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Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is a 74-bed assisted living facility in Springfield, Greene County, Missouri, family-owned and operated since 1995 by Joyco, Inc. Ms. Kathy McCrary serves as administrator. The facility provides personalized support for seniors with an emphasis on independence and happiness.
The community is located in downtown Springfield with a walk score of 94, indicating a walker’s paradise where daily errands do not require a car.
The facility does not accept Medicare and does not allow pets.
The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure, conducts inspections for all long-term care providers in Missouri. Access to this information is foundational for assessing safety, accountability, and management competence.
Prospective residents and families should acquire detailed information on staffing, occupancy, quality outcome metrics, pricing, and the facility’s inspection and compliance record.
Higher than the Missouri average: 66.6%Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is legally operated by Joyco Incorporated, and administrated by Kathy Mccrary.
In Missouri, the Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure performs the inspections and unannounced surveys required for all long-term care providers.
This scorecard compares key inspection, citation, and complaint metrics at this facility against the Missouri state average. Metrics rated ≥15% worse than average are highlighted in red; those ≥15% better are highlighted in green.
Deficiencies
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total deficiencies
Formal regulatory issues recorded by inspectors across all inspection types.
| 10 | 35 | This facility has 71% fewer total deficiencies than a typical Missouri nursing home (10 vs. MO avg 35).↓ 71% better |
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Deficiencies per year
Average deficiencies per year since 2018.
| 1.3 | 4.4 | This facility has 70% fewer deficiencies per year than a typical Missouri nursing home (1.3 vs. MO avg 4.4).↓ 70% better |
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Deficiencies per inspection
Average deficiencies per inspection.
| 2 | 5 | This facility has 60% fewer deficiencies per inspection than a typical Missouri nursing home (2 vs. MO avg 5).↓ 60% better |
Inspections
| This Facility | MO Average | vs. MO Avg |
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Total inspections
Combined count of all routine and focused inspections. Excludes complaint investigations.
| 5 | 7 | This facility has 29% fewer total inspections than a typical Missouri nursing home (5 vs. MO avg 7).↓ 29% better |
0.0 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Springfield's city center to Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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The information below is reported by the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services, Division of Regulation and Licensure.
| Wilson’s Creek Nursing &Amp; Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Springfield (Downtown Springfield) | 172
Facility
172
MO AVG
97
Rank
#33 / 454 |
74.4%
Facility
74.4%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#150 / 428 | +12% | 3.87
Facility
3.87
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#111 / 276 | +46% | +3% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 283 | 21
Facility
21
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#80 / 281 | 5.3
Facility
5.3
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#149 / 281 | 1 | 128 | A+ |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Michael Huffman | $8.3M
Facility
$8.3M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#96 / 286 | $4.6M
Facility
$4.6M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#90 / 286 | 55%
Facility
55%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#139 / 286 | 265161 | ||||
| The Manor at Elfindale |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Springfield (Fassnight) | 100
Facility
100
MO AVG
97
Rank
#177 / 454 |
93.0%
Facility
93.0%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#26 / 428 | +40% | 5.08
Facility
5.08
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#26 / 276 | -1% | +36% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 283 | 3
Facility
3
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#1 / 281 | 3.0
Facility
3.0
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#23 / 281 | - | 93 | A+ |
51
Facility
51
MO AVG
45
Rank
#241 / 563 | Vetter Senior Living | $13.3M
Facility
$13.3M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#51 / 286 | $8.1M
Facility
$8.1M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#22 / 286 | 60.8%
Facility
60.8%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#84 / 286 | 265804 | ||||
| Brookhaven Nursing &Amp; Rehab |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Springfield (Downtown Springfield) | 90
Facility
90
MO AVG
97
Rank
#227 / 454 |
77.8%
Facility
77.8%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#130 / 428 | +17% | 4.79
Facility
4.79
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#35 / 276 | -44% | +28% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 283 | 36
Facility
36
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#173 / 281 | 6.0
Facility
6.0
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#180 / 281 | - | 70 | A+ |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Adam Knapp | $5.6M
Facility
$5.6M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#178 / 286 | $3.1M
Facility
$3.1M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#175 / 286 | 55.3%
Facility
55.3%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#135 / 286 | 265835 | ||||
| James River Nursing and Rehabilitation |
NH Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).
AL Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence. | Springfield (Downtown Springfield) | 120
Facility
120
MO AVG
97
Rank
#89 / 454 |
80.0%
Facility
80.0%
MO AVG
66.6%
Rank
#84 / 428 | +20% | 3.74
Facility
3.74
MO AVG
3.74
Rank
#141 / 276 | -56% | 0% | $0
Facility
$0
MO AVG
$76.9k
Rank
#1 / 283 | 28
Facility
28
MO AVG
36.5
Rank
#124 / 281 | 4.7
Facility
4.7
MO AVG
5.7
Rank
#112 / 281 | - | 94 | A+ |
94
Facility
94
MO AVG
45
Rank
#5 / 563 | Jrnrc Ops Inc | $12.2M
Facility
$12.2M
MO AVG
$8.4M
Rank
#60 / 286 | $5.3M
Facility
$5.3M
MO AVG
$3.3M
Rank
#70 / 286 | 43.9%
Facility
43.9%
MO AVG
45.6%
Rank
#231 / 286 | 265664 |
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is in the Downtown Springfield neighborhood of SPRINGFIELD.
The legal owner and operator of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors is Joyco Incorporated.
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors has a walk score of 94. Walker's paradise. Daily errands do not require a car, with many shops and services nearby.
According to MO state health department records, Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's license number is 052459.
According to MO state health department records, Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's license expires on January 30, 2027.
Joy Assisted Living for Seniors's occupancy is 72%.
Kathy McCrary is the administrator of Joy Assisted Living for Seniors.
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