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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Pioneer, MO

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Memory care in Pioneer 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 Pioneer is about $6,177 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 42 communities, read 611 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Butterfield, Cassville and Exeter.

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Photo of The Bungalows at Fayetteville
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44 Floor plans available
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The Bungalows has truly gone the extra mile to make sure my mom is comfortable and had a comfortable transition to assisted living. They're attentive and responsive. They seem like they're a bit understaffed...
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 Bungalows at Fayetteville is a Level II Phoenix Senior Living Community where 24 hour care meets a new world of possibilities. We provide assisted living services in apartment style settings. A trained staff of CNA's and LPN's are here 24 hour per day for medical assistance and activities of...
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I pop in at various times and days therefore I can say with confidence that the care takers there are respectful and provide immediate attention whenever possible. I have never seen or heard anyone be short...
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 Ravenwood Assisted Living and Arbors.The Arbors at Ravenwood Assisted Living by Americare is a special care community for residents diagnosed with Alzheimer’s...
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Well, what was good for us is that [name removed] had a nice big room with her own bathroom. She really wasn't interested in socializing at all, she had all her meals brought to her. We all (family and...
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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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.
Photo of Mcdonald County Living Center
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.
What are you looking for in a nursing home? That's the first question we ask because in today's healthcare environment, you have more choices than ever. We offer short-term care to help you get well and return to your home. We also provide long-term nursing home care -- and more intensive...
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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.
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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It is a very clean, nice community. The room floor plans are the same, they could be bigger. It is a good size for one person. My mother in law has made a lot of friends. Staff is very responsive. The food...
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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My loved one is staying here until a cottage opens up at one of the two facilities she is on the wait list for. Overall the experience has been pretty good. She is in a 2 bedroom, 1 bathroom apartment 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.
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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.
Photo of Point Lookout Village
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.

Cost of memory care in Pioneer, MO

The average cost of senior living in Pioneer is $6,177 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Fairview, MO with an average of $6,177 per month.

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

Pioneer, MO
$6,177/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

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

Memory Care
$6,177/mo

Memory care costs in Pioneer, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,956/mo
Studio
$6,815/mo

Senior living costs in Pioneer 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: Pioneer, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePioneer, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$6,177/mo$6,733/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$4,675/mo$5,427/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Livingunavailable$3,355/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
Pioneer, MO:$6,177/mo
Missouri:$6,733/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
Pioneer, MO:$4,675/mo
Missouri:$5,427/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
Pioneer, MO:unavailable
Missouri:$3,355/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in Pioneer, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Pioneer 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.

Pioneer, MOMO stateNational

Memory care cost trends in Pioneer, MO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Pioneer 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 average 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
Pioneer, MO$6,326/mo$6,384/mo-0.9%
Missouri$6,377/mo$6,134/mo+4.0%
National$6,387/mo$6,012/mo+6.2%
Pioneer, MO
2024 average cost:$6,326/mo
2023 average cost:$6,384/mo
Percent change:-0.9%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$6,377/mo
2023 average cost:$6,134/mo
Percent change:+4.0%
National
2024 average cost:$6,387/mo
2023 average cost:$6,012/mo
Percent change:+6.2%
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What families are saying about memory care in Pioneer

Recent reviews for memory care in Pioneer

Village on the Park Bentonville

4.7
We went with Village on The Park because of the convenient location , their availability to get us in quickly at the time and the overall facility was just super nice. The room sizes are very good, she is in a private studio and it is perfect size for her. As far as when we send things we are ...
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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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The Bungalows at Fayetteville

