Senior Living in Springfield, MO: Every Licensed Community & 2026 Costs
Senior living in Springfield, Missouri spans 45 state-licensed assisted living, memory care, and independent living communities and 34 Medicare-certified nursing homes across Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties in Missouri. 4 area nursing homes hold a 5-star CMS rating. Lilisity publishes no score or ranking for any community that has not earned an award; the licensing and CMS data below are public records.
All senior living in Springfield: 45 licensed communities by county
Every assisted living, memory care, and independent living community licensed by the state in Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties in Missouri, from state licensing records. Listing here is not a rating: Lilisity publishes no score for any community that has not earned an award. Communities marked verified testimonials have phone-verified resident and family interviews on file.
Also listed from public records: 1 independent living, life plan or 55+ community and 29 income-restricted senior apartment buildings. Independent living is not licensed by the state, so they are listed apart on each county page.
Greene County, MO 24 communities
- Bristol Manor of RepublicRepublic, MO · Assisted Living
- Bristol Manor of WillardWillard, MO · Assisted Living
- Cedarhurst of SpringfieldSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Close To Paradise Assisted LivingSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Golden Estate Residential CareSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Jacobs Care CenterSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Joy Assisted Living for SeniorsSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Lakewood Assisted LivingSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Maranatha Village (Assisted Living)Springfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Mission RidgeSpringfield, MO · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Quality Residential CareSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Ravenwood Assisted LivingSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Sonshine ManorRepublic, MO · Assisted Living
- Spring Ridge Assisted LivingSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Spring Valley Assisted LivingSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- Springhouse VillageSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Bungalows at Chesterfield VillageSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- The Bungalows at Springfield EastSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- The Fremont Senior LivingSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The GardensSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The LodgesSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
- The Township Senior LivingBattlefield, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Turners RockSpringfield, MO · Independent Living · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- Vsl Springfield Assisted LivingSpringfield, MO · Assisted Living
Christian County, MO 13 communities
- Baptist Homes of OzarkOzark, MO · Assisted Living
- Bradford Court Assisted LivingNixa, MO · Assisted Living
- Century Pines Assisted LivingOzark, MO · Assisted Living
- Life Enhancement VillageNixa, MO · Assisted Living
- Northpark Village Assisted LivingOzark, MO · Assisted Living
- Promise Care CenterNixa, MO · Assisted Living
- Riverview Residential PlaceOzark, MO · Assisted Living
- Special Force Family MinistriesNixa, MO · Assisted Living
- The Castlewood Senior LivingNixa, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Cottage at Century PinesOzark, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Essex of OzarkOzark, MO · Assisted Living
- The Hopedale Cottage Assisted LivingOzark, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
- The Oaks Cottage Assisted LivingOzark, MO · Assisted Living · Memory Care
Polk County, MO 4 communities
- Blue CastleBolivar, MO · Assisted Living
- Bolivar Manor HouseBolivar, MO · Assisted Living
- Butterfield Residential Care CenterBolivar, MO · Assisted Living
- Lakeshores Residential Care FacilityHumansville, MO · Assisted Living
Dallas County, MO 3 communities
- Bristol Manor of BuffaloBuffalo, MO · Assisted Living
- Pine Lodge Residential CareBuffalo, MO · Assisted Living
- Urbana Group HomeUrbana, MO · Assisted Living
Webster County, MO 1 communities
- Marshfield PlaceMarshfield, MO · Assisted Living
How much does senior living cost in Springfield?
Assisted living in the Springfield area typically runs $4,500–$6,500 per month, with memory care $1,000–$1,500 above that and independent living below it; skilled nursing is billed through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay rather than monthly rent. Rates vary widely by apartment size and care level, so ask for the community’s current rate sheet.
| Care type | Typical Springfield range | What it covers |
|---|---|---|
| Independent living | $3,000 – $4,500 | Private apartment or cottage, meals and services optional |
| Assisted living | $4,500 – $6,500 | Daily personal care, meals, medication management |
| Memory care | $5,500 – $8,000 | Secured neighborhood, dementia-trained staff |
| Skilled nursing | Payer-based | 24/7 medical care; Medicare/Medicaid/private pay |
Ranges reflect operator-published market rates for the region, November 2026. Missouri’s Medicaid waiver programs and VA Aid & Attendance can offset costs — see the FAQ below.
What are the highest-rated nursing homes in Springfield?
4 of the 34 Medicare-certified nursing homes in the Springfield metro hold the highest possible 5-star overall rating from CMS — including The Manor at Elfindale in Springfield. Every facility below links to its full inspection history, staffing hours, and deficiency record.
