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Best Assisted Living in Arkansas

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Mar 2026
Over 300 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Providing a relaxed pace of life, Arkansas is home to picturesque landscapes like the Ozark and Ouachita mountains. The cost of necessities here like food, housing, and healthcare are generally affordable, making it easy to enjoy a comfortable life. The state experiences all four seasons while enjoying a generally mild climate, providing an ideal environment for enjoying the outdoors. With its reliable assisted living communities, Arkansas is an ideal place to enjoy your golden years while being surrounded by its natural beauty.

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Butterfield Trail Village
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Fayetteville
87
Yes
A+
39
SPEARS, MICHAEL
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$15,214,770.00
$8,619,800.00
56.7%
41.80
1/5
7.7255
1/5
4/5
3/5
1
21
3
+5%
+65%
-32%
48.2%
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fayetteville
47
No
-
61
STATE OF ARKANSAS
-
-
-
-
49.60
4/5
6.9236
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
42
-
+83%
+48%
-27%
52.3%
Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Jonesboro
75
Yes
A+
24
Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro, LLC
Studio
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-
-
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-
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West Shores
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Hot Springs
82
Yes
-
22
Capital Senior Management 2, Inc.
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
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-
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Brookdale Chenal Heights
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Little Rock
98
Yes
-
18
Emeritus Corporation
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Peachtree Village of Holiday Island
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Holiday Island
82
No
A+
24
Lexington Corp.
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-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Presbyterian Village
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

N

Nursing

Little Rock (Leawood)
70
Yes
A+
32
COMPTON, MARY
-
$7,156,034.00
$4,389,016.00
61.3%
63.00
5/5
6.2774
5/5
4/5
2/5
-
12
-
-67%
+34%
+24%
88.1%
Brookdale Russellville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Russellville
100
Yes
A+
37
Emeritus Properties Ark Wildflower LLC
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
Brookstone Assisted Living Community
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Fayetteville
98
No
-
28
Brookstone Assisted Living Opco LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
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-
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-
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-
-
-
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-
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-
The Villages of General Baptist Health Care
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Pine Bluff
60
No
-
4
-
Private Beds
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-
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The Springs of Minecreek
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Nashville
78
No
-
8
SMITH, CARRIE
-
$6,783,775.00
$2,594,589.00
38.2%
67.00
5/5
4.4015
4/5
2/5
5/5
-
11
-
-6%
-6%
+31%
93.1%
Brookdale Fort Smith
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Fort Smith
100
Yes
A+
51
Emeritus Properties ARK Willow Brook LLC
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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-
Peachtree Village of Farmington
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Farmington
70
No
A+
12
Peachtree Village of Farmington, LLC
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-
-
-
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-
-
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Hope‘s Creek Retirement Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Van Buren
118
Yes
A+
52
-
1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Woodcrest Assisted Living
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Batesville
46
No
-
34
-
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
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Willow Grove of Maumelle

100 Bringler Dr, Maumelle, AR 72113

Overlooking the tranquil neighborhood of Maumelle, AR, the Willow Grove is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans tailored to their needs. Having an expert and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a specialized program called Magnolia Trails catering to the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.

Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 meals and snacks daily, housekeeping and laundry services, home maintenance, and transportation to nearby locations. Experience a perfect ambiance for both engagement and relaxation in its grounds, walking path, and activity center. Engage in diverse social events and activities such as wellness programs and movie nights. Truly, seniors can live a comfortable life with the Willow Grove of Maumelle.

Overview of Willow Grove of Maumelle

Overlooking the tranquil neighborhood of Maumelle, AR, the Willow Grove is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans tailored to their needs. Having an expert and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a specialized program called Magnolia Trails catering to the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.

Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 meals and snacks daily, housekeeping and laundry services, home maintenance, and transportation to nearby locations. Experience a perfect ambiance for both engagement and relaxation in its grounds, walking path, and activity center. Engage in diverse social events and activities such as wellness programs and movie nights. Truly, seniors can live a comfortable life with the Willow Grove of Maumelle.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 291 - 321 / 496 sq. ft.

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Housing Options: Studio / 2 Bed

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living Memory Care

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.

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.

What does this home offer?

