Best Assisted Living in Jonesboro, AR

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 12 assisted living communities in Jonesboro, 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: $4,820The average monthly cost across facilities in Jonesboro, AR. 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: 20/ 100The average Walk Score across facilities in Jonesboro, AR. 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: 64The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Jonesboro, AR. 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. 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. 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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. CCRC( (Continuing Care Retirement Communities (CCRC)):
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro
AL
MC
RC
Jonesboro
75Yes 24 StudioA+Kalie HuntzingerLiberty Park Senior Living Of Jonesboro, LLC
Chateau On The Ridge
AL
Paragould
91Yes 18 --Deborah FarrellAr Methodist Medical Center Retirement Com. Inc
St. Bernards Village
AL
Jonesboro
58Yes 32 --Lance BrownSt. Bernards Village, Inc
Grace Ridge, Inc.
AL
CCRC(
IL
MC
NH
SNF
Jonesboro
35
Facility 35
AR AVG
Rank #204 / 206
No
21
Facility 21
AR AVG
Rank #151 / 203
Private Beds-Dian CarltonRcf Network, LLC D/B/A/ Rosehaven Homes, Inc
StoneBridge of Pocahontas
AL
RC
Pocahontas
60Yes 6 Private Rooms-Eugenia IngramEldercare Of Arkansas II, Inc
St. Bernards Villa
AL
MC
Jonesboro
116No 4 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-C. Ronnie Sairls-
David E. Puryear Center
AL
RESC
RC
Jonesboro
10No 21 --Tijuana SmithThe Learning Center Of Northeast Arkansas, Inc
Sunshine Manor
AL
Paragould
-Yes 32 Private RoomsA+--
St. Bernards Medical Center
AL
NH
Jonesboro
-No
62
Facility 62
AR AVG
Rank #26 / 203
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StoneBridge of Blytheville – ALF Level II
AL
RC
Blytheville
14,588Yes 15 Private Rooms---

Rank badges are statewide: each community is ranked against every AR community we track that reports that metric, not just the 12 analyzed for Jonesboro. See how we rank facilities

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Overview of Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro

Liberty Park Senior Living is a senior living community in Jonesboro, Arkansas that offers expert care, affordable options, and quality lifestyle. Their mission is to provide seniors with a distinguished lifestyle that meets their needs and preferences. They have a variety of stylish floor plans to choose from, all with maintenance-free apartment homes.

Liberty Park Senior Living also offers the best senior health service in Jonesboro, with a team of professional and compassionate staff. They are more than just a senior living community. This assisted living community is a place where seniors can enjoy their golden years with comfort, convenience, and peace of mind. 

Contact Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro

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 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.

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Overview of Grace Ridge

Grace Ridge, Inc. operates a 35-bed residential care facility located at 3909 Hill Drive in Jonesboro, Craighead County, Arkansas. Administered by Dian Carlton and legally operated by RCF Network, LLC d/b/a Rosehaven Homes, Inc., the single-story community houses residents in private beds within a car-dependent neighborhood 4.5 miles from downtown (Walk Score 21). The facility carries LLC business designation and maintains dual licensing for assisted living and memory care residential services.

Round-the-clock staffing includes licensed nursing personnel and certified nursing assistants supporting both care lines. Service delivery encompasses rehabilitation services, respite care programming, short-term rehabilitation options, on-site dining with wellness-focused nutrition planning, housekeeping coordination, beauty services, and structured social and recreational activities. The facility’s 35-bed capacity serves residents requiring personal care assistance, medication management, and memory support in a family-style residential model.

All beds carry private-pay designation; however, several Arkansas Medicaid waiver programs, including the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver, ARChoices program, and State Plan Personal Care services, offer eligible residents pathways to fund care through public programs.

The facility’s operational alignment with Rosehaven Homes, Inc. indicates membership in a multi-location residential care network, potentially enabling care coordination or transfer protocols across affiliated locations.

Grace Ridge, Inc. serves older adults seeking residential assistance with activities of daily living, memory support, and rehabilitation services in a private-pay or Medicaid-waiver-eligible community staffed around the clock with nursing oversight.

