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The Wildwood Senior Living

3002 S John Duffy Drive

4.5(91 ratings)· Joplin average: 4.4

Part of Arrow Senior Living · 44 communities · 4.5★ average

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Quick Facts

Licensed capacity
74 residents

Missouri DHSS

Licensed operator
Joplin Senior Community, LLC
Payment
Does not accept Medicare
Therapy Services
On-site physical therapy available
Pet Policy
Pets allowed, but no easy outdoor access

What Families Think

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Families describe The Wildwood as a well-kept, active senior living community in Joplin with caring staff, plentiful activities, and a strong reputation for its memory care team. A handful of reviewers, however, report slow response times to call buttons, staffing shortages, and management concerns that raise questions about consistency of care.

What reviewers praise

  • Staff frequently described as warm and attentive
  • Clean, well-maintained building and dining areas
  • Wide range of activities: yoga, bingo, movie nights, pool
  • All-day dining with breakfast served anytime
  • Memory care team praised for dedicated, loving care
  • Long-tenured leadership cited for stability

What reviewers flag

  • Several reports of slow staff response, including long waits after using the call button
  • Multiple reviewers describe understaffing and management issues, including favoritism
  • One report of roaches and ants in resident rooms
  • One reviewer noted pricing is comparatively higher than other options

AI-generated from reviews and community data.

The Wildwood Senior Living is a senior living community in Joplin, Missouri offering Assisted Living, Memory Care and Independent Living. Amenities include Restaurant style Dining Room, Gathering / Activity Spaces and Social Activities. Families rate it 4.5 out of 5 across 91 reviews.

About The Wildwood Senior Living

The Wildwood Senior Living is an assisted living and independent living community in Joplin, Missouri. Residents live in their own apartments with the freedom to come and go, supported by round-the-clock staff and on-site services including physical therapy.

Families consistently praise the food and dining experience, describing meals as excellent and fresh with all-day open dining and 24-hour snack access. Staff professionalism and genuine care stand out across reviews, particularly in memory care and assisted living wings. The community offers structured activities, chair yoga, aquatic volleyball, movie nights, bingo, along with a workout room and outdoor walking track. One family wrote, "Wildwood staff have become family," reflecting how residents and staff create a close-knit atmosphere. Spacious apartments and housekeeping services keep living spaces inviting.

Some families have noted concerns about responsiveness during off-hours and that social and exercise areas could be larger. Outdoor space access for pet owners is limited. The community is positioned at a higher price point compared to other local options.

With a 4.5/5 rating across 89 reviews, The Wildwood reflects strong satisfaction, particularly among families whose relatives have been there for extended periods. Most praise centers on care quality, food, and the personal connections residents and families form with staff.

Types of Care at The Wildwood Senior Living

Assisted LivingIndependent LivingMemory Care

Amenities

Room Amenities

  • Cable or Satellite TV
  • Emergency Call System
  • Private Rooms
  • Wheelchair Accessible

Meals & Dining

  • Dietary Accommodations (Gluten-Free, Low / No Sodium, No Sugar, Vegan)
  • Restaurant style Dining Room

Community Amenities

  • 24-Hour Staff
  • Gathering / Activity Spaces
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry Service
  • Medication Management
  • On-Site Nurse (RN)

Activities

  • Social Activities

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Reviews of The Wildwood Senior Living

4.5overall · 91 ratings combined

4.5★ on Google (91)

Pam McPherson

Aug 2026

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Nurse Brittany is a superstar. She is available, empathetic, creative and proactive. She really understood our family's background and wrote a fun story “The Teacher’s New Chapter" and "Rules for a Happy Day” to help with our Mom's experience in Memory Care.<br><br>We are so grateful that Mom has a safe home at Wildwood.

Sandra Shouse

Jul 2026

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Staff and residents all very friendly and helpful. Food is good. Lots of activities for everyone. Glad to be a resident.

Addison Randall

Jun 2026

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Working with wildwood senior living has been a great experience. Every single person has been kind and welcoming, the building is incredibly clean, and the staff care about every single person. Highly recommend this facility.

Jim Fleischaker

May 2026

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My wife and I moved to Wildwood because we anticipated that she would require assisted living in the near future. When it happened more quickly than we had expected Wildwood was very accommodating. She is now receiving the care that she needs, and I am able to see her regularly while remaining in independent living.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What types of care does The Wildwood Senior Living offer?

The Wildwood Senior Living offers Assisted Living, Independent Living and Memory Care.

Where is The Wildwood Senior Living located?

The Wildwood Senior Living is located at 3002 S John Duffy Drive in Joplin, Missouri.

What do families say about The Wildwood Senior Living?

The Wildwood Senior Living carries a 4.5 out of 5 rating from 91 Google reviews. Families describe The Wildwood as a well-kept, active senior living community in Joplin with caring staff, plentiful activities, and a strong reputation for its memory care team. A handful of reviewers, however, report slow response times to call buttons, staffing shortages, and management concerns that raise questions about consistency of care. Reviews on MyLivingChoice come from families who confirmed a connection to the community and appear with the reviewer's first name and last initial.

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