Comprehensive Review: The Fremont Senior Living

• Location & Overview

• Care Services Offered
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
• Amenities & Features
  • Residence Options
  • Dining Services
  • Wellness & Recreation
  • Additional Amenities
• Daily Activities & Programs
  • Health & Fitness Programs
  • Social & Recreational Activities
  • Educational & Cultural Programs
  • Special Events & Outings
• Resident Experiences & Testimonials
  • Positive Feedback
  • Critical Feedback
• Pricing & Financial Information
  • Independent Living
  • Assisted Living
  • Memory Care
  • What's Included
  • Additional Costs & Fees
• Comparison with Other Senior Living Facilities in Springfield
  • Cost Comparison
  • Similar Communities in the Area
  • Recognition & Awards
• Management & Staff
  • Staff Approach
  • Management Quality
• Unique Features & Programs
  • Comprehensive Care Continuum
  • Specialized Memory Care Approach
  • Resort-Style Amenities
• Community Reputation
• Conclusion

Location & overview

The Fremont Senior Living is at 1520 E Bates St, Springfield, MO 65804. It's a continuing care community with independent living, assisted living, and memory care options as residents' needs change. Shopping centers, a mall, and restaurants are all within a mile.

The Fremont started with independent living units that were originally condominiums. It later expanded to include assisted living and memory care, making it a full-service senior living community in Springfield.

Care services offered

Independent Living

• For active seniors who want no home maintenance or yard work
• Private apartments with full kitchens
• Villa homes in one-, two-, and three-bedroom floor plans
• Community activities and social engagement
• No responsibility for housekeeping, home maintenance, or lawn care

Assisted Living

• Help with daily living activities like bathing, dressing, and grooming
• 24/7 health services staff
• Personal care and medication management
• Studio and one-bedroom apartments
• Care plans tailored to each resident
• Memory Care

Program for residents with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias

• A secure, comfortable, and safe environment
• Staff trained in dementia care
• Each resident has an assigned Life Enrichment Coordinator
• Secure buildings with activity areas
• Specialized dining programs to maintain proper nutrition
• Amenities & features
• Residence Options

Independent living villas with one to three bedrooms

Apartments with various layouts

• Studio units
• Tall ceilings in renovated units (the building was converted from condominiums)
• Full kitchens in independent living units
• Dining Services
• The Winfrey restaurant serves made-to-order meals

Over 50 menu options

• All-day dining available
• Special dietary options: gluten-free, kosher, low-sodium, vegetarian, sugar-free, and international dishes
• Wellness & Recreation
• Fitness center with equipment
• Handicap-accessible swimming pool
  • Exercise classes including aerobics
  • Indoor walking paths
  • Additional Amenities
  • Beauty salon with manicures and massage services
  • Theater for movies and entertainment
  • Library

Private dining room

• Activity center
• Pet-friendly with optional pet care services
• Housekeeping and maintenance
• Transportation for appointments, shopping, and outings
• Emergency call system

Wi-Fi and cable TV

• Daily Activities & Programs
• Health & Fitness Programs
• Regular exercise classes and aerobics
• Swimming and water activities
• Morning workouts
• Health and wellness education
• Social & Recreational Activities

• Bingo, card games, and board games
• Arts and crafts
• Weekly live music

Movie nights

Birthday parties and happy hour events

• Social clubs
• Educational & Cultural Programs
• Bible studies, book clubs, and guest speakers
• Educational seminars
• Special Events & Outings

Restaurant outings, shopping trips, scenic drives, and visits to local attractions

• Transportation is included for outings and appointments, which helps residents stay independent and connected to the community.
• Resident Experiences & Testimonials
• Positive Feedback
• "My mother-in-law will be going into The Fremont Senior Living. It was wonderful, and we really liked it. The staff was excellent. It was clean, warm, and cozy. You get the fuzzy feeling when you walk in. It looks like a home. The location was perfect, and the neighborhood was very nice. It's an excellent facility." – Gayla
• "My father moved into The Fremont Senior Living. I've been very happy with them, the staff have been very caring, they answered my questions, I have asked for a couple of extra things, and that they have done. It's very clean, no unpleasant odors detected, bright, and everything is in good repair. The food is very, very good, and they have a wide variety of choices." – Joyce
• The rooms offer good value, especially for the price. Because the building was originally a condominium, units have tall ceilings. Though the building is about 15 to 17 years old, it appears well-maintained, and recent renovations are of high quality. – Jay
• "My mother was in The Fremont Senior Living. The facility was exceptional; it was more upscale compared to institutional. The staff was excellent in the care they gave, and it was immaculate." – Patty
• Critical Feedback

