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Best Senior Communities in Arkansas

Reviewed by Dr. Jordan Weiss
Updated Apr 2026
We analyzed 416 homes in Arkansas

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

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Compare Senior Communities around Arkansas The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.

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Hillcrest Home
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Harrison
110No 24 --Phil YoderMission Interests Committee Of The Amish Mennonite
Butterfield Trail Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Fayetteville (East Joyce Boulevard)
87Yes 39 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Jay M GreenButterfield Trail Village, Incorporated
Arkansas State Veterans Home at Fayetteville
SC

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Fayetteville (Evelyn Hills Shopping Center)
90No 61 --Phillip CappielloArkansas State Government
Liberty Park Senior Living of Jonesboro
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Jonesboro (Red Wolf Boulevard)
75Yes 24 StudioA+Kalie HuntzingerLiberty Park Senior Living Of Jonesboro, Llc
West Shores
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

Hot Springs
82Yes 22 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tabatha FoxCapital Senior Management 2, Inc.
Brookdale Chenal Heights
MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Little Rock (Chenal Heights Drive)
98Yes 18 Studio / 1 Bed-Matthew StevensEmeritus Corporation
Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Springdale
102No 37 --Bob MartinCwnc Ops, Inc.
Peachtree Village of Holiday Island
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Holiday Island (Eureka Springs)
82No 24 -A+Chad HarmanLexington Corp.
​​Shiloh Health and Rehab
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

Springdale (Bethel Heights)
140No 23 --Lesly RodriguezShiloh Nursing And Rehab, Llc
Presbyterian Village
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

IL

Independent Living Lifestyle-focused communities for older adults offering dining, activities, and transportation with minimal personal care. Best for active, independent seniors who want community without medical support.

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Little Rock (Leawood)
78Yes 32 -A+Brenda BanePresbyterian Village, Inc.
Brookdale Russellville
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Russellville (South Inglewood Avenue)
100Yes 37 Studio / Alcove / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Mindy BriganceEmeritus Properties Ark Wildflower Llc
Brookstone Assisted Living Community
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

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

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

Pine Bluff
60No 4 Private Beds-Talisha Callaway-
The Springs of Chenal
NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

Little Rock (John Barrow)
70No 10 -A+Kaicee RodriguesAllay Healthcare Llc
Timberlane Health & Rehab
AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

HC

Home Care Professional care delivered in the person's own home — from companionship and errands to skilled nursing and therapy. Allows seniors to age in place. Medicare covers skilled home health when medically necessary.

MC

Memory Care Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia. Staff trained in cognitive impairment, with higher staff-to-resident ratios and an environment designed to reduce confusion and wandering risk.

NH

Nursing Home Licensed facility providing 24/7 skilled nursing care for residents with complex, ongoing medical needs. Staffed by RNs, LPNs, and CNAs. Inspected and star-rated annually by CMS. Accepts Medicare (short-term rehab) and Medicaid (long-term care).

RC

Respite Care Short-term temporary care — days to weeks — to give family caregivers a break. Full care provided during the stay. Often used after hospitalization or to trial a facility before a permanent placement decision.

El Dorado
106No 33 -A+William DornanTimberlane Care And Rehabilitation Center, Llc
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Overview of Hospice Foundation of Arkansas

Situated in North Little Rock, Arkansas, the Hospice Foundation of Arkansas is a dedicated provider of hospice care, extending support to seniors in need. Their exceptional commitment to veterans is evident in the honor they bestow across the state of Arkansas, complemented by free grief support services.

As a nonprofit care provider, the Hospice Foundation of Arkansas stands out by offering grief support free of charge, irrespective of whether it is covered by the Medicare reimbursement formula. Patients and families can rest assured in the care provided by this compassionate and organized team, which excels in navigating healthcare decisions, end-of-life care, and senior care in general. The foundation exemplifies a people-centric approach, fostering a secure and supportive environment for seniors during their life-limiting stages.

