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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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. 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.
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.
Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
Beebe Retirement Center, Inc.
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Beebe
105
Facility 105
AR AVG 100
Rank #44 / 116
No
27
Facility 27
AR AVG 34
Rank #87 / 146
-A+Melissa PooreBeebe Retirement Center, Inc
Care Manor Nursing and Rehab
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mountain Home
104
Facility 104
AR AVG 100
Rank #51 / 116
No
60
Facility 60
AR AVG 34
Rank #14 / 146
-A+Randy J SutterfieldMhcnc, Inc
The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Leander)
120
Facility 120
AR AVG 100
Rank #28 / 116
No
31
Facility 31
AR AVG 34
Rank #79 / 146
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Tyler EverittPoplar Grove Operations, LLC
Heritage Living Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Conway
140
Facility 140
AR AVG 100
Rank #10 / 116
No
2
Facility 2
AR AVG 34
Rank #145 / 146
--Tina BogardHlnc, Inc
Brookdale Fort Smith
MC
AL
Fort Smith
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 100
Rank #59 / 116
Yes
51
Facility 51
AR AVG 34
Rank #31 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Franceska MarkhamEmeritus Properties Ark Willow Brook LLC
Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bryant
116
Facility 116
AR AVG 100
Rank #32 / 116
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 34
Rank #68 / 146
--Nancy BrownBryant Snf Operations, LLC
The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Hillcrest)
154
Facility 154
AR AVG 100
Rank #3 / 116
No
63
Facility 63
AR AVG 34
Rank #12 / 146
-A-Claude MahendWest Markham Street Operating LLC
Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springdale
102
Facility 102
AR AVG 100
Rank #55 / 116
No
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 34
Rank #59 / 146
-A+Bob MartinCwnc Ops, Inc
The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springdale
140
Facility 140
AR AVG 100
Rank #10 / 116
No
18
Facility 18
AR AVG 34
Rank #109 / 146
--John McphersonNwa Nursing Center, LLC
Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springdale (Berryfield Apartments)
70
Facility 70
AR AVG 100
Rank #94 / 116
No
29
Facility 29
AR AVG 34
Rank #82 / 146
-A+Miranda HendricksonWindcrest Health And Rehab, Inc

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Overview of Beebe Retirement Center

Offering memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing services, Beebe Retirement Center is a nursing home administered by Melissa Poore in Beebe, AR. With 24-hour staffing, residents receive care whenever needed. Moreover, older adults seeking a short-term stay to give their primary caregivers time to rest are welcome with respite services. The community’s multiple levels of care also allow residents to stay even when their needs grow.

With 105 beds, the community has room for both longer stays and temporary care. Occupancy is at 78%, with 82 beds currently in use. Furthermore, total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 36 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily nurse time assigned to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are also accepted, giving families several ways to cover care costs based on their payment situation.

Short-term rehabilitation programs provide therapy on-site, so a resident can receive rehabilitation services without arranging transportation elsewhere. Moreover, an enclosed outdoor courtyard includes a gazebo and concrete walking path, giving residents a defined area for time outside. Salon services are also available. Meanwhile, dining accommodates food allergies and preferences through meals prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks.

Contact Beebe Retirement Center, Inc.

Overview of Care Manor Nursing and Rehab

Care Manor Nursing and Rehab in Mountain Home, Arkansas, delivers long-term nursing care, memory care, short-term rehabilitation, and respite stays. Memory care programs use secured accommodations and continuous supervision to protect residents prone to wandering, while short-term respite care provides temporary support for primary family caregivers needing time away.

Operated by MHCNC under administrator Randy J. Sutterfield and director Steve Larson, the 104-bed community logs an average of 4 hours and 37 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Living choices include private rooms, and on-site features include a therapy gym for rehabilitation services, a salon, and an enclosed courtyard with a gazebo and paved walking path.

Kitchen staff led by a certified dietary manager handle meal preparation to accommodate food allergies and individual dietary preferences. A 60 walk score allows for some errands on foot, and accepted payment types include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Prospective residents looking into long-term care options or short-term caregiver support can get in touch with Care Manor Nursing and Rehab to request details on open beds, discuss funding avenues, or plan a tour.

Contact Care Manor Nursing and Rehab

Overview of The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove

The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove is an extraordinary community dedicated to rehabilitation and long-term care in the heart of Little Rock. Here, residents are not just occupants, but valued members of a close-knit community. They proudly accept Medicaid, private care, and an array of insurance plans, ensuring that their remarkable services are within reach for everyone seeking top-notch care.

Every room is designed to bathe in the gentle glow of natural light, creating a serene environment that promotes well-being and comfort. Within the walls of these beautifully appointed spaces, residents find solace in their private bathrooms, complete with personal medicine cabinets that cater to their individual needs. And thanks to the advanced lift system seamlessly integrated throughout the premises, both residents and staff navigate effortlessly, with no hassles or limitations when it comes to exploring different areas of the home.

Contact The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove

Overview of Heritage Living Center

Operating for 49 years, Heritage Living Center in Conway, AR, provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing. The community can accommodate a wide range of residents’ needs, including ongoing clinical oversight, special care for Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, and short-term stays. 24-hour staffing is also available, ensuring residents can access care whenever needed.

The 140-bed community is currently at 91% occupancy with 128 beds in use. Moreover, residents receive a total of 3 hours and 39 minutes of nursing care daily. With short-term rehabilitation, the community can support residents recovering before returning home or moving to their next level of care.

