Turners Rock

    3911 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65809
    • Independent Living
    • Assisted Living
    • Memory Care

    Moved mom in very pleased

    I moved my mom in and I'm very pleased. Staff are genuinely caring and professional, activities (Will is outstanding) are engaging, and the dining feels restaurant-quality with attentive servers; the apartments and public spaces have an upscale, welcoming resort vibe. The move was smooth, residents seem happy, and the long waitlist confirms its popularity - I'd recommend it.

    Loved one of resident
    Jul 2026

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    Amenities

    Healthcare services

    • Activities of daily living assistance
    • Assistance with bathing
    • Assistance with dressing
    • Assistance with transfers
    • Coordination with health care providers
    • Medication management
    • Mental wellness program

    Healthcare staffing

    • 12-16 hour nursing
    • 24-hour call system
    • 24-hour supervision

    Meals and dining

    • Diabetes diet
    • Meal preparation and service
    • Special dietary restrictions

    Room

    • Air-conditioning
    • Cable
    • Fully furnished
    • Housekeeping and linen services
    • Kitchenettes
    • Private bathrooms
    • Telephone
    • Wifi

    Memory care community services

    • Mild cognitive impairment
    • Specialized memory care programming

    Transportation

    • Community operated transportation
    • Transportation arrangement
    • Transportation arrangement (medical)
    • Transportation arrangement (non-medical)
    • Transportation to doctors appointments

    Common areas

    • Beauty salon
    • Computer center
    • Dining room
    • Fitness room
    • Gaming room
    • Garden
    • Outdoor space
    • Small library
    • Wellness center

    Community services

    • Concierge services
    • Fitness programs
    • Move-in coordination

    Activities

    • Community-sponsored activities
    • Planned day trips
    • Resident-run activities
    • Scheduled daily activities

    Reviews

    4.90·(108)

    Overall rating

    1. 5
    2. 4
    3. 3
    4. 2
    5. 1
    • Care

      4.8
    • Staff

      4.9
    • Meals

      4.8
    • Amenities

      4.7
    • Value

      3.3

    Pros

    • Compassionate, professional caregiving staff
    • Attentive and responsive management and front-desk team
    • Engaging, varied activities program with strong leadership
    • Restaurant-quality dining with flexible anytime service
    • Modern, upscale facility design and décor
    • Extensive on-site amenities (pool, theater, gym, salon, bistro)
    • Clean, well-maintained common areas and apartments
    • Apartment-style units with in-unit kitchens and laundry
    • Family-like community atmosphere and social opportunities
    • Transportation and shuttle services for appointments
    • Memory-care and assisted-living options
    • Inclusive monthly services covering many resident needs
    • Personalized move-in coordination and transition support
    • Warm, welcoming dining-room and service staff
    • Strong hospice and end-of-life support coordination

    Cons

    • High cost and limited affordability
    • Long waitlist and limited immediate availability
    • Inconsistent meal variety and occasional menu limitations
    • Medication management and clinical oversight
    • Occasional delays in nursing responsiveness
    • Variable staffing responsiveness across shifts
    • Limited respite-care availability
    • Apartment layout and appliance design issues in some units
    • Media/content suitability not always tailored for memory care
    • Resident social compatibility varies across the community

    Summary of reviews

    Turners Rock receives consistent praise for its hospitality-oriented, hotel-like environment and a staff culture described as compassionate and family-focused. Reviewers frequently highlight the facility’s modern design, cleanliness, and broad amenity set — including a pool, theater, gym, salon, bistro, and multiple gathering spaces — that combine to create an upscale, resort-style atmosphere. Many families noted smooth transitions and individualized move-in support, and several reviewers singled out front-desk, dining, and activities staff by name for above-and-beyond interactions.

