Mercy Crest Retirement Living
Assisted Living & Memory Care · Barling, AR

Mercy Crest Retirement Living

Assisted Living & Memory Care · Barling, AR
Mercy Crest Retirement Living accepts Medicaid.
Mercy Crest Retirement Living accepts Medicaid.

Overview of Mercy Crest Retirement Living

Mercy Crest Retirement Living provides assisted living and memory care in Barling, AR. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident continues living in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care types on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care can happen within the community. The community has 102 beds and has served residents since 1992.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Outdoor space extends across 19 acres, giving residents room to spend time outside on the grounds, and transportation to medical appointments is available for residents who need help getting to those visits. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option, which matters to a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. Cindy Taylor serves as the administrator.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Bed count Info A mid-sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities. 102 Rank #8 / 110Bed count — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 8th out of 110 assisted living communities we track in Arkansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arkansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arkansas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.

Medium-capacity home · Offers a balance of services and community atmosphere.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #105 / 145Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis assisted living community is ranked 105th out of 145 assisted living communities we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every assisted living community we track in Arkansas that reports data for that category. Assisted living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About this community

Awards

Bronze Quality Award
Fort Smith’s “Best of the Best” award for senior housing.

License Details

Facility TypeAssisted Living Facility Level II
CountySebastian
AccreditationsJoint Commission Accredited

Ownership & Operating Entity

Mercy Crest Retirement Living is administered by Cindy Taylor.

Profit StatusNonprofit

Type Of Units

Private Pay
102 units
Total beds
102 units

Safety & Compliance

Emergency SystemsEmergency call system in every apartment, direct fire alarm system, state of the art security system.
Safety FeaturesExtensive emergency preparedness plan including a full-power generator.

Payment & Insurance

1 service
Accept Medicaid

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Staffing & Medical

2 services
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Contact Information

Fax479-452-8382

Additional Policies & Features

Pets not allowed

Amenities & Lifestyle

Housekeeping
Laundry
Emergency Call System
Activities

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Address 0.4 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Barling's city center to Mercy Crest Retirement 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC (Continuing Care Retirement Community): A campus with multiple care levels so residents can age in place without moving.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Mercy Crest Retirement Living
AL
MC
Barling
102
Facility 102
AR AVG 56
Rank #8 / 110
No
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 31
Rank #105 / 145
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Brookdale Fort Smith
AL
MC
Fort Smith
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 56
Rank #10 / 110
Yes
51
Facility 51
AR AVG 31
Rank #24 / 145
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Franceska MarkhamEmeritus Properties Ark Willow Brook LLC
Brookdale Russellville
AL
Russellville
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 56
Rank #10 / 110
Yes
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 31
Rank #50 / 145
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Mindy BriganceEmeritus Properties Ark Wildflower LLC
Brookdale Conway
AL
Conway
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 56
Rank #10 / 110
Yes
26
Facility 26
AR AVG 31
Rank #82 / 145
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Joe PhillipsEmeritus Properties-Arkansas LLC
Butterfield Trail Village
AL
CCRC
IL
NH
SNF
Fayetteville
87
Facility 87
AR AVG 56
Rank #18 / 110
Yes
39
Facility 39
AR AVG 31
Rank #44 / 145
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Jay M GreenButterfield Trail Village, Incorporated

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Frequently Asked Questions about Mercy Crest Retirement Living

Is Mercy Crest Retirement Living in a walkable area?

Mercy Crest Retirement Living has a walk score of 16. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Mercy Crest Retirement Living?

No, Mercy Crest Retirement Living has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Mercy Crest Retirement Living?

The team at Mercy Crest Retirement Living can be reached at administrator@mercycrest.com.

Does Mercy Crest Retirement Living operate as a for-profit or non-profit?

Mercy Crest Retirement Living is registered as a non-profit in AR.

Who is the administrator of Mercy Crest Retirement Living?

Cindy Taylor is the administrator of Mercy Crest Retirement Living.

How many beds does Mercy Crest Retirement Living have?

Mercy Crest Retirement Living has 102 beds.

Are there photos of Mercy Crest Retirement Living?

Yes — there are 3 photos of Mercy Crest Retirement Living in the photo gallery on this page.

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