Page 11 of 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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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. 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. 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.
Fox Ridge Luxury Senior Living
AL
IL
MC
North Little Rock
-Yes
33
Facility 33
AR AVG 31
Rank #66 / 145
Studio / SuiteA---
Omega Care, Inc.
AL
Helena
48
Facility 48
AR AVG 56
Rank #61 / 110
No
3
Facility 3
AR AVG 31
Rank #140 / 145
Private Beds-Kathy Gray-
Dalton’s Place at Fordyce Assisted Living
AL
Fordyce
50
Facility 50
AR AVG 56
Rank #60 / 110
No
35
Facility 35
AR AVG 31
Rank #57 / 145
--Jessica AllbrittonFordyce Assisted Living
Deerview, LLC
AL
Pennington Ola
74
Facility 74
AR AVG 56
Rank #30 / 110
No
20
Facility 20
AR AVG 31
Rank #99 / 145
--Devin DarnellDeerview, LLC
Plantation Homes of Poinsett County, Inc.
AL
Trumann
40
Facility 40
AR AVG 56
Rank #71 / 110
No
5
Facility 5
AR AVG 31
Rank #135 / 145
Private BedsA+Lorrie Devries-
Better Home Living Level I and II
AL
Bentonville
26
Facility 26
AR AVG 56
Rank #87 / 110
No
42
Facility 42
AR AVG 31
Rank #41 / 145
Private Beds-Teresita FloroBetter Home Living Level II
Avenir Memory Care at Little Rock
AL
MC
Little Rock
-Yes
22
Facility 22
AR AVG 31
Rank #90 / 145
StudioA+--
Whispering Knoll Affordable Assisted Living
AL
Pine Bluff
40
Facility 40
AR AVG 56
Rank #71 / 110
No-Private Beds-Deshona Collins-
Peachtree Village Retirement & Assisted Living Communities
AL
RC
Fort Smith
-No
21
Facility 21
AR AVG 31
Rank #94 / 145
Private Rooms---
Parkway Village
AL
CCRC
IL
MC
NH
Little Rock (Rock Creek)
-Yes
8
Facility 8
AR AVG 31
Rank #122 / 145
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms---

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 153 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Fox Ridge Luxury Senior Living

Fox Ridge, an esteemed facility located in North Little Rock, is recognized for its award-winning approach to assisted living and memory care services. Seamlessly aiding the transition to assisted senior living, it stands just around the corner from Park Stone Place, offering families a trustworthy choice.

This community not only provides a welcoming and friendly environment but also ensures residents receive comprehensive and tailored support. Residents enjoy convenient access to local shopping, dining, and entertainment options, complemented by a charming courtyard, a well-equipped movie theater and library, and a game room. Moreover, fine dining is a hallmark of this lovely community, contributing to its inviting culture and attractive amenities. Fox Ridge remains a standout choice for those seeking a comfortable and enriching living experience within assisted living homes.

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Overview of Omega Care

Make the most of your best years at Omega Care, Inc., a distinct community in Helena, AR, offering assisted living. A compassionate and highly trained team provides top-notch care that aims to help with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are provided in a nurturing and friendly environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Fun recreational activities and enriching programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes are something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its comprehensive services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Dalton’s Place at Fordyce Assisted Living

Dalton’s Place at Fordyce Assisted Living provides assisted living in Fordyce, AR. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication management while living in their own apartments, and the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know one another.

The home has 50 beds, giving families a clear sense of its smaller community size. Medicaid is accepted, which can help a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. A Walk Score of 35 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, and a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Jessica Allbritton serves as administrator, and Fordyce Assisted Living operates the community.

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Overview of Deerview

Deerview provides assisted living in Ola, AR, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while keeping their own apartment. The setting may suit someone who wants to remain in an apartment while receiving support with routine daily tasks.

Deerview has 74 beds, and Devin Darnell serves as the administrator. Religious services are available, giving residents the option to participate in them within the community.