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Total Residents: 46

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Assisted Living
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Woodland Heights

9355 SW McDonald St, Tigard, OR 97224

Located in Tigard, Oregon, Woodland Heights is a premiere senior living community, offering assisted living and a variety of health care services under the supervision of registered nurses. Residents enjoy comfortable living spaces and personalized care 24/7, along with state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency call systems, ensuring help is always within reach. The community’s Enhanced Living program provides additional services to help residents requiring more focused attention.

At Woodland Heights, residents are guaranteed to receive personalized services that match their needs, complemented with access to various amenities that are designed to provide a vibrant atmosphere. Residents relish in three home-cooked meals daily, participate in diverse activities, or treat themselves to a new look at the salon. With most of the chores handled, residents have plenty of time to try great things that Woodland Heights offers.

Overview of Woodland Heights

Located in Tigard, Oregon, Woodland Heights is a premiere senior living community, offering assisted living and a variety of health care services under the supervision of registered nurses. Residents enjoy comfortable living spaces and personalized care 24/7, along with state-of-the-art 24/7 emergency call systems, ensuring help is always within reach. The community’s Enhanced Living program provides additional services to help residents requiring more focused attention.

At Woodland Heights, residents are guaranteed to receive personalized services that match their needs, complemented with access to various amenities that are designed to provide a vibrant atmosphere. Residents relish in three home-cooked meals daily, participate in diverse activities, or treat themselves to a new look at the salon. With most of the chores handled, residents have plenty of time to try great things that Woodland Heights offers.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Two-story

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Assisted Living

Previously known as Green Acre Lodge Assisted Living, Prestige Assisted Living is a Level II assisted living facility in the serene surroundings of Holiday Island, Arkansas. This senior community offers an array of services, including assisted living, respite care, and short-term stays, ensuring that senior residents get the care they need while enjoying the camaraderie of this thriving community.

At Prestige Assisted Living, the emphasis is not solely on providing care but on creating a safe and welcoming community for seniors. Offering a total of 41 beds, the facility is dedicated to promoting and maintaining healthy lifestyles for its residents, with a strong focus on encouraging engagement and socialization among peers. Families who face challenging decisions about their loved one’s care find solace here. This locally owned and operated establishment is not just a facility; it is a genuine place for senior living.

Overview of Prestige Assisted Living

Previously known as Green Acre Lodge Assisted Living, Prestige Assisted Living is a Level II assisted living facility in the serene surroundings of Holiday Island, Arkansas. This senior community offers an array of services, including assisted living, respite care, and short-term stays, ensuring that senior residents get the care they need while enjoying the camaraderie of this thriving community.

At Prestige Assisted Living, the emphasis is not solely on providing care but on creating a safe and welcoming community for seniors. Offering a total of 41 beds, the facility is dedicated to promoting and maintaining healthy lifestyles for its residents, with a strong focus on encouraging engagement and socialization among peers. Families who face challenging decisions about their loved one’s care find solace here. This locally owned and operated establishment is not just a facility; it is a genuine place for senior living.

What does this home offer?

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 2-story

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Assisted Living Respite Care
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Craighead Nursing Center presents a secure, nurturing, and inviting setting, where residents can enjoy life while receiving exceptional healthcare in Crowley’s Ridge. The community offers a comprehensive array of services, including 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care, a proficient team of RNs & LPNs, specialized Dementia Care, and engaging daily activities under the guidance of full-time Activity Directors.

The dedicated team at Craighead Nursing Center is committed to providing professional and compassionate care, fostering a warm and trusting home-like ambiance. Residents also delight in a thoughtfully crafted menu, access to Beauty & Barber Services, WiFi connectivity, and their Wander Guard System. Additionally, this assisted living community boasts a serene Chapel, providing a spiritual haven within its premises. At Craighead Nursing Center, residents and their families can find solace and peace of mind knowing that their well-being and happiness are at the heart of everything they do.

Overview of Craighead Nursing Center

Craighead Nursing Center presents a secure, nurturing, and inviting setting, where residents can enjoy life while receiving exceptional healthcare in Crowley’s Ridge. The community offers a comprehensive array of services, including 24-Hour Skilled Nursing Care, a proficient team of RNs & LPNs, specialized Dementia Care, and engaging daily activities under the guidance of full-time Activity Directors.

