The Wildwood Senior Living
$2,175 – $4,640/mo
Starting price
Memory Care
Care types
Private, Studio, 1 Bedroom
Room options
Yes
Wheelchair access
About The Wildwood Senior Living
The Wildwood Senior Living in Joplin, Missouri, distinguishes itself with a comprehensive continuum of care including independent living, assisted living, and memory care tailored to individual needs. Spacious private apartments feature full kitchens and in-unit laundry, supporting residents' independence while offering robust support services. The community’s extensive amenities include a swimming pool, fitness center, movie theater, crafting center, and a full-service restaurant with all-day dining and special monthly brunches. Residents enjoy a lively social calendar with activities like happy hours, educational events, and scenic outings. The setting includes peaceful walking trails, a dog park, and outdoor seating areas that invite connection with nature and neighbors. Staff emphasize a family-like atmosphere, ensuring attentive care and a high quality of life.
Our Care Approach
The Wildwood emphasizes a resident-centered care philosophy with licensed nursing, medication management, and personalized support for daily activities. Memory care services include specialized licensed care for Alzheimer’s and dementia, while staff training and educational opportunities ensure knowledgeable, attentive caregiving.
Family Experience
Families typically experience clear, compassionate communication and appreciate the staff’s dedication to meeting residents’ needs. Visitors note the community’s openness to family involvement in events and outings, contributing to a supportive environment that eases family concerns.
Care & Services
Services and care programs available at The Wildwood Senior Living.
Medical Care Services
Includes licensed nursing care, medication administration, health monitoring, and 24-hour call systems, especially within memory care units.
Personal Care Services
Assistance with daily living activities such as bathing, dressing, and mobility support, tailored to individual resident needs.
Specialized Care
Memory care services provide licensed support for residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia, including life safety equipment and specialized nursing.
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Living Environment
Cleanliness & Maintenance
Housekeeping and laundry services are performed weekly by a skilled staff, maintaining fresh and inviting living and common areas. Maintenance staff promptly address residents’ needs, ensuring a well-kept environment.
Atmosphere & Community Feel
The community fosters close friendships and a family-like atmosphere among residents and staff, supported by frequent social events, group activities, and a welcoming attitude that encourages resident advocacy and engagement.
Safety & Security
The Wildwood provides secure facilities with licensed memory care, life safety equipment, and 24-hour nursing support, ensuring residents’ safety and well-being across all care levels.
Amenities
Reviews
Based on 79 reviews
Reviews highlight The Wildwood Senior Living’s attentive and enthusiastic staff, strong leadership, and a welcoming community atmosphere where residents quickly form friendships. Families appreciate the variety of activities, quality meals, and the supportive environment. Some concerns were raised about staff attentiveness during visits and the community’s somewhat remote location, but positive experiences with care and social engagement dominate the feedback.
- Staff described as professional, responsive, and enthusiastic
- Wide range of activities including movie nights, happy hours, and outings
- Spacious apartments with housekeeping and laundry services
- One visitor observed staff appeared inattentive during a tour
- Some mention the social and exercise areas as smaller than expected
- Location considered somewhat remote by some reviewers
June Clark
All your daily living requirements are in one place and easily assessable.
Tim Hart
I’ve consistently been impressed by the professionalism, responsiveness, and enthusiasm of the Sales team. It’s clear that this group is driven by a deep commitment to helping families find the right fit and feel confident in their senior living journey. The leadership behind the scenes deserves special recognition as well—it's evident that strong guidance and supportive collaboration are at the core of this community’s success. If you’re exploring senior living options, you’re in great hands with this team!
