The Waterford at Ironbridge
The Waterford at Ironbridge is an independent living community on East Lakewood Street in Springfield, Missouri, about 5.6 miles from the city center. It has been operating for roughly 25 years, which puts it among the more established senior living options in the area. For families weighing proximity to medical care, Cox Medical Center South sits just over a mile away, close enough for routine appointments without a long drive.
The community occupies a two story building with studio, one bedroom, and two bedroom apartments. Unit sizes span a real range, from compact studios to two bedroom layouts approaching 950 square feet, so residents can choose a footprint that fits how they actually live rather than settling for a single standard floor plan. That flexibility tends to matter most for couples moving in together or for someone bringing furniture from a longtime home.
Daily life here is built around independence with support close at hand. Transportation services help residents get to appointments, errands, and outings without depending entirely on family for rides. Fitness and recreation programming gives structure to the week and creates natural opportunities to spend time with neighbors. Pets are welcome, which removes a common obstacle for anyone who does not want to leave an animal behind when they move.
The surrounding neighborhood scores 39 out of 100 for walkability, meaning a handful of destinations are reachable on foot while most trips will call for a car or the community’s transportation service. It is a quieter, more residential pocket of Springfield rather than a dense commercial district. For residents who value calm streets and their own front door, paired with meals, activities, and neighbors just down the hall, that setting fits the independent living model well.
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5.6 miles from city center
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— 1.12 miles to nearest hospital (Cox Medical Center South)
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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.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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Number of years the company has been in operation.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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| Gardens Senior Living Community | IL AL MC | Springfield (Mark Twain) | 148
Facility
148
MO AVG
101
Rank
#22 / 103 | Yes |
47
Facility
47
MO AVG
42
Rank
#68 / 152 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Bslc II | 31
Facility
31
MO AVG
15
Rank
#10 / 51 | A+ |
| Cedarhurst of Springfield | IL AL MC | Springfield | 66
Facility
66
MO AVG
101
Rank
#68 / 103 | Yes |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
42
Rank
#1 / 152 | ALF** (66) | Maple Wood Management Mo, LLC | 1
Facility
1
MO AVG
15
Rank
#39 / 51 | - |
| NorthPark Village Senior Living | IL ADC AL HOS RC | Ozark | 52
Facility
52
MO AVG
101
Rank
#82 / 103 | Yes |
18
Facility
18
MO AVG
42
Rank
#117 / 152 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | Ozark Residential, LLC | 42
Facility
42
MO AVG
15
Rank
#5 / 51 | - |
| Springfield Skilled Care Center | IL NH RC SNF | Springfield | 120
Facility
120
MO AVG
101
Rank
#27 / 103 | No |
28
Facility
28
MO AVG
42
Rank
#101 / 152 | - | Springfield Healthcare Management, LLC | - | A+ |
| The Waterford at Ironbridge | IL | Springfield | - | Yes |
39
Facility
39
MO AVG
42
Rank
#78 / 152 | Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | - | 25
Facility
25
MO AVG
15
Rank
#15 / 51 | A+ |
Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other MO independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities
Programs that may help with care and living costs in Missouri
The Waterford at Ironbridge is in Springfield, Missouri. These programs may support different care settings or living expenses. A listing does not confirm this community participates; our concierge team can help confirm.
MO HealthNet Aged, Blind, and Disabled (ABD)
Missouri MO HealthNet ABD
Eligibility
- General
- People meeting MO HealthNet aged, blind or disabled coverage criteria; a need for help with one ADL is not a universal eligibility requirement for medical coverage.
- MO specifics
- Spenddown may be relevant depending on the coverage category.
What it provides
- MO HealthNet medical coverage; personal care and other long-term services require their own assessment and authorization.
Medicare Savings Program (MSP)
Missouri Medicare Savings Program
- Who it is for
- Medicare beneficiaries with limited income who need help with premiums or cost sharing
Eligibility
- General
- Medicare beneficiaries meeting the applicable state Medicare Savings Program eligibility rules.
