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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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. IL (Independent Living): Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care. 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 100
Rank #44 / 116
No
56
Facility 56
AR AVG 34
Rank #23 / 146
-Judy DigiacintoVan Buren Snf Operations, LLC
Twin Lakes Therapy and Living
MC
NH
RC
SNF
East Flippin
80
Facility 80
AR AVG 100
Rank #87 / 116
No
28
Facility 28
AR AVG 34
Rank #84 / 146
A+Stephanie SullinsFpnc, Inc
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 100
Rank #10 / 116
No
55
Facility 55
AR AVG 34
Rank #25 / 146
-Cynthia DughettiJohn Ashley Drive Operating LLC
The Atrium at Serenity Pointe
MC
AL
IL
RC
Hot Springs
150
Facility 150
AR AVG 100
Rank #8 / 116
Yes
19
Facility 19
AR AVG 34
Rank #107 / 146
A+Jacob RodgersHot Springs Operating, LLC
Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach
MC
NH
RC
SNF
North Bryant
116
Facility 116
AR AVG 100
Rank #32 / 116
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 34
Rank #68 / 146
-Becky BakerSalco Nc, Inc
The Green House Cottages of Homewood
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Mena
138
Facility 138
AR AVG 100
Rank #18 / 116
No
67
Facility 67
AR AVG 34
Rank #7 / 146
-T Marquel (Kelly) ParksMena Snf Operations, LLC
The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maumelle (Hill Township)
70
Facility 70
AR AVG 100
Rank #94 / 116
No
28
Facility 28
AR AVG 34
Rank #84 / 146
A+Danny LuncsfordMmnc, Inc
The Blossoms at Fort Smith Rehab & Nursing Center
MC
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Fort Smith (Mill Creek)
130
Facility 130
AR AVG 100
Rank #24 / 116
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG 34
Rank #68 / 146
-Sanford YarbroughWheeler Avenue Operating LLC
River Ridge Rehabilitation and Care Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Wynne
100
Facility 100
AR AVG 100
Rank #59 / 116
No
52
Facility 52
AR AVG 34
Rank #30 / 146
A+Deborah HicksCross Snf Operations, LLC
Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Heber Springs
122
Facility 122
AR AVG 100
Rank #25 / 116
No
58
Facility 58
AR AVG 34
Rank #18 / 146
-Brenda ChapmanHbnc, Inc

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Overview of Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center

Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center in Van Buren, Arkansas, offers skilled nursing, dedicated memory care, and temporary respite stays. Memory care units use structured oversight to protect residents dealing with cognitive decline or wandering behaviors. Short-term respite placements give primary home caregivers temporary relief during travel or personal recovery.

Van Buren SNF Operations manages the 105-bed location under the guidance of administrator Judy Digiacinto. Daily records reflect an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of hands-on nursing time per resident, alongside on-site physician oversight and physical rehabilitation therapies. The location earns a 56 walk score, putting a few local spots within walking distance for active residents. Payment arrangements include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private payment.

Prospective residents considering memory support, short-term relief, or long-term nursing oversight can contact Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center to check current availability or set up a facility tour.

Contact Valley Springs Rehabilitation and Health Center

Overview of Twin Lakes Therapy and Living

In Flippin, AR, Twin Lakes Therapy and Living is licensed for respite care, nursing home care, skilled nursing, and memory care. Nursing here covers the whole day, so those hours are already on somebody’s timetable before a family thinks to ask about them. Memory care is what a household turns to once its own arrangements have stopped working.

That care type supplies supervision and a setting secured against a resident wandering off. Respite points the other way; a short stay taken while the usual caregiver travels or recovers, which makes that recovery a second one happening in a different building. The three together suit somebody who needs nursing oversight, memory support, or cover for a stretch.

The building holds 80 beds. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay each work here, which gives families more than one way to meet what is owed. Across a day, one resident receives 4h 59m of nursing time.

Rehabilitation services are named too, so therapy belongs to the stay rather than to an appointment somewhere else. A courtyard gives residents an outdoor option, and a salon is on the same list. FPNC, Inc operates the community, with Stephanie Sullings as administrator.

Contact Twin Lakes Therapy and Living

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

The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center offers nursing home services, skilled nursing, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care in North Little Rock, Arkansas. Memory care units utilize secured settings to assist individuals prone to wandering, palliative care focuses on symptom relief during serious illness, and hospice care delivers end-of-life support. Respite care offers temporary admissions for primary family caregivers needing short-term relief.

John Ashley Drive Operating manages the 140-bed facility alongside administrator Cynthia Dughetti. Daily staffing metrics reflect an average of 4 hours and 23 minutes of nurse time per resident. Rehabilitation services are available, and accepted payment structures include Medicare, Medicaid, and direct private pay. Situated in a location with a 55 walk score, the surrounding neighborhood allows residents to accomplish select errands on foot.

Interested individuals evaluating long-term care, memory support, or short-term respite care can reach out to The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center to inquire about open beds or plan a tour of the facility.

Contact The Blossoms at North Little Rock Rehab and Nursing Center

Overview of The Atrium at Serenity Pointe

The Atrium at Serenity Pointe, situated in the heart of Hot Springs, AR, is a classic lodge-style senior living community providing a wide range of services including independent living, assisted living, and memory support. Beautifully designed and cozy accommodations are available for its residents to ensure a comfortable stay along with a maintenance-free lifestyle. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia are served through its DayPulse approach providing important benefits including a more stable mood, better sleep, lower anxiety, and improved appetite.

Having top-notch amenities and services, residents can enjoy delectable and healthy meals from a talented culinary team, a fitness center, a yoga studio, a salon and spa, and more. A robust calendar of engaging activities ensures its residents stay active and connected while maximizing the living experience. Equipped with the right tools and people, seniors can never go wrong with The Atrium at Serenity Pointe.

Contact The Atrium at Serenity Pointe

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 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 The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation

Three care types are on the books at The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation in Maumelle, AR. They are respite care, memory care, and skilled nursing. Cover from licensed nurses runs around the clock, over the parts of the day nobody schedules a visit for. Memory care is the secured version, supervised, for a resident who might walk off.

Respite is the short stay taken during a stretch when the usual caregiver cannot be there. A family can get that and secured memory care in one building. Seventy beds is the licensed capacity.

A day of hands-on nursing per resident is 5h 28m. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay each cover eligible services or the cost of residence.

Short-term rehabilitation and the wider rehabilitation services keep recovery work inside the community instead of a separate setting. The administrator is Danny Luncsford, and MMNC, Inc operates the community.

Contact The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation

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 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 Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab

Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab in Heber Springs, Arkansas, offers long-term nursing home care, skilled nursing services, memory care, and respite stays. Memory care programs use secured accommodations to assist individuals living with cognitive decline, while short-term respite care provides temporary support for primary family caregivers needing time away.

Operated by HBNC under administrator Brenda Chapman, the 122-bed residence logs an average of 4 hours and 10 minutes of direct daily nursing care per resident. Facilities include an on-site therapy gym, a salon and spa, and an enclosed outdoor courtyard. Meals are overseen by a certified dietary manager to accommodate food allergies and preferences. The local area has a 58 walk score, and payment options cover Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay.

Families exploring long-term nursing support or temporary respite admissions can contact Southridge Village Nursing and Rehab to request details on open beds, discuss funding options, or schedule a campus walkthrough.

Contact Southridge Village 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.

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