Page 3 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.
Pioneer Therapy and Living
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Melbourne
86
Facility 86
AR AVG
Rank #151 / 206
No
42
Facility 42
AR AVG
Rank #87 / 203
-Jody KeverMlbnc, Inc
Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center, LLC
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
El Dorado
101
Facility 101
AR AVG
Rank #121 / 206
No
59
Facility 59
AR AVG
Rank #35 / 203
-David LewisCourtyard Rehabilitation And Health Center, LLC
Care Manor Nursing and Rehab
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Mountain Home
104
Facility 104
AR AVG
Rank #112 / 206
No
60
Facility 60
AR AVG
Rank #30 / 203
A+Randy J SutterfieldMhcnc, Inc
Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Heber Springs
122
Facility 122
AR AVG
Rank #50 / 206
No
58
Facility 58
AR AVG
Rank #37 / 203
-Brenda ChapmanHbnc, Inc
Heritage Living Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Conway
140
Facility 140
AR AVG
Rank #16 / 206
No
2
Facility 2
AR AVG
Rank #198 / 203
-Tina BogardHlnc, Inc
Windcrest Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springdale (Berryfield Apartments)
70
Facility 70
AR AVG
Rank #178 / 206
No
29
Facility 29
AR AVG
Rank #133 / 203
A+Miranda HendricksonWindcrest Health And Rehab, Inc
River Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Wynne
100
Facility 100
AR AVG
Rank #122 / 206
No
52
Facility 52
AR AVG
Rank #53 / 203
A+Deborah HicksCross Snf Operations, LLC
The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springdale
140
Facility 140
AR AVG
Rank #16 / 206
No
18
Facility 18
AR AVG
Rank #157 / 203
-John McphersonNwa Nursing Center, LLC
Nightingale At Arkadelphia
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Arkadelphia
100
Facility 100
AR AVG
Rank #122 / 206
No
75
Facility 75
AR AVG
Rank #5 / 203
-Katherine BarnhillCourtyard Arkadelphia Healthcare LLC
Mitchells Nursing Home, Inc.
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Danville
105
Facility 105
AR AVG
Rank #102 / 206
No
44
Facility 44
AR AVG
Rank #79 / 203
-Robert D. MitchellMitchells Nursing Home, Inc

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Overview of Pioneer Therapy and Living

Jody Kever owns Pioneer Therapy and Living, an 86-bed nursing home on East Main Street in Melbourne, Arkansas, which is operated by MLBNC, Inc. The facility stays busy with an occupancy rate near 88 percent, and residents stay here for an average of 232 days. This timeline shows that the daily operation divides its workload between long-term residential stays and short-term post-hospital recovery. To manage the financial side of care, the front office bills through traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

Daily life revolves around a 24-hour nursing team that logs about 4 hours and 37 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident every day. This crew handles everyday clinical oversight, temporary respite stays, and physical rehab, while a certified dietary manager runs the kitchen to accommodate personal food choices and allergies. The building sits in an area with a 42 walk score, so while a few nearby spots are reachable on foot, visiting families will generally need a car to get around town.

Families researching local care options can go over the building’s recent state inspection reports with the front office, which flagged specific compliance issues regarding environmental sanitation, hygiene practices, infection control, medication management, and wound care protocols.

Reviewing these reports with the staff is a practical way to find out what safeguards are currently in place to protect residents. If you are satisfied with their safety protocols, the administrative team can then help you check on current room openings or explain the necessary intake steps.

Contact Pioneer Therapy and Living

Overview of Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center

David Lewis owns Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center, a 101-bed nursing home located at 2415 W. Hillsboro in El Dorado, Arkansas. The building runs at a 69 percent occupancy rate, and resident stays average 230 days. This timeline shows that the daily operation balances its workflow between temporary post-hospital therapy and long-term residential care. To process room charges and clinical fees, the front office accepts traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and private funds.

The facility has a walk score of 59, meaning visitors can handle a few minor errands on foot but will generally need a vehicle to get around town. Inside the building, the floor crew logs an average of 4 hours and 19 minutes of direct care per resident each day. This 24-hour staffing includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides who coordinate physical therapy routines, manage short-term respite care, and work with on-site physician coverage.

