Memory Care Communities in Springfield, MO

Memory care costs in Springfield are higher than the state average of $3,750 but lower than the national average of $5,625. Residents of some of the larger Missouri metros, like St. Louis for instance, pay more for memory care at $5,125. Another major Missouri city, Kansas City, has memory care costs of $5,731, which are also higher than that of Springfield. Memory care costs in Joplin, which is about an hour from Springfield, are lower at $3,506. 

Memory care in Springfield, Missouri starts around $4,063 per month on average, while the nationwide average cost of memory care is $5,625 per month, according to the latest figures from Genworth’s 2021 Cost of Care Survey. This cost was established by adding 25% to the overall cost of assisted living in Springfield since memory care services typically cost 20-30% more than assisted living facilities. 

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:

• Veterans Benefits
• Life Insurance Policy
• Long-Term Care Insurance
• Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance memory care, visit our Memory Care in Missouri page.

The cost of nursing home care in Springfield is higher than that of memory care, with residents paying $7,750 for a private room and $5,262 for a semi-private room. The cost of home health aides and home care, at $4,767, are also higher than memory care pricing in Springfield. Assisted living is less expensive, however, at $3,250 while adult day health care is the most affordable option of all at $1,788. 

The Department of Health and Senior Services oversees memory care communities in Springfield, ensuring they uphold the state rules and regulations for long-term care facilities and provide quality care for residents. 

• Springfield boasts a lower cost of living than the national average, with seniors paying less for housing and groceries than elsewhere in the country. However, while the overall cost of living is lower, healthcare costs do trend a bit higher in Springfield. This may be due to the excellent quality of healthcare services provided to Springfield residents. 
• Missouri does not tax Social Security income for married couples with a federal adjusted gross income (AGI) of less than $100,000 and single people bringing in a federal AGI of less than $85,000. 
• While Springfield does get a bit more rain than the national average, it does trend slightly higher in terms of sunny days with 210 days of sun on average per year versus 2015 sunny days on average nationally. 
• Springfield offers a variety of senior transportation services for those looking to get around the city. Daybreak: Eldercare Transit Service provides door-to-door service for seniors in the region to run errands.
• Water quality in the city is much better than the national average with a score of 86 versus 55. Air quality is a bit under the U.S. average, so seniors with respiratory issues may want to be mindful of going out on hazy days.