Mercy Crest Retirement Living is a nursing home in Barling, Arkansas, serving the surrounding community and the region beyond. The 102-bed facility stands in a car-dependent area where most errands demand a car, so the availability of transportation to medical appointments is a practical asset for residents and their families.
Operating with 24-hour staffing, the home offers respite care, making it an option for families seeking short-term support or those transitioning a loved one into nursing care. To help residents stay as independent as possible, day-to-day support includes weekly housekeeping and laundry services, medication assistance, and an emergency call system. Residents have access to structured activities that balance social time and mental engagement: daily games and socialization, physical exercises, and scheduled community events and outings. This blend of programming reflects a daily life approach that values both engagement and wellness. Meals are prepared to include heart-healthy options together with other choices, acknowledging that nutrition matters in long-term care. The community delivers the basic supportive infrastructure of a nursing home: security services, organized medication management, and immediate access to transportation for medical needs.
A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
102Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
Mercy Crest Retirement Living is administered by Cindy Taylor.
0.4 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Barling's city center to Mercy Crest Retirement Living's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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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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Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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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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| Mercy Crest Retirement Living | AL IL RC | Barling | 102 | No | 16 | - | - | Cindy Taylor | - |
| Brookdale Russellville | AL | Russellville | 100 | Yes | 37 | Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed | A+ | Mindy Brigance | Emeritus Properties Ark Wildflower LLC |
| Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County | AL IL MC NH | Jasper | 70
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70
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#178 / 206 | No |
37
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37
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#106 / 203 | - | - | Bailey Norton | B & H Operations, LLC |
| St. Francis Assisted Living | AL MC | Forrest City | 55 | No | 58 | Private Beds | - | Andre’ Stephens | St. Francis County Community Development Co |
| Trinity Village Assisted Living | AL IL NH SNF | Pine Bluff | 54
Facility
54
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#196 / 206 | Yes |
60
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60
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#30 / 203 | - | - | Valarie Porchia | Trinity Village, Inc |
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Mercy Crest Retirement Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.
No, Mercy Crest Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.
Mercy Crest Retirement Living is registered as a non-profit in AR.
Cindy Taylor is the administrator of Mercy Crest Retirement Living.
Mercy Crest Retirement Living has 102 beds.
Yes — there are 3 photos of Mercy Crest Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.
Mercy Crest Retirement Living is located at 1300 Strozier Lane, Barling, AR 72923.
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