Page 4 of Best Assisted Living in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 153 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: 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. RC (Respite Care): Short-term temporary care that gives family caregivers a break. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Van Buren Legacy, LLC
AL
IL
Van Buren
40No 56 -Ladonna SyrockVan Buren Legacy, LLC
Creative Housing, III – Newton
AL
El Dorado
10No 63 -Barbara StaggsCreative Housing, III, Inc
West Memphis Residential Care
AL
West Memphis
60No 35 Private BedsInterim Latangya ColbertBoeckmann & Sons, Inc
West Shores
AL
IL
RC
Hot Springs
82Yes 22 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedTabatha FoxCapital Senior Management 2, Inc
Fairweather Manor
AL
Hot Springs
23No 54 Private BedsJeanette RoeCounseling Clinic, Inc
Green Acres Easy Living Inc.
AL
RC
Rogers
30No 43 -Malisa W. Alsip-
Chateau On The Ridge
AL
Paragould
91Yes 18 -Deborah FarrellAr Methodist Medical Center Retirement Com. Inc
Peachtree Village of Holiday Island
AL
Holiday Island (Eureka Springs)
82No 24 -Chad HarmanLexington Corp
Willow Grove of Sherwood
AL
RC
Sherwood
60Yes 30 Studio / 2 BedBenna UnderwoodrEc Opco Sherwood, LLC
St. Bernards Village
AL
Jonesboro
58Yes 32 -Lance BrownSt. Bernards Village, Inc

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Overview of Van Buren Legacy

Van Buren Legacy offers assisted living and independent living in Van Buren, AR. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks while a resident continues living in an apartment, while independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care.

Having both care levels on one campus can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time and who may want to remain in the same community. The community has 40 beds, with studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom units available.

A studio provides one private living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together. A Walk Score of 56 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can reach select destinations independently. Ladonna Syrock serves as the administrator.

Contact Van Buren Legacy, LLC

Overview of Creative Housing, III – Newton

Enjoy a hassle-free lifestyle at Creative Housing III Newton, a distinct community in El Dorado, AR, offering assisted living. Dedicated to those with developmental and intellectual disabilities, the community provides top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. Here, residents can keep their peace of mind, especially with purposely built and secure accommodations.

A jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is a good option for those needing assistance to live comfortably in their golden years, especially with its dedicated services and well-maintained amenities.

Contact Creative Housing, III – Newton

Overview of West Memphis Residential Care

Age without worries at West Memphis Residential Care, a distinct community in West Memphis, AR, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly skilled team helping with their daily living activities around the clock. Cozy and purposely built accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

Encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents will surely have the finest retirement experience, accompanied by top-notch services and well-maintained amenities.

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West Shores

2607 Albert Pike Rd, Hot Springs, AR 71913
Overview of West Shores

Nestled in the tranquil surroundings of Hot Springs, Arkansas, West Shores stands as a warm and supportive independent living community for seniors. Whether residents seek independent living or require assistance with daily tasks, the dedicated team at West Shores tailors their services to meet individual needs, ensuring every resident is treated like family. At West Shores, golden years are filled with meaningful activities. Residents can engage in educational and recreational pursuits, participate in resident-selected meals, and enjoy on-site amenities such as a prayer garden, exercise classes, and a salon.

West Shores is a community that boasts several key features. For seniors valuing independence, West Shores provides private apartments, freeing residents from household chores such as housekeeping, laundry, and home maintenance. The assisted living option ensures 24-hour support services, from bathing to meal preparation. Prospective residents can even explore the community short-term before committing to a lease. The community welcomes small dogs and cats warmly, making it a pet-friendly haven where residents can feel at home.

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Fairweather Manor

320 Whittington Avenue, Hot Springs, AR 71901
Overview of Fairweather Manor

Age without worries at Fairweather Manor, an idyllic community in Hot Springs, AR, offering assisted living. Committed to improving residents’ well-being, a compassionate and well-trained team provides personalized care around the clock. Residents can keep their peace of mind with the community helping with their daily living activities, chores, and maintenance.

A carefully planned calendar of engaging programs and recreational activities is conducted, encouraging residents to live actively and make new friends. Here, residents enjoy delectable and healthy home-cooked meals served three times daily, catering to their dietary needs and preferences. Transportation services are also provided for convenience and safety. The community’s exceptional services and well-maintained amenities create the ideal setting for residents to thrive in retirement.

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Overview of Green Acres Easy Living

Operating for 34 years, Green Acres Easy Living Inc. is a small, long-established assisted living home in Rogers, Arkansas. For older adults needing daily support with personal care but still want independence, the home has developed a focused approach to residential care. With just 30 beds, the community offers a scaled and intimate environment where residents can get help with dressing, grooming, bathing, and medication management while living in their own private space.

