Best Assisted Living in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 153 assisted living communities in AR using AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank assisted living in AR
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153 homes
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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,016The average monthly cost across facilities in Arkansas. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 31/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Arkansas. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 56The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arkansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
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.
Wood-Lawn Heights
AL
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Batesville (College Heights Addition)
159
Facility 159
AR AVG
Rank #6 / 206
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG
Rank #117 / 203
--Judy BelcherWood-Lawn, Inc
Brookdale Fort Smith
AL
MC
Fort Smith
100Yes 51 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Franceska MarkhamEmeritus Properties Ark Willow Brook LLC
The Atrium at Serenity Pointe
AL
IL
MC
RC
Hot Springs
150Yes 19 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Jacob RodgersHot Springs Operating, LLC
Brookdale Russellville
AL
Russellville
100Yes 37 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Mindy BriganceEmeritus Properties Ark Wildflower LLC
Brookdale Conway
AL
Conway
100Yes 26 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Joe PhillipsEmeritus Properties-Arkansas LLC
Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County
AL
IL
MC
NH
Jasper
70
Facility 70
AR AVG
Rank #178 / 206
No
37
Facility 37
AR AVG
Rank #106 / 203
--Bailey NortonB & H Operations, LLC
Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro
AL
MC
RC
Jonesboro
75Yes 24 StudioA+Kalie HuntzingerLiberty Park Senior Living Of Jonesboro, LLC
Village Park of Conway
AL
Conway
47Yes 73 Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+Krystal Fields-
Trinity Village Assisted Living
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Pine Bluff
54
Facility 54
AR AVG
Rank #196 / 206
Yes
60
Facility 60
AR AVG
Rank #30 / 203
--Valarie PorchiaTrinity Village, Inc
Eagle Mountain Assisted Living
AL
Batesville (Wolford Addition)
58No 30 -A+Shelia GatesWhite River Area Agency On Aging, Inc

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AR community we track that reports that metric, not just the 153 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Wood-Lawn Heights

Situated in the historic Batesville, Arkansas, Wood-Lawn Heights proudly stands as the state’s preeminent Continuing Care Retirement Community, boasting a rich legacy of over fifty years. It has cultivated its esteemed reputation through exceptional nursing care service and an idyllic location in the heart of Batesville. At Wood-Lawn Heights, the convergence of compassionate care and a warm, welcoming environment defines the essence of their commitment. Families searching for a supportive community for their loved ones discover solace in the considerate services and amenities provided by this distinguished nursing home community. Wood-Lawn Heights embodies an unwavering dedication to delivering a continuum of care, ensuring senior residents thrive at every stage of their unique journey. 
Wood-Lawn, Inc. is the architect behind the Continuum of Care Community, offering residents a spectrum of services tailored to meet evolving needs. Whether residents seek independence or a Skilled Nursing Facility, the seamless transitions within the same community provide a constant connection to friends and family—a source of belonging and security. Here, residents enjoy seamless access to shopping, medical offices, pharmacies, banks, churches, and the White River Medical Center, all within a mile’s reach. 

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Overview of Brookdale Fort Smith

Indulge in the beauty of Brookdale Fort Smith, an idyllic senior living community located at Duncan Road, Fort Smith, AR, providing assisted living and memory care. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community features well-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Cherish every moment and live blissfully with support from a compassionate and friendly team.

Brookdale Fort Smith fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting exciting activities and engaging programs. With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents receive the proper attention and care necessary for their special needs. Prioritizing its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves delectable, healthy meals. The pet-friendly community includes a game room, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a fireside living room, a piano, a courtyard, and a garden for seniors’ leisure and wellness.

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Overview of The Atrium at Serenity Pointe

The Atrium at Serenity Pointe, situated in the heart of Hot Springs, AR, is a classic lodge-style senior living community providing a wide range of services including independent living, assisted living, and memory support. Beautifully designed and cozy accommodations are available for its residents to ensure a comfortable stay along with a maintenance-free lifestyle. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through its DayPulse approach providing important benefits including a more stable mood, better sleep, lower anxiety, and improved appetite.

Having top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable and healthy meals from a talented culinary team, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a salon and spa, and more. A robust calendar of engaging activities ensures its residents stay active and connected while maximizing the living experience. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Atrium at Serenity Pointe.