- MO specifics
- Applications are administered by the state Medicaid program.
What it provides
- Assistance with Medicare premiums and; for qualified QMB beneficiaries; Medicare-covered deductibles and coinsurance. The qualifying category determines which costs are paid.
Aged and Disabled Waiver
Missouri Medicaid A&D Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- MO HealthNet-eligible people age 63 or older with assessed needs that would require nursing-home care without waiver services.
- MO specifics
- Minimum age is 63, not 65; current Medicaid financial standards and functional assessment apply.
What it provides
- Authorized homemaker; chore; respite; home-delivered meals and adult day care.
Structured Family Caregiving Waiver (SFCW)
Missouri Structured Family Caregiving Waiver
Eligibility
- General
- Adults age 21 or older with Alzheimer's disease or a related disorder who meet Medicaid and nursing-facility-level-of-care requirements and can receive approved care at home.
What it provides
- Authorized structured caregiving support in the home under the waiver and provider plan.
Missouri Caregiver Program (Customized Caregiver Training & Relief)
Missouri Caregiver Program
Eligibility
- General
- Caregiver living in the same home as a Missouri resident with probable Alzheimer's disease or a related dementia; residents of long-term-care facilities are excluded.
- MO specifics
- Enrollment is first-come, first-served subject to funding.
What it provides
- Customized caregiver training; approved respite-related financial relief and assistive technology; availability depends on funding.
Show-Me Home
Missouri Show-Me Home
Eligibility
- General
- People age 63 or older or adults with a physical disability who have lived in a nursing facility for at least 60 days and have qualifying MO HealthNet coverage before transition. Additional Medicare and safe-community-placement rules apply.
What it provides
- Transition planning; housing search; community support connections and help setting up a home; followed by supports during the transition period.
Missouri Supplemental Nursing Care (SNC)
MO SNC
- Income limit
- Income is assessed against the applicable facility charge and program rules.
Eligibility
- General
- Eligible aged, blind or disabled adults age 21 or older in approved residential/assisted-living or other qualifying licensed settings, with insufficient income for the applicable facility charge.
- MO specifics
- SNC is not restricted to people age 65 and older.
What it provides
- Monthly cash assistance toward approved residential living expenses; actual grant depends on facility level and resident income.
VA Aid and Attendance (A&A) and Housebound Benefits
VA Pension Aid and Attendance and Housebound Benefits (Federal)
- Who it is for
- Veterans or survivors with VA pension eligibility and an Aid and Attendance or Housebound medical need
- Income limit
- No single monthly income cutoff. VA compares countable annual income, after permitted deductions, with the applicable Maximum Annual Pension Rate for the household and benefit category.
- Asset limit
- Net-worth limit is $163,699 from December 1, 2025 through November 30, 2026. Net worth includes countable assets plus annual income; exclusions and transfer rules apply.
Eligibility
- General
- Veterans or eligible survivors who qualify for VA Pension or Survivors Pension and meet the additional Aid and Attendance or Housebound criteria. Service, discharge, family status and pension eligibility rules also apply.
- MO specifics
- A federal VA pension benefit; Aid and Attendance and Housebound enhancements cannot be received together.
What it provides
- A higher pension ceiling for eligible Aid and Attendance or Housebound recipients. Actual pension equals the applicable annual maximum minus countable income; the two enhancements cannot be paid together.
MO HealthNet State Plan Personal Care Services
Missouri MO HealthNet State Plan Personal Care Services
Eligibility
- General
- Adults 18 or older with active qualifying Medicaid coverage, assessed nursing-facility-level care needs and authorized personal care. Consumer-directed services additionally require a physical disability and ability to self-direct.
What it provides
- Authorized assistance with daily activities through agency or consumer-directed services. Qualifying RCF/ALF residents may receive agency personal care for needs beyond the facility’s basic licensing obligations.




