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Page 5 of Best Memory Care in Arkansas

Why trust this guide? Our editorial team analyzed 155 memory care communities in Arkansas using Arkansas 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: 84The average licensed bed capacity across facilities in Arkansas. Individual facilities can vary widely from this average.
National Average: 90
Overview of Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach

Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach, a nursing home in Bryant, Arkansas, is part of a network operated by Salco NC, Inc., under the ownership of Orenthia Steverson. With 116 beds, it accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, offering families multiple ways to pay for short-term rehabilitation and longer-term care.

The facility’s current occupancy is 84%, and most residents stay an average of 232 days. This shows the balance between post-acute rehabilitation admissions and ongoing skilled nursing care. The facility primarily focuses on rehabilitation and short-term recovery. It offers a formal short-term rehabilitation program, respite care, and standard nursing services.

Daily nurse staffing averages about 4 hours and 37 minutes per resident daily, which is made up of registered nurses, licensed nurses, and nursing aides. The facility has 24-hour staffing to provide continuous services for residents needing assistance with medical care, medication management, and activities of daily living.

State inspections cited deficiencies in staffing adequacy, adherence to care procedures, documentation completeness, and consistency in infection control and environmental safety protocols. So, families evaluating the facility should ask directly how they manage resident transfers, staff scheduling, care-planning documentation, and infection prevention.

Daily life of residents is supported by a certified dietary manager and cooking staff who prepare nutritious meals. They work with residents and families to honor food preferences and medical diet requirements.

Residents also have access to amenities, including a full-size therapy gym for rehabilitation work and a communal dining space and activity area for socializing. The facility also has an outdoor courtyard and salon services. Daily activities are scheduled to keep seniors entertained and provide more ways to socialize within the community.

The facility has a Walk Score of 34, so the surrounding area is somewhat walkable. Family members nearby can reach some essential services on foot, but most visits require driving.

Contact Evergreen Living Center at Stagecoach

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 Katherines Place at Wedington

Kelly Souza owns Katherines Place at Wedington, a 109-bed nursing facility operated by WCNC, Inc. in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The building has been open for 15 years and runs at an 86 percent occupancy rate, with resident stays averaging 123 days. This timeline shows that the daily workforce splits its time between short-term post-hospital therapy and long-term residential care. To cover room rates and clinical costs, the business manages payments through standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

A dedicated therapy gym serves as the operational center for physical recovery, backed by a 24-hour nursing team that logs 4 hours and 37 minutes of hands-on care per resident each day. This round-the-clock staff of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles short-term rehabilitation, care planning, and complex wound treatments.

For daily living, a certified dietary manager runs the kitchen to accommodate individual food allergies in the main dining hall, while additional amenities include an outdoor courtyard, social activities, and an on-site hair salon. Because the neighborhood is car-dependent, visitors will need to drive when coming to the property.

Families researching local care options can reach out to the admissions office to check on current openings or find out about the intake process. The administrative staff can also detail how the building has corrected recent findings from government health inspectors, who previously noted compliance issues with medication management, care plan documentation, and infection control protocols during their routine safety audits.

Contact Katherines Place at Wedington

Overview of Manila Healthcare Center

Led by administrator William H Straw, Manila Healthcare Center is a 84-bed nursing home operated by CHC Manila Nursing Center, LLC. Located on State Highway 18 in Manila, Arkansas, the facility, under owner David Vann, takes Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, providing families with flexible pathways to cover both short-term rehabilitation and active nursing care. Averaging a stay length of around 234 days, the home serves post-acute recovery patients and residents who need longer-term care.

The facility specializes in rehabilitation services, offering short-term rehab programs and respite and palliative care for residents who have complex medical needs. Staffing levels average 4 hours and 41 minutes of total nursing care per resident day, with registered nurse coverage and nursing aide support. This mix allows Manila Healthcare Center to deliver hands-on assistance and clinical oversight throughout the day.

Targeting maintenance and sanitation practices, state inspections have examined environmental conditions and infection control protocols. Families should feel at ease asking staff how these operational standards are managed and how the home ensures a tidy, secure setting for residents. The home’s location in a car-dependent area means that visiting family and arranging external appointments may demand a vehicle.

For residents and families who can visit regularly, Manila Healthcare Center’s focus on rehabilitation and post-acute care, paired with its inclusion of many insurance pathways, makes it a choice worth touring. Doing so helps understand how the environment and staff tackle support for recovery and longer-term needs.