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Overview of Brookdale Russellville

Brookdale Russellville provides assisted living in Russellville, AR, with help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication management. Residents maintain private apartments while receiving that support. The starting assisted living price is $3,130, and the community’s 100 beds indicate its capacity.

Housing includes studios, alcoves, and one or two bedroom layouts. A two bedroom apartment can suit a couple moving together. Respite care is available for short stays, which may help when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. Pets are allowed, so residents may continue living with a pet.

Residents can use the fitness center, salon or spa, courtyard, and garden. Activities include gardening workshops, bingo nights, and book discussions, offering several ways to spend time with others or pursue familiar interests. Restaurant style meals are prepared each day and served in the dining room, giving residents a designated setting for meals.

Transportation is available for community activities or appointments. The area has a Walk Score of 37, placing it in a car dependent setting, so a resident who no longer drives would need a car or ride for most errands. Mindy Brigance serves as administrator, and Emeritus Properties Ark Wildflower operates Brookdale Russellville.

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Overview of Brookdale Conway

Settling in the peaceful neighborhood of Hogan Lane, Conway, AR, Brookdale Conway is an exceptional senior living community that offers assisted living. The community features a wide range of spacious floor plans including studio, one- and two-bedroom apartments. With 24-hour care and assistance from a compassionate and talented team, residents maximize comfort and safety. Brookdale Conway fosters a blissful and welcoming environment with a calendar filled with exciting activities.

The community serves chef-prepared meals to satisfy its residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a pet-friendly community, Brookdale Conway offers wonderful amenities including a salon, a fitness center, a courtyard, a library, a garden, a game room, a therapy room, a porch, meeting rooms, a fireside living room, a piano, and tranquil landscaped grounds. Enjoy independence and live a relaxing and maintenance-free lifestyle with Brookdale Conway.

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Overview of Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County

Countryside Health & Rehab of Newton County offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and memory care in Jasper, AR. Assisted living supports bathing, dressing, and medication while residents keep their own living space. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while nursing home care adds ongoing nursing support.

Several care levels are available here. A resident whose needs change may be able to move to another level of care without leaving the community. That range can suit someone who may need increasing support over time, including a person living with dementia who needs a supervised setting. The community has 70 beds.

Nurse staffing totals 6 hours and 14 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned per resident. Rehabilitation services and physician services are available. Residents can also use the spa and beauty salon for personal grooming within the community. Bailey Norton serves as administrator, and B & H Operations operates the community. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

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Overview of Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro

Liberty Park Senior Living is a senior living community in Jonesboro, Arkansas that offers expert care, affordable options, and quality lifestyle. Their mission is to provide seniors with a distinguished lifestyle that meets their needs and preferences. They have a variety of stylish floor plans to choose from, all with maintenance-free apartment homes.

Liberty Park Senior Living also offers the best senior health service in Jonesboro, with a team of professional and compassionate staff. They are more than just a senior living community. This assisted living community is a place where seniors can enjoy their golden years with comfort, convenience, and peace of mind. 

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Overview of Village Park of Conway

Discover exceptional senior living at Village Park of Conway, an enticing community located in Conway, AR that offers a welcoming environment for seniors needing assisted living services. Here, residents can select from private or semi-private rooms, each equipped with full baths and an emergency call system, fostering a secure and homelike setting. As a family-owned community, the community prioritizes personalized care that blends independence with compassionate support for individuals who require daily assistance but do not need skilled medical care.

Village Park of Conway emphasizes a balanced lifestyle with amenities such as three nutritious daily meals, social activities, and scheduled outings. Residents can benefit from an attentive team that upholds dignity and promotes individuality while delivering services like medication assistance, grooming, and mobility support. Embracing family involvement and community spirit, this community offers a comforting space for seniors to thrive.

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Overview of Trinity Village Assisted Living

Operated by Trinity Village, Inc under the administration of Valarie Porchia, Trinity Village Assisted Living is a nursing home on Trinity Drive in Pine Bluff, Arkansas, with a focus on rehabilitation. The community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, so families have several options to cover both short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The 54-bed facility has an occupancy rate of 77%. Residents stay an average of about 181 days, including post-acute rehabilitation residents and those with longer stays. Daily nursing care averages 4 hours and 59 minutes per resident. They are supported by registered nurses, nurse aides, and LPNs, and the hands-on support ensures residents receive consistent hands-on care throughout recovery and ongoing nursing needs.