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Overview of Plantation Homes of Poinsett County

Spend your best years at Plantation Homes of Poinsett County, Inc., an outstanding community in Trumann, AR, offering assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and well-trained team, helping with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Housekeeping and laundry are also taken care of, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, fun recreational activities and engaging programs are conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Incontinence care is also provided for comfort. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement.

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Overview of Better Home Living Level I and II

Live the best of your golden years at Better Home Living Level I and II, a distinct community in Bentonville, AR, offering assisted living. Featuring 26 specially designed and secure accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Here, residents also receive top-notch care from a kind and highly trained team attending to their needs around the clock.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Residents also enjoy a hassle-free dining with delicious and healthy meals prepared to satisfy their dietary needs and tastes. Incontinence care and medication administration are provided for convenience and safety. The community is a great option for those needing assistance in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Avenir Memory Care at Little Rock

A single-story residential community at 8401 Ranch Boulevard in Little Rock, Arkansas, is Pinnacle Place. It offers private suite housing options and operates with 24-hour staffing, providing licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants. Personal care services bolster residents with daily activities: bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals.

The location on Ranch Boulevard scores 25 for walkability, indicating a somewhat walkable area where a few nearby services can be reached on foot, but transportation is needed for most trips. This setting suits occupants and families preferring a more tranquil and residential neighborhood over a highly urban or commercial district. Daily life here centers on meaningful engagement and community. Residents partake in Bible study, garden club, bingo, and exercise classes, alongside organized social activities and community outings. To bolster daily needs and social participation, the home maintains a barber, garden, and transportation services. Laundry services also exist on-site.

Pinnacle Place welcomes occupants desiring personal care in a home-like, activity-rich setting where 24-hour support is offered.

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Overview of Whispering Knoll Affordable Assisted Living

Live without worries at Whispering Knoll Affordable Assisted Living, an idyllic retreat in Pine Bluff, AR, offering assisted living. Alongside purposely built and secure accommodations, exceptional care is provided around the clock, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe. Here, residents can maintain their independence without hassles, as housekeeping and chores are taken care of.

Dedicated to residents’ happiness and well-being, a variety of engaging activities and exciting events are conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also prepared to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Medication management and incontinence care are available for convenience and safety. The community strives to promote a nurturing and friendly environment, ensuring residents make the most of their best years.

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Overview of Peachtree Village Retirement & Assisted Living Communities

Peachtree Village boasts a splendid future for senior residential assisted living in Arkansas. With three communities in the state, the retirement home allows its residents to choose a lifestyle that fits their needs freely. Management encourages residents to live vibrantly by socializing and making meaningful memories with people their age in a cozy, home-like atmosphere. For over 35 years, Peachtree has maintained a compassionate, person-centered approach that helps cultivate the holistic wellness of all seniors.

Branching out in Fort Smith, Farmington, and Holiday Island– the family-owned community is dedicated to providing the utmost comfort, security, and flexibility in all homes. The staff in every household offers a spectrum of care as they understand the unique needs of each individual by providing modern and innovative support in a nurturing environment. These include 24/7 snacks and beverages in the dining room, an in-house dietician, life enrichment programs, engaging activities, veteran programs, and Medicaid-insured packages.

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Overview of Parkway Village

Parkway Village is a dynamic senior living community in Arkansas that specializes in memory care, independent living, assisted living, and nursing care; they boast their dignified and compassionate service and engaging activities for seniors– maintaining their spot as the leading private healthcare system in the state. The spectacular staff has continuously provided an exceptionally nurturing environment with a warm, welcoming atmosphere that makes residents feel at home. Parkway Village is where residents thrive. 

Parkway Village’s experience is centered on the quality of care; their lifestyle programs help elevate the lives of residents’ daily lives, cultivating their minds and keeping them active. Parkway’s wellness and lifestyle are focused on services such as the spiritual importance of various religions and beliefs, recreational and educational programs like water aerobics, exercise classes, arts and crafts. 

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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.

Assisted Living in Arkansas at a glance

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