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Memory care in Mc Kinley offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Mc Kinley is about $5,125 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 12 communities, read 164 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. 

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9.9
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37 reviews
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Located in the Southwest area of Springfield, our brand-new community offers quality senior living at its best. Mission Ridge senior living offers independent retirement living, assisted living and memory care. We feature spacious private apartments and stunning amenities.Our community is...
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9.6
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26 reviews
9.6
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26 reviews
5 star
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4%
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From the first time we first walked into the door, the staff at every level have been warm, welcoming and accommodating. The facilities and maintenance of facilities is highly appreciated because it is...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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2020 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.5
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35 reviews
9.5
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35 reviews
5 star
71%
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[name removed] was super helpful and checked in on how things were going. My mom is doing well at Cedarhurst in Springfield, MO. I would recommend them because they have the best staffing, keep you informed...
Provides: Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
At Cedarhurst of Springfield, MO, it’s our mission to tailor senior living to you so you can feel loved, valued, and supported each and every day. Our senior living community in Springfield, Missouri, offers memory care for those who have received a diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease or other forms...
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9.3
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24 reviews
9.3
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24 reviews
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67%
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Castlewood Senior Living was the perfect match for my parents! The staff is cheerful and helpful, the food is great and they are enjoying their new home free from worries of maintenance and logistics that...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Castlewood is located in beautiful Nixa Missouri. With a quiet country setting we provide all of the comforts of home, with a convenient location. Just a 30-minute drive will send you back in time right in the heart of Branson Mo. Enjoy all of the attractions it has to offer including shopping,...
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9.2
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21 reviews
9.2
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21 reviews
5 star
47%
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38%
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My experience has been good. The staff seems to care and take good care of dad. They've addressed anything that I've needed and the food seems good so our experience overall has been a wonderful experience
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
The Gardens Assisted Living provides senior with the care they need, the independence they want, and the dignity they deserve. Three restaurant-style meals are served daily in our open, naturally lit dining room. Our 24 our nursing staff can help with medication administration, bathing, dressing,...
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44 Floor plans available
8.0
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11 reviews
8.0
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11 reviews
5 star
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They are very nice and helpful with my mom needs, they seem short staffed but do there best and have great activities everyone is very nice and helpful.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Our mission is to be the best place a senior adult has ever lived. We prioritize helping residents remain connected to friends, family and community, and always maintain a firm commitment to well-being that nourishes the body, mind and spirit. Assisted Living At Oak Pointe, we start with...
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We are comfortable with my mother in law move to this community. We know she is safe, and receiving good care. The community looks good, they do a good job with the cleanliness of the facility. They have a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
When the demands of living in your home require more than you’re willing and able to give on your own, you’ll find a welcome home here at Lakewood.Lakewood and The Arbors at Lakewood are located in Springfield off the James River Freeway and South Campbell near two hospitals. Lakewood is...
Provides: Memory Care, Nursing Homes
Care types provided by this community
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
On behalf of our team of caregivers and support staff, thank you for considering our healthcare center. We offer a full range of medical services to meet the individual needs of our residents, including short-term rehabilitative services and long-term skilled care. Working with the resident’s...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Cost of memory care in Mc Kinley, MO

The average cost of senior living in Mc Kinley is $5,125 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Freistatt, MO with an average of $4,840 per month.

Memory care costs in Mc Kinley, MO, vs. nearby cities

Mc Kinley, MO
$5,125/mo
$5,133/mo

Memory care costs in Mc Kinley, MO, vs. state and national averages

Mc Kinley, MO
$5,125/mo
U.S. national average
$5,535/mo

Memory care costs in Mc Kinley, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$5,125/mo

Memory care costs in Mc Kinley, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,983/mo
Studio
$5,598/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,832/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,761/mo

Senior living costs in Mc Kinley vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: Mc Kinley, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeMc Kinley, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$5,125/mo$5,473/mo$5,535/mo
Assisted Living$3,705/mo$4,008/mo$4,779/mo
Independent Living$3,678/mo$3,715/mo$4,184/mo
Memory Care
Mc Kinley, MO:$5,125/mo
Missouri:$5,473/mo
U.S.:$5,535/mo
Assisted Living
Mc Kinley, MO:$3,705/mo
Missouri:$4,008/mo
U.S.:$4,779/mo
Independent Living
Mc Kinley, MO:$3,678/mo
Missouri:$3,715/mo
U.S.:$4,184/mo
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Memory care costs in Mc Kinley, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Mc Kinley and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

