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The Waterford at Ironbridge

1131 East Lakewood, Springfield, MO 65810

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9.8
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139 reviews
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Sibling of resident/client

5.0 out of 5 stars

Sweet and friendly home

I'll give it a 5. It is homey. They have caring staff. They have great food. And if you snag a room facing the golf course, what a view!

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The Waterford at Ironbridge

Embrace your vibrant lifestyle and surround yourself with supportive companionship at The Waterford at Ironbridge — a stunning community offering a myriad of recreational opportunities, innovative programs, and excellent independent living services. Residents are encouraged to stay healthy, active, and independent, so they can make the most of every day. This multi-story, brick community features thoughtfully designed floor plans, spacious common areas, and wide entryways, enabling you to easily navigate the campus. The community is also conveniently located near the Twins Oaks Golf Course, which residents are more than welcome to take advantage of!

Community Services and Amenities

At The Waterford at Ironbridge, professional associates provide regular housekeeping and linen services to keep your apartment clean, organized, and in top condition. The culinary team offers three delicious meals made from the freshest ingredients daily and strives to maintain an evolving menu to accommodate a variety of different tastes and preferences.

Compassionate and caring associates are available on-site 24 hours a day to provide emergency response services. For those who would like extra assistance with their daily routines — whether it be medication management or diabetic care — customizable on-site home care services are available through a third party. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy...

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9.8 out of 10
Review Score139 reviewsWrite a review
Overall Experience
4.6
Cleanliness
4.7
Friendliness
4.7
Care Services
4.8
Staff
4.9
Meals & Dining
4.6
Activities
4.8
Value for Cost
4.6

A Place for Mom has scored The Waterford at Ironbridge with 9.8 out of 10 using our proprietary review score based on 19 reviews in the last 2 years. Over all time, The Waterford at Ironbridge has 139 reviews with an average "overall experience" of 4.6 out of 5.

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Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

August 5, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
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Sweet and friendly home

I'll give it a 5. It is homey. They have caring staff. They have great food. And if you snag a room facing the golf course, what a view!

Robert T

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 17, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Visited ten other facilities before choosing Waterford at Ironbridge.

All of the amenities are as expected, such as apartment, staff, food and activities. Meets our needs as our life necessities have changed. Very satisfied living here and the residents are very friendly.

Kathy E

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 14, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A Place You Can Call Home

Waterford at Ironbridge is the BEST facility that my mother has stayed at. The cost is very reasonable and affordable. The facility is very neat and clean. The staff is kind and helpful. I would highly recommend this facility to anyone!

MARY CHAFE

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 13, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

WATERFORD IRONBRIDGE

We moved here in December and love our 1 bedroom apartment! It is extremely quiet and comfortable! The staff here at Waterford is very friendly and helpful! We have an Activity Director that keeps us busy with lots of games, shopping, entertainers, going to outside events such as baseball games, casinos, Symphony and many more to mention ! We have a great chef and delicious food. If anyone is looking for an Independant Living Complex I highly recommend Waterford as the best, you will find!

Jen Y

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Folks that care

The move to Waterford was the first move for my mom in over 50 years, the first time in any type of community living, and we had just lost my dad 2 months prior. I never once worried about mom due to the great communication from the staff and the overall feeling of community at The Waterford. Three years later I am still very happy with our choice! So many caring folks there and the community is beautiful!

Diana B

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

My father absolutely loves living at Waterford at Iron Bridge!

My father has excelled mentally being a resident at Waterford. From the moment you walk into the doors of a very clean, decorated and friendly lobby to a gorgeous dining room with yummy food, you know you have set foot into the right door. My father lives in a studio apartment that has a nice kitchenette, living space, bathroom and a large closet. Everyone who works there treats my father so well and has gotten him out of his shell. He was very hesitant to move and has absolutely loved his experience so far. The residents have activities and get to go on trips. They also have fun events with delicious food and always welcome visitors. I highly recommend this beautiful place my dad calls home!

Rita Sigrist

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 11, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

A green place to live

Staff is very friendly. Facilities are clean and well organized. Food is good, but can be too spicy or too bland for me. The cost for living here keeps growing, so I have had to downsize from a one bedroom to a studio apartment. Being physically handicapped, I am having a difficult time. But overall, I am happy here at the apartment Waterford at Ironbridge.

Vickie Hicks

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Better Than Mom Expected

My Mom loves the Waterford at Ironbridge. She moved in two months ago, and she has been happy ever since. She is 84 and she lived alone for the last 18 years. Once she stopped driving, we knew she would need more social interaction. She certainly has that in spades at the Waterford. She loves the food, the apartment cleaning, the bingo and musical performances. She regrets not making this move sooner. From a daughter's perspective, the Waterford is bright, airy and very welcoming. The staff has been outstanding. We are very pleased with our decision.

Jacqueline M Sigrist

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 11, 2025

4.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A great place for mom!

