Page 3 of Best Independent Living in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 67 independent living communities in AR using AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank independent living 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. 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. HC (Home Care): Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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.
Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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.
Mt. Carmel Community
IL
AL
MC
Benton
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 70
Rank #4 / 27
No--A+D. Randy Jones
Greenwood Retirement Center, LLC
IL
AL
RESC
Greenwood
64
Facility 64
AR AVG 70
Rank #14 / 27
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 34
Rank #29 / 66
Private Beds-Kendra Bailey
Woodcrest Assisted Living
IL
AL
NH
SNF
Batesville (College Heights Addition)
46
Facility 46
AR AVG 70
Rank #20 / 27
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 34
Rank #29 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-Tanya Ray
The Meadows Assisted Living, Inc.
IL
AL
Bentonville
81
Facility 81
AR AVG 70
Rank #7 / 27
Yes
46
Facility 46
AR AVG 34
Rank #17 / 66
--Ann Standley
Holiday Andover Place
IL
Little Rock (Leawood)
-Yes
68
Facility 68
AR AVG 34
Rank #6 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Sycamore Springs Senior Living
IL
AL
Mountain Home
140
Facility 140
AR AVG 70
Rank #3 / 27
Yes
8
Facility 8
AR AVG 34
Rank #60 / 66
Studio--
Harding Place Retirement
IL
HC
Searcy
-No
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 34
Rank #24 / 66
-A+Randy Reynolds
Holiday South Wind Heights
IL
Jonesboro
-Yes
44
Facility 44
AR AVG 34
Rank #19 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed--
Vitality Living Pleasant Hills
IL
AL
Little Rock (Rock Creek)
-Yes
51
Facility 51
AR AVG 34
Rank #13 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+-
Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care
IL
AL
MC
RC
Hot Springs National Park
-Yes
38
Facility 38
AR AVG 34
Rank #23 / 66
-A+Ellie Harvey

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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.

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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 Woodcrest Assisted Living

Woodcrest Assisted Living offers nursing home care, assisted living, independent living, and skilled nursing in Batesville, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while a resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care, so the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time.

Woodcrest has 46 beds, making it a smaller community where staff and residents can get to know each other. The apartment building offers studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts. A studio provides a single living space, while a two-bedroom layout can suit a couple moving together or someone who wants a companion. The area has a Walk Score of 34 and is car-dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride; a resident who no longer drives would need transportation for those trips. Tanya Ray serves as the administrator.

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Overview of The Meadows Assisted Living

The Meadows Assisted Living offers assisted living and independent living in Bentonville, AR. Assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment. Independent living provides private living with community services and no daily care. Having both levels may suit someone whose needs grow over time, since the resident can move between them without leaving the community.

The community opened in 2007 and has 81 beds. Ann Standley serves as administrator, and Bathk Investments operates the community. A Walk Score of 46 places the area where most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, and residents can use the salon and rehabilitation services or join exercise classes, church services, bingo games, movie nights, and shopping trips.

Contact The Meadows Assisted Living, Inc.

Overview of Holiday Andover Place

Holiday Andover Place offers independent living in Little Rock, AR, with private studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments alongside community services. Independent living does not provide daily care. The community may be a good fit for someone who wants private living with services and does not need daily assistance.

Monthly prices range from $1,800 to $2,200, giving families a recurring housing cost to include when budgeting for an independent living apartment. Freshly prepared meals are served three times daily, and a resident kitchen is available for personal meal preparation. Social events, home care, Home Health, and Engage Life® Events are also offered.

Pets are allowed, so residents can keep a pet at the community. The area has a Walk Score of 68, placing it in the somewhat walkable range. Some errands can be done on foot, and a resident who no longer drives can handle some outings independently.

Price range $1,800 - $2,200/Month

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Overview of Sycamore Springs Senior Living

Get the help and care you need at Sycamore Springs Senior Living, a reliable senior living community in Mountain Home, AR, offering independent living, assisted living, and home care services. Thrive within a comfortable living space that comes in a variety of studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom floor plans with conveniences, such as an entryway, living room, kitchenette, and eating area. Live life confidently with the support of a compassionate care team that offers an array of services, such as full-time supervision and assistance with daily living activities.

