Page 7 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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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. NH (Nursing Home): 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. SNF (Skilled Nursing Facility): Round-the-clock nursing care, often for recovery after surgery, injury, or illness. MC (Memory Care): Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. RESC (Residential Care): Personal care and daily-living support in a smaller, more intimate residential setting. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over 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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Woodland Heights
AL
HOS
Tigard (Bull Mountain)
55
Facility 55
AR AVG 56
Rank #52 / 110
Yes
31
Facility 31
AR AVG 31
Rank #72 / 145
Private RoomsSpencer Levine-
Magnolia Manor
AL
Piggott
36
Facility 36
AR AVG 56
Rank #81 / 110
No
3
Facility 3
AR AVG 31
Rank #140 / 145
Private BedsJack ColeGeneral Baptist Nursing Home Board, Inc
Village Park of Conway, Inc. ALFII
AL
Conway
47
Facility 47
AR AVG 56
Rank #62 / 110
No
2
Facility 2
AR AVG 31
Rank #143 / 145
-Rhonda StaneVillage Park Of Conway, Inc. Alfii
Montgomery County Assisted Living
AL
Mt. Ida (Mount Ida)
42
Facility 42
AR AVG 56
Rank #69 / 110
No
13
Facility 13
AR AVG 31
Rank #113 / 145
Private BedsEcho DonahueMontgomery County Nursing Home Board
Mt. Carmel Community
AL
IL
MC
Benton
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 56
Rank #10 / 110
No--D. Randy Jones-
Forrest Hills Residential Care Facility
AL
Forrest City
45
Facility 45
AR AVG 56
Rank #65 / 110
No
57
Facility 57
AR AVG 31
Rank #15 / 145
-Margaret Brazile-
Horizons of Hope, Inc.
AL
Hope (Magnolia Addition)
60
Facility 60
AR AVG 56
Rank #39 / 110
No
35
Facility 35
AR AVG 31
Rank #57 / 145
Private BedsLinda Berry Hall-
Greenwood Retirement Center, LLC
AL
IL
RESC
Greenwood
64
Facility 64
AR AVG 56
Rank #37 / 110
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 31
Rank #61 / 145
Private BedsKendra Bailey-
Mercy Crest Retirement Living
AL
MC
Barling
102
Facility 102
AR AVG 56
Rank #8 / 110
No
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 31
Rank #105 / 145
-Cindy Taylor-
Woodcrest Assisted Living
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Batesville (College Heights Addition)
46
Facility 46
AR AVG 56
Rank #64 / 110
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 31
Rank #61 / 145
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedTanya Ray-

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Woodland Heights

9355 Sw Mcdonald St, Tigard, OR 97224
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.

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Magnolia Manor

1200 Gordon Duckworth Drive, Piggott, AR 72454
Overview of Magnolia Manor

Magnolia Manor is an assisted living community in Piggott, AR, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining a private living space. With 36 beds, the community is smaller in scale, allowing staff and residents to get to know one another.

Magnolia Manor may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support and prefers a private bed. The single-story building is led by Jack Cole, who serves as administrator, and operated by General Baptist Nursing Home Board.

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Overview of Village Park of Conway, Inc. Alfii

Village Park of Conway Alfii is an assisted living community in Conway, AR. Assisted living here includes help with personal hygiene, dressing, bathing, medication assistance, continence management, mobility, and transferring, along with safety monitoring for residents who need regular help throughout the day. With 47 beds, the community may be a good fit for someone who needs these services in a smaller residential setting.

Starting pricing includes an extra-large private, double-occupancy option at $4,400 per month and an extra-large single-occupancy option at $3,600 per month, giving families a way to compare shared and single-room arrangements. Local transportation is available for community trips, and creative, social, and spiritual activities provide structured ways for residents to participate with others. Rhonda Stane serves as the administrator.

Contact Village Park of Conway, Inc. ALFII

Overview of Montgomery County Assisted Living

Live a blissful retirement at Montgomery County Assisted Living, an idyllic retreat surrounded by lush green spaces in Mount Ida, AR, offering assisted living. Residents can ease their worries with a compassionate and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Specially designed and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and fun recreational programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Mealtimes foster comfort and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and well-balanced dining options. The community is dedicated to improving residents’ wellness, providing dedicated services, and cozy amenities.

Contact Montgomery County Assisted Living

Overview of Mt. Carmel Community

Mt. Carmel Community offers independent living, assisted living, and memory care in Benton, AR. Independent living provides a private living arrangement with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with dressing, bathing, and medication management. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision for a resident who may be at risk of wandering.

