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Photo of Maranatha Village, Inc
77 Photos available
8.0
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10 reviews
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The staff are amazing. There are many activities to do on various levels, the dining is exceptional. If you choose to partake in it, the hundred acres are beautiful to walk on, the lake is beautiful, there's...
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.
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Photo of Turners Rock Senior Living Community
1919 Photos available
1616 Floor plans available
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I love living at Turners Rock. It is very comfortable and homey. The staff and residents are great and we have lots of fun together. Every day is a happy day and I just love being here. I have met some...
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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44 Photos available
9.9
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35 reviews
9.9
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35 reviews
5 star
91%
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9%
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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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99 Photos available
55 Floor plans available
9.9
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143 reviews
9.9
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143 reviews
5 star
77%
4 star
17%
3 star
3%
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The Waterford at Ironbridge is a beautiful and light-filled atmosphere, literally with lots of natural light, attractive and comfortable furniture and decor in all common areas, and especially in the faces...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Photo of The Gardens Independent Living
1010 Photos available
22 Floor plans available
9.8
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24 reviews
9.8
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24 reviews
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I moved into to The Gardens the end of September. Everyone is very friendly and helpful. Moving in or out anywhere is a very trying situation so i am very grateful for the friendliness of the community....
Provides: Independent Living, Senior Apartments
Care types provided by this community
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.
The Gardens, a Bethesda Senior Living Community is a non-profit, faith- based independent retirement living community that has been located in southwest Springfield, Missouri since 2001. This retirement community has everything active seniors are looking for and great customer service provided by...
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Photo of The Township Senior Living
1212 Photos available
9.6
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26 reviews
9.6
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26 reviews
5 star
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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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Photo of The Cambridge Senior Living
1313 Photos available
33 Floor plans available
9.0
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90 reviews
9.0
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90 reviews
5 star
62%
4 star
24%
3 star
9%
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The meals are great and the staff is friendly...I would recommend it to others. The location is great! The apartment size is good for one person.
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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...
Photo of The Montclair
1616 Photos available
44 Floor plans available
8.7
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33 reviews
8.7
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The apartments are nice (I guess that comes under "clean") the atrium is pretty, gives a sense of spaciousness! The on your own activities like the library and the exercise area are not stuck off in ...
Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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77 Photos available
8.0
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8.0
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The staff helped Mom with her wash and changing her bed because she was unable to take care of it herself. Even though it was assisted living they did more for her than expected. They were always nice and...
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.
Services provided at no additional cost: Private room and private bath 3 nutritious meals per day and snacks Medication administration including insulin administration Housekeeping services Laundry service Activities Our company has been providing care for Seniors since 1990 when we built our...
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Provides: Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
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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Cost of independent living in Ritter, MO

The average cost of senior living in Ritter is $3,431 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Bolivar, MO with an average of $3,104 per month.

Independent living costs in Ritter, MO, vs. nearby cities

Ritter, MO
$3,431/mo
$3,152/mo

Independent living costs in Ritter, MO, vs. state and national averages

Ritter, MO
$3,431/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

Independent living costs in Ritter, MO, vs. other senior living options

$4,937/mo
Independent Living
$3,431/mo

Independent living costs in Ritter, MO, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$3,865/mo
Studio
$3,517/mo
1 Bedroom
$3,167/mo
2 Bedroom
$3,118/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$2,390/mo

Senior living costs in Ritter 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: Ritter, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeRitter, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,431/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,751/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,937/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Ritter, MO:$3,431/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Ritter, MO:$3,751/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Ritter, MO:$4,937/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Ritter, MO, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly independent living costs have shifted over the past five years in Ritter 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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Independent living cost trends in Ritter, MO

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Ritter 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
Ritter, MO$2,517/mo$2,440/mo+3.2%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Ritter, MO
2024 average cost:$2,517/mo
2023 average cost:$2,440/mo
Percent change:+3.2%
Missouri
2024 average cost:$3,057/mo
2023 average cost:$3,016/mo
Percent change:+1.4%
National
2024 average cost:$3,261/mo
2023 average cost:$3,166/mo
Percent change:+3.0%
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Discover the many ways to pay for senior living

Planning ahead can better position you to make good choices for your loved one’s care in the future. But if your aging family member needs care now, there are ways to finance the cost of long-term care through a combination of approaches.

What families are saying about independent living in Ritter

Recent reviews for independent living in Ritter

The Township Senior Living in Battlefield, MO

4.1
Friendly, helpful staff. Nice facility. Visit twice weekly and consistent care and experience. I would recommend them to others looking.

Bristol Manor of Willard

4.0
One of the reasons why I chose this facility for my Mother is because it is a low capacity community with only 12 residents and it does not feel institutionalized. The staff members themselves are open, warm, and communicate with me very well. They do offer a lot of activities like puzzles, ...
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Castlewood Senior Living in Nixa, MO

4.2
The kitchen staff are amazing and take great care of my loved one. However, the front desk staff are not the best communication wise. This is a nice safe community for seniors, it is a very comfortable setting. However, make sure you are on top of communication with management.

Ritter independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Ritter independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Ritter, 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 Ritter 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 Ritter partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Ritter, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
25%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
25%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
37.5%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
37.5%
33.6%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
25%
8.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Ritter 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 Ritter communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Ritter, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
62.5%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
62.5%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
25%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Ritter 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 Ritter offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Ritter, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
25%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
50%
32.8%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
75%
49.3%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
75%
49.8%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
75%
54.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
37.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
62.5%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
62.5%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
62.5%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
62.5%
32.6%
Fitness center
Fitness center
62.5%
39.8%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
75%
47%
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