Page 4 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 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.
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.
Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Bryant
116
Facility 116
AR AVG
Rank #75 / 206
No
34
Facility 34
AR AVG
Rank #117 / 203
--Nancy BrownBryant Snf Operations, LLC
The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Maumelle (Hill Township)
70
Facility 70
AR AVG
Rank #178 / 206
No
28
Facility 28
AR AVG
Rank #136 / 203
-A+Danny LuncsfordMmnc, Inc
Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Sheridan
121
Facility 121
AR AVG
Rank #54 / 206
No
46
Facility 46
AR AVG
Rank #69 / 203
--Jodi C Davis LoganGrant Snf Operations, LLC
Creekside at the Springs
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Yellville
96
Facility 96
AR AVG
Rank #132 / 206
No
45
Facility 45
AR AVG
Rank #74 / 203
--Shelli CaseyYellville Healthcare LLC
Brookdale Fort Smith
MC
AL
Fort Smith
100Yes 51 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Franceska MarkhamEmeritus Properties Ark Willow Brook LLC
The Atrium at Serenity Pointe
MC
AL
IL
RC
Hot Springs
150Yes 19 Studio / 1 Bed / 2 BedA+Jacob RodgersHot Springs Operating, LLC
Edgewood Health and Rehabilitation
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Springdale
102
Facility 102
AR AVG
Rank #118 / 206
No
37
Facility 37
AR AVG
Rank #106 / 203
-A+Bob MartinCwnc Ops, Inc
The Springs of Texarkana
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Texarkana (College Hill)
173
Facility 173
AR AVG
Rank #4 / 206
No
39
Facility 39
AR AVG
Rank #98 / 203
--Thomas Johnson, Jr.Texarkana Ar Opco LLC
Southfork River Therapy and Living
MC
NH
RC
SNF
West Salem
84
Facility 84
AR AVG
Rank #159 / 206
No
45
Facility 45
AR AVG
Rank #74 / 203
--Brent TysonSlnc, Inc
Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Des Arc
98
Facility 98
AR AVG
Rank #127 / 206
No
39
Facility 39
AR AVG
Rank #98 / 203
--Taylor WashingtonPrairie Snf Operations, LLC

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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 Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation

Andrea Kintner owns The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation, a 70-bed care facility operated by MMNC, Inc. in Maumelle, Arkansas. The home has been serving the community for 16 years and maintains a 71 percent occupancy rate, with resident stays averaging about 163 days. This timeline shows that the daily operation divides its time between long-term residential placements and shorter post-hospital therapy.

On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 4 hours and 32 minutes of hands-on attention to each resident daily. This round-the-clock team includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who run physical recovery programs for individuals bouncing back from surgery or a stroke. For daily living, a certified dietary manager runs the kitchen to coordinate personal food preferences and allergies, while additional campus amenities include regular social events and group activities. The surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent and has a walk score of 28, so visiting families will need a vehicle to get around.

Prospective residents can contact the main office to find out how the admissions process works or to check on current bed openings. The intake coordinator can also detail how the building manages recent findings from government health inspectors, who previously focused their routine safety surveys on care documentation, adherence to physician treatment orders, and medication management protocols.

Contact The Lakes at Maumelle Health and Rehabilitation

Overview of Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center in Sheridan, AR, offers nursing home and skilled nursing care, memory care, hospice care, palliative care, and respite care. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for residents at risk of wandering. Hospice supports residents receiving end of life care, palliative care focuses on comfort during serious illness, and respite care provides a short stay when a usual caregiver needs to travel or recover.

The community may be a good fit for a resident whose needs include supervised memory care, skilled nursing, comfort focused care, or a temporary respite stay. Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center has 121 beds and opened in 1967. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several listed ways to cover care.

Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 26 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time assigned to each resident. The area has a Walk Score of 46, making it car dependent, with most errands requiring a car or a ride; residents who no longer drive generally need transportation for errands. Transportation is available, and rehabilitation services include short term rehab for residents recovering before returning to their usual routine. The community has a dedicated Memory Care Unit and whirlpool baths, with a doctor on staff; Jodi C Davis Logan serves as administrator, and Grant SNF Operations operates the community.

