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Page 14 of Best Assisted Living in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 151 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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151 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: 35/ 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: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arkansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

Compare Assisted Living around Arkansas

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 to lowest based on our ranking methodology.

Wood-Lawn Heights
AL
IL
NH
PC
SNF
Batesville (College Heights Addition)
159
Facility 159
AR AVG 84
Rank #6 / 329
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 35
Rank #202 / 393
--Judy BelcherWood-Lawn, Inc
Presbyterian Village, Inc.
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Big Rock Township)
78
Facility 78
AR AVG 84
Rank #192 / 329
Yes
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 35
Rank #178 / 393
-A+Brenda BanePresbyterian Village, Inc
Hope‘s Creek Retirement Living
AL
Van Buren
118
Facility 118
AR AVG 84
Rank #75 / 329
Yes
52
Facility 52
AR AVG 35
Rank #92 / 393
1 Bed / 2 BedA+Misty Lewis-
Brookdale Fort Smith
AL
MC
Fort Smith
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 84
Rank #130 / 329
Yes
51
Facility 51
AR AVG 35
Rank #94 / 393
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Franceska MarkhamEmeritus Properties Ark Willow Brook LLC
Lake Forest Senior Living at Mountain Home
AL
HOS
IL
MC
NH
PC
SNF
Mountain Home
70
Facility 70
AR AVG 84
Rank #205 / 329
No
14
Facility 14
AR AVG 35
Rank #318 / 393
--Jason T BunchMountain Home Snf Opco LLC
Brookdale Russellville
AL
Russellville (South Inglewood Avenue)
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 84
Rank #130 / 329
Yes
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 35
Rank #178 / 393
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Mindy BriganceEmeritus Properties Ark Wildflower LLC
Magnolia Place Assisted Living & Memory Care
AL
MC
Rogers
-Yes
36
Facility 36
AR AVG 35
Rank #190 / 393
-A+--
Methodist Village Inc.
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Smith
45
Facility 45
AR AVG 84
Rank #258 / 329
No
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 35
Rank #305 / 393
Private Rooms / Semi-Private Rooms-Candace Cox-
Village Park of Conway
AL
Conway
47
Facility 47
AR AVG 84
Rank #255 / 329
Yes
73
Facility 73
AR AVG 35
Rank #12 / 393
Private / Semi-Private RoomsA+Krystal Fields-
Vitality Living Pleasant Hills
AL
IL
Little Rock (Rock Creek)
-Yes
51
Facility 51
AR AVG 35
Rank #94 / 393
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+--
Omega Home
AL
D Hope (Frisco Addition)
-No
55
Facility 55
AR AVG 35
Rank #79 / 393
--Kristopher StewartOmega Home, Inc
Elder Independence Home Care
AL
HC
MC
RESC
RC
Bryant (Edgewood)
-No
63
Facility 63
AR AVG 35
Rank #35 / 393
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Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro
AL
MC
RC
Jonesboro (Red Wolf Boulevard)
75
Facility 75
AR AVG 84
Rank #199 / 329
Yes
24
Facility 24
AR AVG 35
Rank #266 / 393
StudioA+Kalie HuntzingerLiberty Park Senior Living Of Jonesboro, LLC
Brookfield Assisted Living
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Smith
-Yes
58
Facility 58
AR AVG 35
Rank #60 / 393
--Ellie Harvey-
Providence PCC of Searcy
AL
IL
MC
Searcy (River Oaks)
58
Facility 58
AR AVG 84
Rank #237 / 329
No
46
Facility 46
AR AVG 35
Rank #122 / 393
--Jennifer A FosterProvidence Pcc Of Searcy, LLC
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Magnolia Manor

1200 Gordon Duckworth Drive, Piggott, AR 72454
Overview of Magnolia Manor

Cherish meaningful moments at Magnolia Manor, an idyllic haven in Piggott, AR, offering assisted living and memory care. Those with cognitive conditions can keep their peace of mind with a compassionate and well-trained team attending to their needs around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are provided in a warm and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

To improve residents’ cognition and living experiences, a carefully curated calendar of engaging programs and stimulating activities is conducted based on their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. Diabetic care and incontinence care are also available for convenience and safety. The community is a good option for those seeking a high-quality living with its top-notch care and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Village Manor

Experience a blissful retirement at Village Manor, an outstanding community in Bismarck, AR, offering assisted living. With 36 purposely built and secure accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive exceptional care for their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team, helping with their daily living activities around the clock.

Dedicated to residents’ happiness and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community strives to promote a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Dudneywood Assisted Living

Dudneywood Assisted Living, nestled in the welcoming city of Magnolia, Arkansas, has been under local ownership and operation since 1999, embodying a commitment to providing senior residents with a distinctive and dignified way of life. Dudneywood is more than just a residence; it’s a place residents proudly call home. The mission is to create a safe, secure, and personalized environment, allowing seniors to continue living life to the fullest while addressing their healthcare needs.

