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Assisted Living Communities in Springfield, MO
Located in southwestern Missouri and close to the Ozarks, Springfield offers an urban...
ambiance. It boasts assisted living homes, while the surrounding area adds a further facilities. These assisted living communities charge roughly $5,092 per month in 2024, which is more than the statewide median of $4,851 but less than the national baseline rate of $5,350.
The following guide features 300 reviews reviews of Springfield’s assisted living communities, which have an average score of 4.4 out of 5 stars stars.
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Dallas
3.0
Review of The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care - Springfield
The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care - Springfield kind of wanted to split my wife and me up. They wanted to put me in assisted living and put my wife across the street. That would not work...
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Thank you for taking the time to complete the review. We appreciate your honest feedback and will consider the information you provided to improve our community for those we serve.
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Ladonna
5.0
Review of The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care - Springfield
The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care - Springfield has been great. The only thing I can think of that would make it better is if they also had skilled nursing. For what mom needs right now...
Provider response
Hello Ladonna. Thank you so much for your kind words. We appreciate the opportunity to serve you and your mother. We will pass along your compliments to the team. If we can be of any additional...
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Tamara
4.0
Review of The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care - Springfield
I have visited The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care. The people who toured me around were very friendly and helpful. The community was very pleasant. However, as far as touring the rooms, I...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
Based on Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs about $5,092 monthly in Springfield as of 2024. Older adults in St. Louis pay a similar amount of $5,100. However, seniors benefit from the state’s lowest median assisted living price of $4,120 just 71 miles west in Joplin. Conversely, the state capital of Jefferson City has Missouri’s costliest assisted living fee, surpassing Springfield’s by $687.
Springfield
$5,092
Missouri
$4,851
United States
$5,350
Joplin
$4,120
Kansas City
$5,475
St. Louis
$5,100
Jefferson City
$5,779
Paying for Assisted Living in Springfield
The monthly average cost for assisted living care in Springfield is $3,250, according to Genworth’s Cost of Care Survey. The Missouri average is $3,000, both much less than the median monthly average across the country of $4,500.
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Springfield
Seniors can get help paying assisted living costs through the state’s Supplemental Nursing Care Program. Its Medicaid program also has two options available: the Aged and Disabled Waiver and the State Personal Care Plan. These pay for personal care costs, regardless of whether the covered individual resides in an assisted living facility.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
Springfield’s older adults have several care options available at varying price points. Community-based adult day health care costs approximately $3,359 less per month than residential assisted living, which rests around $5,092 monthly. However, home health care attracts a higher monthly fee of $6,101, while a semi-private room in a local nursing home runs roughly $1,600 more than assisted living.
Home Health Care
$6,101
Adult Day Health Care
$1,733
Assisted Living Facility
$5,092
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$6,692
Assisted Living Facility Care and Amenity Breakdown for Springfield, MO
Assisted Living Room Accommodation Types and Availability
According to our proprietary database, assisted living facilities in Springfield offer 9 studio apartments, 9 one-bedroom apartments, and 6 two-bedroom apartments.
Health and Personal Care Service Levels and Availability
Springfield has 4 facilities offering respite care services, 5 offering skilled nursing, 2 offering bathing assistance, and 1 offering memory care.
Pet Policies and Popular Amenities
Pets are allowed in 11 facilities in Springfield, with 5 that restrict cats, 2 that do not allow large dogs (only small dogs allowed), and 2 others with a strict 'no-pet' policy. In terms of recreation and wellness amenities, Springfield offers 2 facilities with a pool or spa, and 2 with a patio.
These statistics are current as of December 2024 using Caring's proprietary database of Assisted Living facilities across the United States, sourced largely from the facilities or from our team's research. We strive to maintain the largest database of senior living facilities and senior care resources online. Though we may not have full coverage, we will continue to update and validate this data for care seekers. These data points describe the facility's location offerings, which may include more types of care than Assisted Living.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Springfield
Springfield offers numerous resources for seniors who are considering or already residing in an assisted living community. State, city and county agencies, local nonprofits and community centers often provide free services for seniors. Resources may include benefits counseling, wellness programs, activities and socialization.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| South Side Senior Center | (417) 890-1313 | The South Side Senior Center provides a welcoming place for seniors to have fun, make friends and partake in healthy mind and body activities. Regular events include mahjong, bingo, billiards, live music and bridge, as well as classes on diabetes care, crocheting and exercise. |
| MO Rides | (844) 836-7433 | MO Rides is a free service that helps seniors find transportation in their community to medical appointments, a clinic, grocery store or bank. |
| Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (417) 862-3598 | The Missouri Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program helps seniors living in long-term care facilities solve issues they may experience. Ombudsmen educate residents about their rights and mediate their problems with treatment or care. At times, residents of long-term care communities may be hesitant to speak up, fearing employee retaliation. Ombudsmen keep complete confidentiality when consulting with residents and only intervene with their permission. Volunteer ombudsmen conduct visits to long-term care facilities, meeting with residents to help reduce feelings of isolation. |
| Missouri SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging Medicare Assistance | (417) 862-0762 | The Missouri SeniorAge Area Agency on Aging offers assistance for seniors with Medicare. Information is provided concerning signup, the different parts of Medicare, enrollment periods and claims. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Springfield
Springfield Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Missouri are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page for more information about these laws.