The home is staffed 24/7 with licensed nurses and nursing assistants, offering respite care for families needing temporary support. Each resident resides in a big private room with options to furnish it personally or use the home’s furnishings. Utilities, cable, and basic room amenities are part of daily living. Meals are home cooked and highlight balance and flavor. The home handles daily housekeeping and laundry, which removes a huge burden from residents and families. For residents who need to visit clinics, beauty shops, or other locations around Rogers, scheduled transportation exists. The neighborhood is somewhat walkable, meaning some nearby services are reachable on foot, but most errands and appointments need a quick drive. The area is served by good road access and an array of local healthcare facilities.

Green Acres Easy Living Inc.’s longevity in the community shows a consistent, stable approach to assisted living care. Its small size and private-room focus captivate families who seek a quieter, more personal setting instead of a big community with thorough amenities.

Contact Green Acres Easy Living Inc.

Overview of Chateau on the Ridge

Chateau on the Ridge runs 91 beds out of Paragould, Arkansas, all private pay, all housed in private one- and two-bedroom apartments. AR Methodist Medical Center Retirement Com. Inc. operates the community, with Deborah Farrell as administrator. There’s also a private guest suite on-site for family visiting from out of town. The Walk Score sits at 18, solidly car-dependent territory, so getting around means driving.

Dining runs restaurant-style every day, not a rotating cafeteria schedule. Outside, there’s a courtyard with patios, a garden, and a fountain. Inside, residents have access to an on-site general store, a chapel, and a wellness center, three different reasons to leave the apartment without leaving the property.

Medical appointments don’t have to mean arranging a ride from family, either. Transportation runs to appointments in both Paragould and Jonesboro, which widens the pool of providers residents can actually see. Activities lean resident-led: crafts, clubs, the kind of programming shaped by the people actually living there rather than handed down from a corporate calendar. Pets are welcome, too.

Chateau on the Ridge reads as a private-pay assisted living community built around private living space and a fairly complete on-site ecosystem, general store, chapel, wellness center, paired with transportation reach that extends care access well past its own front door.

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Overview of Peachtree Village of Holiday Island

Located in the scenic charm of Holiday Island, Arkansas, Peachtree Village stands as an inviting assisted living community. With fifty-one well-designed assisted living apartments, senior residents can choose from a range of floor plans that suits them perfectly. The captivating backdrop of Peachtree Village is enriched by its location within a resort-like community that resembles a haven, offering a picturesque setting that seamlessly combines outdoor recreational pursuits with the warmth of a close-knit local town.
Peachtree Village has an array of amenities, including a fully-stocked game room, a dedicated exercise area tailored for seniors, a pampering beauty and barber shop, a spacious dining room, and an always-accessible snack and beverage bar. The assisted living community fosters social connections, offering common spaces for shared moments at any hour. Additionally, residents can bask in the outdoors in sunny sitting areas, further enhancing the sense of comfort and tranquility that defines Peachtree Village. The community exudes a palpable sense of unity, with residents often strolling through the city, indulging in lakeside fishing or enjoying moments at beloved local eateries.

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Willow Grove of Sherwood

9880 Brockington Rd, Sherwood, AR 72120
Overview of Willow Grove of Sherwood

Willow Grove of Sherwood is a 60-bed assisted living community on Brockington Road in Sherwood, Arkansas. The one-story building offers residents a choice of studio and two-bedroom floor plans, considering different privacy and space levels according to preferences and needs.

The home sits in a location with some neighborhood walkability, scoring 30. This means a few nearby errands and services are walkable, while most trips demand a quick drive. For visitors and residents, this kind of setting often captivates those who value a calmer residential setting over a high-traffic commercial area.

For families contemplating Willow Grove of Sherwood, an in-person tour will give the best sense of its daily routines, amenities, dining options, room configurations, and care services. Speaking directly with staff during a visit is an efficient way to know how the community supports occupant needs and what makes it a good choice for your loved one.

Contact Willow Grove of Sherwood

Overview of St. Bernards Village

St. Bernards Village offers assisted living in Jonesboro, AR. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while allowing a resident to keep a private apartment. With 58 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who prefers a smaller assisted living setting.

Lance Brown serves as administrator, and St. Bernards Healthcare is the owner. Residents may bring pets, use the swimming pool, salon, and spa, spend time in the gardens and seating areas, and attend religious services in the chapel. Rehabilitation services are also available for residents who need therapy.

A Walk Score of 32 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Assisted living residents receive three meals plus snacks, while social, recreational, and religious activities are available each day.

Contact St. Bernards Village

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.