David E. Puryear Center

Overview of David E. Puryear Center

David E. Puryear Center, Inc. is an Assisted Living facility in Jonesboro, Arkansas dedicated to providing a warm and nurturing environment for elderly residents. This assisted living community is staffed by a dedicated and compassionate team committed to providing the highest level of senior care services.

Fully licensed, David E. Puryear Center offers personalized care tailored to meet the unique needs of its residents, ensuring they receive the right level of support for their individual requirements. With a focus on maintaining independence while assisting with activities of daily living, the center’s personalized approach offers case services to seniors who value both their autonomy and supportive care.

(870) 932-0200

Types of Care at David E. Puryear Center

Assisted Living

10-bed community

A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.

Walk Score: 21 / 100

Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

About this community

Facility TypeIntermediate Care Facility For The Mentally Retarded

CountyCraighead

Business TypeCorporation – Non Profit

Certification TypeXIX

David E. Puryear Center is legally operated by The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas, Inc., and administrated by Tijuana Smith.

Medicaid

10 units

Total beds

10 units

Accept Medicaid

Licensed Nurses/CNAs

24-Hour Staffing

Fax870-931-3818

Minimum Age18

Specific ProgramsDevelopmental Services, Adult Development, Applied Behavior Analysis, Autism Screening, Outpatient Pediatric Therapy Services, Diagnostic & Resource Center, The Academy, EIDT/Preschool

Managed by Dr. Lynn Cooper

Executive Director

Dr. Lynn Cooper serves as the Executive Director at the David E. Puryear Center. She leads the community with a focus on providing quality care and support to residents, ensuring the center operates smoothly and meets its mission.

291.0 miles from city center Estimated distance in miles from Jonesboro's city center to David E. Puryear Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 0.77 miles to nearest hospital (Lice Clinics of America - Jonesboro)

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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability

General Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits

Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+

General Arkansas resident.

Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.

Asset Limits Not applicable.

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits

Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+

General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits

Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+

General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.

Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR

Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits

Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age —

General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.

Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual

Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits

Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

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Who is the owner of David E. Puryear Center?

The legal owner and operator of David E. Puryear Center is The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas, Inc..

Is David E. Puryear Center in a walkable area?

David E. Puryear Center has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Who is the administrator of David E. Puryear Center?

Tijuana Smith is the administrator of David E. Puryear Center.

How many beds does David E. Puryear Center have?

David E. Puryear Center has 10 beds.

Are there photos of David E. Puryear Center?

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What is the phone number of David E. Puryear Center?

(870) 932-0200 will put you in contact with the team at David E. Puryear Center.

What county is David E. Puryear Center located in?

David E. Puryear Center is in Craighead County.

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