Page 2 of Best Memory Care in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 155 memory care providers in AR using AR Dept. of Human Services (DHS) data, inspection records, complaints, amenities, and facility-level details. How we rank memory care in AR
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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: 99The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arkansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90

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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 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. 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.
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.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Van Buren
105
Facility 105
AR AVG
Rank #102 / 206
No
56
Facility 56
AR AVG
Rank #43 / 203
-Judy DigiacintoVan Buren Snf Operations, LLC
The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
North Little Rock (Hill Township)
140
Facility 140
AR AVG
Rank #16 / 206
No
55
Facility 55
AR AVG
Rank #48 / 203
-Cynthia DughettiJohn Ashley Drive Operating LLC
St. Elizabeth‘s Place
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Jonesboro
110
Facility 110
AR AVG
Rank #85 / 206
No
20
Facility 20
AR AVG
Rank #154 / 203
A+Shari DotyJonesboro Care And Rehabilitation Center, LLC
Beebe Retirement Center, Inc.
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Beebe
105
Facility 105
AR AVG
Rank #102 / 206
No
27
Facility 27
AR AVG
Rank #138 / 203
A+Melissa PooreBeebe Retirement Center, Inc
Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Warren
140
Facility 140
AR AVG
Rank #16 / 206
No
54
Facility 54
AR AVG
Rank #51 / 203
A+Steve LarsonWrnc, Inc
The Green House Cottages of Homewood
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Mena
138
Facility 138
AR AVG
Rank #34 / 206
No
67
Facility 67
AR AVG
Rank #15 / 203
-T Marquel (Kelly) ParksMena Snf Operations, LLC
Spring Creek Health and Rehab
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Cabot
109
Facility 109
AR AVG
Rank #95 / 206
No
67
Facility 67
AR AVG
Rank #15 / 203
-Hadleigh MccluskeyScnc, Inc
Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach
MC
NH
RC
SNF
North Bryant
116
Facility 116
AR AVG
Rank #75 / 206
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG
Rank #117 / 203
-Becky BakerSalco Nc, Inc
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fort Smith (Mill Creek)
130
Facility 130
AR AVG
Rank #44 / 206
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG
Rank #117 / 203
-Sanford YarbroughWheeler Avenue Operating LLC
Ozark Nursing And Rehab
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Ozark
135
Facility 135
AR AVG
Rank #38 / 206
No
59
Facility 59
AR AVG
Rank #35 / 203
-Ashley MilesOzark Snf Operations, LLC

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Overview of Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center

Operated by Van Buren SNF Operations, LLC under owner Judy Digiacinto, Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center is a skilled nursing facility in Van Buren, Arkansas. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, so families have several ways to arrange coverage for rehabilitation services and ongoing nursing care. With 105 beds, occupancy is at 91%. The average resident stay is 341 days, which includes post-acute recovery residents and those needing longer-term skilled nursing support.

Residents recovering from surgery, orthopedic procedures, or a hospital stay can access rehabilitation services as part of their care. A doctor is on site, and nursing coverage is available around the clock. Total nurse staffing averages about 4 hours and 33 minutes per resident each day. That staffing presence supports both daily clinical needs and ongoing medical oversight.

Inspection findings over time have included documentation practices and compliance with care-planning and infection-control protocols. The facility has addressed those findings without receiving immediate jeopardy citations or fines. Formal complaints have not been substantiated. During a tour, families should ask how these operational areas are monitored and what processes are used to stay compliant.

The facility is on Pointer Trail West in a moderately walkable area. Some errands can be managed on foot. Others require transportation. Family members visiting from nearby areas may find the location convenient. Van Buren also provides access to local medical services and community resources.

Contact Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center

Overview of The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center

John Ashley Drive Operating LLC runs The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center, a 140-bed facility on John Ashley Drive in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Cynthia Dughetti serves as the administrator for the building, which stays filled to about 70 percent capacity. Resident stays average roughly 155 days, a timeline indicating that the daily work routine splits its focus between temporary post-hospital therapy and long-term residential placements. To manage room costs and clinical billing, the front desk handles payments through private funds, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

On the floor, the nursing crew logs an average of 4 hours and 25 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident each day. This 24-hour staffing includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who run physical rehabilitation programs and personal care routines.