    Clinical care and staff engagement are generally presented positively: caregivers, nurses, and management are described as attentive, supportive during end-of-life transitions, and effective at coordinating hospice and family communication. The activities program is a prominent strength, with an enthusiastic director and a wide-ranging calendar of social, creative, and family-inclusive events that foster a strong sense of community. Dining is another frequently praised area — many comments reference a restaurant-quality chef, flexible dining hours, and friendly service staff — though a subset of reviewers identified limitations in menu variety or occasional inconsistencies in meal offerings.

    Notwithstanding broad positive sentiment, several operational concerns appear across reviews and merit attention during a prospective visit. There are references suggestive of gaps in clinical oversight, medication management, and timely nursing responsiveness; there is at least one allegation of a serious clinical and conduct incident that families should investigate directly with management and regulatory records. Staffing responsiveness is not uniformly consistent across all shifts according to some accounts, and reviewers sometimes reported delays in nurse response or uneven experiences with clinical staff.

    Practical and logistical considerations recur as well. Turners Rock is in high demand, resulting in a long waitlist and limited immediate availability; pricing and fees were cited as a barrier by multiple families. Unit-level issues noted include variation in apartment sizes versus expectations, resident responsibility for furnishing, and a few appliance or layout concerns (for example kitchen/microwave placement). Memory-care families should ask about program content screening and suitability for residents with dementia, as there were isolated concerns about media or programming appropriateness.

    Overall, Turners Rock presents as a well-appointed, activity-rich community with strong hospitality and family-centered service. Prospective residents and families should plan a detailed tour, review staffing ratios and on-call coverage, ask for documentation of medication-management and incident-reporting practices, confirm waitlist timelines and full cost details, and evaluate memory-care programming for individual suitability. These steps will help validate the positive patterns described while addressing the operational issues raised in some accounts.

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    Location

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    Turners Rock is located at 3911 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO, 65809.

    About Turners Rock

    Turners Rock, found at 3911 East Sunshine in Springfield, Missouri, sits among other related communities like Mission Ridge and Merrill Gardens, and the place's got a name all its own. The buildings look stately and strong, with apartments in studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and three-bedroom layouts, so there's a bit of room for everyone, and pets can join their owners out on the screened-in porch, where it's possible to look at the trees or catch some fresh air. People can wander the outside spaces, or, for those who want to keep social, community events pop up so neighbors can gather, there's a bar for a drink, a fire pit to sit beside when there's a chill, and even a resort-style pool for an easy swim on a warm day.

    Turners Rock holds a mission to make the last stage of life better for both residents and their families by creating a supportive, compassionate environment, and works with local hospices to see that medical needs get met when the time calls for it. Folks focus care on the person, keeping it personal and trying to make things as home-like as possible, especially for those who can't stay in their own home any longer and need nonmedical comfort while facing serious illness. The campus supports independent living for those wanting activity on their own, assisted living for residents needing help with daily activities, and specialized memory care for those with Alzheimer's or other types of dementia, all the way up to skilled nursing for those who need higher levels of care, so loved ones don't have to move far if their needs change. Turners Rock's continuing care retirement model means many care types are close by-these include independent living, assisted living, memory care, skilled nursing, and other care choices-so transitioning between levels of care gets handled in one place, people stay rooted, and families can keep visits easy. Staff aim to provide quality care, respect, and kindness, focusing on day-to-day comfort and dignity.

    About Merrill Gardens

    Turners Rock is managed by Merrill Gardens.

    Founded in 1993 with a single community in Seattle, Merrill Gardens has grown into one of the nation's most respected senior living providers, operating 65 communities across 17 states. As a fifth-generation family-owned company with roots extending back to the 1890s, Merrill Gardens is headquartered in Seattle, Washington, and maintains the values of integrity, compassion, and excellence that have defined the Merrill family for generations. The company has expanded strategically through both organic growth and selective acquisitions, recently adding five new communities in 2024 including locations in South Carolina, Missouri, and Oregon, while maintaining its commitment to quality over quantity in expansion decisions.

