Page 12 of Best Senior Communities in Arkansas

Ouachita Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Camden, AR, provides nursing home, skilled nursing, and respite care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care around the clock, while respite care offers a short stay when a resident’s usual caregiver needs time away. These services may suit a resident who needs ongoing nursing support or a family arranging temporary care.

The community has 115 beds and staff available around the clock. Onsite rehabilitation services let residents receive therapy without leaving the community, and therapeutic recreation provides structured activities during the day. A beauty shop and hairdresser, covered outdoor patio, private courtyard, transportation, and pet access are also available.

Families can use Medicaid, Medicare, or private pay, depending on whether care is covered or privately funded. Stephanie Fletcher serves as administrator, and Camden SNF Operations operates the community. A doctor is on staff.

St. Francis Assisted Living provides assisted living in Forrest City, Arkansas. Residents receive help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while living in their own apartment, and the 55 bed community may suit someone who prefers a smaller setting.

Residents can spend time outdoors in the gazebo and garden. A beauty parlor provides on site grooming, while the pet policy allows residents to continue living with a companion animal. Transportation and rehabilitation services are also available, giving residents access to rides and rehabilitation support as part of their care arrangements.

A Walk Score of 57 places the area in the somewhat walkable range, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage select nearby trips independently. Andre’ Stephens serves as administrator, and St. Francis County Community Development Co. operates the community.

Overview of Memory Care at Good Shepherd

Memory Care at Good Shepherd offers memory care and assisted living in Little Rock, AR. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. The two care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs change.

Family-style meals are prepared from scratch and served in a fine dining setting, giving residents a shared dining format for meals. There is plenty to take part in, including organized group activities, exercise classes, lectures, movie matinees, games, book clubs, group outings, holiday parties and entertainment. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs secured memory care or help with daily tasks but may be able to remain in the same community as those needs change.

The community has a Walk Score of 37 out of 100 and is classified as car-dependent. Most errands therefore require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

Overview of Hope‘s Creek Retirement Living

Welcome to Hope‘s Creek Retirement Living an exceptional assisted living community with memory care services located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. The staff at Hope’s Creek is dedicated to providing relationship-based care, taking the time to understand the unique needs and preferences of each senior resident. With a focus on safety and security, the community offers 24-hour security and emergency response systems to ensure peace of mind for residents and their families.

Hope’s Creek, Inc. is known for its exceptional comfort and personalized care. The community takes pride in serving home-style meals three times a day, using fresh ingredients, in a restaurant-like atmosphere. The facility is thoughtfully designed to create a welcoming and close-knit environment, with features such as one and two-bedroom apartments, spacious living areas, extra-wide hallways, an easy-to-navigate floor plan, large common areas, and multiple covered patios. These amenities provide residents with ample space to socialize and relax while enjoying the comforts of home. 

Peachtree Village offers assisted living and respite care in Fort Smith, AR. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while residents keep their own apartments. Respite care provides a short stay, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

With 59 beds, Peachtree Village is a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. Residents have an on-site fitness room for exercise, along with an activity program and monthly events that provide scheduled activities to attend; Nancy Sullivan serves as the administrator. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car-dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride, making Peachtree Village a possible fit for someone who needs daily living assistance or for a family seeking a short-term respite stay.

​​shiloh Health and Rehab provides nursing home care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Springdale, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care for residents who need ongoing support, while respite care offers a short stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. The combination may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing care or a temporary placement during a caregiver’s absence.

The community has 140 beds, with semi-private and private rooms. A semi-private room supports shared living, while a private room provides a room to oneself. Total nurse staffing is 4h 3m per resident per day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time assigned to each resident. Payment options are Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families public coverage routes or the option to pay directly.

Residents have access to rehabilitation services and a rehabilitation gym, providing a dedicated place for therapy within the community. Lesly Rodriguez is the administrator, and Shiloh Nursing and Rehab operates the community.

Overview of Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab

Eaglecrest Nursing and Rehab offers nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Ash Flat, Arkansas. Memory care provides supervised support for a resident living with dementia who may be at risk of wandering, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

Respite care offers a short term stay for a family whose usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Nursing home care supports residents who need ongoing care in a residential setting. The community may be a good fit for a resident who needs nursing support or dementia supervision, or for a family seeking a short term respite stay.

There are 100 beds. Private rooms give each resident a personal living space. April Spurlock serves as the administrator, and AFNC operates the community.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 34 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care costs, including public programs and direct payment. A therapy gym supports rehabilitation on site, so residents receiving short term rehab can use the community’s therapy space without arranging outside transportation.

Salon services provide on site grooming. An enclosed outdoor courtyard, gazebo, and concrete walking path provide designated space for time outdoors. Meals are prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks, with accommodations for food allergies and preferences.

Overview of Corning Therapy and Living Center

Corning Therapy and Living Center operates an 84-bed facility in Corning, Arkansas, delivering nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Memory care units utilize a secured layout to support individuals prone to wandering, while respite stays accommodate short-term relief for primary caregivers. On-site short-term rehabilitation services assist residents working through recovery programs.

Daily nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 20 minutes per resident under administrator Ava Sears and operator Cnnc. On-site features include an outdoor courtyard, a hair salon, structured recreational activities, and an in-house dining program that serves regional classics and lighter meals. The neighborhood receives a 65 walk score, allowing select nearby errands to be completed on foot.

Prospective residents and their families are welcome to reach out to Corning Therapy and Living Center to examine payment options, including Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, or to tour the grounds and discuss current room availability.

Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Pocahontas, Arkansas, provides skilled nursing, memory care, and temporary respite stays. On-site clinical support includes a staff doctor along with rehabilitation therapies for individuals requiring structured physical treatment. Memory care features secured surroundings designed specifically for residents needing ongoing supervision, while respite options accommodate short-term admissions.

Managed by operator Randolph SNF Operations and administrator Suzann Wilson, this 97-bed facility logs an average of 4 hours and 8 minutes of daily nursing care per resident. Residents have access to facility-managed transportation for medical appointments outside the property, which helps compensate for a car-dependent neighborhood with a 48 walk score.

Prospective representatives are invited to contact Pocahontas Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center to obtain current intake details, ask about payment options, or arrange a facility tour. Accepted financial plans include Medicare for eligible short-term stays, Medicaid for ongoing care, and private pay.

Overview of Dermott City Nursing Home

Dermott City Nursing Home is a nursing home in Dermott, AR, providing ongoing nursing support and assistance with daily care needs. The community may be a good fit for a resident who requires continued nursing oversight rather than independent living.

The home has 70 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families multiple payment routes: Medicare applies to short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help cover a long stay when savings are limited, and private pay allows families to pay directly. Cameron Griffin serves as the administrator, and City Government operates the home.