Best Senior Communities in Arkansas

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Dec 2025
Over 10 homes analyzed

Sources: CMS Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and Arkansas Department of Health, Office of Aging and Long Term Care.

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Arkansas is a landlocked state in the West South Central region of the southern US, known as the Natural State, with its stunning mountains, lakes, hot springs, and forests, combined with its rich history. Offering affordable housing options and a low cost of living, families, and retirees here can enjoy a comfortable lifestyle without drying their wallets. The city’s rich cultural heritage, including art galleries, music festivals, and historical sites, provides plenty of social and recreational opportunities. Numerous senior living communities are also available to provide seniors with the services, activities, and amenities they need for a relaxing and enjoyable retirement.

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Hillcrest Home
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Harrison
103
No
-
24
MISSION INTERESTS COMMITTEE INC
-
$13,185,644.00
$6,830,293.00
51.8%
94.10
5/5
5.9668
5/5
5/5
4/5
-
7
-
+30%
+28%
+28%
91.1%
Butterfield Trail Village
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

Fayetteville
87
Yes
A+
39
SPEARS, MICHAEL
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
$15,214,770.00
$8,619,800.00
56.7%
41.80
1/5
7.7255
1/5
4/5
3/5
1
21
3
+5%
+65%
-32%
48.2%
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Fayetteville
47
No
-
61
STATE OF ARKANSAS
-
-
-
-
49.60
4/5
6.9236
3/5
4/5
5/5
-
42
-
+83%
+48%
-27%
52.3%
Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Jonesboro
75
Yes
A+
24
Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro, LLC
Studio
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
West Shores
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Hot Springs
82
Yes
-
22
Capital Senior Management 2, Inc.
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookdale Chenal Heights
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

Little Rock
98
Yes
-
18
Emeritus Corporation
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Springdale
102
No
-
37
JONES, TRACIE
-
$12,507,364.00
$3,634,521.00
29.1%
83.90
5/5
4.5556
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
18
-
-87%
-2%
+12%
79.9%
Peachtree Village of Holiday Island
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Holiday Island
82
No
A+
24
Lexington Corp.
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
​​Shiloh Health and Rehab
IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Springdale (Bethel Heights)
115
No
-
23
LEDFORD, DENNY
-
$8,389,704.00
$3,598,305.00
42.9%
105.00
5/5
4.2287
4/5
3/5
5/5
-
14
-
-40%
-9%
-11%
63.2%
Presbyterian Village
SNF

Nursing Home 24/7 care needed

AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

IL

Independent Living For self-sufficient seniors seeking community and minimal assistance.

N

Nursing

Little Rock (Leawood)
70
Yes
A+
32
COMPTON, MARY
-
$7,156,034.00
$4,389,016.00
61.3%
63.00
5/5
6.2774
5/5
4/5
2/5
-
12
-
-67%
+34%
+24%
88.1%
Brookdale Russellville
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Russellville
100
Yes
A+
37
Emeritus Properties Ark Wildflower LLC
Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Brookstone Assisted Living Community
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

RC

Respite Care

Fayetteville
98
No
-
28
Brookstone Assisted Living Opco LLC
Studio / 1 Bed
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Villages of General Baptist Health Care
AL

Assisted Living For seniors needing help with daily tasks but not full-time nursing.

Pine Bluff
60
No
-
4
-
Private Beds
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
The Springs of Chenal
SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

Little Rock (John Barrow)
70
No
A+
10
VALLERY, SAMUEL
-
$5,663,822.00
$2,817,945.00
49.8%
48.90
5/5
4.3667
4/5
2/5
5/5
-
16
-
-49%
-7%
-19%
57.9%
Timberlane Health & Rehab
HC

Hospice Care

MC

Memory Care Specialized care for those with Memory Loss, Alzheimer's, or dementia, ensuring safety and support.

