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Medicalodges Neosho
Scout 86Neosho, MO · 114 beds
5.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
One of Neosho's top-rated skilled nursing communities.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →Senior Care in Joplin, Missouri
Every licensed senior community in the Joplin, MO-KS area — evaluated with real federal inspection data, staffing records, and transparent pricing, then ranked by our objective Scout Score. A local advisor can help you compare and tour, free.
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Cost of senior care in Joplin
Local Joplin-area estimates: published state survey medians adjusted for Joplin prices. Your advisor will find options that match your budget.
Assisted Living
$4,860/mo median
typical range $3,890–$6,080
Memory Care
$6,270/mo median
typical range $5,020–$7,840
Skilled Nursing
$6,380/mo median
typical range $5,700–$7,430
Continuing Care (CCRC / Life Plan)
$4,860/mo median
typical range $2,550–$6,900
Residential Care Home
$4,370/mo median
typical range $3,500–$5,460
2024–2026 published survey medians medians, adjusted to Joplin using federal (BEA) regional price data. Methodology
The best time to decide is before a crisis decides for you
Most families start this search after a fall, a hospital stay, or a caregiver reaching a breaking point — and end up choosing from whatever has a bed open that week. Families who plan even a few weeks ahead get to choose on quality, fit, and price instead of availability alone.
- Move-ins take time: assessments, paperwork, and preparation typically run 2–6 weeks in Joplin.
- The best communities fill first: top-rated communities often run a waitlist — touring early holds your place in line.
- Touring costs nothing and commits you to nothing — but it turns a future emergency into a calm, informed choice.
All 15 communities in Joplin, ranked
Ranked by Haven Scout Score — our composite of CMS ratings, staffing, and safety.
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Quaker Hill Manor
Scout 80Baxter Springs, KS · 53 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Baxter Springs.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →3
Communities of Wildwood Ranch
Scout 75Joplin, MO · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Joplin.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →4
Westgate
Scout 64Joplin, MO · 120 beds
4.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A highly rated skilled nursing and rehab community in Joplin.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →5
Carthage, MO · 95 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Carthage.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →
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Medicalodges Columbus
Scout 56Columbus, KS · 45 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Columbus.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →7
Aspire Senior Living Carthage
Scout 56Carthage, MO · 120 beds
3.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A solid, federally rated skilled nursing option in Carthage.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →8
NHC Healthcare, Joplin
Scout 45Joplin, MO · 124 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Joplin.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Aspire Senior Living Webb City
Scout 43Webb City, MO · 120 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Webb City.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →10
Granby House
Scout 42Granby, MO · 60 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Granby.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →11
Galena Nursing & Rehab Center
Scout 41Galena, KS · 45 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingModerate availability
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Galena.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →Skilled Nursing
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Seneca Nursing
Scout 40Seneca, MO · 80 beds
2.0CMS rating
Skilled NursingUsually has openings
A below-average federal rating — worth a careful look in Seneca.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →13
Aspire Senior Living Joplin
Scout 31Joplin, MO · 120 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →14
Joplin Gardens
Scout 27Joplin, MO · 92 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →
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Sarcoxie Health Care Center
Scout 24Sarcoxie, MO · 40 beds
1.0CMS rating
Skilled Nursing● Fills quickly
A low federal rating — review the details closely.
Est. $5,700–$7,430/mo
View full evaluation →Frequently asked questions
How much does senior living cost in Joplin, MO?
In the Joplin, MO area, assisted living typically runs $3,890–$6,080/month (median $4,860), memory care $5,020–$7,840/month (median $6,270), and skilled nursing $5,700–$7,430/month (median $6,380) — local estimates built from published survey medians adjusted for area prices. A free Haven advisor can pinpoint exact pricing for communities that fit your budget.
What are the best senior living communities in Joplin, MO?
Ranked purely by objective federal data (star ratings, staffing, inspections — rankings cannot be bought), the top-rated communities in Joplin, MO right now are Medicalodges Neosho, Quaker Hill Manor, Communities of Wildwood Ranch. The full ranked list of 15 communities is on this page.
How are the 15 communities on this page rated?
Every skilled nursing community is scored with our Haven Scout Score, a composite built from official CMS Care Compare data — overall star rating, health inspections, staffing levels, and quality measures — plus safety signals like fines and citation history. We rank by objective data, not by who pays us.
Is Haven really free for families?
Yes. Haven is always free for families. When we help a family find and move into the right community, that community pays us a referral fee. You never pay anything, and we show every licensed community in the area — not just paying partners.
What's the difference between assisted living, memory care, and skilled nursing?
Assisted living helps with daily activities while preserving independence. Memory care is a secured setting with specially trained staff for dementia. Skilled nursing provides 24/7 licensed medical care and rehab. Not sure which fits? Take our free 2-minute care assessment.