Page 17 of Best Senior Communities in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 416 senior communities in AR using AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank senior communities 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. 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. HOS (Hospice Care): Comfort-focused care for those with a terminal illness, prioritizing quality of life over treatment. PC (Palliative Care): Comfort-focused care for serious illness at any stage, including alongside curative treatment. SC (Senior Communities):
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
SC
AL
IL
Van Buren
40No 56 -Ladonna SyrockVan Buren Legacy, LLC
Chambers Health and Rehabilitation
SC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Carlisle
90No 21 -Michelle MoranLonokeco Ops, Inc
The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills
SC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Rison
91No 42 -Leslie Michelle PhillipsRison Gh Operations, LLC
Conway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Conway
105No 2 -Kathern FisherFaulkner Snf Operations, LLC
White River Healthcare
SC
NH
Calico Rock
70No 13 -Jeannie SimpsonWhite River Healthcare, LLC
Creative Housing, III – Newton
SC
AL
El Dorado
10Yes 63 -Barbara StaggsCreative Housing, III, Inc
Fairweather Manor
SC
AL
Hot Springs
23No 54 Private BedsJeanette RoeCounseling Clinic, Inc
Methodist Village Inc.
SC
AL
IL
MC
RC
Fort Smith
45No 16 Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsCandace Cox-
Sunshine Manor Retirement Homes, Inc.
SC
AL
Paragould
96No 69 -Mike Edwards-
Crestpark Helena, LLC
SC
NH
Helena
110No 13 -April WilsonCrestpark Helena, LLC
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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 Chambers Health and Rehabilitation

Chambers Health and Rehabilitation in Carlisle, Arkansas, offers nursing home services, memory care support, respite stays, and short-term rehabilitation. Secured accommodations assist residents who face risks from wandering, while short-term respite care offers temporary relief for primary family caregivers needing time off. Physical rehabilitation therapies use a dedicated therapy gym alongside a training kitchen and bathroom to help individuals practice routine household tasks.

LonokeCo Ops operates the 90-bed residence alongside administrator Michelle Moran. Care records indicate total nurse staffing of 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day. Living arrangements include private rooms, while property amenities feature an enclosed outdoor courtyard and a salon. Meal planning is handled by cooks and a certified dietary manager to support specific nutritional needs. Accepted payment methods include Medicare, Medicaid, and private funds.

Individuals researching short-term recovery options or specialized care settings can reach out to Chambers Health and Rehabilitation to discuss current openings, review funding options, or set up a guided walk-through of the area.

Contact Chambers Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills

Five care types make the list at The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills in Rison, AR. They are respite care, palliative care, hospice care, nursing home care, and skilled nursing. Ongoing clinical care is what the nursing side of that list delivers.

Hospice and palliative care exist for comfort and support, and the phrase serious or life-limiting illness reaches people who are not dying yet. Respite care has two people in it, the one who needs care and the family caregiver travelling or recovering.

Ninety-one beds are covered by the license. Rehabilitation services mean therapy runs inside the stay instead of being arranged somewhere else. Staffing runs 24 hours a day, which is a claim about the shift pattern rather than about anybody’s intentions.

Nursing time per resident clocks in at 5 hours and 44 minutes a day. Families fund the stay through Medicare, Medicaid, or private pay.

Rison GH Operations, LLC operates the community, with Leslie Michelle Phillips as administrator. Skilled nursing, a short respite stay, or comfort-focused care are the three reasons somebody ends up here.

Contact The Green House Cottages of Southern Hills

Overview of Conway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

In Conway, AR, Conway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center works under a license covering nursing home care, skilled nursing, and respite care. Licensed nursing through every hour and is one-half of the clinical structure. Respite is what a family arranges when the usual caregiver has to be elsewhere for a stretch.

There are 105 licensed beds. For one resident, a day counts 4 hours and 25 minutes of nurse staffing.

Rehabilitation services happen inside the center, so nobody changes care settings to get therapy. The other half of that structure is a doctor on staff, which puts physician care into the building’s own arrangements.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are taken, and each is easier to describe by what it will not do. Medicaid will not step in until a long stay costs more than a family can fund. Medicare will not pay for a long-term residence, only a brief skilled course tied to a hospital discharge, and private pay carries no such refusals.

Skilled nursing, rehabilitation, or a brief respite stay while a caregiver is unavailable are what would bring somebody here. Kathern Fisher is the administrator under Faulkner SNF Operations, LLC.

Contact Conway Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of White River Healthcare

White River Healthcare is a nursing home in Calico Rock, Arkansas. Nursing home care provides ongoing nursing support in a residential setting, so it may suit someone whose daily needs require nursing care rather than only help with household tasks.

The home has 70 beds, with Medicare and private pay accepted. Eligible residents can use Medicare for covered short-term skilled care after a hospital stay, while others can pay directly for care; Jeannie Simpson serves as the administrator.

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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

Fairweather Manor

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

Fairweather Manor is an assisted living community in Hot Springs, AR, with 23 beds. Its smaller scale can give staff and residents more opportunity to get to know each other, while private beds provide each resident with an individual sleeping space. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing, and medication, while residents retain their own living space.

A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives may still be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently. Fairweather Manor is administered by Jeanette Roe and operated by Counseling Clinic, and its smaller size may make it a good fit for someone who prefers a more intimate community while receiving help with daily tasks.

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Overview of Methodist Village

Opened in 2019, Methodist Village Inc. is an assisted living with memory care services that offers a specialized community known as an Alzheimer’s Special Care Unit (ASCU). The ASCU Community serves as a home for individuals with Alzheimer’s disease and other related dementias who require dedicated care and support.

At Methodist Village Senior Living, the primary goal is to create an environment where moments of joy and happiness thrive. Their dedicated team understands the challenges and complexities that come with memory loss and is equipped with the knowledge and expertise to provide the highest quality of care. This community strives to ensure that each resident receives the support they need, while fostering a sense of purpose and well-being. 

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Overview of Sunshine Manor Retirement Homes

Sunshine Manor Retirement Homes is an assisted living community in Paragould, AR, where residents can receive personal care assistance with bathing, grooming, dressing, and medication management. The regular help with these daily activities may make the community a possible fit for someone who needs ongoing support with them.

Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover. Beauty and barber services are offered on site, and transportation arrangements can help residents organize trips beyond the community. The home has 96 beds, with Mike Edwards serving as administrator. A Walk Score of 69 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, so some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage certain nearby errands independently.

Starting Price $2,700/Month Info Pricing updated on October 7th, 2026

Contact Sunshine Manor Retirement Homes, Inc.

Overview of Crestpark Helena

Crestpark Helena is a nursing home in Helena, AR, where residents receive nursing care and ongoing support within the home. It has 110 beds, with 33% occupancy, so fewer than half of the beds are occupied. Total nurse staffing is 5h 48m per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available to each resident across the care team, and April Wilson serves as the administrator.

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Senior Communities in Arkansas at a glance

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