Rehabilitation is a central part of the community’s care model. Residents recovering from surgery, illness, or hospitalization have access to structured therapy services and a dedicated rehabilitation program. Wellness and activities programming are also available.

The location on Trinity Drive has a Walk Score of 60. Some errands are within walking distance. But for most trips, families need to drive. The setting offers a quieter and more residential atmosphere than many busier commercial areas.

Families touring the home can get a glimpse of the daily routine, room options, and therapy areas while determining whether the environment is a good fit.

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Overview of Eagle Mountain Assisted Living

Eagle Mountain Assisted Living, located in Batesville, Arkansas, embraces a commitment to meet residents’ and families’ expectations by providing quality care and excellent service within a home-like nurturing environment. Grounded in values that promote a high quality of life, passion for excellence, teamwork, giving back to society, and fostering a nurturing atmosphere, Eagle Mountain prioritizes service, quality care, partnership with families, and genuine enjoyment in their endeavors.

The community offers a range of amenities and assisted living facilities designed to enhance residents’ lives. Basic monthly fees cover utilities such as water, electricity, cable, and internet services, along with three delicious meals daily, scheduled local transportation, weekly housekeeping, flat linen laundry service, emergency call systems, smoke detectors, sprinkler systems, building and grounds maintenance, and daily planned activities. Optional services include telephone, salon, personal laundry, guest meals, tray service, catering, and newspaper delivery. Additionally, the community provides various levels of care, with additional fees based on the support services required, determined through assessments conducted before move-in, on the move-in day, and quarterly or more frequently if needed.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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Resident & Family Experience 35%

The single largest share of every ranking. Aggregated review sentiment and volume from major platforms — the closest signal to real resident experience.

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

State inspection records, citations, and complaint visits. We weight per-inspection rates more heavily than raw counts.

  • Includes
  • State Inspections
  • Citations/Inspection
  • % Inspections w/ Citations
  • Complaint Visits
  • Accreditations
  • BBB Rating
03

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

Communities that publish high-quality visuals give families a real preview. No photos or tours = a negative transparency signal.

  • Includes
  • Video Tours
  • Virtual Walkthroughs
  • Photo Quantity
  • Photo Quality
04

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

Site quality and whether the operator publishes basic accountability information — staff names, contact details, ownership.

  • Includes
  • Website Content
  • Mobile Usability
  • Staff Info Available
  • Owner Info Available
05

Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

Walkability and pricing transparency. Walk Score is weighted higher for Independent Living than for Memory Care, where most residents do not leave unaccompanied.

  • Includes
  • Walk Score
  • Pricing Transparency
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Frequently Asked Questions about Assisted Living in Arkansas

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Arkansas?

Assisted living in Arkansas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

What's the difference between assisted living and a nursing home in Arkansas?

Assisted living in Arkansas is a residential model focused on housing, hospitality, and help with daily activities. Nursing homes (skilled nursing facilities) provide 24/7 medical care from licensed nurses for residents with significant health needs, and are regulated more strictly under both state and federal CMS rules.

Does Arkansas Medicaid cover assisted living?

Arkansas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for assisted living, but most states (including Arkansas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is assisted living?

Assisted living combines private or semi-private apartments with help on activities of daily living (meals, bathing, dressing, medication management) and a social calendar — for residents who need some support but do not need 24/7 medical care.

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

This page features 153 assisted living facilities in Arkansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right assisted living facility in Arkansas?

Start by matching the level of care offered to the resident's current and anticipated needs, then compare licensing status, staff-to-resident ratios, recent inspection results, and pricing. Tour at least two or three communities in Arkansas, talk to current residents and families, and confirm what is included in the base rate versus billed as add-on services.

What should I look for when visiting assisted living facilities in Arkansas?

Pay attention to staff interactions with residents, cleanliness and odor, food quality at meal times, the activity calendar, and how questions about pricing and care plans are answered. Ask to see the most recent state inspection report, the move-out / level-of-care-change policy, and a sample monthly bill that lists every fee.