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Photo of Turners Rock Senior Living Community
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1616 Floor plans available
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Mom is doing well and enjoying Turner's Rock as much as she allows herself to. That is because, she is having a difficult time dealing with the death of her husband last November. That has put a damper on...
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.
Our community is designed to meet your individual needs and give you the freedom to be yourself. We offer the best in independent senior living, assisted living and memory care from a family-owned company that knows connection is everything.
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55 Floor plans available
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Absolutely love the place. It is very clean. It is very pretty. The quality of care is excellent. The food is excellent and they have tons of wonderful activities for everyone. This place has saved my mom's...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Put a spring in your step at The Waterford at Ironbridge. Our community offers exceptional Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to the world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have...
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22 Floor plans available
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Personally having a hard time adjusting from moving from my home of 60 years and death of my husband. All are extremely friendly and helpful!! The care services are not applicable. This is not assisted...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Experience the highest standard of living available to retirees in Southwest Missouri. At the Preston, life is one long, never-ending vacation, with amenities specifically designed to cater not only to your needs, but unique interests. Enjoy our wide selection of programs, daily five-star dining,...
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33 Floor plans available
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I would highly recommend The Cambridge. Staff is very caring and responsive. They take a personal interest in the residents. There are ample opportunities for residents to be involved in activities if they...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
The Cambridge provides a fulfilling, independent lifestyle in a welcoming environment. Conveniently nestled within four manicured acres in downtown Springfield, you'll enjoy a beautiful, peaceful home in the heart of it all. Residents have easy access to all the shopping, golf, hospitals and...
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The main problems is food service, small portions or running out of advertised food. My main problem is getting work orders done. You put in a work order and you don't hear anything for days. When you...
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.
The Fremont Senior Living is a Continuum of Care community offering Independent Apartments and Patio Homes, Assisted Living Level Two Suites, and a Memory Care Cottage. The Fremont is a locally owned and operated community that has been providing the highest level of customer service and care to...
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Everything was great. [name removed] and the staff worked with us as made the decision to transitioning my mom to the Montclair easy and not upsetting our mom. she is now settled and enjoying life with the...
Provides: Independent Living
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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.
Live the good life at The Montclair, offering Independent Living services in Springfield, Missouri. From thoughtfully designed floor plans to world-class service and myriad recreational and social opportunities, residents may just find that we have thought of everything. Each of our floor plan...
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Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
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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.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Opening in mid 2016, Ingram Mill Villa's is Springfield's Premier 55+ Luxury Lifestyle! 1 and 2 bedroom villas with hardwood floors, granite counter tops and space galore will be just among the few features that you will love about this community! The Villas are part of The Wooten Company, which...
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She's pleased with North Park Village & Cottages. It is very clean. All the staff seems really helpful. I ate all the meals there and the staff is good about observing everyone. There are so few residents...
Provides: Assisted Living, 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.
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.
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 NorthPark Village.Our staff is trained in “spoiling” our residents with our Hometown Hospitality way of life. We pride ourselves in providing excellent care in...
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Provides: Independent Living
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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: Independent Living
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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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The Baptist Home community had over a year wait list because it was so good, we called them explaining our loved ones situation at her previous community which was so bad and they moved us in within a month....
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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.

Cost of independent living in Fordland, MO

The average cost of senior living in Fordland is $3,567 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Willard, MO with an average of $3,152 per month.

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fordland, MO vs. nearby cities

Fordland, MO
$3,567/mo
$3,282/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fordland, MO vs. the state and national average

Fordland, MO
$3,567/mo
U.S. national average
$4,053/mo

Average monthly cost of Independent Living in Fordland vs. other types of senior living

$5,018/mo
Independent Living
$3,567/mo

Median monthly costs of Independent Living in Fordland, MO by room type

Semi-Private
$5,558/mo
Studio
$3,731/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,218/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,289/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,665/mo

Average cost of Independent Living in Fordland over time

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What families are saying about independent living in Fordland

Recent reviews for independent living in Fordland

The Gardens Independent Living in Springfield, MO

5.0
I love it here it's clean and everyone is friendly the food is good and there are a lot of activities the staff is very helpful and seem to love their jobs. Based on the experience I have had so far, I would absolutely recommend this community to other families.

The Montclair in Springfield, MO

3.0
I'm happy with The Montclair for my loved one. He's found his people to eat with and it participating in bingo (not cards). He's free to go for walks. He finds something to do with his time and is far less reclusive than he was at his last residence.

The Township Senior Living in Battlefield, MO

3.8
I would recommend the community to others for their loved ones. The Township is the most active and independent community that we looked at and this was important. It didn't feel like a nursing home and it felt more like a high end hotel when we walked in. The staff have been good to deal ...
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Fordland independent living services and amenities

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

Availability of select dietary accommodations in Fordland independent living

Independent living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Fordland partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Fordland, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
18.2%
19.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
54.5%
32.6%
No sugar
No sugar
54.5%
30.1%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
36.4%
31.9%
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Availability of select dining options in Fordland independent living

Our independent living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Fordland communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Fordland, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
63.6%
34.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
63.6%
41.6%
Room service
Room service
54.5%
35.2%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
36.4%
16.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Fordland independent living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered independent living communities in Fordland offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
63.6%
43.4%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
45.5%
27%
Community service programs
Community service programs
54.5%
31.3%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.6%
47.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
72.7%
48%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63.6%
53%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
72.7%
41.3%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
54.5%
36.1%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
63.6%
39.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
72.7%
45.7%
Live performances
Live performances
72.7%
45.3%
Dances
Dances
54.5%
30.8%
Fitness center
Fitness center
54.5%
38.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
72.7%
45.2%
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Turners Rock Senior Living Community, The Gardens Independent Living and The Waterford at Ironbridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Fordland, Missouri. See full list of communities.

There are 13 independent living facilities near Fordland, Missouri. See the full list.

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