Daily life is supported by an active social calendar and kitchen services that handle food safety and preparation. The office team can also review past safety surveys from government health inspectors, who previously flagged recurring compliance issues at the facility regarding medication management, food safety and sanitation, infection control practices, and paperwork accuracy.

Older adults exploring local care options can reach the intake department to check on current bed availability or to find out about the admissions criteria.

Contact Courtyard Rehabilitation and Health Center, LLC

Overview of Care Manor Nursing and Rehab

Care Manor Nursing and Rehab is a 104-bed care home in Mountain Home, Arkansas, owned by Randy Sutterfield and run by MHCNC, Inc for the last 30 years. The average stay here is about 113 days, which means the daily workflow focuses heavily on short-term recovery stints for folks coming out of the hospital, though they handle permanent residential care too. For billing, the front office takes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private funds.

Residents get a lot of direct attention on the floor, with the nursing crew averaging about 4 hours and 56 minutes of hands-on care per person every day. This 24-hour team handles regular clinical needs and runs therapy routines in an on-site gym. The building also has an outdoor courtyard, a hair salon, and a dining program run by a certified dietary manager. The neighborhood scores a 60 for walkability, so family members visiting the home can easily cross a few quick errands off their list on foot.

State inspectors have previously noted compliance issues with assessment accuracy, care planning details, infection control practices, and general staff procedural awareness. You can go over these specific survey results with the management team to see how they handle daily safety protocols and quality control.

Families looking into local options can call the front desk to see which rooms are currently open or to find out how the admissions process works.

Contact Care Manor Nursing and Rehab

Overview of Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab

Eagle Health Systems Inc. owns Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab, a 122-bed care home on Southridge Parkway in Heber Springs, Arkansas, which is run by HBNC, Inc. The building operates at about 58 percent occupancy, leaving regular openings for new admissions. Stays here average around 198 days, a timeline that shows the daily routine divides its time between short-term post-hospital therapy and permanent residential placements. When managing stay costs, the business office processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

The building features private rooms with personal showers, a large communal dining area, a therapy gym, and an outdoor courtyard. These spaces support a 24-hour nursing crew that delivers about 4 hours and 21 minutes of direct, hands-on attention to each resident daily, managing regular clinical needs, short-term recovery, and temporary respite stays.

The kitchen crew accommodates personal food choices and allergies under the direction of a certified dietary manager, and the location is moderately walkable, so visitors can easily clear a few quick tasks on foot.

Individuals can check out the facility’s recent state inspection reports with the front office to see how the management team handles daily quality control. The latest surveys highlighted compliance issues regarding medication security, clinical documentation, restorative care processes, and kitchen hygiene protocols. Walking through these findings with the administrative staff gives you a practical look at their safety protocols before you dive into room availability or the admissions paperwork.

Contact Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab

Overview of Heritage Living Center

John Dickson owns Heritage Living Center, a 140-bed care community on Morningside Drive in Conway, Arkansas, that has been run by HLNC, Inc. for 49 years. The home maintains a high occupancy rate at around 91 percent, with residents staying for an average of 135 days. This setup indicates that the staff routinely balances extended residential care with short-term post-hospital therapy. For billing, the front office takes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and regular private pay.

The 24-hour nursing crew logs about 3 hours and 32 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides handles regular clinical needs, short-term rehab, and respite care. For amenities, the building offers a hair salon, an outdoor courtyard, and social activities, with a certified dietary manager running the kitchen to accommodate personal food choices and allergies. The property is in a quiet, car-dependent area with a 2 walk score, meaning visiting families will definitely need a vehicle to get around.

Prospective representatives can look over the facility’s recent state inspection reports to see how the team manages daily building safety. These surveys flagged specific compliance patterns involving behavioral health care planning, infection control during medication and catheter care, the physical security of oxygen and medication equipment, and staffing consistency.

Contact Heritage Living Center

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

Overview of River Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center

River Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center is a 100 bed nursing home in Wynne, Arkansas, that opened in 1990. It offers hospice care, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice supports residents receiving end of life care, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom management. Respite care provides a short stay when a family caregiver needs temporary support. A doctor is on staff, giving residents access to physician involvement as part of their care.