Salon services and an outdoor courtyard are also available, so residents can attend to personal grooming and spend time outdoors without leaving the community. Meals accommodate food allergies and preferences, allowing those dietary needs to be addressed on-site.

Administered by Tina Bogard under HLNC, the community accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Contact Heritage Living Center

Overview of Brookdale Fort Smith

Indulge in the beauty of Brookdale Fort Smith, an idyllic senior living community located at Duncan Road, Fort Smith, AR, providing assisted living and memory care. With the seniors’ welfare in mind, the community features well-designed floor plans including studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom apartments. Cherish every moment and live blissfully with support from a compassionate and friendly team.

Brookdale Fort Smith fosters a warm and welcoming environment, conducting exciting activities and engaging programs. With its signature Clare Bridge Training, memory care residents receive the proper attention and care necessary for their special needs. Prioritizing its residents’ dietary needs and preferences, the community serves delectable, healthy meals. The pet-friendly community includes a game room, a piano, a beauty and barbershop, a fireside living room, a piano, a courtyard, and a garden for seniors’ leisure and wellness.

Contact Brookdale Fort Smith

Overview of Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center

Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, and respite care in Bryant, AR. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides supervision in a secured setting for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care gives a family caregiver short term support during a break, travel period, or recovery time.

The community has 116 beds and staff available 24 hours a day, so residents can reach someone throughout the day and night. Rehabilitation services are available when therapy is part of a resident’s care. Transportation is also available for residents who need help reaching destinations beyond the community, and a doctor is on staff as an identified physician resource.

Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted. Medicaid may help families whose savings do not cover a long stay, while Medicare covers short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence. Private pay means paying directly for care. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours 32 minutes per resident per day, representing the recorded daily nurse time assigned to each resident.

A Walk Score of 34 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride. Residents who no longer drive will need arranged transportation for those trips. Nancy Brown serves as administrator, and Bryant SNF Operations operates the community. The combination of memory care, skilled nursing, and respite care may suit a resident who needs supervised care or a family caregiver who needs temporary support.

Contact Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center

Overview of The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center

At The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center, their primary focus is on enriching the lives of residents and nurturing their well-being daily. With round-the-clock skilled nursing care, they offer constant support and attention, ensuring that residents feel safe and comfortable at all times. Their commitment extends to palliative care, where they prioritize the comfort and dignity of individuals going through challenging circumstances. In addition, they provide specialized care for tracheostomy, post-orthopedic surgery rehab, stroke rehabilitation, and memory care, catering to specific needs with expertise and empathy.
Beyond exceptional care, The Blossoms offers a range of amenities to enhance residents’ experience. The facility boasts a modern and fully equipped gym, where residents can engage in physical activities that promote their overall health and vitality. Vending machines provide convenient access to refreshments, while complimentary Wi-Fi keeps residents connected with their loved ones and the wider world. Housekeeping and laundry services ensure a clean and comfortable living environment, allowing residents to focus on what truly matters. Outdoor balconies and inviting seating areas also provide peaceful spaces where residents can relax and enjoy each other’s company.

Contact The Blossoms at Midtown Rehab & Nursing Center

Overview of Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation

Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, memory care, respite, and skilled nursing services in Springdale, Arkansas. Short-term and long-term care options support varying clinical needs, while memory care serves individuals living with dementia. Respite stays offer temporary support when primary caregivers need time away.

The 102-bed facility operates at an 80% occupancy rate. Total nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 55 minutes per resident daily. Private rooms offer personal living space, and a shared dining room hosts community meals prepared by a certified dietary manager and culinary team. Additional amenities include customized diets, an on-site therapy gym, and a salon. The surrounding neighborhood has a 37 walk score, meaning routine errands generally require transportation.

Prospective representatives can contact the staff at Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation to schedule a visit or explore payment options.

Contact Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows

Memory care, respite care, skilled nursing, and nursing home care come together at The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows in Springdale, AR. Nursing here is licensed, in the building, and does not break for the night. That matters where there is a memory care population, because supervision and nursing are two separate overnight jobs.

Being at risk of wandering is what puts a resident into memory care, and what that resident gets is a secured setting with people watching. Respite is arranged for a family rather than for a diagnosis, covering the stretch when the caregiver who usually does it is elsewhere. Needs that grow over time have somewhere to grow into.

140 beds are what the license permits. Nurse time breaks down to 4 hours and 46 minutes per resident, per day. Short-term rehabilitation supports recovery inside a stay with an end date.

Outdoor time has a courtyard, and grooming has a salon. Families pay by Medicare, Medicaid, or private means. The administrator is John McPherson, and NWA Nursing Center, LLC operates the community.

Contact The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows

Overview of Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation

Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation provides nursing home, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Springdale, AR. Nursing home services include long term care, while skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site at all times. Memory care includes supervision for someone living with dementia, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover. Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation may be a good fit for a family caregiver who needs short term coverage while traveling or recovering.

The home has 70 beds. Total nurse staffing is 5 hours and 45 minutes per resident each day, representing the daily nursing time allocated to each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families public benefit and personal fund payment routes based on eligibility and coverage. Windcrest Health and Rehab operates the home, and Miranda Hendrickson administers it.

Private rooms give each resident an individual room. A therapy gym supports on site rehabilitation, including short term rehabilitation, so therapy can take place within the home rather than elsewhere. The enclosed outdoor courtyard has a gazebo and concrete walking path, providing a defined outdoor area for residents, while salon services offer on site grooming. Meals are prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks, with accommodations for food allergies and preferences.

Contact Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation

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.

Memory Care 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: 100The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arkansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90