Carefree Living is a 40-bed nursing home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Administered by Teddie Morris and operated by SPF Enterprises, Inc., the facility stands on C. S. Woods Boulevard with a Walk Score of 48, so some nearby services can be reached on foot while nearly all errands and appointments need a short drive. The home is designed for residents needing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services following surgery or a hospital stay, with present short-term rehab and respite care. Such flexibility makes Carefree Living a pragmatic option for families looking for post-acute recovery and longer-term nursing support. Pets are welcome, so lots of residents find it comforting, which can ease the care transition.
Among the community’s defining features is its dining approach. All meals are prepared from scratch in an open kitchen, so residents sense the cooking throughout the day. Meals are served at consistent times (7:30 A.M., noon, and 5:00 P.M.), with snacks available between meals. That combination of fresh food and familiar daily feel can be a big deal to someone adjusting to a new setting. Everyday life includes amenities like an on-site beauty shop, scheduled transportation for appointments and outings, and weekly shopping trips for those wanting to stay active in the community. For residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia care requirements, the home also supplies specialized support.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
40Smaller home · May offer a more intimate, personalized care environment.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Carefree Living is legally operated by SPF Enterprises, Inc, and administered by Teddie Morris.
Pets Allowed
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Estimated distance in miles from Bull Shoals's city center to Carefree Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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Info below is compiled from the AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.
Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.
Care Types in This Table
AL (Assisted Living):
Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
NH (Nursing Home):
24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs.
SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility):
Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
RC (Respite Care):
Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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A named contact for the facility. Hover the name to see their role — Administrator (state administrator of record or facility-provided administrator), Nursing Director, Medical Director, or Staff. The most authoritative available is shown.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Oak Ridge Health & Rehab | AL MC NH RC SNF | El Dorado | 180
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180
AR AVG
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#2 / 206 | No |
7
Facility
7
AR AVG
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#186 / 203 | A+ | Kim Breashears | Or Ops, Inc |
| Bailey Creek Health and Rehab | AL MC NH RC SNF | Texarkana | 115
Facility
115
AR AVG
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Rank
#78 / 206 | No |
65
Facility
65
AR AVG
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Rank
#19 / 203 | A+ | Sarah Gaither | Txknc, Inc |
| Timberlane Health & Rehab | AL MC NH RC SNF | El Dorado | 106
Facility
106
AR AVG
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Rank
#100 / 206 | No |
33
Facility
33
AR AVG
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#123 / 203 | A+ | William Dornan | Timberlane Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC |
| Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation | AL MC NH RC SNF | Camden | 104
Facility
104
AR AVG
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Rank
#112 / 206 | No |
50
Facility
50
AR AVG
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Rank
#56 / 203 | A+ | Stephen Mcguire | Ocnc, Inc |
| Carefree Living | AL MC RC | Bull Shoals | 40 | Yes | 48 | - | Teddie Morris | Spf Enterprises, Inc |
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Carefree Living is legally operated by SPF Enterprises, Inc, and administered by Teddie Morris.
Carefree Living has a walk score of 48. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Yes, Carefree Living allows residents to bring their pets.
Teddie Morris is the administrator of Carefree Living.
Carefree Living has 40 beds.
Yes — there are 4 photos of Carefree Living in the photo gallery on this page.
Carefree Living offers Assisted Living and Memory Care.
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