Respite care is also available for a short stay when someone’s usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The three care levels may suit a resident whose needs could grow over time, allowing care to change without leaving the community. Mt. Carmel Community has 100 beds.

Scheduled transportation is available for medical appointments and shopping trips, giving residents a planned way to reach those destinations. Rehabilitation services are available, and an on-site beautician or barber allows residents to arrange personal grooming within the community. Medicare is accepted as a payment option, although it generally does not cover an extended residence. D. Randy Jones serves as the administrator.

Contact Mt. Carmel Community

Overview of Forrest Hills Residential Care Facility

Forrest Hills Residential Care Facility provides assisted living and respite care in Forrest City, AR. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks while allowing a resident to keep a personal living space. Respite care offers a short-term stay for someone whose usual caregiver is traveling or recovering.

With 45 beds, the community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting where staff and residents can get to know each other. Semi-private suites provide a shared living arrangement, and rehabilitation services are available on site. Outings to events and local hotspots give residents opportunities to take part in activities beyond the community. Margaret Brazile serves as the administrator, and Boeckmann & Sons operates the facility. A Walk Score of 57 indicates that the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot for a resident who does not drive.

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Overview of Horizons of Hope

Housed in a single-story building on Greenwood Street, Horizons of Hope, Inc., is a 60-bed assisted living community in Hope, Arkansas. It offers private bed accommodations for residents who desire residential living with support for daily activities like bathing, dressing, medication management, and meals.

The home, as an assisted living option, pairs everyday personal care with the kind of smaller, residential setting many families find attractive when prioritizing individualized attention and a quieter daily feel. The location in Hope scores 35 out of 100 for walkability, showing a tranquil, somewhat car-dependent neighborhood where some nearby services can be accessed on foot, while most errands and activities demand transportation. Such a setting can charm residents and families desiring a neighborhood atmosphere over a busier commercial area.

To see if the facility matches a resident’s and family’s preferences in assisted living, an on-site tour of Horizons of Hope, Inc., is the best way to examine the home’s daily routines, room options, dining, activities, and care approaches.

Contact Horizons of Hope, Inc.

Overview of Greenwood Retirement Center

Spend your golden years at Greenwood Retirement Center, a blissful retreat in Greenwood, AR, offering residential care. A kind and highly trained team provides exceptional care tailored to their unique needs around the clock. With beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations, residents are guaranteed the utmost comfort and safety.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a jam-packed calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes are also something to look forward to with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably in retirement, especially with its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities.

Contact Greenwood Retirement Center, LLC

Overview of Mercy Crest Retirement Living

Mercy Crest Retirement Living provides assisted living and memory care in Barling, AR. Assisted living offers help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident continues living in an apartment, while memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Having both care types on one campus may suit a resident whose needs grow over time, since a move to a different level of care can happen within the community. The community has 102 beds and has served residents since 1992.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can suit a family caregiver who needs to travel or recover. Outdoor space extends across 19 acres, giving residents room to spend time outside on the grounds, and transportation to medical appointments is available for residents who need help getting to those visits. Medicaid is accepted as a payment option, which matters to a family whose savings may not cover a long stay. Cindy Taylor serves as the administrator.

Contact Mercy Crest Retirement Living

Overview of Woodcrest Assisted Living

Woodcrest Assisted Living embodies a vision of luxury and excellence, setting a new standard for assisted living communities in Batesville, Arkansas. Rooted in attention to detail and service, Woodcrest provides residents with a quality lifestyle in a community that prioritizes their comfort and well-being. Nestled in the Ozark Foothills, Woodcrest offers a picturesque setting with 41 spacious apartments minutes from shopping centers and medical facilities. This ensures seniors enjoy a carefree lifestyle while receiving the assistance they need.

The community boasts many amenities and facilities designed to enrich residents’ lives. From stimulating recreational and intellectual activities to restaurant-style dining with an in-house chef, Woodcrest ensures residents can access comfortable living spaces, safety features like 24-hour professional staff and emergency call systems, convenient transportation, housekeeping, and a full-service salon. With its luxurious furnishings, landscaped courtyards, and comprehensive services, Woodcrest Assisted Living creates a welcoming and enriching environment for seniors seeking a fulfilling lifestyle.

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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 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.

Assisted Living in Arkansas at a glance

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