Quick answers
- Is Mission Ridge licensed?
- Mission Ridge appears on the official licence list of the Missouri Department of Health and Senior Services (DHSS), Section for Long-Term Care Regulation (retrieved October 31, 2026) as “Assisted Living Facility (ALF**)”, licence number 053332, status: licensed. Check the state record for the latest status and inspection reports.
- How many residents can Mission Ridge have?
- The state licence lists a capacity of 75. This is the licensed maximum, not the number of places free today.
- Where is Mission Ridge?
- 4349 S Kansas Ave, Springfield, MO 65810, Greene County, Missouri.
- What is the phone number of Mission Ridge?
- (417) 520-7020, as listed by the state.
- What is the closest hospital emergency room?
- Cox Medical Centers, Springfield (about 2.4 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 licence 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 licence 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).
- Cedarhurst of Springfield0.0 mi · Springfield, MO · capacity 66
- Lakewood Assisted Living0.0 mi · Springfield, MO · capacity 67
- Spring Ridge Assisted Living3.4 mi · Springfield, MO · capacity 44
- The Bungalows at Chesterfield Village3.4 mi · Springfield, MO · capacity 92
- The Gardens3.4 mi · Springfield, MO · capacity 148
- VSL Springfield Assisted Living, LLC3.4 mi · Springfield, MO · capacity 50
Nearest hospital emergency rooms
Hospitals that list emergency services in Medicare (CMS) data, by straight-line distance.
- Cox Medical Centers2.4 mi · Springfield, MO
- Mercy Hospital Springfield4.4 mi · Springfield, MO
- Lakeland Behavioral Health System6.0 mi · Springfield, MO
Licence information
| Licence type (as the state names it) | Assisted Living Facility (ALF**) |
|---|---|
| Name in the state record | MISSION RIDGE |
| Licence number | 053332 |
| Licence status | Licensed |
| Licensed capacity | 75 |
| Address | 4349 S Kansas Ave, Springfield, MO 65810 |
| County | Greene |
| State | Missouri |
| Phone | (417) 520‑7020 |
| 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 licence 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