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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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.
St. Bernards Villa
MC
AL
Jonesboro
116
Facility 116
AR AVG 100
Rank #32 / 116
No
4
Facility 4
AR AVG 34
Rank #140 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-C. Ronnie Sairls-
Craighead Nursing Center
MC
NH
SNF
Jonesboro
121
Facility 121
AR AVG 100
Rank #26 / 116
No--A+Penny McdanielCounty Government
The Springs of Pine Bluff
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Pine Bluff
103
Facility 103
AR AVG 100
Rank #53 / 116
No
60
Facility 60
AR AVG 34
Rank #14 / 146
--Melissa Carnal-
Memory Care at Good Shepherd
MC
AL
Liitle Rock (Briarwood)
75
Facility 75
AR AVG 100
Rank #90 / 116
Yes
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 34
Rank #59 / 146
--Matt ManningMemory Care At Good Shepherd
Brookdale Chenal Heights
MC
AL
Little Rock
98
Facility 98
AR AVG 100
Rank #65 / 116
Yes
18
Facility 18
AR AVG 34
Rank #109 / 146
Studio / 1 Bed-Matthew StevensEmeritus Corporation
Providence PCC of Searcy
MC
AL
IL
Searcy (River Oaks)
58
Facility 58
AR AVG 100
Rank #104 / 116
No
46
Facility 46
AR AVG 34
Rank #39 / 146
--Jennifer A FosterProvidence Pcc Of Searcy, LLC
The Springs of Batesville
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Batesville
150
Facility 150
AR AVG 100
Rank #8 / 116
No
10
Facility 10
AR AVG 34
Rank #127 / 146
-A+Jennifer Campbell – InterimBatesville Healthcare LLC
Lakeside Nursing Center
MC
HOS
NH
PC
RC
SNF
Lake City
85
Facility 85
AR AVG 100
Rank #81 / 116
No
31
Facility 31
AR AVG 34
Rank #79 / 146
-A+--
Presbyterian Village, Inc.
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Big Rock Township)
78
Facility 78
AR AVG 100
Rank #88 / 116
Yes
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 34
Rank #59 / 146
-A+Brenda BanePresbyterian Village, Inc
Willow Grove of Maumelle
MC
AL
RC
Maumelle
60
Facility 60
AR AVG 100
Rank #102 / 116
Yes
26
Facility 26
AR AVG 34
Rank #89 / 146
Studio / 2 Bed-Shannoa HoltEc Opco Maumelle, LLC

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Overview of St. Bernards Villa

St. Bernards Villa is a non-profit assisted living and memory care community in Jonesboro, AR, that offers personal and specialized care for older adults and those with memory loss. Promoting a compassionate and home-like environment, the community ensures older adults can feel a sense of belonging during their stay. As a level 2 community, medication administration, memory support, and wound care, alongside assistance with daily living activities, are also provided to enhance residents’ welfare. The community also works closely with residents to create care plans tailored to their unique needs.

Light exercises, social gatherings, and brain-stimulating games help improve residents’ cognition and allow them to interact with friends. With cozy living spaces and lively communal areas, residents can rest comfortably. Located along Parker Road and surrounded by trees, residents are guaranteed a laid-back and convenient lifestyle. As a trusted choice for senior living in Arkansas, this assisted living community strives to help older adults thrive in their later years.

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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 The Springs of Pine Bluff

The Springs of Pine Bluff provides nursing home care, hospice care, memory care, palliative care, and skilled nursing in Pine Bluff, Arkansas. Skilled nursing includes licensed nursing care on site around the clock. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering, while hospice supports residents nearing the end of life and palliative care focuses on comfort and symptom relief.

The community has 103 beds and offers rehabilitation services, which can support recovery or help a resident maintain daily function during care. Medicare, Medicaid, and private payment are accepted, giving families public benefit and self pay options for covering care. Melissa Carnal serves as administrator, and Pine Bluff AR Opco operates the community. A Walk Score of 60 means some errands can be done on foot, so a resident who no longer drives may be able to complete certain errands independently.

