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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Ponce De Leon, MO

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Alzheimer’s care in Ponce De Leon incorporates memory care activities and therapies to reduce residents’ confusion and agitation. Ponce De Leon memory care also provides security features and supervision, along with trained staff. If you’re considering dementia care in Ponce De Leon, know it’s a safe setting for your older relative.

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I moved to Mission Ridge from out of state over a year ago and I've had a very good experience. I've met a lot of wonderful people and feel welcome here. I've made so many friends. The staff is wonderful....
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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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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5 for all. Extremely satisfying. What we like the most about the community is the people, the compassion, and the cleanliness.
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.
Century Pines Assisted Living is located in the beautiful neighborhoods of Ozark, MO. Century Pines is situated on a picturesque terrain, and the ambient landscapes that stretch far and beyond are set to give our residents a wonderful place to call home. When you visit Century Pines, your view...
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The staff is just wonderful! They were so pleasant and took such good care of my mom! They always had time to talk to her if she wanted to talk. Everything was spotless! Her room was always clean and the...
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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Wedgewood has been a very good experience for my dad as well as myself. Very down home family environment. Only issues have been in relation to change in admin and DON.
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, 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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Cost of memory care in Ponce De Leon, MO

The average cost of senior living in Ponce De Leon is $4,762 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Branson West, MO with an average of $3,966 per month.

Memory care costs in Ponce De Leon, MO, vs. nearby cities

Ponce De Leon, MO
$4,762/mo
$4,856/mo

Memory care costs in Ponce De Leon, MO, vs. state and national averages

Ponce De Leon, MO
$4,762/mo
U.S. national average
$5,372/mo

Memory care costs in Ponce De Leon, MO, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$4,762/mo

Memory care costs in Ponce De Leon, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$4,077/mo
Studio
$4,804/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,762/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,225/mo

Senior living costs in Ponce De Leon 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: Ponce De Leon, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typePonce De Leon, MOMissouriU.S.
Memory Care$4,762/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Assisted Living$4,032/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Independent Living$3,402/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Memory Care
Ponce De Leon, MO:$4,762/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
Assisted Living
Ponce De Leon, MO:$4,032/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Independent Living
Ponce De Leon, MO:$3,402/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
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Memory care costs in Ponce De Leon, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon, MO

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in Ponce De Leon 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
Ponce De Leon, MO$5,233/mo$4,790/mo+9.2%
Missouri$5,721/mo$5,817/mo-1.7%
National$5,498/mo$5,519/mo-0.4%
Ponce De Leon, MO
2024 average cost:$5,233/mo
2023 average cost:$4,790/mo
Percent change:+9.2%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$5,721/mo
2023 average cost:$5,817/mo
Percent change:-1.7%
National
2024 average cost:$5,498/mo
2023 average cost:$5,519/mo
Percent change:-0.4%
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What families are saying about memory care in Ponce De Leon

Recent reviews for memory care in Ponce De Leon

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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Ponce De Leon memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ponce De Leon memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ponce De Leon, 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 Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Ponce De Leon, MONational
Full medication management
Full medication management
60%
66.7%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
60%
49.1%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
80%
82.9%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
60%
73.3%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
20%
29.3%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
80%
90%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
60%
74%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Ponce De Leon, MONational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
75.6%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
40%
47%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
40%
72%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
20%
27.1%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ponce De Leon, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
40%
28.4%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
40%
45.1%
No sugar
No sugar
40%
42.2%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
51%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
20%
17%
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Availability of select dining options in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ponce De Leon, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
20%
32.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
40%
40.4%
Room service
Room service
20%
37.4%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
20%
23.3%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ponce De Leon 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 Ponce De Leon offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
46.8%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
40%
34.3%
Community service programs
Community service programs
20%
28.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
60%
55.7%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
52.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
60%
62.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
40%
35.2%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
37%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
48.1%
Live performances
Live performances
60%
48.7%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
20%
22.1%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
47.2%
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State regulations for memory care in Ponce De Leon

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