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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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
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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Overview of Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation
Alcoa Pines Health and Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing care in Benton, Arkansas. The facility provides short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite care services, all delivered by a dedicated team of professionals. Residents enjoy a comfortable living environment with engaging activities and nutritious meals.
The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing care, including short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite care services. The facility is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment with 24/7 nursing care. Residents enjoy engaging activities and nutritious meals tailored to their needs.
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The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing care, including short-term rehab, long-term care, and respite care services. The facility is dedicated to providing a safe and supportive environment with 24/7 nursing care. Residents enjoy engaging activities and nutritious meals tailored to their needs.
The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center offers a range of services focused on rehabilitation and specialty care. The facility aims to create a personal relationship between caregivers and residents, ensuring a supportive environment for recovery. It is committed to providing high-quality care and a welcoming atmosphere for all residents.
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The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center offers a range of services focused on rehabilitation and specialty care. The facility aims to create a personal relationship between caregivers and residents, ensuring a supportive environment for recovery. It is committed to providing high-quality care and a welcoming atmosphere for all residents.
The Blossoms at Cumberland Rehab and Nursing Center is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation and specialty care. The facility is committed to providing personalized care to ensure residents can recover and live life to their fullest capabilities.
Overview of The Blossoms at Cumberland Rehab and Nursing Center
The Blossoms at Cumberland Rehab and Nursing Center is located in Little Rock, Arkansas. It offers a range of services including rehabilitation and specialty care. The facility is committed to providing personalized care to ensure residents can recover and live life to their fullest capabilities.
Lakewood Health and Rehab, LLC provides exceptional skilled care in a compassionate and luxurious environment. The facility offers a range of services including physical, speech, and occupational therapy, as well as short-term and long-term care. Residents can enjoy amenities such as a rehabilitation gym, salon services, and fine dining.
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Lakewood Health and Rehab, LLC provides exceptional skilled care in a compassionate and luxurious environment. The facility offers a range of services including physical, speech, and occupational therapy, as well as short-term and long-term care. Residents can enjoy amenities such as a rehabilitation gym, salon services, and fine dining.
Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Russellville, Arkansas. It provides skilled professional care in a compassionate atmosphere, offering long-term care and a wide range of rehabilitative services. The facility emphasizes building strong relationships with residents and their families.
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Russellville Nursing and Rehabilitation Center is located in Russellville, Arkansas. It provides skilled professional care in a compassionate atmosphere, offering long-term care and a wide range of rehabilitative services. The facility emphasizes building strong relationships with residents and their families.
Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation provides skilled professional care in a compassionate, supportive and comfortable atmosphere. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, it offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care. The facility is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care by building strong relationships with residents and families.
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Stella Manor Nursing and Rehabilitation provides skilled professional care in a compassionate, supportive and comfortable atmosphere. Located in Russellville, Arkansas, it offers long-term care, short-term rehabilitation, respite care, and hospice care. The facility is committed to providing the highest quality of patient care by building strong relationships with residents and families.
Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing care designed for those who need dedicated support. The facility provides exceptional services including short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory care in a home-like environment. Residents enjoy engaging activities and nutritious meals tailored to their needs.
Overview of Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation
Silver Oaks Health and Rehabilitation offers skilled nursing care designed for those who need dedicated support. The facility provides exceptional services including short-term rehab, long-term care, and memory care in a home-like environment. Residents enjoy engaging activities and nutritious meals tailored to their needs.
Gosnell Health and Rehab is located in Gosnell, Arkansas. It is committed to providing the highest quality Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Memory Care Services, Respite Care, Hospice, and Palliative care. The facility offers a wide range of services to ensure a fulfilling life for its patients.
Overview of Gosnell Health and Rehab
Gosnell Health and Rehab is located in Gosnell, Arkansas. It is committed to providing the highest quality Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Memory Care Services, Respite Care, Hospice, and Palliative care. The facility offers a wide range of services to ensure a fulfilling life for its patients.
Heritage Square Healthcare Center is located in Blytheville, Arkansas. It is committed to providing the highest quality Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Memory Care Services, Respite Care, Hospice, and Palliative care. The center offers a wide range of services to ensure a fulfilling life for its patients.
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Heritage Square Healthcare Center is located in Blytheville, Arkansas. It is committed to providing the highest quality Short-Term Rehabilitation, Long-Term Care, Memory Care Services, Respite Care, Hospice, and Palliative care. The center offers a wide range of services to ensure a fulfilling life for its patients.

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.
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

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

Check out our cost guide.

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.

Check out our cost guide.

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

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