Page 9 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.

Type of Care AL (Assisted Living): Housing with help for daily activities like bathing, dressing, and medication, without 24-hour skilled nursing.
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.
The Villages of General Baptist Health Care
AL
Pine Bluff
60
Facility 60
AR AVG 56
Rank #39 / 110
No
4
Facility 4
AR AVG 31
Rank #137 / 145
Private BedsTalisha Callaway-
Village Manor
AL
Bismarck
36
Facility 36
AR AVG 56
Rank #81 / 110
No
23
Facility 23
AR AVG 31
Rank #88 / 145
Private BedsTammy Vasseau-
Jacksonville Care Center, LLC
AL
Jacksonville
39
Facility 39
AR AVG 56
Rank #80 / 110
No
15
Facility 15
AR AVG 31
Rank #107 / 145
1 Bed / Semi-Private RoomsLois Cavin-
Sunshine Manor
AL
Paragould
-Yes
32
Facility 32
AR AVG 31
Rank #67 / 145
Private Rooms--
WoodCrest Living Center
AL
Main Booneville
15
Facility 15
AR AVG 56
Rank #94 / 110
No
22
Facility 22
AR AVG 31
Rank #90 / 145
-Kathy WeatherlBost, Inc
Parkview Manor
AL
Danville
28
Facility 28
AR AVG 56
Rank #86 / 110
No
21
Facility 21
AR AVG 31
Rank #94 / 145
Private BedsMarion Duhon-
Forrest Manor, Inc.
AL
Huron Stuttgart (Stuttgart)
20
Facility 20
AR AVG 56
Rank #91 / 110
No
29
Facility 29
AR AVG 31
Rank #76 / 145
Private BedsAngela North-
Rocking Chair Inn
AL
Springdale
15
Facility 15
AR AVG 56
Rank #94 / 110
No
23
Facility 23
AR AVG 31
Rank #88 / 145
-Dianne Davis-
Golden Years Retirement Village
AL
Greenwood
14
Facility 14
AR AVG 56
Rank #97 / 110
Yes
27
Facility 27
AR AVG 31
Rank #81 / 145
-Rhonda Oliver-
Peachtree Mena, LLC
AL
Mena
70
Facility 70
AR AVG 56
Rank #31 / 110
No
67
Facility 67
AR AVG 31
Rank #5 / 145
-Carla TenbrookThe Shepard Group, LLC

Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each assisted living community is ranked against every other AR assisted living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 153 on this page. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of The Villages of General Baptist Health Care

Make every moment count at The Villages of General Baptist Health Care, a blissful community in Pine Bluff, AR, offering assisted living. Residents here receive top-notch care tailored to their unique needs around the clock from a kind and highly trained team. The community also helps with housekeeping and maintenance, ensuring residents can maintain their independence without hassles.

Residents are encouraged to live actively and maintain social connections with a thoughtfully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs. Mealtimes are something to look forward to, with delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. With its intimate and welcoming environment, residents will surely have a worry-free retirement.

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Overview of Village Manor

Experience a blissful retirement at Village Manor, an outstanding community in Bismarck, AR, offering assisted living. With 36 purposely built and secure accommodations, the community ensures residents are comfortable and safe. Residents also receive exceptional care for their unique needs from a compassionate and well-trained team, helping with their daily living activities around the clock.

Dedicated to residents’ happiness and wellness, a carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs that highlight their interests and capabilities. Mealtimes promote social interactions and satisfy dietary needs with delicious and healthy dining options. The community strives to promote a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents can thrive in their golden years.

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Overview of Jacksonville Care Center

Make every moment of your best years count at Jacksonville Care Center, a distinct community in Jacksonville, AR, offering residential care. Residents can ease their worries with a kind and highly skilled team providing top-notch assistance around the clock. With purposely built and secure accommodations, residents can live comfortably and safely.

A variety of engaging activities and stimulating programs are conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. Here, residents can thrive in retirement, especially with its exceptional services and well-maintained amenities.

