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Reviewed by Victoria Collier, VA-Accredited Attorney Patriot Angels has helped 32 families in Springfield access the VA benefits they've earned.
Springfield Memory Care at a Glance
Springfield Memory Care Communities We Work With
Each of these Springfield communities offer a secure memory care setting and work with Patriot Angels on the Aid & Attendance claim.
Other Options for Veterans Near Springfield
Compare a few more partner communities a short drive from Springfield.
Springfield Memory Care Costs and VA Benefits
Memory care in Missouri costs about $6,638 a month (based on 2025 move-in prices); no Springfield-only figure is published. Get each Springfield community’s rate sheet in writing; VA asks for it with the claim. Before applying, review VA’s income and net worth limits so the memory care bill is counted the right way.
| Benchmark | Per month | Left after up to $3,845 |
|---|---|---|
| Missouri memory care | $6,638 | $2,793 |
| U.S. memory care | $6,690 | $2,845 |
| Missouri assisted living | $5,400 | $1,555 |
Find Out What a Springfield Veteran Could Receive Toward Memory Care
Memory care is paid care, which is what Aid & Attendance is for. A Springfield veteran or surviving spouse living with dementia may qualify for up to $3,845 a month. Our Aid & Attendance application tips cover what VA looks for in a memory care claim.
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Springfield Veterans Who May Need Memory Care
Springfield is home to about 8,560 veterans, 4,082 of them 65 or older. Across Greene County the count is 16,794, with 8,398 age 65 or older (American Community Survey 2020–2024).
What Springfield Families Should Ask
Assisted living on the same campus
2 of the 2 Springfield partners also run assisted living, handy for a couple where only one spouse has dementia.
Secure but not confining
Ask how a Springfield community keeps residents safe without locking them in their rooms, and look for an enclosed garden or walking path.
Night-time
Sundowning makes evenings hard. Ask Springfield staff how many caregivers are on the memory care floor overnight.
Visiting
A Springfield community close to the family member who visits most usually matters more than a nicer one farther away.
Memory Care in Cities Near Springfield
Widen the search beyond Springfield with these nearby Missouri cities.
Veteran Families We’ve Helped
Families looking at memory care in Springfield and across the country rate Patriot Angels 4.9 on Google. BBB A+ accredited. See all reviews
Springfield Memory Care Questions
Can a Springfield veteran use Aid & Attendance for memory care?
Yes. A qualifying wartime veteran or surviving spouse in Springfield who needs supervision because of dementia can receive up to $3,845 a month toward the bill.
What does memory care cost in Springfield?
About $6,638 a month is typical across Missouri. Ask each Springfield community for its rate sheet.
How many memory care partners are in Springfield?
2 in Springfield, plus 20 across Missouri.
Can we apply after a move to memory care in Springfield?
Yes. Many Springfield families file after move-in, and the monthly cost can help show financial need.
Other Care Options in Springfield Besides Memory Care
Assisted living in Springfield
Personal care and meals in Springfield, for needs that stop short of dementia care.
Independent living in Springfield
Senior apartments in Springfield for a spouse or veteran who doesn’t need daily care.
Related Patriot Angels guides
Looking for memory care beyond Springfield? See Memory Care in Missouri or the national guide.