SNF

Nursing Homes 24/7 care needed

RC

Respite Care

El Dorado
106
No
A+
33
LOONEY, ROBIN
-
$12,518,443.00
$3,586,099.00
28.6%
90.20
3/5
4.5118
3/5
4/5
4/5
-
14
-
-17%
-3%
+12%
79.7%
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Ozark Nursing and Rehab has been proudly serving families in Ozark, Arkansas, and surrounding areas since 1961. The facility offers personalized care plans to promote optimal health and well-being, including long-term care and therapy services. It is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders who call Ozark home.
Overview of Ozark Health Nursing and Rehab Center
Ozark Nursing and Rehab has been proudly serving families in Ozark, Arkansas, and surrounding areas since 1961. The facility offers personalized care plans to promote optimal health and well-being, including long-term care and therapy services. It is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders who call Ozark home.
Peachtree Village, LLC is a senior living community located in Fort Smith, Arkansas. It offers assisted living services with a focus on providing a compassionate environment for residents. The community features various amenities and activities to enhance the quality of life for its residents.
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Mercy Crest Retirement Living is a premier retirement facility located in Barling, Arkansas. It provides high-quality assisted living and independent resident services in a luxurious and comfortable faith-based setting. The facility offers a range of services including meals, transportation, housekeeping, and daily activities.
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Dalton's Place at Star City offers a gracious, maintenance-free lifestyle for its residents. It provides options for both assisted living services and independent living. The facility is committed to delivering exceptional care and services in a supportive environment.
Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center serves the community of Malvern and surrounding areas. It offers personalized care plans, 24/7 care, on-site therapy services, and a variety of daily activities. The facility is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders in a warm and caring environment.
Overview of Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
Arbor Oaks Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center serves the community of Malvern and surrounding areas. It offers personalized care plans, 24/7 care, on-site therapy services, and a variety of daily activities. The facility is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders in a warm and caring environment.
Green Acre Easy Living is an assisted living facility located in Rogers, Arkansas. It has been serving the community since 1996 and is a Medicaid provider. The facility offers a range of services including supervision with medication, daily housekeeping, and home-cooked meals.
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Green Acre Easy Living is an assisted living facility located in Rogers, Arkansas. It has been serving the community since 1996 and is a Medicaid provider. The facility offers a range of services including supervision with medication, daily housekeeping, and home-cooked meals.
Hope Haven Assisted Living Community is located in Hope, Arkansas. It offers a range of services including assisted living, medication monitoring, dementia care, and physical therapy. The community focuses on providing a safe and engaging environment for residents.
Overview of Hope Haven Assisted Living Community
Hope Haven Assisted Living Community is located in Hope, Arkansas. It offers a range of services including assisted living, medication monitoring, dementia care, and physical therapy. The community focuses on providing a safe and engaging environment for residents.
Brownwood Life Care Center, Inc. provides a loving and caring atmosphere with up-to-date medical technology to ensure health and happiness for area children and young adults. Clients considered for placement include those with severe intellectual disabilities and physical handicaps. The center encourages family involvement and offers various therapeutic services.
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Brownwood Life Care Center, Inc. provides a loving and caring atmosphere with up-to-date medical technology to ensure health and happiness for area children and young adults. Clients considered for placement include those with severe intellectual disabilities and physical handicaps. The center encourages family involvement and offers various therapeutic services.
Crown Point Retirement Center LLC is located in Sheridan, Arkansas. It offers a caring and enriching atmosphere with a commitment to meet and exceed the expectations of its residents. The facility emphasizes superior personal care and delicious, nutritious meals.
Overview of Crown Point Retirement Center LLC
Crown Point Retirement Center LLC is located in Sheridan, Arkansas. It offers a caring and enriching atmosphere with a commitment to meet and exceed the expectations of its residents. The facility emphasizes superior personal care and delicious, nutritious meals.
Highland Court Rehabilitation and Resident Center serves the elders in the community of Marshall, Arkansas, and surrounding areas with a warm and caring environment. The facility offers personalized care plans, 24/7 care, on-site therapy services, and transport to appointments. It is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders and providing comfort and peace of mind.
Overview of Highland Court, a Rehabilitation and Resident Care Facility
Highland Court Rehabilitation and Resident Center serves the elders in the community of Marshall, Arkansas, and surrounding areas with a warm and caring environment. The facility offers personalized care plans, 24/7 care, on-site therapy services, and transport to appointments. It is dedicated to enhancing the lives of elders and providing comfort and peace of mind.

Assisted Living Magazine Ranking Methodology

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How Assisted Living Magazine Evaluates & Scores Nursing Homes

Assisted Living Magazine ranks nursing homes using a rigorous, data-driven scoring model built specifically for skilled nursing.
Because this care level is regulated, clinical outcomes and compliance carry significantly more weight than transparency or digital presence.
Each community receives a ranking based on the factors below, weighted according to their importance in predicting resident safety, care quality, and long-term stability.

Update cadence: Reviewed quarterly, with prompt updates when new reviews, reports, or complaints are filed.