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Overview of Sunshine Manor

Sunshine Manor is an assisted living community in Paragould, AR. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents live in private rooms. Sunshine Manor may be a good fit for someone who needs daily support and prefers a private living space.

The area has a Walk Score of 32 out of 100 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, which means a resident may bring a pet when moving in.

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Overview of WoodCrest Living Center

Live blissfully at WoodCrest Living Center, a blissful retreat in Booneville, AR, offering assisted living. Residents can keep their peace of mind with a kind and well-trained team helping with their daily living activities and personal needs around the clock. Purposely built and secure accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents are comfortable and safe.

With fun recreational activities and exciting events, residents will not run out of things to do for leisure and wellness. Here, residents also enjoy delicious and healthy dining options that cater to their dietary needs and preferences. The community also provides physical and occupational therapy and medication management, striving to enhance residents’ living experiences. Residents are guaranteed the finest retirement experience accompanied by the community’s well-maintained amenities and exceptional services.

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Overview of Parkview Manor

Live blissfully at Parkview Manor, an idyllic retreat in Danville, AR, offering assisted living. Here, residents receive top-tier care for their daily living activities and personal needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and secure accommodations are provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

A carefully curated calendar of engaging activities and enriching programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served, striving to meet residents’ dietary needs and preferences. The community is ideal for those needing assistance to live comfortably, especially with its dedicated services and extensive amenities.

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Overview of Forrest Manor

Enjoy a worry-free retirement at Forrest Manor, Inc., a blissful retreat in Stuttgart, AR, offering assisted living. Here, residents receive exceptional care tailored to their needs from a kind and highly trained team available around the clock. Beautifully furnished and cozy accommodations are also provided in a nurturing and welcoming environment, ensuring residents feel at ease during their stay.

A thoughtfully planned calendar of enriching activities and engaging programs is conducted to keep residents active and socially connected. Delicious and healthy meals are also served to satisfy residents’ dietary needs and preferences. With its dedicated services and state-of-the-art amenities, residents are guaranteed to thrive in their golden years.

Contact Forrest Manor, Inc.

Overview of Rocking Chair Inn

Dianne Davis administers Rocking Chair Inn, a small, 15-bed assisted living facility located on West Stultz Road in Springdale, Arkansas. The residential home features a single-story layout, allowing residents to move between the bedrooms and the main dining space without stairs. The property accepts Medicaid payments, which help eligible seniors cover the cost of their daily room and board and personal care.

The community is situated in a quiet, rural pocket of the city. The surrounding area has a walkability score of 23 out of 100, meaning the location is car-dependent and visitors or staff will need a vehicle to run errands or travel outside the property. The small scale of the home allows the staff to focus on basic personal care assistance and routine meals in a less institutional environment.

Prospective residents checking out local assisted living options can call the house directly to check on bed availability and Medicaid guidelines.

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Overview of Golden Years Retirement Village

Golden Years Retirement Village is an exceptional destination for those seeking an assisted senior living experience in the picturesque Greenwood, Arkansas. This cherished sanctuary has been thoughtfully designed to cater to your unique needs and aspirations during this golden chapter of life. With a range of personalized services and amenities, they strive to enhance your overall well-being and ensure a fulfilling lifestyle. From daily living assistance to specialized care, Golden Years offers a helping hand when you need it most.

Immerse yourself in a vibrant community where the bonds of friendship flourish and the joys of retirement are celebrated. Golden Years Retirement Village offers a warm and inviting atmosphere, fostering a sense of belonging among residents. Engaging activities, social gatherings, and a rich tapestry of experiences await, ensuring that each day is filled with laughter, companionship, and fulfillment.

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Overview of Peachtree Mena

Peachtree Mena provides assisted living in Mena, Arkansas, where residents can receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while maintaining their own apartment. That arrangement may suit someone who needs support with these routines but wants to continue living independently.

The community has 70 beds. Carla Tenbrook serves as administrator, and The Shepard Group operates Peachtree Mena. A Walk Score of 67 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

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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