman serves as the administrator, and Ignite Medical Resort St Marys operates the community.

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Riverways Manor

403 Watercress Rd, Van Buren, MO 63965-9100
Overview of Riverways Manor

Riverways Manor in Van Buren, Missouri, offers skilled nursing, general nursing home care, hospice support, and respite stays. Nursing services provide ongoing clinical care, while hospice focuses on comfort and end-of-life needs. Temporary respite admissions accommodate individuals whose primary caregivers require time off. Rehabilitation therapies assist residents recovering from health events, while facility-coordinated laboratory and vision services handle routine health needs locally.

Managed by administrator Amanda Scott and operator Van Buren #1, this 60-bed facility allocates an average of 3 hours and 22 minutes of daily nurse staffing per resident. Campus amenities feature transportation services, craft sessions, group activities, and regular religious services. Dining arrangements include custom nutritional planning, a selective menu, and flexible meal times. Financial options for residents cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private payments.

Interested individuals searching for care options in the Van Buren area can connect with Riverways Manor to learn about admission requirements, tour the grounds, or evaluate available payment plans.

Contact Riverways Manor

Overview of Gasconade Manor Nursing Home

Gasconade Manor Nursing Home in Owensville, Missouri, delivers assisted living, skilled nursing care, respite stays, and short-term rehabilitation within a 79-bed setting. Assisted living support covers daily personal needs such as bathing, dressing, and medication administration. Dedicated rehabilitation programs assist individuals recovering from injury, illness, or prior hospital stays, while respite services give regular family caregivers temporary breaks.

Managed by administrator Alexus Strothkamp and operator Gasconade Manor Nursing Home District, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment. Outdoor features include two courtyards, alongside an Aquatics & Therapies program that incorporates a pool for physical therapy activities. Situated in a area with a 59 walk score, the campus permits nearby errands on foot for residents capable of walking independently.

Prospective residents exploring short-term rehab or long-term nursing care can reach Gasconade Manor Nursing Home to verify current open beds, inquire about admission criteria, or set up a guided visit.

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Overview of Lee’s Summit Place

Lee’s Summit Place provides nursing home, hospice care, and skilled nursing services in Lee’s Summit, Missouri. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice care supports residents receiving end of life care. The range of care may be a good fit for a resident who needs around the clock nursing or hospice support.

The community has 60 beds. Total nurse staffing is 2 hours and 14 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Rehabilitation and therapy services give residents treatment as part of their care to support recovery or ongoing function. Medicare and private pay are accepted: Medicare is used for short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence, while private pay means the resident or family pays directly. Amy Bax is the administrator, and 3Rd St Healthcare operates the community.

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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
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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Senior Care in Missouri at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 42/ 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: 88The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Missouri. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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