At Dudneywood, the core philosophy revolves around independence, individuality, privacy, and choice. Dudneywood understands the privilege of seniority and aims to be that special place for residents, their families, and friends. Adhering to the National Center for Assisted Living (NCAL) Ten Principles of Care, Dudneywood emphasizes quality care, independence, dignity, respect, individuality, choice, privacy, spiritual well-being, family involvement, and contributing to the local community. Several distinguishing factors set them apart. Dedicated staff members prioritize residents’ well-being, delivering compassionate care. The community fosters community, laughter, learning, and reflection. Dudneywood offers a secure and comfortable environment, ensuring residents feel at ease. Residents enjoy meaningful friendships with fellow residents. 

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Overview of Autumn Place at Oak Ridge

An assisted living community in Pea Ridge, Arkansas, Autumn Place at Oak Ridge is operated by Autumn Home Care Facilities, Inc. It’s home to a 40-bed community designed to support older adults who need help with everyday activities such as bathing, dressing, medication management, and meal preparation while keeping as much independence as each resident can comfortably handle.

The Pea Ridge sits in a rural area with a 2 out of 100 walkability score, meaning most errands and activities demand a car. This quieter, car-dependent setting is typical of many Arkansas communities and fits families who cherish a peaceful, small-town environment over close urban conveniences.

An on-site tour by prospective residents and families is an efficient way to know what Autumn Place at Oak Ridge provides and to see firsthand its accommodations, community life, and daily programs.

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Overview of Cedar Ridge

Create unforgettable moments at Cedar Ridge, Inc., a distinguished community in Alma, AR, offering intermediate care for those with developmental and intellectual conditions. Dedicated to improving residents’ welfare, a kind and highly trained team provides top-tier care tailored to their needs around the clock. With 10 cozy and purposely built accommodations, residents can keep their peace of mind.

Stimulating programs and enriching activities are conducted to enhance residents’ living experiences. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs, providing delightful and healthy meals. The community’s intimate setting ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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Overview of Jacksonville Care Center

Make every moment of your best years count at Jacksonville Care Center, a distinct community in Jacksonville, AR, offering residential care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly skilled team providing top-notch assistance around the clock. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents can live comfortably and safely.

A variety of engaging activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can thrive in retirement, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Chapel Pines South

3403 Chapel Pines Drive, Pine Bluff, AR 71603
Overview of Chapel Pines South

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Chapel Pines South, a blissful retreat in Pine Bluff, AR, offering assisted living. Dedicated to residents’ well-being, a kind and well-trained team providing top-tier care tailored to their unique needs 24/7. The community has beautifully designed and spacious accommodations, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and exciting events is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and maintain social connections. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its exceptional services and extensive amenities, the community creates the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Seniors Comfort Assisted Living

Seniors Comfort Assisted Living, established in 2010, is a dedicated haven for the elderly in Hot Springs, Arkansas, and beyond. Providing both long-term and specialized memory care, Seniors Comfort Assisted Living ensures that its compassionate team delivers the utmost quality of care whether a loved one needs assistance with daily tasks or requires memory support. Rooted in a mission to make a positive difference in seniors’ lives, the facility fosters enduring friendships within its community. Fees cover more than just accommodation—they include meals, housekeeping, transportation, and the support of a vibrant memory care community. Seniors Comfort Assisted Living guides prospective residents through veterans’ benefits and tax deductions to help offset costs.

Seniors Comfort Assisted Living believes in creating a homelike environment where seniors thrive. From educational activities to social gatherings, they keep seniors engaged and fulfilled. Recognizing the joy pets bring, seniors can enjoy the companionship of small dogs and cats within their community. Here, caregivers are available 24/7 and transcend mere professionals—they are compassionate individuals genuinely invested in the well-being of residents. Acknowledged among the top residential assisted living care homes in Arkansas, their facility boasts a decade of experience caring for seniors from different states who seamlessly become part of their close-knit families. Discover comfort, compassion, and a place where seniors feel at home at Seniors Comfort Assisted Living. 

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Ciel of Fayetteville

3434 N Crossover Rd, Fayetteville, AR 72703
Overview of Ciel of Fayetteville

Set in the peaceful town of Fayetteville, Arkansas, Ciel of Fayetteville is a warm and welcoming senior living community that offers Independent Living, Assisted Living, and Memory Care. The community features an array of well-designed accommodations with convenient access to established neighborhoods, local restaurants, grocery stores, retail shopping, and churches. Residents are provided personalized assistance with daily activities, such as bathing, dressing and medication reminders. On-call assistance is available 24/7 along with individual care plans customized to fit the needs of residents.

Committed to encouraging residents to live a fulfilling life, the community conducts a variety of on-site activities and events, and offers comprehensive services designed to provide convenience. With a dedicated care team available to offer various assistance any time of the day, residents are guaranteed peace of mind. Delicious meals, housekeeping and laundry services are available to lessen residents’ chores so they’d have more time to relax and do the things they love.

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Overview of Wilsons Residential Care

Spend your golden years at Wilsons Residential Care, an idyllic retreat in Marianna, AR, offering assisted living. A kind and well-trained team helps residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. The community has 12 beautifully designed and spacious studios, dedicated to residents’ comfort and safety.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. With its warm and friendly environment, the community ensures residents have the finest retirement experience.

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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 151 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.