Best Skilled Nursing in Springfield, Missouri
22 communities found
Springfield, Missouri has 23 senior living communities offering skilled nursing care, all residential rather than home health agencies. Twenty-two of these are rated, with an average rating of 3.7 based on 1,370 reviews read. Published pricing is limited to two communities, ranging from $2,400 to a median of $6,390, and Medicare star ratings average 3.1 across 17 rated communities, with two earning five stars and two earning one star.
- 22communities
- 3.7average rating, 21 rated
- 1,254family reviews read
From $4,590/moSpring Ridge Assisted Living
Springfield, Missouri
5(13)
Assisted LivingRespite / Short-Term CareSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Gardens Independent Living
Springfield, Missouri
4.8(24)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+1 more
Suttonin Home Senior Care
Springfield, Missouri
4.4(41)
Home care · no referral needed
Sunterra Springs Springfield
Springfield, Missouri
4.3(176)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Magnolia Square Nursing
Springfield, Missouri
4.3(110)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Creekside at Elfindale Independent Living
Springfield, Missouri
4.2(20)
Independent LivingMemory CareRespite / Short-Term Care+1 more
Meyer Orthopedic and Rehabilitation Hospital
Springfield, Missouri
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Maranatha Village Retirement Community
Springfield, Missouri
4(31)
Independent LivingSkilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Manor At Elfindale
Springfield, Missouri
3.8(31)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
The Maples Health & Rehabilitation
Springfield, Missouri
3.8(74)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
James River Nursing And Rehabilitation
Springfield, Missouri
3.8(81)
Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Easy Living
Springfield, Missouri
3.3(7)
Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care+2 more
Best-rated skilled nursing in Springfield
Ranked by family rating, weighted by how many families have reviewed each one. No community pays to appear here.
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5 (13 reviews)· Assisted Living, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Families describe Spring Ridge as a warm, home-like community where staff are consistently friendly and treat residents like family. Reviewers, including one whose father-in-law has lived there for years, highly…
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4.8 (24 reviews)· Assisted Living, Independent Living, Memory Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families call Gardens Independent Living a warm, well-kept faith-based community with attentive staff, strong cleanliness, food, and responsiveness, despite occasional staffing shortages.
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4.4 (41 reviews)· Assisted Living, At-Home Care, Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Most reviews of Sutton In-Home Senior Care praise compassionate caregivers and an involved owner, while some cite scheduling, billing, and professionalism issues.
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4.3 (176 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Families describe Sunterra Springs as a strong rehab and nursing facility with attentive staff, clean rooms, good food, though some report medication issues.
- 5
4.3 (110 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Magnolia Square is described as a warm, attentive nursing and rehab community, though some families reported missed care details and communication lapses.
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Creekside at Elfindale Independent Living
4.2 (20 reviews)· Independent Living, Memory Care, Respite / Short-Term Care, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care0
Most reviewers find Creekside at Elfindale a warm, family-like community with attentive staff, good food, and a clean campus, aside from a few tour frustrations.
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Maranatha Village Retirement Community
4 (31 reviews)· Independent Living, Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Maranatha Village is described as a caring, church-affiliated community with compassionate nursing staff, though some report inconsistent housekeeping and billing problems.
- 8
3.8 (31 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviewers of Manor at Elfindale are split, some praising attentive nursing care while others report therapy follow-through, communication, and billing problems.
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The Maples Health & Rehabilitation
3.8 (74 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews of The Maples are mixed, praising therapy staff while others cite staffing levels, slow call responses, food quality, and neglect allegations.
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James River Nursing And Rehabilitation
3.8 (81 reviews)· Skilled Nursing / Long Term Care
Reviews for James River Nursing and Rehabilitation are sharply split: many families describe deeply compassionate, attentive care from specific nurses and aides, especially during end-of-life stays, while a substantial…
What families say about skilled nursing in Springfield
Counted across the review summaries of 21 Springfield communities: the share whose families mention each theme.
Families consistently mention caring, attentive staff, noted in 100% of 22 communities, along with medical and nursing care noted in 59%, building and grounds in 55%, cleanliness in 50%, and food and dining in 41%. At the same time, staff attitude concerns appear in 95% of reviews, staffing levels and turnover in 50%, medical and nursing care concerns in 50%, and building and upkeep issues in 36%.
