Carl Junction Residential Care Center sits at 201 Fir Rd in Carl Junction, Missouri, just minutes from Joplin and right by a country club and golf course, with space for up to 37 residents in a smaller, family-like setting that tries to help people feel comfortable with both privacy and a sense of community. The building is licensed as a residential care II facility and offers a mix of services, like independent living, assisted living, memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other forms of dementia, respite care, day care for adults, long-term skilled nursing, home care that isn't medical, Medicare-certified home health care, and hospice support, accepting private pay, some insurance, and Medicaid (Care Options). People can pick from private rooms, semi-private rooms, or couples suites, all with bright spaces, some pet-friendly policies, and features like Wi-Fi, telephones, safety alert systems, and furnished options. The staff are present 24 hours a day to help with emergencies, give medication, help move someone from a bed to a wheelchair, support hygiene, and check on insulin for diabetes when needed, while a doctor visits to keep up on health needs.
Residents get three fresh meals a day, served in a community dining room, and anyone with special diets has choices, too, with meal prep covered. There's housekeeping, laundry service, help with personal care, and transportation for outings or appointments. The building itself has indoor common spaces like sitting areas, a salon and barber shop, an arts room, and spots to play games or watch movies, plus safe, accessible walking paths and a garden outside for fresh air or a stroll with a pet or friend. Activities happen on-site and offsite, including structured groups meant to boost social time and health, and there's a calendar with entertainment, educational events, devotional opportunities, and group outings. For those who go to church, devotional services are available offsite, which some folks appreciate. Everyone is encouraged to join in, but people can also spend quiet time if they like.
Couples can live together, and the whole setup aims for a balance of support and independence, which means help is there as needed, but folks still have plenty of choice and space to stay active or enjoy time with neighbors. The center connects with Carl Junction Residential Care and Villas and is affiliated with Tutera Senior Living and Healthcare, working to give compassionate care in a friendly way. Parking's available for residents who drive, the building is accessible for those with disabilities, and staff focus on keeping a safe, welcoming place for both long-term residents and those stopping by for short-term care or day services.
