Welcome to The Cambridge, an independent living community located in Springfield, Missouri.

Welcome to the Cambridge, a premier independent living community conveniently located in Springfield, Missouri. With easy access to shopping malls and cultural events, the Cambridge’s rural retirement setting is the perfect place to relax in peace without sacrificing life off-campus. 

Many residents choose independent living for the program’s services and amenities, helping them access important resources like the following at no additional cost: 

• On-site rooms for playing board games and cards
• Secured walking paths throughout the grounds
• Community-use fireplace
• On-site devotional services and dedicated chapel
• Resident kitchen
• Premium restaurant-style dining services
• Wifi access throughout the common spaces
• On-site library, fully-stocked with books and other media
• Spacious patio with scenic residential views
• Professional beautician and barber services 
• Outdoor spaces to explore and enjoy
• Private dining rooms for personal celebrations
• Easy access to laundry facilities on-campus
• Room for multi-purpose activities and life enrichment
• Fitness room with exercise equipment
• Billiard room with pool tables
• Access to daily life enrichment activities
• Spaces for residents to lounge and commune with others
• Accessible computers with internet
• Parking spaces

All residents get access to daily dining at the Cambridge. Professional kitchen staff prepares fresh, wholesome meals by hand, giving residents easy access to savore menu items like: 

• Berry fruit trifle parfait
• Molten chocolate cake
• Creamy coleslaw
• Crab Salad
• Cinnamon swirl bread
• Pumpkin spice ravioli

Residents at Cambridge are invited to the community’s daily life enrichment programming events and activities, designed to improve their social, mental, emotional, and spiritual wellbeing. The activities calendar changes daily, but may feature memory and exciting opportunities like: 

• Community theater
• Bingo
• Hands-on cooking
• Live performances
• Sit-down aerobics
• Ice cream social events
• Billiards
• Fitness classes and activities
• Bible Study
• Bean Bag Baseball
• Fashion shows
• Arts and crafts
• Coffee and Doughnut socials
• Card games
• Crossword puzzles
• Trivia

Conveniently located in Springfield, Missouri, there are plenty of fun adventures residents can have without going far from home. Local ways to have fun include: 

• Exploring Pythian Castle
• Adventuring through the Dickerson Park Zoo
• Enjoying the Wonders of Wildlife Museum and Aquarium
• Touring the Fantastic Caverns

Best of all, the community provides complimentary transportation services, so residents can enjoy local points of interest with total ease. 

Although availability varies depending on a person’s expected move-in date, the Cambridge provides the following primary apartment layouts for incoming residents to choose from: 

• Studio (560 square feet)
• One-bedroom (560 square feet)
• Two-bedroom (560 square feet)

When residents move into the Cambridge, they’re often surprised at home much their new apartment truly feels like home. The community goes above and beyond to create an environment in which residents feel comfortable, offering premium in-unit amenities like: 

• Wheelchair-accessible units available
• Telephone hookups
• Attached patios/balconies (in select units)
• Cable TV hookups
• All-inclusive utilities
• Private units
• In-unit kitchen spaces
• Heating and air conditioning
• Soft carpet and window treatments
• Emergency response tools and services

When residents move into the Cambridge, they’ll feel a new sense of belonging from the moment they walk in. Staff treat each person like family, creating a comfortable and secure independent living experience. According to recent reviews online, families said they loved the following the most about their experience at the Cambridge for independent living: 

• The apartments feel spacious and inviting, creating the perfect place to call home
• There are always fun events happening in the activity room, giving residents endless ways to get involved with their community and have fun
• The home-cooked meals are even better than many incoming residents expected
• With studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments, incoming residents love having multiple floor plan options to choose form when moving in
• The community’s independent living apartments have many premium amenities, maximizing resident convenience and comfort
• The retirement community itself is well-kept and beautifully-maintained
• Unlike many senior living options, the Cambridge does not require expensive buy-ins from new residents
• The communal dining room is spacious and tastefully appointed, creating a truly restaurant-style dining experience for residents

Families who want to see the Cambridge in peron and see what sets it apart as a retirement community can schedule a personal tour using the link above. During the tour, the staff are happy to show their available floor plans, explain how independent living compares to in-home care, and give guests a sample of the community’s home-cooked meals. 

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q: Where is The Cambridge located?

The Cambridge is located at: 

2900 S Jefferson Ave

Springfield, MO 65807

Q: What care services and amenities does The Cambridge provide?

The Cambridge offers all-inclusive monthly rental agreements, giving residents total access to convenient services and amenities like: 

• Free parking for residents and guests
• Weekly housekeeping and linen care
• 24/7 emergency response services
• Inclusive utilities
• Scheduled transportation options
• On-site restaurant-style dining
• Life enrichment programming
• Free laundry facilities

To learn more about the community’s services and amenities, please use the link above to make an inquiry. 

Q: What levels of care does The Cambridge provide?

The Cambridge provides independent living. Their levels of care do not include assisted living, ongoing personal care, or dedicated memory care services. 

Additionally, the Cambridge is not licensed to provide skilled nursing care for residents who need ongoing healthcare. An on-site nurse can help with general health monitoring, but residents who need daily nursing care my need to coordinate it with a third-party care provider. 

To learn more, please use the link above to make an inquiry about the community’s levels of care and coordination with healthcare service providers. 

Q: How much does The Cambridge cost?

All monthly rental agreements at the Cambridge include utilities (except telephone) and access to community amenities, with prices varying for each floor plan (according to size and location). 

The Cambridge does not require expensive buy-ins from new residents and only offers convenient short-term and month-to-month leases. With short-term rental options, residents can change their mind about care at any point they need to. 

To get a personalized quote for the Cambridge based on current pricing, please use the “Get Pricing” link above. 

Q: Is The Cambridge pet-friendly?

Yes! Residents are welcome to live with their four-legged companions at the Cambridge. To learn more, please use the link above and inquire about the community’s pet policy. 

Q: Does the Cambridge offer assisted living or supportive services?

No. The Cambridge is a dedicated independent living community. Their services do not include assistance with activities of daily living, Alzheimer’s care, or supportive services like incontinence management. 

If a person needs services outside the scope of those offered at the Cambridge, they are welcome to make the necessary arrangements with a third-party care provider. To learn more, please