Mission Ridge Senior Living
4349 S Kansas Ave, Springfield, MO, 65810
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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4349 S Kansas Ave, Springfield, MO, 65810
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).
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.
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
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
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Missouri page.
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.Â
Resource | Contact | Service |
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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. |
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.
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