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Page 15 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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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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Overview of Shenandoah

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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Southern Meadows

715 W 6Th St, Mountain Home, AR 72653
Overview of Southern Meadows

Nestled in the tranquil neighborhood of Mountain Home, AR, the Southern Meadows is an enticing senior living community that provides assisted living services. Spacious and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans tailored to senior’s needs are available for its residents. With a highly equipped and dedicated team, residents can avail of 24-hour staffing for immediate needs and concerns during their stay.

Offering top-notch amenities and services, residents can experience restaurant-style dining, housekeeping, laundry services, scheduled transportation, regular personal care assessments, incontinence care, access to a choice of home health agencies, and medication administration and reminders. Participate in a full calendar of activities and entertainment, and meet people with the same passions and interests. Thus, the Southern Meadows assures seniors a classic retirement.

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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 Park Place I

Park Place I is an apartment complex in Hot Springs, AR, offering one- to four-bedroom apartments for older adults and families. With a warm and inviting environment, the community ensures residents are comfortable and at home. 24/7 emergency maintenance, activities, and laundry rooms are also available, so residents have a worry-free lifestyle. The community also maintains affordability, offering an income-based rent.

Social events and games promote socialization and encourage residents to explore hobbies. A microwave, a washer and dryer, a refrigerator, and garbage disposal are among the amenities available for each unit. Residents also have easy access to their necessities and leisure with bus stops, shops, and various local amenities nearby. Park Place is a great choice for independent living in Arkansas, especially with its convenient location and on-site amenities.

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Hearts and Homes

154 Hamilton Dairy Road, Hot Springs, AR 71909
Overview of Hearts and Homes

Enjoy the best of your golden years at Hearts and Homes, an idyllic community set in the serene neighborhood of Hot Springs, AR, offering assisted living. With its intimate and nurturing environment, the community can accommodate up to eight residents and provide exceptional care tailored to their personal needs around the clock. Here, residents can ease their worries, as a kind and highly trained team helps with chores and housekeeping.

Promoting an active and vibrant lifestyle, a thoughtfully curated calendar of exciting events and engaging programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community’s dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities create the ideal setting for residents to flourish in retirement.

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Overview of Webster Veterans Home

Age without worries at Webster Veterans Home, a blissful retreat in Lonoke, AR, offering residential care. With its intimate and nurturing setting, the community strives to accommodate up to 10 residents and provide top-tier care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are also provided, ensuring residents can feel at ease during their stay.

Here, residents are encouraged to live actively and make new friends with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community is dedicated to enhancing residents’ living experiences in retirement, especially with its state-of-the-art amenities.

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Overview of Clear Creek Memory Care

Clear Creek Memory Care in Fayetteville, AR, is a dedicated memory care community that focuses on caring for those with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Promoting a supportive and inviting environment, the community ensures older adults have a stress-free lifestyle. With restaurant-style dining, medication management, and housekeeping services, residents can maintain their independence with ease. The community also works closely with residents to enhance their cognition and meet their needs.

Arts and crafts, gardening, and music programs provide residents with more opportunities to try new interests and gain fun experiences. Raised garden beds, a beauty salon, and an outside patio are among the top-notch amenities that residents can use for leisure and wellness. Clabber Creek Trail and Wilson Springs Nature Preserve are also located nearby, providing residents with breathtaking views. This memory care community is a trusted choice for senior living in Arkansas, especially with its high-quality services.

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Overview of Village on the Park Bentonville

Village on the Park Bentonville is an upscale retirement community in Bentonville, AR, that offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care. Fostering comfort and a sense of familiarity, the community features thoughtfully designed spaces. Residents also have a worry-free retirement, with exceptional services provided, including restaurant-style dining, weekly housekeeping, and transportation services. The community also creates meaningful connections with residents to understand them better and provide the best possible care.

Culture classes, wellness programs, and group outings provide residents with more opportunities to learn and maintain holistic wellness. A fireplace, a full-service salon, and pet-friendly spaces, residents can play with their pets and lounge around. Cornerstone Ridge Park, a pharmacy, and various local amenities are also available in the area, ensuring accessibility and convenience. This retirement community is one of the best options for senior living in Arkansas, as it has comprehensive care options dedicated to older adults’ welfare.

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Overview of Fortress Living Care Home

Fortress Living Care Home is a family-owned assisted living community in Hot Springs, AR, that offers personal care and memory support. With its home-like and supportive environment, the community ensures older adults are well-cared for. Housekeeping services, medication supervision, and nutritious meals tailored to dietary needs are also provided to ensure residents have a hassle-free lifestyle. Alongside a holistic approach to care, the community also provides personalized care plans to meet residents’ needs.

Puzzles, fishing, and social gatherings allow residents to interact with friends and enhance their memory. Private, accessible rooms and a spacious back deck ensure residents can rest comfortably. With its ideal location in the tree-lined residential area of Hot Springs, residents have a stress-free retirement. This assisted living community is a good option for senior living in Arkansas, as it has dedicated services that aim to help older adults live to their potential in retirement.

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Overview of Gunter’s Board & Care Home

Ideally situated in the thriving neighborhood of Vilonia, AR, Gunter’s Board & Care Home is a blissful retreat that offers assisted living. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and highly skilled team attending to their needs 24/7. The community strives to maintain residents’ independence without hassles, helping with chores and housekeeping of its beautifully furnished accommodations.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. Promoting a nurturing and welcoming environment, the community ensures residents live blissfully in their golden years.

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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.