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.

Walk Score
Walk Score: 50 / 100 Rank #98 / 416Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 98th out of 416 homes 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.Facilities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings are based only on facilities in Arkansas that report data for that category. Facilities without available data are excluded from the ranking.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Moderately walkable. Some errands can be accomplished on foot, with a mix of nearby amenities.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Respite Care

Amenities & Lifestyle

Restaurant-Style Dining
Onsite Concierge Services
Housekeeping
Library
Private Courtyard
Community Garden
Beauty Salon
Pet-Friendly Community
Activities
Specific ProgramsMilitary Veterans Program, Concierge Services
Religious ServicesIn-house chapel with religious services
Touring HoursDaily 12-2pm

Pricing & Financial Information

Starting Price$2,600 per month

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What does this home offer?

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Pets Allowed

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Room Sizes: 361-563 / 388-426 / 542-696 / 555-600 / 877 / 975-1056

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Housing Options: Studio / 1 Bed / 2 Bed

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Building Type: 3-story

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Transportation Services

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Fitness and Recreation

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Three Meals Per Day

Living Spaces & Floor Plans for Morada Fort Smith

Martin Two Bed Floor Plan
2 bedroom
Pinnacle Suite Floor Plan
Suite
Riverbend Suite Floor Plan
Suite
Darby One Bed Floor Plan
1 Bedroom
Sequoyah Two Bed Floor Plan
2 bedroom

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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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Financial Assistance for
Independent Living in Arkansas

Morada Fort Smith is located in Fort Smith, 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).
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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.
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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.
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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).
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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).
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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.

Is Morada Fort Smith in a walkable area?

Morada Fort Smith has a walk score of 50. Moderately 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 there photos of Morada Fort Smith?

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

What is the address of Morada Fort Smith?

Morada Fort Smith is located at 8420 Phoenix Ave, Fort Smith, AR 72903.

What is the phone number of Morada Fort Smith?

(479) 484-5200 will put you in contact with the team at Morada Fort Smith.

Does Morada Fort Smith provide medical or personal care assistance?

No — Morada Fort Smith is an independent living community. Residents live on their own in private apartments with access to amenities, dining, and social activities.

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