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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
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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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55 Floor plans available
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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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22 Floor plans available
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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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24 reviews
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24 reviews
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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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22 Floor plans available
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10 reviews
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The facility is beautiful and the staff is superb!! My mom has made many new friends as well. An excellent place for my mom. Apartment size is perfect. Many amenities include ride every Sunday to church,...
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.
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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57 reviews
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The facility is very clean & well maintained. All staff are friendly and very qualified for their positions & the quality of care is excellent! The variety of meals the chef prepares are well balanced & very...
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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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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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.
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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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Cost of independent living in Sparta, MO

The average cost of senior living in Sparta is $3,396 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Reeds Spring, MO with an average of $3,099 per month.

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

Sparta, MO
$3,396/mo
$3,431/mo

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

Sparta, MO
$3,396/mo
U.S. national average
$4,070/mo

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

$4,856/mo
Independent Living
$3,396/mo

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

Semi-Private
$5,375/mo
Studio
$4,488/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,580/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,424/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,665/mo

Senior living costs in Sparta 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: Sparta, MO
Column state: Missouri
Column national: U.S.
Community typeSparta, MOMissouriU.S.
Independent Living$3,396/mo$3,211/mo$4,070/mo
Assisted Living$3,836/mo$3,790/mo$4,612/mo
Memory Care$4,856/mo$5,262/mo$5,372/mo
Independent Living
Sparta, MO:$3,396/mo
Missouri:$3,211/mo
U.S.:$4,070/mo
Assisted Living
Sparta, MO:$3,836/mo
Missouri:$3,790/mo
U.S.:$4,612/mo
Memory Care
Sparta, MO:$4,856/mo
Missouri:$5,262/mo
U.S.:$5,372/mo
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Independent living costs in Sparta, MO, over time

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

The table below shows how monthly independent living costs in Sparta 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
Sparta, MO$3,394/mo$3,132/mo+8.3%
Missouri$3,057/mo$3,016/mo+1.4%
National$3,261/mo$3,166/mo+3.0%
Sparta, MO
2024 average cost:$3,394/mo
2023 average cost:$3,132/mo
Percent change:+8.3%
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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What families are saying about independent living in Sparta

Recent reviews for independent living in Sparta

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.

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.

The Fremont Senior Living in Springfield, MO

4.7
We do think the meals and dining service is pretty good, but right now due to covid the food is being delivered to their rooms. The community has a calendar that lists activities for the residents, and there seems to always be a good amount of things for the residents to do.

Reviews mention these favorite features of communities

Warm and welcoming community atmosphere. Numerous reviews for The Waterford at Ironbridge express the friendly and inviting nature of the community. Residents enjoy socializing with their neighbors and appreciate the kindness and helpfulness of staff.
Delicious and varied meal options. Reviews for The Waterford at Ironbridge consistently praise the food quality and the availability of a range of meal options to accommodate different dietary needs. Residents look forward to their daily meals and enjoy the social aspect of dining with others.
Engaging and diverse activities. At The Waterford at Ironbridge, there is never a dull moment. Reviews mention numerous activities offered, such as chess, PT sessions, and social events, that cater to various interests and keep residents active and engaged.
Prompt and caring staff assistance. Residents of The Waterford at Ironbridge express appreciation for the staff's quick response to requests and their dedication to ensuring the well-being of residents. This peace of mind enables residents to live independently with confidence.
Beautifully maintained facilities. Reviews for The Waterford at Ironbridge highlight the cleanliness and upkeep of the community, both inside and out. The modern, well-decorated facilities contribute to a comfortable and enjoyable living experience.
Regular socialization opportunities. Many residents at The Waterford at Ironbridge enjoy the social aspects of community living, including activities, outings, and events, which help foster new friendships and keep seniors active and connected.
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Sparta independent living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Sparta independent living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Sparta, 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 Sparta 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 Sparta partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Sparta, MONational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
37.5%
20.5%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
75%
34.1%
No sugar
No sugar
75%
31.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
50%
33.6%
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Availability of select dining options in Sparta 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 Sparta communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Sparta, MONational
Professional chef
Professional chef
75%
36.5%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
75%
43.5%
Room service
Room service
62.5%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
62.5%
17.4%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Sparta 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 Sparta offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Sparta, MONational
Activity director
Activity director
75%
45.3%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
62.5%
28.4%
Community service programs
Community service programs
62.5%
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
62.5%
43.1%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
62.5%
37.7%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
75%
41.7%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
75%
47.5%
Live performances
Live performances
75%
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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Frequently Asked Questions

Turners Rock Senior Living Community, Mission Ridge and The Waterford at Ironbridge are the top-rated independent living facilities near Sparta, Missouri. See full list of communities.
There are 13 independent living facilities near Sparta, Missouri. See the full list.
The best independent living facilities near you in Sparta, Missouri are Mission Ridge and The Waterford at Ironbridge. These independent living communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
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