Contact Sheridan Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Overview of Creekside at the Springs

Shelli Casey owns and runs Creekside at the Springs, a 96-bed nursing home on North Panther Avenue in Yellville, Arkansas. The building stays pretty steady at around 77 percent occupancy, and residents typically stay for about 98 days on average. This intermediate timeline indicates that the daily work split alternates between short-term post-hospital therapy and long-term residential setups. Families looking over billing paths can secure care through standard private funds, traditional Medicare, or state Medicaid.

The 24-hour nursing team provides about 4 hours and 21 minutes of direct, hands-on care for each resident daily. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and aides handles daily medical needs and specialized physical therapy to help people bounce back from surgeries or strokes.

When family members come to visit, they can easily walk to a few nearby spots around town, though they will still want a car to get around for most errands.

Prospective residents can call the intake desk to verify immediate room openings or to review the standard admissions paperwork. The front office can also detail the steps the building has implemented to update its daily workflows following recent state safety audits.

Contact Creekside at the Springs

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 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 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 Springs of Texarkana

With the goal to craft a second home for senior residents, The Springs of Texarkana is an exceptional community in the heart of Texarkana, Arkansas. This community has diligently cultivated a community rooted in the values of care, respect, and positivity, serving as an ideal senior haven. Their unwavering commitment to providing the highest level of care and respect to each resident fosters an environment where everyone truly feels at home.
The Springs of Texarkana stands ready to provide compassionate and dedicated support. Their commitment is to uphold the health and happiness of their residents, ensuring they embrace the full spectrum of life’s adventures. This assisted living community boasts a top-notch staff, nurses, specialized programs, and outstanding amenities. Their team is unwavering in their dedication to resident-centered care and continuous quality improvement goals. Their rehabilitation services include daily sessions conducted by skilled therapists, ongoing physician oversight, flexible scheduling with same-day evaluation options, practical training in independent living skills within a home-like setting, careful coordination of care with referring physicians, and comprehensive planning to ensure a smooth transition back to home life.

Contact The Springs of Texarkana

Overview of Southfork River Therapy and Living

Southfork River Therapy and Living offers nursing home, skilled nursing, memory care, and respite care in Salem, AR. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care onsite, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Respite care is available for short stays, which can give a family caregiver time to travel or recover.

The community has 84 beds and provides short term rehabilitation, long term care, and memory care services. A resident may be able to receive rehabilitation or ongoing care within the same community as needs change. A therapy gym supports rehabilitation onsite, while an enclosed outdoor courtyard with a gazebo and concrete walking path provides a designated outdoor area. Salon services are also available for onsite grooming.

Meals are prepared by a certified dietary manager and cooks, with accommodations for food allergies and preferences. Total nurse staffing is 4 hours and 49 minutes per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nursing time allocated per resident. Payment options include Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay; Medicare applies to short term skilled care after a hospital stay rather than long term residence.

The community is administered by Brent Tyson and operated by SLNC. With nursing, memory care, rehabilitation, and respite services, Southfork River Therapy and Living may suit a resident whose care needs could change over time or a family seeking a short term stay. With a Walk Score of 45, the area is car dependent, so most errands require a car or a ride.

Contact Southfork River Therapy and Living

Overview of Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center

Des Arc Nursing and Rehabilitation Center offers nursing home and skilled nursing, hospice, memory care, palliative care, and respite care in Des Arc, AR. Nursing home and skilled nursing services provide licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care offers a secured, supervised setting for someone at risk of wandering.

Hospice care supports end of life needs, while palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief during serious illness. Respite care provides a short term stay when a family caregiver needs to travel or recover. The range of services may suit a family seeking nursing, memory, end of life, or temporary respite support in one community.

The facility has 98 beds. Medicaid, Medicare, and private pay are accepted, giving families several payment methods based on the resident’s coverage and resources. Total nurse staffing is 4h 36m per resident per day, representing the daily hands on nurse time allocated to each resident.

Taylor Washington serves as administrator, and Prairie SNF Operations operates the community. A doctor is on staff, and rehabilitation services are available for residents receiving therapy as part of recovery or ongoing function. The facility also offers a Veteran Care program for veterans.

A Walk Score of 39 places the area in a car dependent setting, where most errands require a car or a ride. Transportation is available through the community.

Contact Des Arc Nursing And Rehabilitation Center

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.