Praised most
- Caring, attentive staff 100%
- Medical and nursing care 67%
- Building and grounds 52%
- Cleanliness 48%
- Food and dining 38%
Concerns raised
- Staff attitude 90%
- Staffing levels and turnover 52%
- Medical and nursing care 52%
- Communication with families 33%
“Staff have been extremely nice. Tina from Social Services has been friendly & communicates well. Grant is helpful & takes his time when working with me. Night aides have been wonderful also!”
“The gardens has amazing entertainers!<br>They love their residence and they have a wonderful Activities Director, Kim and Sara and executive Director of sales and marketing. .”
“From first-hand experience I can say that the staff and leadership at Magnolia Square sincerely care about their residents and their families. The building is clean and inviting.”
Skilled Nursing in Springfield: the figures
- •17 nursing homes carry a Medicare star rating, averaging 3.1 out of 5: 7 rated four stars or better, 2 rated one star.
- •Most common amenities: housekeeping (21), medication management (21), 24-hour staff (21), private rooms (20), gathering / activity spaces (19), dietary accommodations (19).
How families pay for skilled nursing in Missouri
Most families in Missouri pay for assisted living, memory care and independent living out of pocket, at least at first. That often means monthly income combined with savings, and many households also draw on the proceeds from selling a home to help cover costs. Long-term care insurance, when a parent or spouse purchased a policy years ago, can offset some of the monthly fee as well, though it's worth reviewing the policy's terms closely since coverage for assisted living versus memory care can differ. Veterans and surviving spouses may also qualify for VA Aid and Attendance, a benefit that can be applied toward the cost of care, and it's worth asking a veterans service officer whether a particular situation meets the requirements.
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Skilled Nursing near Springfield
Cities within about 35 miles with senior living inventory, and how families rate it.
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About these figures
Computed on November 8, 2026 from the 22 communities listed in Springfield, 1,254 public family reviews on Google, Yelp and MyLivingChoice, state licensing records and, for nursing homes, CMS Care Compare. The best-rated list ranks communities by average family rating weighted by how many families have reviewed each one, so a 4.9 from three reviews does not outrank a 4.7 from two hundred. No community pays to appear in the best-rated list or in these figures; sponsored and partner listings in the directory results are marked as such. Figures refresh as listings and reviews change; the written summary was last revised September 24, 2026.
Reading on this
Guides from MyLivingChoice that families in Springfield ask about.
- Home Care in Missouri: Agencies, Medicare Home Health Ratings, and What It Costs
- Nursing Home vs. Assisted Living: Which Level of Care Does Your Loved One Actually Need?
- What to Expect from Daily Life in a Skilled Nursing Home?
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Skilled Nursing in Springfield: Common Questions
How many skilled nursing long term care communities are in Springfield, Missouri?
MyLivingChoice lists 22 skilled nursing long term care communities in Springfield, Missouri, each with photos, care details, and reviews from families.
How much does skilled nursing long term care cost in Springfield?
Among Springfield communities that publish pricing, skilled nursing long term care starts around $4,590/month, with an average published starting rate near $7,485/month. Final costs depend on care needs and apartment choice.
Which skilled nursing long term care communities in Springfield are rated highest?
Based on combined ratings across Google, Yelp, and MyLivingChoice reviews, top-rated options include Spring Ridge Assisted Living (5★, 13 ratings), Gardens Independent Living (4.8★, 24 ratings), Suttonin Home Senior Care (4.4★, 41 ratings).
What types of senior care are available in Springfield?
Beyond skilled nursing long term care, Springfield has assisted living (21 communities), independent living (19 communities), memory care (12 communities), skilled nursing / long term care (22 communities), at-home care (2 communities). Every option is listed with photos, reviews, and contact details.
How do families rate skilled nursing long term care in Springfield?
Families rate Springfield skilled nursing long term care communities 3.7 out of 5 on average, across 1,254 public Google reviews of local communities.
What do families praise, and complain about, in Springfield skilled nursing long term care communities?
Across the review summaries of 21 Springfield communities, the most common praise is caring, attentive staff (mentioned for 100%), medical and nursing care (mentioned for 67%), building and grounds (mentioned for 52%). The most common concerns are staff attitude (90%), staffing levels and turnover (52%), medical and nursing care (52%).
How do Springfield nursing homes score on Medicare's star ratings?
17 Medicare-certified nursing homes in Springfield carry an overall star rating, averaging 3.1 out of 5. 7 are rated four stars or better and 2 are rated one star. Each listing shows its rating and three years of inspection history from CMS Care Compare.
Prefer to stay home?
Home care agencies serving Springfield bring help to the house: daily living, companionship, and respite for family caregivers.
