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Veteran-Approved Independent Living in Springfield
Patriot Angels has vetted 2 independent living partners in Springfield, MO, chosen for veteran families. Both offer assisted living and memory care, so a move can grow with changing needs. Ask us whether VA Aid & Attendance, up to $3,845 a month, can offset Springfield costs. Start your free eligibility check, or call (844) 757-3047.
Springfield by the Numbers
What Independent Living Costs in Springfield
No Springfield-specific figure has been published. Statewide, independent living in Missouri averages $3,939 a month, according to NIC MAP data published by Where You Live Matters, and prices in Springfield can run above or below that. Ask each partner above for its current rates.
If a Springfield resident needs more help later, assisted living in Missouri has a statewide median of $5,400 a month and non-medical in-home care $6,292 a month (CareScout 2025 Cost of Care Survey).
Could Aid & Attendance Help Cover Care in Springfield?
Aid & Attendance pays toward care, not rent alone. A Springfield veteran or surviving spouse who needs help with daily activities may qualify for up to $3,845 a month toward that care.
Prefer to talk it through? Call (844) 757-3047
Veterans in and Around Springfield
About 8,560 veterans live in Springfield, and 4,082 of them are 65 or older. Greene County, which includes Springfield, is home to 16,794 veterans, 8,398 of them 65 or older. Figures come from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey (2020–2024).
More Missouri Partner Cities Beyond Springfield
See every city on Independent Living in Missouri.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
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Questions Springfield Families Ask
How many independent living communities are in Springfield?
Patriot Angels lists 2 independent living partner communities in Springfield, MO, out of 27 across Missouri.
Can a Springfield veteran use VA benefits toward independent living?
Not for rent alone. If a Springfield veteran or surviving spouse also needs help with daily activities and pays for that care, Aid & Attendance may add up to $3,845 a month. Call (844) 757-3047 or use the form above to check.
What if we need more care later?
In Springfield, both also offer assisted living and memory care on site. Ask each community what happens to your residence if needs change.
More Care Options in Springfield
Assisted Living in Springfield
Daily help with bathing, dressing, and medications in Springfield.
Memory Care in Springfield
Secure neighborhoods and dementia-trained staff near Springfield.
In-Home Care in Springfield
Caregivers who come to the house in Springfield, for families not ready to move.
Related Patriot Angels guides
GuideHow Veterans Pay for Independent LivingComing soon
GuideQuestions to Ask When Touring Independent LivingComing soon
Guide2026 Aid and Attendance Benefit RatesRead guide →Looking beyond Springfield? See Independent Living in Missouri or the complete guide to independent living.