3.8
We like our room with its view of a hayfield behind us and our private patio. We are continually working with the food director to provide a quality diet. The size of the room was very important--larger than most other facilities.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Excellent dining experience and quality meals. Reviews consistently mention the high-quality meals and dining experiences provided in various senior living communities. At Cedarhurst of Springfield, for instance, the chef accommodates individual preferences and dietary restrictions, while residents at Grand Brook Memory Care of Rogers at ...
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Communication between families and staff. Clear and frequent communication between families and staff is a highlight for many residents and their loved ones. In Cedarhurst of Springfield, the director keeps families updated about their loved ones' care and daily activities. At Grand Brook Memory Care of Rogers at Promenade, the nurs ...
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Friendly, helpful, and kind staff. Numerous reviews mention the compassionate and attentive staff members that create a welcoming environment for residents. Staff at Cedarhurst of Springfield and Grand Brook Memory Care of Rogers at Promenade are described as friendly, caring, and loving towards their residents. At Grand Bro ...
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Individualized care and attention. Residents in various communities receive personalized care tailored to their unique needs. At Cedarhurst of Springfield, staff take the time to understand each resident's preferences and accommodate them accordingly. In Village on the Park Rogers, the memory care was well-managed, and the st ...
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Thoughtful activities and programs. Engaging activities and programs for residents foster socialization and mental stimulation. Cedarhurst of Springfield offers a wide range of activities and encourages residents to get involved. At Grand Brook Memory Care of Rogers at Promenade, the Life Enrichment Team organizes frequent and ...
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Clean and well-maintained living spaces. Maintaining a clean and welcoming environment is essential for residents' comfort and well-being. At Hopedale Cottage, the living area and mother's room were always clean. Grand Brook Memory Care of Rogers at Promenade praises the cleanliness of Magnolia Place, while The Fremont Senior Livi ...
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Pioneer review score based on 240 family reviews

8.7
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This proprietary review score is based on 240 reviews of 37 Pioneer memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Pioneer 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

Pioneer review score compared against nearby cities

8.7
Pioneer, MO37 facilities
8.4
Joplin, MO0 facilities
8.8
Monett, MO0 facilities

Review subcategories for Pioneer 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 240 reviews of 37 Pioneer memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Pioneer 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.
Pioneer, MO averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.5
3.8
Friendliness
3.5
3.9
Care services
3.3
3.6
Staff
3.4
3.7
Meals & dining
3.2
3.5
Activities
3.2
3.4
Value for cost*
3.3
3.5
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
*Learn more about cost details

Pioneer memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Pioneer memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Pioneer, 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 Pioneer 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 Pioneer that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Pioneer, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
67.6%
63.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
51.4%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
89.2%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
70.3%
69.8%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
18.9%
28.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
91.9%
89.3%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
51.4%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
59.5%
69.5%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Pioneer 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 Pioneer Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Pioneer, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
75.7%
72.1%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
59.5%
45.5%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
73%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
32.4%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Pioneer 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 Pioneer partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Pioneer, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
45.9%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.8%
44.7%
No sugar
No sugar
51.4%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
43.2%
50.3%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
29.7%
22.5%
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Availability of select dining options in Pioneer 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 Pioneer communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Pioneer, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
35.1%
32%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
64.9%
40%
Room service
Room service
45.9%
37.5%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
35.1%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Pioneer 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 Pioneer offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Pioneer, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
64.9%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
48.6%
33.1%
Community service programs
Community service programs
43.2%
28.9%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
64.9%
53.1%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
70.3%
51%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
64.9%
59.6%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
54.1%
39.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
51.4%
35.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
59.5%
36.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
64.9%
47%
Live performances
Live performances
62.2%
47.1%
Dances
Dances
48.6%
32%
Fitness center
Fitness center
40.5%
22.3%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
62.2%
46.1%
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State regulations for memory care in Pioneer

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 Pioneer protect seniors.
Learn about Missouri memory care regulationsDownload the Guide to Senior Living Licensure and Inspection Reports

Frequently Asked Questions

Mission Ridge, The Langford of Fayetteville and Grand Brook Memory Care of Rogers at Promenade are the top-rated memory care facilities near Pioneer, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 42 memory care facilities near Pioneer, Missouri. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Pioneer, Missouri is Mission Ridge. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 42 memory care facilities near you in Pioneer, Missouri typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Pioneer, Missouri, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Pioneer, Missouri, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Pioneer, Missouri ranges from $4440 to $6760. The average Memory Care cost in Pioneer, Missouri is $6,177. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Pioneer, Missouri typically starts at $4440. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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