Page 16 of Best Assisted Living in Arkansas

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Avg Monthly Cost: $5,016The average monthly cost across facilities in Arkansas. Reflects published or estimated base rates and can vary with care level, room type, and amenities. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: $5,600
Avg Walk Score: 31/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Arkansas. A third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100) measuring convenience and context, not healthcare quality. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 50/ 100
Avg No. of Beds: 56The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arkansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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Info below is compiled from the AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS), senior community websites & trusted data sources such as Walk Score & BBB.

Communities are listed from highest-ranked to lowest-ranked based on our methodology.

Care Types in This Table AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing. 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. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment.
City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
Description of bed or unit types offered (e.g. assisted living, memory care), as reported in state or facility disclosures.
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.
Fortress Living Care Home
AL
HOS
MC
PC
RESC
RC
Hot Springs
-No-Private Rooms-
St. Francis Park – Assisted Living By Americare
AL
Forrest City
-No 3 --
Shenandoah, Inc.
AL
West Point
43No-Private BedsJim Carter

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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 St. Francis Park – Assisted Living by Americare

St. Francis Park sits at 1800 Stephens Dr in Forrest City, Arkansas, and it’s built as an independent living community. Residents live in their own private apartments, on their own terms, with amenities, dining, and social activities available but not built around hands-on daily care.

Getting around means driving, pretty much no matter what. The Walk Score here is 3, about as car-dependent as a rating gets. Almost nothing nearby is a realistic walk.

What independent living means in practice is this: no medical or personal care assistance woven into daily life. It’s a model built for older adults who want their own space, their own schedule, and a community around them, not a facility managing their day-to-day care needs. That’s a meaningfully different setup than assisted living, and it’s worth families being clear on the distinction before touring.

St. Francis Park reads, from what’s confirmed, as a Forrest City independent living option built around resident autonomy rather than clinical support, with the practical details still to be gathered firsthand.

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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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Weighting overview

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

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

  • Includes
  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
02

Regulatory & Safety Record 25%

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

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

Visual Media & Transparency 15%

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

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

Website & Operator Transparency 10%

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

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

Community Stability 10%

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

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
06

Environment & Pricing 5%

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

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

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

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

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

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

Does Arkansas Medicaid cover assisted living?

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

What is assisted living?

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

How many assisted living facilities are listed on this page?

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

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

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

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

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