Page 8 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.
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.
Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Ash Flat
105
Facility 105
AR AVG
Rank #102 / 206
No
16
Facility 16
AR AVG
Rank #161 / 203
-Misty FrenchSharp Snf Operations, LLC
Carefree Living
MC
AL
RC
Bull Shoals
40Yes 48 -Teddie MorrisSpf Enterprises, Inc
Providence PCC of Searcy
MC
AL
IL
Searcy (River Oaks)
58No 46 -Jennifer A FosterProvidence Pcc Of Searcy, LLC
North Hills Life Care and Rehab
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Fayetteville
92
Facility 92
AR AVG
Rank #140 / 206
No--Rochelle JohnsonNorthwest Health And Rehab, Inc
Springdale Health and Rehab
MC
NH
SNF
Springdale
140
Facility 140
AR AVG
Rank #16 / 206
No
43
Facility 43
AR AVG
Rank #81 / 203
-Cameron RoachNorthport Health Services Of Arkansas LLC
Craighead Nursing Center
MC
NH
SNF
Jonesboro
121
Facility 121
AR AVG
Rank #54 / 206
No--Penny McdanielCounty Government
Brookdale Chenal Heights
MC
AL
Little Rock
98Yes 18 Studio / 1 BedMatthew StevensEmeritus Corporation
Harrison Retirement Center
MC
AL
IL
NH
SNF
Steet Harrison
70
Facility 70
AR AVG
Rank #178 / 206
Yes
75
Facility 75
AR AVG
Rank #5 / 203
-Lori Richardson-
Southridge Village Retirement Center
MC
NH
RC
SNF
Heber Springs
89
Facility 89
AR AVG
Rank #148 / 206
No
58
Facility 58
AR AVG
Rank #37 / 203
-Janet Loftis-
Willow Grove of Maumelle
MC
AL
RC
Maumelle
60Yes 26 Studio / 2 BedShannoa HoltEc Opco Maumelle, LLC

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Overview of Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Misty French owns Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center, a 105-bed nursing facility run by Sharp SNF Operations, LLC in Ash Flat, Arkansas. The building serves an average resident stay of about 133 days, meaning the day-to-day workload balances short-term post-hospital therapy with intermediate residential care. To process room rates and care costs, the billing desk accepts standard private pay, traditional Medicare, and state Medicaid.

On the floor, the nursing crew delivers an average of 4 hours and 52 minutes of direct care to each resident daily. This 24-hour team of registered nurses, practical nurses, and assistants coordinates physical therapy routines, manages an on-staff doctor, and operates an Enhanced Care Unit for residents with complex clinical needs.

For daily life, the rural campus features whirlpool baths and high-speed internet access. Because the surrounding area requires a vehicle for almost all errands, visiting families will need to drive when traveling to and from the property.

Prospective residents can call the administrative office to ask how the admissions process works or to check on current bed openings. The front desk staff can also provide details on how the team has addressed recent safety surveys from government health inspectors, who previously noted compliance issues here with clinical documentation, medication safety, and care planning processes.

Contact Ash Flat Healthcare and Rehabilitation Center

Carefree Living

1501 C. S. Woods Blvd, Bull Shoals, AR 72619
Overview of Carefree Living

Carefree Living is a 40-bed nursing home in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. Administered by Teddie Morris and operated by SPF Enterprises, Inc., the facility stands on C. S. Woods Boulevard with a Walk Score of 48, so some nearby services can be reached on foot while nearly all errands and appointments need a short drive. The home is designed for residents needing skilled nursing care and rehabilitation services following surgery or a hospital stay, with present short-term rehab and respite care. Such flexibility makes Carefree Living a pragmatic option for families looking for post-acute recovery and longer-term nursing support. Pets are welcome, so lots of residents find it comforting, which can ease the care transition.

Among the community’s defining features is its dining approach. All meals are prepared from scratch in an open kitchen, so residents sense the cooking throughout the day. Meals are served at consistent times (7:30 A.M., noon, and 5:00 P.M.), with snacks available between meals. That combination of fresh food and familiar daily feel can be a big deal to someone adjusting to a new setting. Everyday life includes amenities like an on-site beauty shop, scheduled transportation for appointments and outings, and weekly shopping trips for those wanting to stay active in the community. For residents with Alzheimer’s and dementia care requirements, the home also supplies specialized support.

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Overview of Providence Pcc of Searcy

Providence Pcc of Searcy, situated in the heart of Searcy, Arkansas, is a family-owned boutique-style senior living community. Whether residents choose Assisted Living, or Memory Care neighborhoods with personalized care plans, their commitment is unwavering—to support residents to their highest level of independence. The core mission at Providence Assisted Living is to offer quality memory care senior living within a caring and supportive framework.
At Providence Assisted Living, residents are encouraged to maintain maximum independence, complemented by access to professional and compassionate staff who contribute to creating a home-like atmosphere. Residents discover a warm and inviting environment within its walls that exudes a homely atmosphere, turning staff and fellow residents into extended families. Providence Assisted Living of Searcy is meticulously designed to be an affordable and secure haven for those searching for a dignified and independent lifestyle in their golden years. It transcends being merely a residence; it’s a place where residents can joyfully celebrate their golden years with compassion, companionship, and a profound sense of belonging.