On site rehabilitation services and short stay rehabilitation support recovery without requiring therapy to be arranged elsewhere. A wheelchair accessible transport van takes residents to medical appointments, and the salon provides an on site place for personal grooming. The fenced courtyard, covered patio, outdoor seating, and gazebos give residents designated outdoor areas to use.

The community is administered by Deborah Hicks and operated by Cross SNF Operations. Payment options include Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay, giving families several ways to cover care depending on eligibility and financial resources. A Walk Score of 52 means the area is somewhat walkable, with some errands possible on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to reach select nearby destinations independently. The range of care can suit a resident whose needs may change over time or a family caregiver who needs a short stay.

Contact River Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center

Overview of The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows

NWA Nursing Center, LLC operates The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows, a 140-bed nursing home located at 6456 Lynchs Prairie Cove in Springdale, Arkansas. John McPherson serves as the administrator for the property, which has been in business for 28 years and currently houses 111 residents at a 79 percent occupancy rate. Stays average 153 days, showing that the daily operation splits its time between temporary post-hospital rehab and long-term residential stays.

The surrounding area relies heavily on cars, scoring just 18 out of 100 for walkability, so visitors will need a vehicle to reach the property. On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 4 hours and 50 minutes of direct, hands-on care to each resident daily. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants manages physical therapy routines and temporary respite care.

For daily life, a certified dietary manager runs the kitchen to address personal food preferences and allergies, while additional campus amenities include an outdoor courtyard, social activities, and an on-site hair salon.

Prospective representatives can contact the front office to ask about current room openings or get details on the intake process. The administrative staff can also explain how the team manages recent findings from government health inspectors, whose regular safety audits noted past compliance issues with medication administration, staffing consistency, and infection control procedures.

Contact The Maples at Har-Ber Meadows

Overview of Nightingale at Arkadelphia

Nightingale at Arkadelphia provides nursing home, hospice care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Arkadelphia, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing services include licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care provides a secure setting with supervision for residents living with dementia. Hospice care supports residents with end of life care needs, and respite care offers a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community has 100 beds. Nightingale at Arkadelphia may be a good fit for someone living with dementia who needs secure supervision or for a family seeking short term respite care. Rehabilitation services and short term rehabilitation support a focused recovery stay, while wound care services address residents who need wound treatment.

On site dialysis allows residents receiving dialysis to access that service within the community rather than arranging visits elsewhere. Outdoor courtyards provide designated spaces to spend time outside, and religious services are available on site. Meals are served in an expansive country dining room, giving residents a dedicated setting for dining.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 1 minute per resident per day, representing the daily nursing time available for each resident. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Katherine Barnhill serves as administrator, and Courtyard Arkadelphia Healthcare operates the community.

A Walk Score of 75 means the area is very walkable, with most errands possible on foot. A resident who no longer drives can still get out independently.

Contact Nightingale At Arkadelphia

Overview of Mitchells Nursing Home

Mitchells Nursing Home is a 105-bed facility in Danville, Arkansas, that keeps its rooms filled to about 74 percent capacity. Residents stay here for an average of 239 days, a timeline that shows the building focuses heavily on long-term residential care alongside its shorter post-hospital rehab stays. To cover costs, the front office takes standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid, and they also hold a contract with the Department of Veterans Affairs to take care of eligible veterans.

The neighborhood has a walk score of 44, so visiting families will mostly need a car to run errands around town. On the floor, residents get about 4 hours and 13 minutes of direct, hands-on attention every day from the nursing crew. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles the physical therapy routines and manages day-to-day medical treatments.

When government health inspectors audited the property during their regular safety surveys, they flagged issues with medication management, infection control, paperwork accuracy, respiratory care, food safety, and how the facility handles resident notifications.

Prospective residents can call the intake coordinator to ask how the staff has fixed these specific problems, find out about current openings, or pick a morning to come see the building in person.

Contact Mitchells Nursing Home, Inc.

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.