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Overview of Memory Care at Good Shepherd

Memory Care at Good Shepherd offers memory care and assisted living in Little Rock, AR. Memory care provides a secured setting with supervision for someone at risk of wandering. Assisted living provides help with daily tasks such as bathing, dressing and medication while a resident keeps their own apartment. The two care levels may suit a resident whose needs grow over time and who may be able to remain in the same community as care needs change.

Family-style meals are prepared from scratch and served in a fine dining setting, giving residents a shared dining format for meals. There is plenty to take part in, including organized group activities, exercise classes, lectures, movie matinees, games, book clubs, group outings, holiday parties and entertainment. The community may be a good fit for someone who needs secured memory care or help with daily tasks but may be able to remain in the same community as those needs change.

The community has a Walk Score of 37 out of 100 and is classified as car-dependent. Most errands therefore require a car or a ride for residents who no longer drive.

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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.

$4,080/Month

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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 The Springs of Batesville

The Springs of Batesville, situated in Batesville, Arkansas, is a Medicaid and Medicare-certified, for-profit nursing home with a profound mission. With a team of impeccable nurses, top-notch staff, excellent amenities, and specialized programs, The Springs Batesville prioritizes every senior’s health continuously. 
Whether short-term rehabilitation or long-term care, The Springs – Batesville is dedicated to providing quality services and compassionate care, uniting residents into one community that prioritizes their well-being.

Built on the pillars of care, respect, and positivity, the community at The Springs of Batesville provides peace of mind to families, fostering an environment where residents genuinely feel at home. They aim to create a second home, ensuring they are in good hands and ready to embrace life’s adventures with health and happiness during their golden years. 

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Overview of Lakeside Nursing Center

Lakeside Nursing Center has been part of Lake City, Arkansas for 24 years, running 85 beds at 82.4% occupancy. The care list is broad: nursing home services alongside hospice, memory care, palliative care, respite care, and skilled nursing, all under one roof. The Walk Score sits at 31, somewhat walkable but still mostly a car-dependent stretch of Arkansas.

Registered nurses put in about 14 minutes per resident daily. LPNs add another 14 minutes. Nurse aides carry the bulk of hands-on care at roughly two hours and 39 minutes. Residents get about four hours and 48 minutes of total nursing time each day.

Lakeside accepts Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay, and its resident population splits between two groups: people passing through for short-term rehab, and people settling in for longer-term nursing care. Most new residents arrive as private-pay admissions, typically staying two to three months. Rehabilitation services, respite care, and a dedicated short-term rehab track round out what’s offered, backed by staffing around the clock.

On inspections, two themes have come up consistently: medication management and environmental and hazardous-materials safety. Lakeside, then, is established, with 85 beds in Lake City, built around two overlapping tracks: short-term recovery and longer-term skilled nursing care, with a staffing structure weighted heavily toward direct nurse aide support.

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Overview of Presbyterian Village

Presbyterian Village in Little Rock provides independent living, assisted living, memory care, hospice care, respite care, and skilled nursing. Having several care levels in one community can allow a resident to move between services if needs change, without relocating elsewhere. Independent living offers a private home with community services and no daily care. Assisted living adds help with bathing, dressing, and medication while the resident keeps an apartment.

Memory care offers a secured setting with supervision for someone living with Alzheimer’s disease or another form of dementia who may be at risk of wandering. Skilled nursing provides licensed nursing care on site around the clock, while hospice supports residents at the end of life. Respite care is available for short stays, giving a family caregiver time to travel or recover. The community has 78 beds and provides residential care, skilled nursing, and rehabilitation services.

Total nurse staffing is 6 hours and 16 minutes per resident per day, representing the nursing time allocated to each resident across a day. Pets are allowed, so a resident may be able to keep a pet while living at Presbyterian Village. Medicare, Medicaid, and private pay are accepted. Brenda Bane administers the community, and Chris Marsh is the director. A Walk Score of 37 places the area in a car dependent setting, so most errands require a car or a ride rather than a short walk.

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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

  • 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