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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 Springdale Health and Rehab

Springdale Health and Rehab have proven an efficient rehabilitative approach to skilled nursing services that enhance their quality of life. Offering a better alternative to long-term care, the well-trained care staff delivers a multidisciplinary approach to nursing when providing tailored care– ensuring service with compassion, kindness, and professionalism. Springdale Health and Rehab strives to be the nursing home in the city that gives the best standard of care.
With an emphasis on long-term and rehabilitative care, the center offers physical therapy, occupational therapy, speech therapy, wound care, restorative nursing, IV therapy, cardiac recovery, and orthopedic care; with services such as transportation, housekeeping, and laundry– to name a few of the features that residents from both living options get unlimited access to.

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Overview of Craighead Nursing Center

Craighead Nursing Center is a nursing home offering memory care and skilled nursing in Jonesboro, AR. Its 24-hour skilled nursing care provides licensed nursing support around the clock, while memory care provides dementia care with supervision. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs dementia care alongside continuous skilled nursing support.

Craighead Nursing Center has 121 beds, placing it in a mid-sized range without indicating a particular living arrangement. An in-house therapy room and rehabilitation services allow residents to receive physical, occupational, and speech therapy at the community. A salon and full-service beauty and barber services give residents access to personal grooming on site.

Dining includes a selective menu with à la carte options, allowing residents to choose from the available meal selections. Religious services and a chapel provide on-site settings for worship. Penny McDaniel serves as administrator, and County Government operates the community.

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Overview of Brookdale Chenal Heights

Brookdale Chenal Heights provides an exceptional residential assisted living and memory care experience. The home strives to enhance the quality of life of seniors who need quality assistance and offers options that cater to each individual’s needs. As a member of the Brookdale Senior Living Group, Chenal Heights guarantees a resident-centered atmosphere, promoting a comfortable living situation.

The lifestyle at Brookdale is designed to make life safe and convenient for everyone. Its all-inclusive amenities and services include spacious common areas, recreational rooms, housekeeping, memory care training, and transportation services. Management prides itself on its approach to modern assisted living care, which is unparalleled thanks to its remarkable care staff, which never fails to offer compassionate care.

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Overview of Harrison Retirement Center

Harrison Retirement Center offers independent living, assisted living, memory care, and nursing home and skilled nursing care in Harrison, AR. Independent living means private living with community services and no daily care, while assisted living includes help with daily tasks such as dressing, bathing, and taking medication. Memory care is provided in a secured setting with supervision. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock.

The range of care levels can suit a resident whose needs may grow over time without requiring a move to a different community. Harrison Retirement Center has 70 beds, and Administrator Lori Richardson oversees the community. A Walk Score of 75 places the area in the very walkable band, meaning most errands can be completed on foot, so a resident who no longer drives can still reach nearby shops, pharmacies, or cafes independently. Pets are allowed, and residents may be able to keep a pet while living at the community.

A fitness center and daily activities give residents places to exercise and participate in scheduled programming. Rehabilitation services support recovery and therapy needs.

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Overview of Southridge Village Retirement Center

Southridge Village Retirement Center provides nursing home care, memory care, respite care, and skilled nursing in Heber Springs, Arkansas. Skilled nursing covers both short term rehabilitation and long term care, while memory care offers a secured setting with supervision. Respite care provides a short stay when a family’s usual caregiver needs time away, and the range of care levels may suit a resident whose needs change over time.

The community has 89 beds, with Janet Loftis serving as administrator. Physical, occupational, and speech therapy are available on site, so rehabilitation can be part of a resident’s care without requiring therapy elsewhere. Specialized outdoor therapy equipment, an enclosed courtyard with a gazebo, and a concrete walking path create designated places for therapy and time outdoors.

A salon and spa are available for residents who want grooming services within the community. Southridge Village Retirement Center has a Walk Score of 58, considered somewhat walkable, meaning some errands can be done on foot. A resident who no longer drives may therefore be able to complete some nearby errands independently.

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Willow Grove of Maumelle

100 Bringler Dr, Maumelle, AR 72113
Overview of Willow Grove of Maumelle

Overlooking the tranquil neighborhood of Maumelle, AR, the Willow Grove is an esteemed senior living community that offers assisted living and memory care services. Here, residents can select among well-appointed and cozy accommodations with varying floor plans tailored to their needs. Having an expert and compassionate team, this community provides round-the-clock care and support for its residents. In terms of memory care, those with cognitive conditions like Alzheimer’s disease and dementia can receive a specialized program called Magnolia Trails catering to the whole person – mind, body, and spirit.

Providing top-of-the-line amenities and services, residents can enjoy 3 meals and snacks daily, housekeeping and laundry services, home maintenance, and transportation to nearby locations. Experience a perfect ambiance for both engagement and relaxation in its grounds, walking path, and activity center. Engage in diverse social events and activities such as wellness programs and movie nights. Truly, seniors can live a comfortable life with the Willow Grove of Maumelle.

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Weighting overview

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    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
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.