Mercy Crest
Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Barling, AR

Mercy Crest

Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care · Barling, AR

Overview of Mercy Crest

Mercy Crest is a Christian-affiliated senior living community nestled across 19 acres in Barling, Arkansas, managed as a mission-based ministry by the Sisters of Mercy. The campus provides independent apartments and assisted living spaces tailored for older adults and disabled individuals. A core focus of the organization is economic inclusivity, and the facility accepts Medicaid to ensure low-income families have a reliable pathway to long-term residential care.

Licensed staff remain on-site 24 hours a day to handle medication management, coordinate therapies, and provide daily hands-on personal care. The property features safety infrastructure, including a full-campus backup power generator, building-wide security, and emergency call systems in every apartment. For convenience, residents receive regular housekeeping, laundry assistance, medical shuttle transportation, and heart-healthy meal services.

The rural Sebastian County property carries a walkability score of 11 out of 100, which reflects a car-dependent layout typical of the region. While the quiet, expansive setting prevents residents or visitors from running errands on foot, it offers a scenic, peaceful environment away from heavy traffic.

Prospective residents can speak directly with the administration team to discuss the financial application process for Medicaid waivers, view floor plans, or verify current apartment availability.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options. Rank #117 / 145Walk Score — State benchmarked This assisted living community is ranked 117th 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.
11 / 100

About This Community

License Details

AccreditationsJoint Commission Accredited

Certifications & Programs

Assisted Living Level II — State of ArkansasA state license or designation held by the community.

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

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Regular On-Site Physicians Clinic
Quarterly Nurse Assessments by Registered Nurse
Medication ManagementSupport with organizing, administering, and monitoring medicines can help prevent missed or incorrect doses.

Additional Services

6 services
Respite CareRespite care provides families and unpaid caregivers with short-term relief from caregiving duties. Care can range from a few hours to a few weeks.
Daily Living Assistance
Healthcare Coordination
Medicaid Application Assistance
Laundry & LinenListed as: Weekly laundry
TransportationListed as: Scheduled transportation to medical appointments

Amenities & Lifestyle

Fitness Center
Cable Tv
Wi-Fi
Garden
Activities
Bingo
Bean Bag Baseball
Movie Nights
Shuffleboard
Card and Board Games
Outings
Holiday Celebrations
Gardening
Bird Watching
Community Events and Trips

Faith & Spiritual Life

Catholic Mass and Protestant Church Services
Religious AffiliationCatholic / Sisters of Mercy

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Mercy Crest.
  • Low-sodium / heart-healthy options.

Room Accommodations

Room Types
Studio 1 Bedroom 2 Bedroom

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Address 1.0 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Barling's city center to Mercy Crest's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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Compare Christian Assisted Living around America

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.

Official facility name used in federal/state reporting (may differ slightly from the marketing name).
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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. CAL (Christian Assisted Living):
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.
Artesia Christian Home
CAL
AL
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Artesia143 No 85
Mercy Crest
CAL
AL
IL
RC
Barling- No 11
Franciscan Communities
CAL
AL
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
-- No 46
Lakeview Christian Home
CAL
AL
HOS
NH
SNF
Carlsbad- No 46
Evangelical Lutheran Good Samaritan Society
CAL
AL
-- No 46

Frequently Asked Questions about Mercy Crest

Is Mercy Crest in a walkable area?

Mercy Crest has a walk score of 11. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Mercy Crest?

No, Mercy Crest has a no-pet policy.

What is the best email address for Mercy Crest?

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

Are there photos of Mercy Crest?

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

What levels of care does Mercy Crest provide?

Mercy Crest offers Christian Assisted Living, Assisted Living, Independent Living & Respite Care.

What is the address of Mercy Crest?

Mercy Crest is located at 1300 Strozier Lane, Barling, AR 72923.

What is the phone number of Mercy Crest?

(479) 478-3000 will put you in contact with the team at Mercy Crest.

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