    Merrill Gardens offers a comprehensive continuum of senior living services including independent living, assisted living, and specialized memory care programs. Their innovative Anytime Dining program provides restaurant-style meals seven days a week, while their assisted living services include personalized care plans covering bathing, dressing, medication management, and safety checks. The company's memory care communities utilize a Montessori approach designed specifically for residents with Alzheimer's and dementia, creating environments that promote independence and well-being. Through their Inspire Connection program, Merrill Gardens focuses on connection and community, ensuring residents can engage in meaningful activities that bring a sense of belonging and purpose to their daily lives.

    The company's philosophy centers on their "Yes You Can" mentality, believing that life should be defined by possibilities rather than limitations. Merrill Gardens emphasizes person-centered care that celebrates each resident as a whole person, honoring their individuality and supporting their ability to make their own decisions. As innovators in the industry, they invest in technology and data-driven operations to enhance resident care while maintaining the personal touch that comes from their family-owned heritage. Their approach focuses on treating residents like family, with staff who are passionate about senior care rather than simply collecting a paycheck, creating environments where residents can live their fullest lives.

    Merrill Gardens has earned significant recognition for their excellence, including being ranked #6 in the nation by Fortune Magazine as a Best Workplace in Aging Services and receiving Great Place to Work certification for three consecutive years. The company has been honored as Family Business of the Year by both the Puget Sound Business Journal and Seattle Business Magazine, recognizing their longevity, community commitment, and long-term vision. With over 2,500 reviews averaging 4.4 out of 5 stars, multiple communities have received Best of Senior Living Awards, demonstrating their consistent delivery of high-quality care and services. Their commitment to innovation and excellence has established Merrill Gardens as a leader in the senior living industry, with a satisfaction guarantee that reflects their confidence in providing exceptional lifestyle experiences for seniors and their families.

    People often ask...

    Turners Rock offers competitive pricing, with rates starting at a cost of $3,801 per month.

    Turners Rock offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care.

    There are 44 photos of Turners Rock on Mirador.

    Yes, Turners Rock allows residents to age in place and adjust their level of care as needed.

    The full address for this community is 3911 E Sunshine St, Springfield, MO 65809.

    No, Turners Rock does not offer respite care. Respite care in assisted living communities provides temporary, short-term relief for primary caregivers by offering professional care for their loved ones. It allows individuals to stay in an assisted living community for a limited time, giving caregivers a break while ensuring residents receive necessary support and assistance with daily activities.

    Safety & Compliance

    In Missouri, the Department of Health & Senior Services licenses assisted living and long-term care facilities through state licensure surveys, complaint investigations, and fire-safety reviews.

    License numbergreene-springfield-turners-rock
    Facility typeAssisted Living Facility Option 2
    Capacity70 residents
    LicenseeSENIOR LIVING CONSULTING GROUP, LLC

    Inspection Reports

    10

    Reports

    15

    Citations

    6

    Complaints

    5

    Years

    13 Mar 2025Licensure
    Found failure to maintain a record of the complete fire alarm tests, inspections, and certifications.
    27 Sept 2024Complaint
    Investigated the complaint and found no deficiencies.
    29 Jan 2024Licensure
    Identified multiple deficiencies related to exits and fire safety, including areas of refuge, door locking, alarms, and sprinklers.
    16 Jan 2024Complaint
    Found that room temperatures did not meet the required heating range, failing to provide adequate warmth and resident comfort.
    14 Jan 2024Complaint
    Found that heating-system requirements were not met, including restrictions on heating methods, venting, and portable heaters.
    20 Oct 2023Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in medication control and nurse staffing, indicating noncompliance with required medication administration practices.
    24 Jul 2023Complaint
    Found deficiencies requiring tuberculosis screening for residents and staff, and 24-hour protective oversight, plus a voluntary-leave inquiry procedure.
    • 19 CSR 20-20.100
    06 Oct 2022Complaint
    Identified deficiencies in 24-hour protective oversight and in procedures for voluntary leave.
    20 May 2021Licensure
    Found no deficiencies related to fire safety.
    05 May 2021Licensure
    Found no licensure deficiencies.

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