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Arkansas Hospice Ottenheimer Inpatient Center

St. Vincent Hospital, #2, St Vincent Cir #7e, Little Rock, AR 72205
Overview of Arkansas Hospice Ottenheimer Inpatient Center

Located in Little Rock, the Arkansas Hospice Ottenheimer Inpatient Center is a trusted provider of hospice services, recognized for offering the comfort and convenience essential in life-limiting illnesses. Backed by a team of skilled medical professionals, they have earned the confidence of patients and families by excelling in healthcare decision-making.

Renowned for their top-notch end-of-life care, grief support, and palliative care, the center goes beyond the conventional by serving veterans and navigating difficult conversations with families. Respecting decisions made on the terms of families and patients, they maintain a credible and compassionate approach to hospice care. With a well-structured process for every aspect, the Arkansas Hospice Ottenheimer Inpatient Center ensures a dignified and supportive senior living experience during challenging times.

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Overview of Hospice Home Care

Catering to the Little Rock, Arkansas area, Hospice Home Care emerges as a highly recommended facility specializing in end-of-life care options. Renowned for their mastery and empathy in navigating the end-of-life journey, this facility offers trusted routine home care, respite care, continuous care, and comfort care center services. With a team comprising doctors, nurses, aids, social workers, chaplains, and volunteers, they provide daily support for families dealing with life-limiting illnesses.

Hospice Home Care’s approach alleviates burdens from families, offering hospice care in the home with services such as home visits by the hospice medical director, family bereavement services, provision of medical equipment and supplies, and expert medication management. As an integral part of senior living support, Hospice Home Care ensures compassionate end-of-life care, emphasizing both physical comfort and emotional well-being for patients and their families.

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Overview of Comfort Keepers of Nw Arkansas

Serving Bentonville, Arkansas, Comfort Keepers caregivers extend their compassionate care to seniors. Their services include companion care, home-making services, 24-hour care, respite care, and private-duty nursing. This community takes pride in offering top-tier in-home care services and is dedicated to seniors and older adults.

Their dedicated caregivers enable seniors and individuals with disabilities to maintain independent and comfortable lives. Having their expert caregivers in your loved one’s home provides peace of mind, knowing they receive the best care. Comfort Keepers stands out for its quality, professionalism, and compassion, all to preserve independence and enhance the quality of life for their clients.

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Overview of The Springs of Brinkley

The Springs Brinkley offers a thriving senior living environment staffed by experienced professionals dedicated to senior care. Their commitment to seniors’ well-being shines through their specialized programs, focusing on rehabilitation, skilled nursing, and memory care services to promote senior health. This residence prioritizes the values of commitment, peace of mind, and a deep passion for providing tailored support to seniors. Their goal is to facilitate a swift return to home life for their patients, making it an excellent choice as a long-term nursing home.
Additionally, The Springs Brinkley provides comprehensive services, including hospice and palliative care, and an ideal environment conducive to an enriching life. Their clinical services span diabetes management, enteral nutrition, wound care, psychological support, and more. With a dedication to holistic care, The Springs Brinkley stands as an ideal choice for seniors seeking a supportive and thriving community.

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Overview of St. Francis Park – Assisted Living by Americare

St. Francis Park Senior Living is dedicated to creating a tranquil and accommodating haven for senior residents in Jonesboro, Arkansas. Seniors receive personalized, 24/7 assistance with daily activities, such as dressing, hygiene, and medication management, ensuring they feel supported and cared for at all times. The compassionate staff also offers access to physical and occupational therapy sessions for those in need, promoting overall well-being.
Within this assisted living community, residents can enjoy a range of amenities designed to foster a sense of community and relaxation. From the beauty salon and barbershop to the inviting garden and patio, there are ample spaces for social gatherings and peaceful moments. The monthly activities calendar is thoughtfully curated with holistic wellness options, providing opportunities for recreation and engagement. At St. Francis Park Senior Living, wellness is at the forefront. Three delicious and nutritious daily meals are offered, with the choice to dine in the restaurant-style dining room or the comfort of one’s own room. The community’s array of services and activities is aimed at empowering residents to thrive and cultivate meaningful connections with others. St. Francis Park Senior Living is committed to enhancing the lives of its residents, ensuring they experience a fulfilling and vibrant senior living journey. 

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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
  • 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.
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