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Overview of StoneBridge of Pocahontas

StoneBridge Pocahontas is an assisted living community in Pocahontas, Arkansas that offers senior living lifestyle with a variety of apartment styles and accommodations. Their residents enjoy all-inclusive, maintenance-free living in beautiful private apartments that provide the independence they desire with the security of available 24-hour professional care. StoneBridge Pocahontas also has a range of amenities and facilities that cater to the needs and preferences of their residents, such as a dining room, a lounge, a library, a garden, and a fitness center. They also enjoy a variety of outings and activities that enrich their lives and foster a sense of community.

As a Level II assisted living facility, their residents get access to supportive health, senior rehab, and social services as needed. They have a team of caring and professional staff who provide personalized services, such as help with bathing, medication assistance, transportation to medical appointments, in-house physical therapy and more. StoneBridge Pocahontas is conveniently located near various local amenities, such as health care facilities, retail stores, churches, and is only 2.38 miles away from Arkansas Methodist Medical Center, which is one of the best hospitals in the area. 

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Overview of St. Bernards Villa

St. Bernards Villa is a non-profit assisted living and memory care community in Jonesboro, AR, that offers personal and specialized care for older adults and those with memory loss. Promoting a compassionate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. As a level 2 community, medication administration, memory support, and wound care, alongside assistance with daily living activities, are also provided to enhance residents’ welfare. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and brain-stimulating games help improve residents’ cognition and allow them to interact with friends. With cozy living spaces and lively communal areas, residents can rest comfortably. Located along Parker Road and surrounded by trees, residents are guaranteed a laid-back and convenient lifestyle. As a trusted choice for senior living in Arkansas, this assisted living community strives to help older adults thrive in their later years.

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Overview of David E. Puryear Center

Set in Jonesboro, Arkansas, the David E. Puryear Center is a residential care community operated by The Learning Center of Northeast Arkansas, Inc. It also serves a highly limited-capacity setting with 10 beds, offering a more intimate environment for older adults compared with larger communities.

Around-the-clock staffing is provided, including licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants, and Medicaid is accepted as a payment option. The community also focuses less on general elder living and more on structured developmental and therapeutic support.

Services include developmental support, adult development programs, applied behavior analysis, autism screening, outpatient pediatric therapy, and diagnostic and resource services. These offerings indicate a focus on individuals with developmental or intellectual disabilities rather than a typical older adult assisted living population.

With a Walk Score of 21, the surrounding area is considered car-dependent, requiring a vehicle for most errands, and walkable access to nearby amenities is limited.

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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 St. Bernards Medical Center

St. Bernards Medical Center is a regional health hub that provides quality care for families in northeast Arkansas and southeast Missouri. Founded in 1900, St. Bernards is a nonprofit organization that operates a 440-bed acute-care facility and four centers of excellence: Heart Care, Cancer Treatment, Women’s and Children’s Services, and Senior Services. Whether you need a routine checkup, a complex surgery, or a specialized treatment, you can trust St. Bernards to deliver compassionate and cutting-edge care close to home.

St. Bernards Medical Center is not only a hospital, but also a community. It serves as a regional referral center for 23 counties, reaching over one million people. It supports various outreach programs and initiatives that aim to improve the health and well-being of the people in its service area. It also fosters a culture of excellence and innovation among its staff, physicians, volunteers, and donors. St. Bernards is more than just a hospital. It is your partner in health.

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Overview of StoneBridge of Blytheville – ALF Level II

StoneBridge Blytheville is an assisted living community located in Jonesboro, Arkansas. They are a family-owned and operated senior living community that cares for their residents as their own family. They offer a gracious senior living lifestyle with a variety of assisted living apartments and accommodations.

StoneBridge Blytheville is not just a place to live, but a place to thrive. Here, senior residents get to enjoy an  all-inclusive, maintenance-free living in beautiful private apartments that provide the independence they desire with the security of available 24-hour professional care. Seniors also get to enjoy a variety of outings and activities that enrich their lives while fostering a sense of community.

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Weighting overview

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    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
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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 Jonesboro, AR

What is the average cost of assisted living in Jonesboro, AR?

The average monthly cost of assisted living in Jonesboro, AR is approximately $4,300. Actual rates vary by community, level of care, and floorplan.

What is the price range for assisted living in Jonesboro, AR?

Assisted living in Jonesboro, AR typically ranges from $3,800–$6,400 per month, depending on the community, room type, and care needs.

What is the typical staff-to-resident ratio at assisted living facilities in Jonesboro, AR?

Assisted living facilities in Jonesboro, AR typically operate with a staff-to-resident ratio in the range of 1:6 to 1:12.

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.