Morada Fort Smith

Morada Fort Smith

Overview of Morada Fort Smith

Morada Fort Smith sits at 8420 Phoenix Ave in Fort Smith, Arkansas, a three-story building built for independent living. Apartments come in studio, one-bedroom, and two-bedroom layouts, and pricing starts at $2,600 a month. Independent living means residents keep their own private space and run their own routines, with amenities, dining, and social activities available to support that, not replace it.

A Walk Score of 50 puts it in moderately walkable territory, so some errands can happen on foot, with a decent mix of amenities nearby. One detail worth flagging for families is proximity to emergency care: Mercy Emergency Department sits just over a mile away, close enough to matter if a fast response is ever needed.

Respite care is available here too, useful for families who need short-term support rather than a permanent move. The units themselves are wheelchair-accessible, with walk-in-shower bathrooms, and getting around town doesn’t require personal driving thanks to scheduled transportation services. Dining runs restaurant-style, three meals a day, and residents can lean on onsite concierge services when they need extra help managing daily logistics.

Beyond the basics, there’s a library, a private courtyard, a community garden, and a beauty salon on-site, plus fitness and recreation options for staying active. Pets are welcome, so moving in doesn’t mean giving one up. Two things stand out as more specific than typical amenities: a Military Veterans Program and an in-house chapel with religious services, both offering residents a way to connect around something more particular than general community life.

What emerges here is a fairly comprehensive independent living setup: solid dining and transportation infrastructure, accessible units, and two distinct programs, veterans-focused and faith-based, layered on top of the standard amenity list.

By The Numbers

Community insights.

Walk Score Info Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities. Rank #14 / 66Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis independent living community is ranked 14th out of 66 independent living communities we track in Arkansas for walk score. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average walk score across Arkansas facilities. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings compare like with like: every independent living community we track in Arkansas that reports data for that category. Independent living communities without available data are excluded, so the pool size varies from metric to metric.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
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About This Community

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price
$2,600/Month

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Additional Services

1 service
Transportation Services

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
Religious ServicesIn-house chapel with religious services.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Dining
Concierge
Housekeeping
Library
Courtyard
Garden
Salon
Pet Friendly
Fitness And Recreation
Activities
Specific ProgramsMilitary Veterans Program
Religious ServicesIn-house chapel with religious services
Touring HoursDaily 12-2pm

Dining & Nutrition

InfoSourced directly from the team at Morada Fort Smith.

This facility provides three meals per day.

Food DescriptionEnjoy three chef-prepared meals a day—plus snacks—with tableside service.

Room Accommodations

Housing OptionsStudio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed
Room Sizes361-563 / 388-426 / 542-696 / 555-600 / 877 / 975-1056
Building Type3-story

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Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morada Fort Smith

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Martin Two Bed Floor Plan
Pinnacle Suite Floor Plan
Riverbend Suite Floor Plan
Darby One Bed Floor Plan
Sequoyah Two Bed Floor Plan

Places of interest near Morada Fort Smith

Address 5.6 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Fort Smith's city center to Morada Fort Smith's address, calculated via Google Maps. — 1.05 miles to nearest hospital (Mercy Emergency Department - Fort Smith)

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Compare Independent Living around Fort Smith

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. 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.
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.
Methodist Village Inc.
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fort Smith
45
Facility 45
AR AVG 70
Rank #21 / 27
No
16
Facility 16
AR AVG 34
Rank #52 / 66
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsCandace Cox
Morada Fort Smith
IL
Fort Smith (Massard)-Yes
50
Facility 50
AR AVG 34
Rank #14 / 66
Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed-
Brookfield Assisted Living
IL
AL
MC
RC
Fort Smith-Yes
58
Facility 58
AR AVG 34
Rank #9 / 66
-Ellie Harvey
Legacy Heights Retirement Center
IL
AL
Van Buren-No
29
Facility 29
AR AVG 34
Rank #37 / 66
-Holli Willis
Peachtree Village of Fort Smith
IL
AL
Fort Smith-Yes
29
Facility 29
AR AVG 34
Rank #37 / 66
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Rank badges are statewide and care-type specific: each independent living community is ranked against every other AR independent living community we track that reports that metric, not just the 5 on this page. See how we rank facilities

Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Arkansas

Morada Fort Smith is located in Fort Smith, Arkansas.
Here are the financial assistance programs available to residents in Arkansas.

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ARChoices

Arkansas Medicaid ARChoices

Age 65+ or 21+ with disability
General Arkansas resident, Medicaid- eligible, nursing home-level care need.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Rural focus; possible waitlists.

Benefits
Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals ($7/meal) Respite care (240 hours/year) Adult day services ($60/day)

Choices in Living Resource Center

Arkansas Choices in Living

Age 60+
General Arkansas resident.
Income Limits No strict limit; prioritizes low-income.
Asset Limits Not applicable.
AR

Limited direct funding; mostly referral-based.

Benefits
Care coordination Limited respite (up to 5 days/year) Transportation assistance (~5 trips/month)

Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Arkansas Medicaid Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver

Age 65+
General Arkansas resident, requires nursing home-level care, lives in a Level II assisted living facility.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR, individual
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple); spousal rules apply.
AR

Limited provider network; excludes Level I facilities (no nursing services).

Benefits
Personal care (~5 hours/day) Medication management Nursing Activities Transportation

Program of All-Inclusive Care for the Elderly (PACE)

Arkansas Medicaid PACE

Age 55+
General Arkansas resident, nursing home-level care, safe with PACE support.
Income Limits (2025) ~$2,829/month 300% FBR
Asset Limits $2,000 (individual), $3,000 (couple).
AR

Limited geographic availability.

Benefits
Primary/preventive care Personal care (5-7 hours/day) Meals Transportation Therapy

Arkansas State Plan Personal Care

Arkansas Medicaid Personal Care Program

Age
General Any age, Arkansas resident, needs ADL/IADL help, Medicaid-eligible.
Income Limits (2025) ~$1,004/month individual
Asset Limits $9,660 (individual), $14,470 (couple).
AR

No nursing home-level care requirement.

Benefits
Personal care (~4-6 hours/day) Homemaker services (e.g., meal prep)

Frequently Asked Questions about Morada Fort Smith

What neighborhood is Morada Fort Smith in?

Morada Fort Smith is in the Massard neighborhood of Fort Smith.

Is Morada Fort Smith in a walkable area?

Morada Fort Smith has a walk score of 50. Somewhat walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Does Morada Fort Smith have different floorplan options?

Yes — see the floorplan options available at Morada Fort Smith on this page.

Are pets allowed at Morada Fort Smith?

Yes, Morada Fort Smith allows residents to bring their pets.

How much does Morada Fort Smith cost per month?

Pricing at Morada Fort Smith starts at $2,600 per month, with rates varying by floorplan and additional care needs.

Are there photos of Morada Fort Smith?

Yes — there are 14 photos of Morada Fort Smith in the photo gallery on this page.

What levels of care does Morada Fort Smith provide?

Morada Fort Smith offers Independent Living.

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