The Wildwood Senior Living
3002 S John Duffy, Joplin, MO, 64804
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The Wildwood understands and respects the individual lifestyle and personal needs of each resident. Whether residing in our Independent Livi..."
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Missouri’s southwestern city of Joplin sits along old Route 66 and Interstate 44 and ranks as the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the state. It offers several dementia care solutions for those with memory loss, including 2 memory care communities in the city and 1 nearby. Memory care facilities in Joplin charge approximately $3,506 per month for care, which runs low compared to the state norm of $3,750 and the national cost of $5,625.
This guide features 2 reviews reviews of memory care communities in and around Joplin and assigns an overall facility satisfaction rating of stars.
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3002 S John Duffy, Joplin, MO, 64804
4.5
(10 reviews)
"The Wildwood understands and respects the individual lifestyle and personal needs of each resident. Whether residing in our Independent Livi..."
READ MORE3321 Texas Avenue, Joplin, MO, 64804
"At The Arbors at Silver Creek in Joplin, MO, living with Alzheimer's becomes less of a challenge for you and your loved one. We combine the..."
READ MORE300 West Airport Drive, Carthage, MO, 64836
5.0
(4 reviews)
"I visited Oak Pointe of Carthage. It was incredible. That was my first choice, but they didn't have the 24-hour service my dad needed. I would give them a five plus in everything from what I saw. They were amazing people. It was amazing, and the pe..."
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The Missouri Department of Health & Senior Services licenses all memory care communities in Joplin. It officially recognizes these communities as residential care facilities or assisted living facilities, though it has increased licensing standards related to staff training for communities that provide dementia support. The department also houses the statewide Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program, which provides advocacy and information services.
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Note: Residential memory care is usually offered in assisted living facilities, and in general, memory care rates tend to be 20-30% higher than assisted living rates. No national database currently tracks memory care costs in the United States, so we've estimated the monthly memory care costs listed below by adding 25% to the rates listed in Genworth's 2021 Cost of Care Survey.
Memory care facilities in Joplin charge approximately $3,506 per month for dementia support.
Joplin’s memory care residents pay median monthly rates of $3,506 for residential services. By comparison, the state norm runs about 7% above the local cost at $3,750, and nationally, memory care facilities charge $2,119 more for care. Joplin’s rates trend lower than care costs in St. Louis and Springfield, where respective monthly rates come in at $5,125 and $4,063. However, seniors in Cape Girardeau pay about 9.5% less for this level of care than residents in Joplin, and in Jefferson City, monthly fees fall 26% below Joplin’s norm.
Joplin
$3,506
Missouri
$3,750
United States
$5,625
Springfield
$4,063
Cape Girardeau
$3,173
Jefferson City
$2,594
St. Louis
$5,125
Memory care costs about $3,506 per month in Joplin, which is moderate compared to other local senior solutions. While seniors who don’t need dementia support pay lower rates of $2,805 for assisted living, which features housing, meals and personal care services, other alternatives tend to be costlier. For example, seniors who opt for private care at home pay about 28% more for in-home care, which includes personal care services and companionship, and home health care, which encompasses personal care along with basic skilled nursing. Additionally, nursing home residents pay comparatively high monthly rates of $5,658 for around-the-clock medical support and supervision, daily meals, housing and personal care.
Memory Care
$3,506
In-Home Care
$4,481
Home Health Care
$4,481
Assisted Living Facility
$2,805
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$5,658
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Memory Care in Missouri page.
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for memory care, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance memory care costs include:
For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.
Joplin and the surrounding area are home to numerous government agencies and non-profit organizations offering help for seniors searching for or currently residing in a memory care community. These organizations can also provide assistance in a number of other eldercare services such as geriatric care management, elder law advice, estate planning, finding home care and health and wellness programs.
To see a list of free memory care resources in Joplin, please visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.
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Joplin Memory Care Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Memory Care Facilities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Memory Care in Missouri page for more information about these laws.