Alicia Taylor
Wildwood is an amazing place for your loved ones! It is equally an amazing company to work for. I have been employed here for 10 months now. I have seen the ins and outs of daily life with BOTH the employees and residents. Most jobs, people dread coming to everyday. This is the first job I have been at, that I am happy, excited, and LOOK FORWARD to coming to work every day. It does NOT feel like 'work' to me. It feels like family. It feels like I am making a difference everyday. I feel very attached to the residents and I do my best to meet every need they have, even if they just need someone to listen to. I have never had any negative experiences with my co-workers or staff. We are all a team, working towards the same goal, to give your loved one the best care and quality of life! Every staff member is always upbeat, pleasant, and willing to lend a helping hand for anything that may come up. I think of every resident as if they were my own family member. my mom, dad, grandparent, aunt/uncle, etc. and many of them I feel like have become my friends as well. I LOVE our residents! I know the rest of the employees feel the same. It's a sense of community. The residents become close friends and advocates for each other. Here's a few more great things about this facility. Plenty of activities. We have a pool, gym, salon, full service resteraunt. Theaters, library. Rooms to play games/cards/pool. We have a nice outdoor area with seating and a TV. as well as shuffle ball. a dog park area. a nice walking trail near a pond. The residents love seeing the wildlife, birds, deer, etc that venture onto the property. We have special activities all through the week, movie nights, game nights. happy hour Fridays with special guests such as magicians, musicians, bingo, bowling. There is always something for everyone! We have a special brunch every month where our wonderful Chefs make a plethora of amazing food. We also offer breakfast, lunch, dinner, dessert, snacks, drinks every day. Special requests, basically anything your heart desires! We do every holiday very big and have educational events as well as just fun events such as doing crafts (wreaths to decorate your doors, home decor, etc) The possibilies are endless! We have a skilled housekeeping staff that come in every week and clean and do laundry. We have maintenance staff that takes care of anything you need so you do not need to worry about anything! We also have church services on Sundays on site for multiple religions. We also provide transportation to and from Dr appts. We go on several errand runs, taking the residents shopping (Walmart, thrift stores, grocery, etc) We go on 'field trips' and 'scenic drives' to places like horse stables, museums, christmas light viewing, and other places the residents suggest or need to go. We hold special events that come to us as well, petting zoos, car shows, etc. Where every resident and every residents' family members are welcome and encouraged to attend. If you have any doubt about choosing this facility for your loved one, please come in and speak with any staff member or any resident and I know you would not be disappointed. The residents make quick friends with each other and that's the best part. You will no longer have to worry about your loved ones at home with no one around to help. They will be with a community of others helping to take the stress and worry off of your shoulders! If you have a loved one who is looking for a little more fun/activity in their life. They cant drive or maintain their own home anymore. If they are lonely and need to socialize, we will quickly become your friends, family, and support. Quality of life here is outstanding. I would live here myself if I was of age 😆 We offer independent living, Assisted living and memory care. Our facilities are fully staffed, secure, and we will tend to your loved ones wants and needs! We cant wait to meet you!
32 more residents rated this community with an average of 4.4 stars
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Pricing
$2,175 – $4,640/mo
Pricing varies by room type, care level, and services selected.
Available Room Types
Value Consideration
Pricing ranges from $2,175 to $4,640 monthly, reflecting the community’s extensive amenities, comprehensive care options, and high-quality services. While some reviews note higher costs compared to local averages, many families find value in the robust activity programs, restaurant dining, and attentive staff.
Location & Neighborhood
3002 S John Duffy Dr, Joplin, MO 64804
Get DirectionsAbout the Area
Located in southwest Joplin, Missouri, The Wildwood Senior Living sits within the master-planned Wildwood Ranch community, surrounded by scenic rolling hills. The area offers convenient access to medical facilities like Freeman Health System and local shopping centers, blending a peaceful setting with practical amenities nearby.
Nearby Attractions
- Twin Hills Country Club
- Northpark Mall
- George Washington Carver National Monument
Public Transportation
- Community-operated transportation for errands and appointments
- Scheduled trips for shopping and scenic drives
Questions & Answers
Community Updates
Latest News
2025-06-09T23:03:16.000Z
🏅 Award-Winning Senior Living in Joplin, MO! The Wildwood Senior Living has been named a 2025-26 U.S. News Best Senior Living community for both Assisted Living and Independent Living! We also earned High Performing ratings in Food & Dining and Management & Staff, thanks to our incredible team and the feedback of our residents and families. As a Continuing Care Retirement Community (CCRC), we offer Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care—so residents can thrive at every stage of aging.
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