Contact Manila Healthcare Center

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 North Hills Life Care and Rehab

Mark Miller owns North Hills Life Care and Rehab, a 92-bed care facility run by Northwest Health and Rehab, Inc. on Appleby Road in Fayetteville, Arkansas. The building has been open for 21 years and currently runs at an 87 percent occupancy rate. Stays average about 93 days, a timeline that reflects a heavy daily focus on temporary post-hospital rehab and short-term recovery. To cover room rates and clinical costs, the business processes billing through standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 4 hours and 34 minutes of hands-on attention to each resident daily. This 24-hour staffing includes registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants who run physical therapy routines in the on-site therapy gym and manage short-term respite stays.

For day-to-day life, a certified dietary manager runs the kitchen to handle personal food allergies, while campus amenities include private rooms with showers, a social activities schedule, and an outdoor courtyard equipped with a gazebo. Because the surrounding neighborhood is car-dependent, visiting families will almost always need to drive to the property.

Interested individuals can call the front office to ask how the admissions process works or to check on current bed availability. The administrative coordinator can also provide information regarding recent health surveys from government inspectors, who previously noted compliance issues here with medication management, infection control protocols, care documentation, and resident safety procedures.

Contact North Hills Life Care and Rehab

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 Heritage Square Healthcare Center

Carnail Williams manages Heritage Square Healthcare Center, an 86-bed nursing home run by CHC Heritage Square Nursing Center, LLC on North Ruddle Road in Blytheville, Arkansas. The building runs at a 73 percent occupancy rate, and resident stays average 221 days. This timeline shows that the daily workforce splits its time between long-term residential care and short-term post-hospital therapy. To take care of room fees and clinical bills, the administrative desk processes traditional Medicare, state Medicaid, and standard private pay.

Medical and personal needs are handled by a 24-hour nursing team that logs an average of 4 hours and 21 minutes of direct, hands-on attention per resident daily. This crew of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants handles physical therapy routines, short-term respite care, and coordinates with an on-staff doctor. The surrounding neighborhood brings in a walk score that allows for a few minor errands on foot, though visitors will generally want a car for most trips.

Prospective representatives can call the intake department to check on immediate room options or to ask how the admissions process works. The office staff can also walk you through their recent state inspection reports, which noted compliance problems regarding medication management, building security, care planning, paperwork accuracy, environmental cleanliness, and personal hygiene practices.

Contact Heritage Square Healthcare Center

Overview of Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center

Serving the Bryant community for 41 years, Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center is a skilled nursing home on Interstate 30 in Bryant, Arkansas. The facility is operated by Bryant SNF Operations, LLC under owner Nancy Brown. The home has 116 beds, with an occupancy of 75%. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted, giving families flexible ways to cover both post-acute rehabilitation and ongoing skilled nursing care.

Rehabilitation services are a major focus of the facility. The home can be a practical option for residents recovering from surgery, hospitalization, or a serious health event. A doctor is on staff, and 24-hour nursing support is available. Nurse staffing averages 4 hours and 2 minutes per resident each day. Registered nurses, nurse aides, and licensed practical nurses provide that support, and the staffing structure helps deliver consistent hands-on care for residents with complex medical needs.

Residents stay an average of about 205 days, which includes people receiving short-term rehabilitation and those requiring ongoing skilled nursing care. The neighborhood’s Walk Score is 34. Some nearby services are within walking distance, but most daily errands require transportation. The setting may appeal to residents and families looking for a quieter environment while still having access to major road connections.

State inspections have focused on resident safety monitoring and infection control practices. The most recent inspection found no health deficiencies, indicating the facility has been compliant with regulatory standards.

Contact Southern Trace Rehabilitation and Care Center

Overview of Elder Independence Home Care

Based in Bryant, Arkansas, Elder Independence Home Care is a non-medical home care agency serving older adults across central Arkansas by providing support directly in their own homes rather than in a residential community. This approach can suit families who want older adults to remain in a familiar environment while receiving assistance.

Services include respite care, licensed nurse and CNA support, and a range of in-home programs such as short-term transitional care, post-surgery assistance, hospital sitter services, disability support, and in-home assessments. These options address both ongoing daily needs and short-term recovery situations, while also offering family support and caregiver respite when needed.

Located about 5.75 miles from Saline Memorial Hospital, the agency maintains proximity to a key medical center in the area. Elder Independence Home Care has also received local recognition, including Best In-Home Care and Best Business in Bryant.

This service is designed for older adults who prefer to age in place with flexible, in-home support rather than move into a residential community.

Contact Elder Independence Home Care

Weighting overview

  • 35%
    Resident Experience
  • 25%
    Regulatory
  • 15%
    Visual Media
  • 10%
    Website
  • 10%
    Stability
  • 5%
    Environment
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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.

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  • Review Sentiment
  • Review Volume
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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
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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
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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
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Community Stability 10%

Operational signals indicating whether a community is well-run and meeting demand.

  • Includes
  • Occupancy Rate
  • Bed Options
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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.