What We Prioritize Most

The largest share of every nursing home’s score — 45% of the total weighting — comes from clinical and regulatory indicators, including:

  • Overall, staffing, and inspection ratings
  • Long-stay and short-stay quality measures
  • Nurse-to-resident and staff-to-resident ratios
  • Health deficiencies and regulatory history
  • Accreditations and positive local news reporting

These factors directly reflect resident safety, care quality, and compliance.

Operational Stability & Resident Support

Another 35% of the score comes from operational and stability signals, such as:

  • Nurse hours per patient per day
  • Occupancy levels and cleanliness citations
  • Administrative stability and ownership quality
  • Readmission rates and registered-nurse turnover
Balancing Additional Factors

The remaining 20% of the score includes contextual elements such as:

  • Year built or renovated
  • Penalties, fines, and preventable readmissions
  • Revenue per bed
  • Administrator tenure

These factors help round out the overall picture but carry less weight because our methodology prioritizes clinical outcomes and regulatory consistency above all else.
The result is a clear, data-driven ranking system that elevates nursing homes delivering exceptional care and long-term resident safety.

Frequently Asked Questions

What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

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Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

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Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

Frequently Asked Questions

Answers to the most common questions from families.
What government services provide money for senior housing?

Several government programs offer financial assistance for senior housing in various countries, focusing on the United States for a broad overview:

  • Medicaid: Medicaid is a state and federally funded program that can cover the costs of nursing home care for those who meet eligibility criteria, including income and asset limits. Some states also offer Medicaid waivers that help pay for home and community-based services to prevent or delay nursing home placement.
  • Medicare: Medicare, primarily a health insurance program for people aged 65 and over, does not cover long-term housing costs. However, it can cover short-term stays in a skilled nursing facility under specific conditions following a hospital stay.
  • Section 202 Supportive Housing for the Elderly Program: This program provides housing for low-income seniors. It offers rental assistance and access to supportive services, such as cleaning, cooking, and transportation.
  • Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) Properties: While not a direct subsidy, LIHTC encourages developers to create affordable housing. Seniors with low incomes can find reduced-rent apartments through this program.
  • State and Local Programs: Many states, counties, and cities offer their own programs to assist seniors with housing costs. These can include property tax relief programs, rental assistance programs, and programs that offer affordable senior housing options.
  • Veterans Affairs (VA): The VA offers several programs for veterans, including the Aid and Attendance benefit, which provides monthly payments to veterans who require the aid of another person, or are housebound, to help cover the cost of care in homes, nursing homes, and assisted living facilities.
  • Social Security: While Social Security primarily provides retirement income, for many seniors, these benefits are a crucial part of their budget, including housing costs.
How do you pick the homes you recommend?

Before recommending homes, we conduct a thorough evaluation on crucial factors that define a senior home such as the quality of care they provide, the reputation of the organization, and a comprehensive review of community testimonials as well. Every detail is assessed to assure that seniors are offered not just senior care options, but trustworthy homes where they can experience the care that they deserve.

Do you help families that need Medicaid?

Yes. Assisting families who need Medicaid is important to us as it plays a crucial role in offering financial support to seniors confronting economic challenges. We would like to keep essential healthcare services accessible to all community members, irrespective of one’s financial circumstances.

Cost guide to senior living, assisted living, nursing homes, and more.

Check out our cost guide.

How much does this service cost?

We extend our services at no cost, ensuring that families and seniors can benefit from tailored assistance in their search for care and home options. Our ability to offer personalized guidance without charge to families and seniors is made possible through the support and funding from the communities with which we team up. 

What services do you offer?
  • Finding and ranking the best assisted living facilities
  • Finding and ranking the best nursing homes
  • Finding and ranking the best memory care facilities
  • Our concierge service helps seniors move into the perfect home for them
  • Helping seniors use medicare, medicaid, and other government programs to pay for their homes
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Helping seniors avoid senior homes that have bad service or fraud
  • Autobiography & Family History Writing + Research
  • Senior-focused concierge medicine
  • Senior-focused nutritionist
  • Senior-focused personal training
  • Memory care specialists
  • Custom wheelchairs at all price points.
  • Custom hearing aids
  • Cosmetic skincare + dermatology
  • Companionship: We offer in-person and virtual companionship services. Someone engaging to hang out with or talk to on video chat.
  • Senior housing concierge. Our service finds the best senior living options based on your needs, income, and personality.
Virtual Tours & Videos

Check out our photo album

Check out our virtual tours

Check out our home videos

Resident interviews at our senior living facilities

Check out our resident interviews

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