Quick answers
- Is Lakeside Mountain Manor licensed?
- Lakeside Mountain Manor appears on the official license list of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Residential Care Facility”, license number 053919, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Lakeside Mountain Manor have?
- The state license lists a capacity of 40. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Lakeside Mountain Manor?
- 238 Harmony Heights, Forsyth, MO 65653, Taney County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of Lakeside Mountain Manor?
- (417) 546-5595, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Cox Medical Centers, Springfield (about 22 mi in a straight line). In a medical emergency, call 911.
What to ask when you visit
A general checklist for any assisted living or residential care home. It is not medical or legal advice.
- Is the license current? Can I see the latest state inspection report and how any problems were fixed?
- What does the monthly fee include, and what costs extra (levels of care, help with medicines, laundry, transport)?
- How and how often are fees raised, and with how much notice?
- What help with daily activities is offered (bathing, dressing, medicines), and who gives it?
- How many staff are on duty during the day and at night? Is a nurse on site or on call?
- What happens if care needs increase? When would a resident have to move out?
- Is there a memory-care area for people with dementia, and is the home licensed for it?
- Does the home accept Medicaid (or a state waiver program), long-term care insurance or veterans’ benefits?
- How are medical emergencies handled, and which hospital is usually used?
- Can I talk with residents and families, share a meal, and visit at different times of day?
- What does the contract say about moving out, discharge and refunds? Ask for a copy to read at home.
Read the state record before you visit: state license search.
Free official help: the Eldercare Locator (U.S. Administration for Community Living), 1‑800‑677‑1116, eldercare.acl.gov, can connect you with your area agency on aging and your state’s Long-Term Care Ombudsman, who helps residents and families with concerns about a home.
Other licensed homes nearby
From the same official state lists, by straight-line distance from the center of the ZIP code (not driving distance).
- Baptist Homes of Ozark10 mi · Ozark, MO · capacity 30
- Century Pines Assisted Living10 mi · Ozark, MO · capacity 80
- Northpark Village Assisted Living10 mi · Ozark, MO · capacity 52
- Riverview Residential Place10 mi · Ozark, MO · capacity 40
- The Cottage at Century Pines10 mi · Ozark, MO · capacity 24
- The Essex of Ozark10 mi · Ozark, MO · capacity 12
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Cox Medical Centers22 mi · Springfield, MO
- Mercy Hospital Springfield24 mi · Springfield, MO
- Lakeland Behavioral Health System27 mi · Springfield, MO
License information
| License type (as the state names it) | Residential Care Facility |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | LAKESIDE MOUNTAIN MANOR |
| License number | 053919 |
| License status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 40 |
| Address | 238 Harmony Heights, Forsyth, MO 65653 |
| County | Taney |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (417) 546‑5595 |
| Licensing agency | Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation |
| Inspection reports | Search this home on the state website → |
| Corrections | Report an error or suggest an update → |
Sources
- Official license list of Missouri — Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation, retrieved October 31, 2026
- U.S. Census Bureau ZIP code areas (Gazetteer) — approximate position (center of the ZIP code area) used for distances