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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Springfield, MO for 2024

Springfield’s location along the Ozark Mountains makes for beautiful landscapes and four distinct seasons. The city’s population of 169,176 includes approximately 37,200 seniors 60 and over, and its low cost of living allows retired seniors to enjoy many affordable, leisurely activities. Missouri is a moderately tax-friendly state for retirees, and Springfield ranks 82 out of the top 100 Best Places to Retire in the U.S. in 2021-2022 by U.S. News and World Report, scoring highest for value.

When seniors find they can no longer live at home alone, assisted living communities provide help with daily activities and tasks, housekeeping and transportation. These communities employ staff members who are available 24/7, and they include activities to help seniors remain active and healthy. Assisted living is an alternative to living in a nursing home, which provides higher-level medical care. The monthly average cost for assisted living in Springfield is $3,250, only $250 more than the state average of $3,000.

This guide provides information about assisted living options in Springfield and includes a list of free resources for seniors. Continue reading to learn about the benefits and disadvantages of retiring in Springfield, including the costs for different levels of care.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Springfield

The Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services oversees assisted living certification and provides licensing for these facilities to provide care. It also performs regularly scheduled and unannounced inspections to ensure compliance with all laws and regulations as outlined by the Missouri Revised Statutes (RSMo).

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Springfield

  • Missouri ranks as having the fifth-lowest cost of living in the country at 85.9 out of 100, and Springfield is even lower at 82.3. Springfield’s cost of living is lower than Missouri’s in almost all categories, including utilities, groceries and transportation.
  • Springfield is home to attractions, events, activities, museums, outdoor events and music events. Its reputation for plenty to do places it on the WalletHub Most Fun Cities in America list. Seniors have no trouble finding things to do no matter what hobbies and interests they enjoy.
  • There are five high-ranking hospitals in Springfield, with several offering specialty services and care, including Mercy Hospital Springfield, Cox Health Medical Center and Select Specialty Hospital. Springfield, with 304 physicians per 100,000 people, offers seniors better access to physicians than the national average of 210 per 100,000 people.
  • The weather in Springfield includes four seasons with 210 sunny days for seniors to enjoy outdoor activities. The high summer temperatures are typically in July with an average of 89 degrees, and December and January can drop to 21 degrees. Snow averages top off at 12 inches, but Springfield’s indoor activities offer seniors numerous activities during the winter.
  • Retirees in Missouri keep 100% of their Social Security retirement income when they earn under $85,000 filing as single on their taxes or $100,000 when filing jointly. All other forms of retirement income are subject to partial taxation. However, the city’s sales tax rate is 7.3%, the same as the U.S. average, which could cause financial strain for some retirees.

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.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Springfield’s cost for assisted living at $3,250 is moderately inexpensive. However, seniors on a tight budget may prefer moving north to Jefferson City with its low monthly average of $2,075. As one of the more expensive cities in Missouri, Kansas City averages $4,585. Joplin, an hour and 15 minutes west, averages $2,805 monthly.

Springfield

$3,250

Missouri

$3,000

The United States

$4,500

Jefferson City

$2,075

Kansas City

$4,585

Joplin

$2,805

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

For seniors who need different care options, there are several other long-term care choices in Springfield. Adult day health care, which is for seniors who only need weekday services, averages $1,788 a month. Seniors who prefer to remain at home can opt for homemaker services or home health aide care, both averaging $4,767 a month. For a higher level of medical care, nursing homes in Springfield average $5,262 for a semiprivate room and $6,099 for a private room.

Adult Day Health Care

$1,788

Homemaker Services

$4,767

Home Health Aide

$4,767

Assisted Living Facility

$3,125

Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)

$5,262

Nursing Home Facility (private room)

$6,099

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.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Missouri

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.

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. 

ResourceContactService
South Side Senior Center(417) 890-1313The 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) 836-7433MO 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) 862-3598The 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) 862-0762The 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.


Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Missouri

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Janet

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Review of The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care - Springfield

The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care-Springfield was bright and cheerful. It's just beautiful. The apartment was warm and would just fit Mom to a tee. It would be perfect for her once she...

Provider response

Thank you so much for your kind words. We look forward to serving your Mom and welcoming her to our community!

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Beth

I visited this facility

Review of The Fremont Senior Living

I went to The Fremont Senior Living and spoke with Brittany. She spent over an hour with me going through the facility and what they had to offer. She was upfront about costs and it was a good...

Provider response

Hi Beth, thank you so much for your positive comments about The Fremont Senior Living. We always strive to provide top quality service to every guest, and are pleased to hear that you enjoyed your...

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Kate

I visited this facility

Review of The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care - Springfield

The Gardens Assisted Living and Memory Care seemed to have a lot of activities that I like. They have a nice swimming pool with warm water, and so I like that quite a bit. They have a religious...

Provider response

Hello Kate, Thank you so much for visiting our communities and sharing your thoughts with us. Your kind words are much appreciated. Bailey will continue to stay in touch but if there is any...

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