Legacy Heights Retirement Center
Assisted Living & Independent Living · Van Buren, AR

Legacy Heights Retirement Center

Assisted Living & Independent Living · Van Buren, AR

Overview of Legacy Heights Retirement Center

Legacy Heights is an upscale retirement community that offers a comprehensive range of services for independent living. Residents can enjoy the convenience of cooked meals, weekly housekeeping, and paid utilities, among other amenities. These inclusive offerings allow residents to have more time for the activities they love, without the burdens of home maintenance.
At Legacy Heights, senior residents become part of an active and caring family. This assisted living community fosters a sense of belonging and friendship, creating a neighborhood of friends rather than just a nursing home or care facility. Laughter and shared experiences are a common thread that weaves through the vibrant community, creating a warm and inviting atmosphere in the heart of Fort Smith, Arkansas. 

Walk Score
Walk Score: 29 / 100 Rank #238 / 393Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 238th out of 393 homes in Arkansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arkansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Safety & Compliance

Safety FeaturesComprehensive security with 24-hour on-site security.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Housekeeping
Recreation Area
Live Entertainment

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Managed by Holli Willis

Licensed Assisted Living Administrator

40 years of experience

Holli Willis is a Licensed Assisted Living Administrator with nearly 40 years of healthcare experience. She currently serves as CEO of Van Buren Legacy and is dedicated to ensuring excellent resident and employee satisfaction at Legacy Heights. Holli is actively involved in her community through various organizations and brings a warm, professional approach to senior living leadership.

Places of interest near Legacy Heights Retirement Center

Address 0.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Van Buren's city center to Legacy Heights Retirement Center's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.33 miles to nearest hospital (Baptist Health-Van Buren)

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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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

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Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Candace Cox-
Legacy Heights Retirement Center
AL
IL
Van Buren-No
29
Facility 29
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Rank #238 / 393
--Holli Willis-
Brookfield Assisted Living
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Financial Assistance for
Assisted Living in Arkansas

Legacy Heights Retirement Center is located in Van Buren, Arkansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arkansas.

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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).
AR

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.
AR

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.
AR

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).
AR

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).
AR

No nursing home-level care requirement.

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

Frequently Asked Questions about Legacy Heights Retirement Center

What neighborhood is Legacy Heights Retirement Center in?

Legacy Heights Retirement Center is in the Van Buren neighborhood.

Is Legacy Heights Retirement Center in a walkable area?

Legacy Heights Retirement Center has a walk score of 29. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Are pets allowed at Legacy Heights Retirement Center?

No, Legacy Heights Retirement Center has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Legacy Heights Retirement Center?

Yes — there are 17 photos of Legacy Heights Retirement Center in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Legacy Heights Retirement Center?

Legacy Heights Retirement Center is located at 1012 Fayetteville Rd, Van Buren, AR 72956.

What is the phone number of Legacy Heights Retirement Center?

(479) 262-6466 will put you in contact with the team at Legacy Heights Retirement Center.

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