| Facility ↕ | Location ↕ | CMS rating ↕ | Beds ↕ | Operator ↕ |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Manor at Elfindale | Springfield, MO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 100 | Vetter Senior Living |
| Nixa Nursing & Rehab | Nixa, MO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 82 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Parkview Health Care Facility | Bolivar, MO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 78 | Citizens Memorial Health Care |
| Cox Medical Centers Meyer Orthopedic and Rehab | Springfield, MO | ★★★★★ 5/5 | 28 | Independent |
| Springfield Rehabilitation & Health Care Center | Springfield, MO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 146 | National Healthcare Corporation |
| Republic Nursing & Rehab | Republic, MO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 127 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| The Maples Health and Rehabilitation | Springfield, MO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 120 | Anthony & Bryan Adams |
| Citizens Memorial Healthcare Facility | Bolivar, MO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 111 | Citizens Memorial Health Care |
| Ash Grove Healthcare Facility | Ash Grove, MO | ★★★★☆ 4/5 | 82 | Citizens Memorial Health Care |
| Wilson's Creek Nursing & Rehab | Springfield, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 172 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Colonial Springs Healthcare Center | Buffalo, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 134 | Citizens Memorial Health Care |
| Birch Pointe Health and Rehabilitation | Springfield, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Anthony & Bryan Adams |
| Glendale Gardens Nursing & Rehab | Springfield, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| James River Nursing and Rehabilitation | Springfield, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Anthony & Bryan Adams |
| Maranatha Village (Skilled Nursing and Continuing Care) | Springfield, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Independent |
| Northwood Hills Care Center | Humansville, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Life Care Centers Of America |
| The Neighborhoods at Quail Creek | Springfield, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 120 | Americare Senior Living |
| Brookhaven Nursing & Rehab | Springfield, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Ozark Riverview Manor | Ozark, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 90 | Independent |
| Glenwood Healthcare | Seymour, MO | ★★★☆☆ 3/5 | 60 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Spring Valley Health & Rehabilitation Center | Springfield, MO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 194 | Mgm Healthcare |
| Magnolia Square Nursing and Rehab | Springfield, MO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 120 | Anthony & Bryan Adams |
| Woodland Manor | Springfield, MO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 94 | Independent |
| Webco Manor | Marshfield, MO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 90 | Independent |
| Willard Care Center | Willard, MO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 66 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Sunterra Springs Springfield | Springfield, MO | ★★☆☆☆ 2/5 | 38 | Sunterra Springs |
| Springfield Villa | Springfield, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 146 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Springfield Skilled Care Center | Springfield, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 120 | Mgm Healthcare |
| Ozark Nursing and Care Center | Ozark, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 93 | Independent |
| Copper Rock Healthcare | Rogersville, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 90 | Independent |
| Strafford Care Center | Strafford, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 78 | James & Judy Lincoln |
| Marshfield Care Center for Rehab and Healthcare | Marshfield, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 74 | Prime Healthcare Management |
| Big Spring Care Center for Rehab and Healthcare | Humansville, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 60 | Prime Healthcare Management |
| Buffalo Prairie Center for Rehab and Healthcare | Buffalo, MO | ★☆☆☆☆ 1/5 | 60 | Prime Healthcare Management |
Source: CMS Care Compare, federal five-star quality rating system, retrieved November 2026. Lilisity republishes this government data unmodified; no facility can pay to change its rating.
Which Springfield areas have senior living?
Senior living in the Springfield metro is spread across Greene, Christian, Webster, Polk, and Dallas counties in Missouri. The cities with the most licensed communities and nursing homes are listed below; most sit within a short drive of the region’s hospital systems, which matters for families coordinating specialist care or hospital discharge.
Missouri
- Springfield (37)
- Ozark (10)
- Nixa (6)
- Bolivar (5)
- Buffalo (4)
- Republic (3)
- Humansville (3)
- Marshfield (3)
- Willard (2)
How these testimonials were collected and how we’re paid
- We interview residents and family members by phone, voice to voice — never web forms, never scraped from other sites.
- Every testimonial is named and dated, and verified against the community’s current resident or family list before publishing.
- Testimonials are published as given, including critical ones. The only scores or rankings we publish are the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards.
How Lilisity is paid: Communities can pay Lilisity a flat monthly fee to manage their own listing: photos, prices, contact details, and receiving the inquiries families choose to send them. The fee is the same no matter how many families contact them or move in. Senior Living Alliance, which runs Lilisity, offers the same listing to its member communities as part of their membership; members pay SLA for its resident and family interview program. No community pays Lilisity per inquiry, per referral or per move-in. Payment never changes a testimonial, a rating, or the order of search results. The "Nearby Senior Living Alliance communities" box shows member communities only. CMS ratings come from the federal government, and testimonials come from residents. Read the full methodology → · How we are paid →
Assisted living and memory care by city
Springfield senior living questions, answered
Most states, including Missouri, offer a Medicaid waiver that covers care costs (not room and board) at participating assisted living communities for people who qualify financially and medically. Not every community accepts the waiver, so ask early. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid & Attendance, worth up to roughly $2,300 per month toward care.
Assisted living provides housing, meals, and help with daily tasks like bathing and medications in an apartment setting, state-licensed and mostly private pay. Nursing homes (skilled nursing) provide 24/7 medical care, are federally certified and CMS-rated, and are typically paid through Medicare, Medicaid, or long-term-care insurance.
Every facility in the table above links to its full record — CMS star ratings, health-inspection findings, staffing hours per resident, and any fines or penalties, sourced from Medicare's Care Compare data. 4 Springfield-area facilities currently hold a 5-star overall rating.
Assisted living moves can happen in days when a community has availability — after a nurse assessment and paperwork. Memory care placements after a crisis often complete within one to two weeks. Ask each community about openings when you call.
Lilisity publishes scores and rankings only for the Top Communities list and the Excellence Awards, both built from phone-verified interviews. The 45 communities listed by county come from state licensing records; CMS ratings apply only to Medicare-certified nursing homes.
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