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Memory care cost trends in Mc Kinley, MO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Mc Kinley have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 median costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
Mc Kinley, MO$6,464/mo$6,155/mo+5.0%
Missouri$6,263/mo$6,101/mo+2.7%
National$6,392/mo$5,957/mo+7.3%
Mc Kinley, MO
2024 average cost:$6,464/mo
2023 average cost:$6,155/mo
Percent change:+5.0%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$6,263/mo
2023 average cost:$6,101/mo
Percent change:+2.7%
National
2024 average cost:$6,392/mo
2023 average cost:$5,957/mo
Percent change:+7.3%
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What families are saying about memory care in Mc Kinley

Recent reviews for memory care in Mc Kinley

Lakewood - Assisted Living By Americare in Springfield, MO

5.0
This was not an easy decision to make. Not at all. We cared for my mother for a few years at home but wandering in the middle of the night started and it became a safety issue for my mother. Having toured several facilities in the Springfield Missouri area, both my sister and I agreed that the ...
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Ravenwood and Arbors at Ravenwood in Springfield, MO

5.0
Ravenwood is definitely the perfect place for Mom. Since moving in she has been very happy and made plenty of friends. She enjoys playing bingo and my sisters go to visit her often. I've heard no complaints about the food and the cook is such an awesome person! Since moving in my sisters have ...
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Spring Valley Assisted Living in Springfield, MO

5.0
They were recommended by our Orthopedist, which really surprised us. It's old and dingy and has been here forever. They have long term nursing, and assisted living here, and this surprised us. We had no complaints, though. They called the rehab MedBridge. The nursing care she got there was ...
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Mc Kinley review score based on 90 family reviews

9.3
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This proprietary review score is based on 90 reviews of 9 Mc Kinley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Mc Kinley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

Mc Kinley review score compared against nearby cities

9.3
Mc Kinley, MO9 facilities
8.7
Billings, MO26 facilities
9.2
Marionville, MO6 facilities

Review subcategories for Mc Kinley memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 90 reviews of 9 Mc Kinley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Mc Kinley resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
Mc Kinley, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.0
4.1
Friendliness
4.1
4.2
Care services
3.8
3.9
Staff
4.1
4.1
Meals & dining
3.9
3.8
Activities
3.8
3.7
Value for cost*
3.9
3.8
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Mc Kinley memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Mc Kinley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Mc Kinley, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in Mc Kinley memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Mc Kinley that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Mc Kinley, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
77.8%
63.2%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
46.7%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
88.9%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.1%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
77.8%
69.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
88.9%
89.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
33.3%
58.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
55.6%
69.2%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Mc Kinley memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Mc Kinley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Mc Kinley, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
77.8%
71.5%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
66.7%
44.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
77.8%
67.5%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
55.6%
25.7%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Mc Kinley memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Mc Kinley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Mc Kinley, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
55.6%
27.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
66.7%
43.9%
No sugar
No sugar
55.6%
40.8%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
55.6%
49.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
44.4%
20.7%
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Availability of select dining options in Mc Kinley memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Mc Kinley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Mc Kinley, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
66.7%
31.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
77.8%
39.3%
Room service
Room service
77.8%
36.7%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
66.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Mc Kinley memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Mc Kinley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Mc Kinley, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
66.7%
44.7%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
66.7%
32.7%
Community service programs
Community service programs
33.3%
28.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
66.7%
52.6%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
77.8%
50.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
77.8%
59%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
22.2%
38.8%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
55.6%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
77.8%
36.1%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
77.8%
46.3%
Live performances
Live performances
77.8%
46.5%
Dances
Dances
66.7%
31.4%
Fitness center
Fitness center
55.6%
21.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
77.8%
45.5%
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State regulations for memory care in Mc Kinley

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Missouri memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in Mc Kinley protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports
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