The Waterford At Ironbridge has beautiful grounds, apartments and dining hall! It's like stepping I to an extavagent hotel. The staff is so friendly and love on my mom and other residents! The food is fresh and tastes like it came from a restaurant! Cleaning staff keeps the bathrooms and apartments and interior and exterior of the building clean and tidy. There are always activities and someone available at the front desk! They decorate for holidays. The game room is stocked with all kinds of games and the library is full. I'm happy my mom resides here!

Larry B

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
3.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
4.0

Close to home

Its the closest thing to home I can find. I love happy hour, they sure know how to keep us on our toes. I love all the activities we do, especially bingo and everything else. All the staff is real nice and they are always wanting to help.

Michele P

Independent Living

Family/friend

June 11, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Caring and Worry Free

Hello! My father has been here for a very long time and I couldnt imagine how I would of survived this long without the love and support from the community and staff at the Waterford. They definitely go above and beyond to make sure my dad is not only taken care of physically but emotionally and his wellbeing. He’s always been shy and not a socialist so to see him out and laughing and smiling is so special to me. Along with knowing hes being fed and cared for when i live so far and can not come as much as i would like to . Its been such a huge stress relief for me knowing hes safe and healthy. Most of all i can call any time and they will keep me updated on any situation i need to know. I can not thank them enough from the front desk to all the staff; the cleaning girls and especially their activities Director [name removed] she is absolutely amazing getting them motivated and involved in doing daily fun things! Their place is well taken care of and beautiful. I highly recommend coming here.

Mike R

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

The Waterford is Our home now

The Waterford is Our home now by [name removed] When I had complications from neck fusion surgery, I needed help to recover, care for my wife, who has memory issues and our 17-pound long haired dachshund. Our daughters investigated several options and recommended The Waterford at Ironbridge. We have been living here for the past seven months and have been satisfied with the care we receive and the many features. The staff here have been caring, respectful and responsive. Another resident, who has lived at other senior living facilities prior to The Waterford, told me recently, “The people here have their act together.” I agree. It seems to me that all the staff here, whether hospitality, housekeeping, laundry, maintenance or administration recognize that each of us residents have some kind of vulnerability and are working to minimize it. Services meet our needs. The Waterford does our laundry on a weekly basis. It is picked up, washed, dried, folded or hung and returned. Our

Peg P

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Impressive! Feels so warm when you walk in.

Felt good when I walked inside. Have lived here a year and it feels like home. The residents are friendly and the entire staff are amazing and very caring. Visited several other facilities and chose to make my home here.

Margie H

Independent Living

Resident/client

June 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
4.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
4.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
3.0

Clean living, Nice people

Excellent. Have lived at the Waterford for about 2 and a half years. I moved in after loosing my husband. I had a fall after I moved in. It helped that I lived in a community where I wear a pendent for emergencies because I was helped very quickly and was able to avoid more injury. I enjoy all the activities. Especially the Wii Bowling and Bingo!! We take lots of trips including a monthly outing to eat. I have made very good friends while living at the Waterford both with staff and neighbors.

Emily

Independent Living

Family/friend

May 22, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

A great place for someone you Love!

The Waterford at Ironbridge is a wonderful place! The staff although small are very helpful and caring! At the e d of the day all needs have been met. Not only is the staff kind the resident are always willing to Lend a help hand . The food is wonderful and served quick so food is never cold. Menu are well planned. Lots of fun happen here

Mickey G

Independent Living

Resident/client

May 12, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Feels like one big family

This is a community that became family. It is a very caring and giving community. The apartments are roomy enough to live comfortably. The amenities are really nice. Meals anytime during the day, several options if you don't desire the special of the day, shopping trips, opportunities for lunch in restaurants, day trips to casinos, picnics, and other venues.

Anonymous

Independent Living

Family/friend

April 9, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Review for The Waterford at Ironbridge

After touring several places, even looking at places on our own, this was the best place by far. It had everything plus some that my Grandma was looking for and she absolutely loves living there. She wishes she would have done it sooner.

Maria T Finch

Independent Living

Family/friend

January 10, 2025

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Caring

We moved my Uncle in there on [date removed] He passed away on [name removed] from cancer. The moment he moved in EVERYONE was wonderful. I got to interact with several people who tried to help make things easier for my Uncle. The staff makes you feel like family and respect your privacy.

Jeanine

Independent Living

Family/friend

November 11, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Verified Review
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
4.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Family like Community

Dad loved Iron Bridge but unfortunately moved out in [date removed] due to declining health and need for more care We like that it is Friendly family like

Donald Pettey

Independent Living

Resident/client

October 22, 2024

5.0 out of 5 stars
Cleanliness
5.0
Friendliness
5.0
Value for Cost
5.0
Care Services
5.0
Activities
5.0
Staff
5.0
Meals & Dining
5.0

Happy Camper

I moved in last month and everything from the housekeeping, the laundry, the Acivities are excellent. The front Desk is so helpful. This is an overall wonderful experience. 100 times better then what I had before. I amazed at how many staff we have and they are always RIGHT ON CALL. I'm making new friends. It seems everybody is happy including residents.

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