The dining room is small and could use updating

• Heavy traffic on the street makes it difficult for some residents to access the facility
• Some find the facility more expensive than other options in the area
• A few residents have noted concerns about food quality and variety
• Staff shortages occasionally result in overtime for employees

Pricing & Financial Information

• Independent Living
• From approximately $3,500 per month
• Assisted Living
• Studio: from approximately $4,320 per month
• One Bedroom: from approximately $3,765 per month

Two Bedroom: from approximately $4,380 per month

Memory Care

• Specific pricing not available, but likely comparable to or higher than assisted living
• What's Included
• Three meals daily
• Weekly housekeeping

Laundry services

• Medication assistance (assisted living and memory care)
• Help with daily activities including bathing, dressing, grooming, and medication management for those in assisted living and memory care
• Transportation services
• Maintenance services
• Apartment utilities (except personal phone and internet in some cases)

Additional Costs & Fees

Additional costs may apply for customized care plans based on individual needs

• Optional services or amenities may have separate fees

Comparison with Other Senior Living Facilities in Springfield

• Cost Comparison
• The Fremont's average price of $3,742 is below the Springfield area average of $4,003
• Pricing is competitive locally, though some reviewers note it costs more than other facilities they visited

Similar Communities in the Area

• Mission Ridge: 9.9/10 rating (18 reviews), from approximately $3,250 per month, offering independent living, assisted living, and memory care

Recognition & Awards

• Best Meals and Dining
• Best of Senior Living
• Best of Senior Living All Star
• Best Activities
• Management & Staff
• Staff Approach
• Staff build personal relationships with residents
• Residents and families describe staff as caring, friendly, and attentive

Staff accommodate special requests

• Dining staff interact personally with residents
• Management Quality

Professional and organized management

Responsive to resident and family feedback

• Maintains a clean, well-kept facility
• Unique Features & Programs

Comprehensive Care Continuum

• Residents can transition between care levels as needs change without moving
  • Ability to age in place within the same community
  • Specialized Memory Care Approach

Life Enrichment Coordinators assigned to each resident

Activity areas to keep residents engaged

• Secure but homelike environment
• Resort-Style Amenities
• Swimming pool, multiple dining options, fitness center, and activity spaces
• Community Reputation

The Fremont Senior Living has strong ratings in Springfield: 9.1/10 "Most Loved" rating (#4 in Springfield on FamilyAssets), 8.5/10 on A Place for Mom (52 reviews), and 4.5/5 on Caring.com (38 reviews).

Residents and families frequently praise the dining, activities, and quality of care.

• Conclusion
• The Fremont Senior Living offers three levels of care in Springfield with access to nearby shopping and dining. The community provides different housing options, activities, and services to support seniors' well-being.
• Residents highlight the friendly staff, clean facilities, and comfortable living spaces. The most common concerns involve the size of the dining room and, for some, the cost relative to other area options.
• The continuum of care model means residents can age in place and have their changing needs met without relocating.

Schedule a tour to see if the community fits your needs. Ask about current pricing directly from the facility, as rates change.

• Professional and organized management team
• Responsive to resident and family feedback
• Emphasis on maintaining a clean, well-maintained facility

Unique Features & Programs

Comprehensive Care Continuum

• Ability to transition between care levels as needs change without relocating
• Peace of mind that aging in place is possible

Specialized Memory Care Approach

• Life Enrichment Coordinators assigned to residents
• Life Stations to promote engagement
• Secure but homelike environment

Resort-Style Amenities

• Swimming pool
• Multiple dining options
• Fitness center
• Activity spaces

Community Reputation

The Fremont Senior Living is well-regarded in the Springfield community, with high ratings from residents and families:

• 9.1/10 “Most Loved” rating (#4 in Springfield, MO) on FamilyAssets
• 8.5/10 rating from A Place for Mom (based on 52 reviews)
• 4.5/5 rating on Caring.com (based on 38 reviews)

The facility is recognized for its dining services, activities programs, and overall quality of care, and is well-regarded in the senior living community.

Conclusion

The Fremont Senior Living offers three care levels for different needs. Located in Springfield, with access to urban amenities, the community provides housing options, activities, and services to support seniors' well-being.

Resident testimonials generally highlight the friendly staff, clean facilities, and comfortable living spaces as particular strengths. The primary concerns raised relate to the size of some common areas, particularly the dining room, and for some residents, the cost compared to other options in the area.

The Fremont in Springfield offers care services, amenities, and social activities in an upscale setting. Its continuum of care means residents can age in place, ensuring their changing needs can be met within the same community.

Prospective residents and families should schedule a tour. This allows them to see if the community meets their needs and preferences, and to get current pricing information directly from the facility. Rates are subject to change.