For daily living, the campus organizes social activities under its Life at The Blossoms calendar, while the surrounding neighborhood has a walk score of 55, meaning visitors can handle some simple errands on foot.

Prospective representatives can call the main desk to check on current openings or to review the intake process. The administrative team can also detail how the staff handles everyday compliance and updates routines based on standard findings from government health inspectors, who monitor areas such as food safety, infection control, environmental upkeep, and care planning during their routine safety surveys.

Contact The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center

Overview of St. Elizabeth‘s Place

Nestled in the heart of Jonesboro, Arkansas, St. Elizabeth’s Place is a renowned senior care facility that offers exceptional short-term transitional and long-term care services. St. Elizabeth’s Place provides compassionate support and personalized care, whether you require specialized short-term rehabilitation to hasten your recovery or seek a comfortable long-term care setting.

As Medicare and Medicaid participants, they strive to ensure accessible and high-quality services for their residents and their families. With a commitment to excellence, St. Elizabeth’s Place is a trusted partner in enhancing its residents’ well-being and comfort throughout their care journey.

Contact St. Elizabeth‘s Place

Overview of Beebe Retirement Center

Beebe Retirement Center is a 105-bed care home located on McAfee Lane in Beebe, Arkansas, where it has operated for 24 years. The property stays filled to about 78 percent capacity, and resident stays average 169 days. This timeline indicates that the staff handles a balanced daily workload of long-term nursing care and short-term post-hospital therapy.

A certified dietary manager coordinates the kitchen here, preparing daily meals that accommodate individual food allergies and nutritional preferences. On the floor, residents receive an average of 4 hours and 32 minutes of direct care every day from a 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants. This clinical crew runs physical rehabilitation routines and respite stays, while daily lifestyle amenities include an outdoor courtyard, hair salon services, and scheduled social activities. The surrounding neighborhood offers moderate walkability, though visitors will still find it easiest to use a car for most errands around town.

Prospective residents can call the administrative office to ask about current room availability or check on the intake requirements. The front desk team can also explain how the facility has addressed recent findings from government health inspectors, who previously focused their routine safety audits on medication management, staffing levels, and infection control protocols.

Contact Beebe Retirement Center, Inc.

Overview of Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation

Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Warren, AR. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Respite care provides a short stay for a resident whose usual caregiver needs time to travel or recover. The combination of care types suits a resident whose needs could grow over time, since care can continue within the same community. Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation has 140 beds, and its private rooms provide a single private living space.

A therapy gym supports short term rehabilitation within the community, so a resident receiving recovery services can attend therapy on site. The community also has an outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and salon services, giving residents access to an outdoor area and personal grooming services.

Total nurse staffing is 4h 35m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. A Walk Score of 54 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain nearby errands independently. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay. Steve Larson serves as the administrator, and WRNC operates the community.

Contact Chapel Woods Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of The Green House Cottages of Homewood

The Green House Cottages of Homewood provides nursing home and skilled nursing care, plus hospice care, palliative care, memory care, and respite care in Mena, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing care provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Hospice care focuses on comfort near the end of life, palliative care addresses comfort and symptoms during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs temporary support.

The community has 138 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5h 41m per resident/day, representing the daily hands-on nursing time per resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families those payment paths for care.

Mena SNF Operations operates the community, and T Marquel (Kelly) Parks serves as administrator. A Walk Score of 67 out of 100 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to manage selected nearby trips independently. Memory care can suit someone living with dementia who needs a secured, supervised setting, while respite care may suit a family caregiver who needs short-term support.

Contact The Green House Cottages of Homewood

Overview of Spring Creek Health and Rehab

Spring Creek Health and Rehab has been operating in Cabot, Arkansas, for 36 years. Owned by Tina Bogard and run by SCNC, Inc., this 104-bed nursing home stays fairly busy with a 73 percent occupancy rate. Residents stay here for an average of 187 days, so the building is designed to accommodate both short-term rehab stints and permanent residential placements. When it comes to billing, the front office accepts traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

On the floor, residents get about 4 hours and 33 minutes of direct, hands-on attention every day from the nursing crew. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles daily clinical needs and physical therapy routines in an on-site gym to help people bounce back after a hospital stay.

For day-to-day life, the building has its own hair salon, an outdoor courtyard, and common dining rooms where the kitchen staff takes care of individual food choices. The location is pretty convenient for visitors too, since a 67 walk score means family members can easily take care of most basic errands on foot when they come by.