The dedicated team at Craighead Nursing Center is committed to providing professional and compassionate care, fostering a warm and trusting home-like ambiance. Residents also delight in a thoughtfully crafted menu, access to Beauty & Barber Services, WiFi connectivity, and their Wander Guard System. Additionally, this assisted living community boasts a serene Chapel, providing a spiritual haven within its premises. At Craighead Nursing Center, residents and their families can find solace and peace of mind knowing that their well-being and happiness are at the heart of everything they do.

Type of Care Available

Skilled Nursing
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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.

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.

What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed: Yes, Pets Allowed

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Independent Living Assisted Living Memory Care
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Located in the heart of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is a premier assisted living community offering specialized short-term transitional services and long-term care options. Whether individuals seek accelerated recovery or require ongoing care, Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the residents of Jonesboro and its surrounding communities.

Their goal is centered on enhancing the quality of life of residents, fostering a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience that extends care to seniors, their families, associates, and everyone involved in making Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation a leading healthcare provider in the region. At Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, where their health, comfort, and dignity are of utmost importance.

Overview of Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation

Located in the heart of Jonesboro, Arkansas, Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is a premier assisted living community offering specialized short-term transitional services and long-term care options. Whether individuals seek accelerated recovery or require ongoing care, Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation is committed to providing the highest quality healthcare services to the residents of Jonesboro and its surrounding communities.

Their goal is centered on enhancing the quality of life of residents, fostering a warm, comfortable, and rewarding experience that extends care to seniors, their families, associates, and everyone involved in making Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation a leading healthcare provider in the region. At Ridgecrest Health and Rehabilitation, where their health, comfort, and dignity are of utmost importance.

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Skilled Nursing
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Make every moment of your best years count at Shenandoah, Inc., an idyllic retreat in West Point, AR, offering assisted living. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. A compassionate and well-trained team also provides top-notch care to help residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

A carefully planned calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents also enjoy delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and extensive amenities make it an ideal retirement option.

Overview of Shenandoah, INC.

Make every moment of your best years count at Shenandoah, Inc., an idyllic retreat in West Point, AR, offering assisted living. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety. A compassionate and well-trained team also provides top-notch care to help residents with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock.

A carefully planned calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents also enjoy delightful and well-balanced meals that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community’s dedicated services and extensive amenities make it an ideal retirement option.

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Housing Options: Private Beds

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Building Type: Single-story

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Assisted Living
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Make every moment of your best years count at Jacksonville Care Center, LLC, 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.

Overview of Jacksonville Care Center, LLC

Make every moment of your best years count at Jacksonville Care Center, LLC, 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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Housing Options: 1 Bed / Semi-Private Rooms

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Assisted Living
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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.

Overview of Plantation Homes of Poinsett County, INC.

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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Assisted Living
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Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How We Score & Rank Senior Living Communities

At Assisted Living Magazine, our rankings are designed to help families compare senior living communities with clarity and confidence.
Each community is evaluated and ranked based on reputation, transparency, digital trust, and on-site quality signals.
Below is the full explanation of every factor and the exact weight it contributes to the final score.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest portion of every community’s score comes from resident feedback and online reputation (40%), which reflects real experiences shared by families and caregivers.
An additional 45% of the score comes from a combination of transparency and operational quality signals, including:

  • Photos, videos, and virtual tours (visual transparency)
  • Website quality and digital trust indicators
  • Occupancy levels and number of units (community scale & stability)

These factors help us evaluate how well a community presents itself and how consistently it meets resident needs.

Balancing Additional Factors

The final 15% of the score comes from supportive context data, including:

  • Walkability and local accessibility
  • Estimated property value
  • Pricing information

These elements provide helpful context but carry less weight because our rankings prioritize real-world satisfaction and care consistency first.
The result is a fair, clear, and data-driven ranking system for families researching senior living options.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

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How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

Who we are

Your Senior Care Partner, Every Step of the Way

We help families find affordable senior communities and unlock same day discounts, Medicaid, and Medicare options tailored to your needs.

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