Located on the campus of Harding University in Searcy, Arkansas, Harding Place Retirement offers an independent living environment for older adults who want to maintain an active lifestyle while remaining connected to a supportive community. The community has been in operation for 29 years and is led by Executive Director Randy Reynolds.
Housing options include studio, one-bedroom, two-bedroom, and deluxe one-bedroom floor plans, providing residents with several choices to match their preferences and space needs. Access to licensed nurses and certified nursing assistants is also available, offering an added layer of support without requiring a transition to a higher level of care.
A variety of social programs and activities encourage residents to stay engaged with neighbors and participate in community life. The campus setting places residents near a physician’s office and provides convenient access to Little Rock for appointments, shopping, and other outings.
The community is located in an area with a Walk Score of 37, meaning most errands are best completed by car. Its university-campus location gives the community a distinctive atmosphere that may appeal to older adults seeking both independence and connection.
A longer operating history, which may indicate experience navigating regulations and delivering ongoing care. This is the number of years in operation under current management.
Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
An independent rating from the Better Business Bureau based on factors such as complaint history, transparency, and business practices.
1.5 miles from city center
Estimated distance in miles from Searcy's city center to Harding Place Retirement's address, calculated via Google Maps.
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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.
MC (Memory Care):
Secured, specialized care for people living with Alzheimer's or dementia.
IL (Independent Living):
Community living with dining, activities, and transportation for active seniors who need little personal care.
HC (Home Care):
Professional care delivered in the person's own home, from companionship to skilled nursing.
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City and state of the facility. Used for mapping and state-average comparisons.
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Licensed bed capacity (maximum allowed). Not the same as how many beds are currently filled.
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Indicates whether residents are allowed to have pets in the facility.
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Third-party neighborhood walkability score (0–100). Convenience/context metric, not a healthcare quality measure.
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Better Business Bureau grade for the operating company. Reflects complaint handling and business practices, not clinical care quality.
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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.
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Name of the licensed owner, operator, or managing entity as filed with the state. Useful for grouping facilities under the same organization.
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| Providence PCC of Searcy | IL AL MC | Searcy (River Oaks) | 58 | No | 46 | - | Jennifer A Foster | Providence Pcc Of Searcy, LLC |
| Harding Place Retirement | IL HC | Searcy | - | No | 37 | A+ | Randy Reynolds | - |
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Harding Place Retirement is located in Searcy, Arkansas.
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Harding Place Retirement has a walk score of 37. Car-dependent. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.
Harding Place Retirement has been operating for approximately 29 years, based on available licensing and registration records.
No, Harding Place Retirement has a no-pet policy.
Pricing at Harding Place Retirement starts at $2,180 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.
Yes — there are 10 photos of Harding Place Retirement in the photo gallery on this page.
Harding Place Retirement is located at 801 Benton Ave, Searcy, AR 72143.
(501) 305-3100 will put you in contact with the team at Harding Place Retirement.