Prospective representatives can call the main office to check on open beds or to ask about the admissions process. The staff can also go over their recent state inspection reports with you, which pointed out specific issues with fall prevention and infection control, so you can see exactly how they handle safety protocols in the building.

Contact Spring Creek Health and Rehab

Overview of Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach

Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach is a nursing home in Bryant, Arkansas, offering skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision for residents living with dementia. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel, recover, or manage other responsibilities.

The community has 116 beds and is operated by Salco NC, with Becky Baker serving as administrator. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 28 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted: Medicare can apply to short term skilled care after a hospital stay, Medicaid can help when personal savings do not cover a long stay, and private pay allows a family to use personal funds.

Short term rehabilitation takes place in the therapy gym, so rehabilitation services are available on site. Residents can spend time in an enclosed outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and concrete walking path, and salon services are available. Meals are prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks, with food allergies and preferences accommodated. A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach may be a good fit for someone who needs nursing oversight or memory related supervision, or for a family seeking a short term respite stay.

Contact Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach

Overview of The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center

Administered by Sanford Yarbrough, The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center is a 130-bed skilled nursing home on Wheeler Avenue in Fort Smith, Arkansas. Operated by Wheeler Avenue Operating, it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several ways for coverage in short-term rehabilitation and longer-stay nursing care. The home under owner Brandon Brown currently operates at 82 percent occupancy with 107 residents.

Daily nursing support averages 3 hours 53 minutes per resident, combining the work of registered nurses, licensed practical nurses, and nursing aides. That level of hands-on care enables the facility to bolster occupants with complex medical needs and those recuperating from hospitalization or surgery. The neighborhood around the facility scores 34 for walkability, meaning some errands can be run on foot, but most trips need a car. The quiet, car-dependent area fits families driving to visit or residents with mobility limited to the facility and medical appointments.

State inspections have assessed medication management, infection control during clinical care, and compliance with staffing credentials and resident assessment requirements. Families touring and considering The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center can ask the staff how such key areas are managed.

For occupants and families, visiting the facility provides the best sense of the daily environment, care routines, and the support offered for their particular needs.

Contact The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center

Overview of Ozark Nursing and Rehab

Ashley Miles owns Ozark Nursing and Rehab, a 135-bed facility on North 12th Street in Ozark, Arkansas, operated by Ozark SNF Operations, LLC. The building runs at a 56 percent occupancy rate, meaning there are immediate vacancies for new placements. The average length of stay is 538 days, which shows the staff primarily focuses on extended residential care while maintaining a smaller setup for short-term post-hospital therapy.

An on-staff physician coordinates clinical services alongside a 24-hour nursing team that delivers about 4 hours and 33 minutes of direct, hands-on care per resident daily. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles daily medical routines and physical rehab right inside the building.

The surrounding area carries a 59 walk score, allowing visitors to tackle a few quick errands on foot, though most trips nearby will still require a vehicle.

Prospective residents can call the administrative office to ask about current room choices or to get details on the general intake requirements. The team can also go over their recent state survey reports with you, which pointed out specific compliance issues with infection control, sanitation, and care documentation, so you can see exactly how the staff monitors daily health and safety procedures.

Contact Ozark Nursing And Rehab

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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Frequently Asked Questions about Memory Care in Arkansas

What's the difference between assisted living and memory care in Arkansas?

Assisted living in Arkansas supports residents with daily activities (bathing, dressing, medication management) while preserving independence. Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's or dementia, and adds 24/7 secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and structured routines designed to reduce confusion and wandering.

Does Arkansas Medicaid cover memory care?

Arkansas Medicaid does not directly pay room-and-board for memory care, but most states (including Arkansas) offer Home and Community-Based Services (HCBS) waivers that can offset the cost of care services delivered inside a licensed community. Eligibility, waitlists, and covered services vary — check directly with the state Medicaid agency.

What is memory care?

Memory care is a specialized form of assisted living for residents living with Alzheimer's disease or other forms of dementia, with secured environments, dementia-trained staff, and routines built to reduce confusion and wandering.

How many memory care communities are listed on this page?

This page features 155 memory care communities in Arkansas. Use the filters and comparison tools above to compare ratings, amenities, and pricing.

How do I choose the right memory care 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 memory care 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.