Apart from comprehensive care services, residents are also offered an array of thoughtful amenities for a fulfilling living experience, including a fitness center, putting green, a bistro, salon, activity center, and relaxing outdoor areas. Residents delight in fine dining experiences during mealtimes, giving them the sustenance they need in an elegant style. With most of the chores handled for them, residents here finally focus on their happiness and well-being free from hassles and worries.

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Overview of Harding Place Retirement

Located on the campus of Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, Harding Place Retirement offers an independent living environment for older adults who want to maintain an active lifestyle while remaining connected to a supportive community. The community has been in operation for 29 years and is led by Executive Director Randy Reynolds.

Housing options include studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and deluxe one-bedroom floor plans, providing residents with several choices to match their preferences and space needs. Access to licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants is also available, offering an added layer of support without requiring a transition to a higher level of care.

A variety of social programs and activities encourage residents to stay engaged with neighbors and participate in community life. The campus setting places residents near a physician’s office and provides convenient access to Little Rock for appointments, shopping, and other outings.

The community is located in an area with a Walk Score of 37, meaning most errands are best completed by car. Its university-campus location gives the community a distinctive atmosphere that may appeal to older adults seeking both independence and connection.

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Overview of Holiday South Wind Heights

Holiday South Wind Heights has been running in Jonesboro, Arkansas for 55 years, operated by Atria out of a three-story building at 2305 Bernard St. Units come in three sizes, studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom, ranging from around 406 square feet up to 820. The Walk Score sits at 44, somewhat walkable, though most trips still mean getting in a car.

This is independent living in the true sense of the term. Residents live in their own apartments, on their own schedule, with amenities and social activities available rather than hands-on care built into daily routines. Three meals a day are included, transportation runs on a schedule, and there’s a regular lineup of events for residents who want to stay connected. The building is wheelchair accessible, and pets are welcome, no exceptions needed.

Fifty-five years is a long run for any senior living community, long enough to suggest the operation knows what it’s doing when it comes to the basics: meals, transportation, activities, and a building that works for people with mobility needs.

Holiday South Wind Heights looks to be a long-established independent living option built around resident autonomy, structured convenience, and a straightforward set of included amenities rather than clinical support.

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Overview of Vitality Living Pleasant Hills

Vitality Living Pleasant Hills is a one-story assisted living community on Napa Valley Drive in Little Rock, Arkansas. It offers studio plus one- and two-bedroom housing options, which can handle different preferences for personal space and lifestyle in an assisted living setting.

The neighborhood scores 51 for walkability, meaning some errands and services are within walking reach, but most trips involve a brief drive. That balance of accessibility and neighborhood character suits families and residents wanting a quieter residential setting without being totally car-dependent.

For families contemplating Vitality Living Pleasant Hills, touring in person is the best way to learn about its specific services, dining, activities, and care approach. Doing so will give you a clear sense of the facility’s feel, room options, and how it bolsters occupants every day.

Contact Vitality Living Pleasant Hills

Overview of Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care

Brookfield Assisted Living and Memory Care offers assisted living, independent living, memory care, and respite care in Hot Springs National Park, AR. Independent living supports private living without daily care, while assisted living helps with daily tasks and memory care provides a secured setting with supervision.

Respite care offers a short stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time, while the area’s Walk Score of 38 means most errands require a car or a ride. Pets are allowed, so a resident moving in can bring a pet companion.

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Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
01

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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Independent Living in Arkansas at a glance

Avg Walk Score: 34/ 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: 70The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arkansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
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Frequently Asked Questions about Independent Living in Arkansas

What is independent living?

Independent living communities are residential settings for active older adults — typically with private apartments or cottages, shared amenities (dining, fitness, activities), and no built-in medical care.

How many independent living communities are listed on this page?

This page features 67 independent living communities in Arkansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right independent living 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 independent living 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.