Page 21 of Best Senior Communities in Arkansas

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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. 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.
Legacy Village Assisted Living
SC
IL
Bentonville
64Yes 47 -Billie Parsons-
Southridge Village Retirement Center
SC
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Heber Springs
89No 58 -Janet Loftis-
Montgomery County Assisted Living
SC
AL
Mt. Ida (Mount Ida)
42No 13 Private BedsEcho DonahueMontgomery County Nursing Home Board
Mt. Carmel Community
SC
AL
IL
MC
Benton
100No--D. Randy Jones-
Forrest Hills Residential Care Facility
SC
AL
Forrest City
45No 57 -Margaret Brazile-
Horizons of Hope, Inc.
SC
AL
Hope (Magnolia Addition)
60No 35 Private BedsLinda Berry Hall-
Greenwood Retirement Center, LLC
SC
AL
IL
RESC
Greenwood
64No 34 Private BedsKendra Bailey-
Mercy Crest Retirement Living
SC
AL
MC
Barling
102No 16 -Cindy Taylor-
Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center
SC
NH
RC
SNF
Benton
119No--Michael TindellSaline Snf Operations, LLC
The Springs at Pinnacle Mountain
SC
NH
SNF
Little Rock (Big Rock Township)
110No--David E. MillerValley Ranch Healthcare, LLC
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Overview of Legacy Village Assisted Living

Legacy Village Assisted Living offers independent living in Bentonville for seniors aged 58 and older. Residents have private living with community services, but they do not receive daily care through this care type, making the community a possible fit for someone who wants to live independently within that age group.

The community has 64 beds, and pets are allowed when a resident moves in. A Walk Score of 47 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Legacy Village Assisted Living opened in 2006. Billie Parsons serves as administrator, and Legacy Village Greenhouse operates the community; the available facts also identify a program called Area Amenities, without describing what it includes.

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Overview of Southridge Village Retirement Center

Administered by Janet Loftis, Southridge Village Retirement Center provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Residents also receive around the clock, with 24-hour staffing available. The community also provides rehabilitation services and respite care to accommodate older adults in need of recovery support and those seeking temporary relief.

Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on-site, with specialized outdoor therapy equipment for therapy activities. The community has an 89-bed capacity, including private rooms with showers, giving each resident an individual room and an in-room shower. An enclosed courtyard also offers a gazebo and concrete walking path for outdoor use. Moreover, a salon provides on-site grooming services, and the large communal dining space and activity area support meals and scheduled activities.

A Walk Score of 58 places the area in the somewhat walkable band, meaning some errands can be done on foot and a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach certain nearby destinations independently.

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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.

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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.

Contact Forrest Hills Residential Care Facility

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 Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center

Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center is a nursing home in Benton, Arkansas, offering skilled nursing and respite care. Licensed nurses are on site around the clock for skilled nursing, while respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Short term rehabilitation is available as well, so the home may suit someone recovering from an illness, injury, or hospital stay.

Heartland has served families since 1992 and has 119 beds. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 18 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. On site therapy means rehabilitation can take place at the home without arranging transportation elsewhere, and transportation to appointments is available. An Enhanced Care Unit and a doctor on staff add further clinical resources.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment options for eligible care. Michael Tindell serves as administrator, and Saline SNF Operations operates the community.

Contact Heartland Rehabilitation and Care Center

Overview of The Springs at Pinnacle Mountain

The Springs at Pinnacle Mountain is a nursing home offering skilled nursing in Little Rock, AR. Licensed nursing care is available on site around the clock, so the home may suit someone whose medical needs require nursing oversight throughout the day and night. Rehabilitation services are also available, supporting recovery or helping a resident maintain function during the stay.

The home has 110 beds, which gives families a clear sense of its licensed capacity. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Medicare can cover short term skilled care after a hospital stay, while Medicaid may help when personal savings do not cover a long stay.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 18m per resident per day. This represents the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. David E. Miller serves as the administrator, and Valley Ranch Healthcare operates the community. The Springs at Pinnacle Mountain is in the Big Rock Township neighborhood.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    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
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 Senior Communities in Arkansas

What is senior living?

Senior communities are residential settings designed for adults aged 55 or older, with options ranging from active independent living to assisted living and memory care.

How many senior communities are listed on this page?

This page features 416 senior communities in Arkansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right senior community 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 senior communities 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.

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