The Waterford at Ironbridge
Independent Living · Springfield, MO

The Waterford at Ironbridge

Independent Living · Springfield, MO

Overview of 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.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Years of operating Info A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management. Rank #15 / 51Years in operation — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 15th out of 51 independent living communities we track in Missouri for years in operation. Shows how long this facility has been in operation compared to other Missouri facilities. Longer operating histories may benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
25 years
Walk Score Info Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation. Rank #78 / 152Walk Score — State benchmarked This independent living community is ranked 78th out of 152 independent living communities we track in Missouri for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Missouri facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff. Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Missouri that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.
39 / 100
BBB Rating Info An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
A+ Not Accredited
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

The below pricing was updated on

Starting Price
$2,680/Month

Additional Services

4 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Housekeeping
Laundry & Linen
Transportation

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed

Room Accommodations

Building Type2-story
Studio 385–440 sq ft
1 Bedroom 515–660 sq ft
2 Bedroom 850–950 sq ft

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Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to The Waterford at Ironbridge's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.12 miles to nearest hospital (Cox Medical Center South)

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Compare Independent Living around Springfield

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.
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.
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 BedBslc 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 BedOzark 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

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Programs that may help with care and living costs in Missouri

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Health coverage

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 costs

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.
In-home & community support

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.
Live-in caregiver support

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.
Caregiver support

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.
Returning home

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.
Cash support · residential care

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.
Cash support · veterans

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.
In-home or residential personal-care support

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.
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Frequently Asked Questions about The Waterford at Ironbridge

Quick answers from public records and the community's own listing.
01 Is The Waterford at Ironbridge in a walkable area?
The Waterford at Ironbridge has a walk score of 39. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
02 How long has The Waterford at Ironbridge been in business?
The Waterford at Ironbridge has been operating for approximately 25 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
03 Are pets allowed at The Waterford at Ironbridge?
Yes, The Waterford at Ironbridge allows residents to bring their pets.
04 How much does The Waterford at Ironbridge cost per month?
Pricing at The Waterford at Ironbridge starts at $2,680 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
05 Are there photos of The Waterford at Ironbridge?
Yes — there are 5 photos of The Waterford at Ironbridge in the photo gallery on this page.
06 What levels of care does The Waterford at Ironbridge provide?
The Waterford at Ironbridge offers Independent Living.
07 What is the address of The Waterford at Ironbridge?
The Waterford at Ironbridge is located at 1131 E Lakewood St, Springfield, MO 65810.