Wellington Woods Memory Care

Overview of Wellington Woods Memory Care

Wellington Woods Memory Care is a small, single-story memory care community in the Villages of Wellington neighborhood of Little Rock. Twenty beds, all private rooms, no shared spaces to navigate. It opened in 2023, so this is a relatively young operation as far as senior care goes.

Matt Manning has run the place as Administrator since day one. That kind of continuity matters in memory care specifically, where routine and familiar faces tend to carry more weight than they would somewhere else.

Care here includes rehabilitation services, a doctor on staff, and nursing services, all backed by staff present around the clock. For residents dealing with cognitive decline alongside other health needs, having a doctor on-site rather than relying on outside appointments tends to simplify things considerably. Religious services round out the activity offerings.

Getting around the neighborhood without a car isn’t really an option. The Walk Score here is 21, which lands it squarely in car-dependent territory, so anyone visiting will want to plan on driving rather than walking from somewhere nearby.

Twenty beds is small by most standards, and that’s probably the point. A single-story building with this few residents means a tighter, more predictable environment, the kind that tends to matter for people whose memory loss makes unfamiliar or overwhelming spaces harder to manage. Wellington Woods reads less like a sprawling campus and more like a compact, closely staffed setting built around consistency.

Bed community size
20-bed community Rank #290 / 329Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 290th out of 329 homes in Arkansas for bed count. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arkansas facilities. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #283 / 416Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd 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.
Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Therapy & Rehabilitation

1 service
Rehabilitation Services

Staffing & Medical

3 services
Doctor on Staff
Nursing Services
24-Hour Staffing

Additional Policies & Features

Visitor PolicyFamilies are welcome any time.

Amenities & Lifestyle

Activities
Religious Services

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What does this home offer?

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No pets allowed

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Housing Options: Private Rooms

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Building Type: Single-story

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Transportation Services

Managed by Matt Manning

Administrator

Matt Manning serves as the administrator of Wellington Woods Memory Care, where he leads a compassionate team dedicated to providing personalized care and support. Since the facility opened in 2023, Matt has been instrumental in helping residents and their families navigate the transition to memory care with warmth and encouragement.

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Address 9.8 miles from city center Info Estimated distance in miles from Little Rock's city center to Wellington Woods Memory Care's address, calculated via Google Maps.

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The information below is reported by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long Term Care.

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Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arkansas

Wellington Woods Memory Care is located in Little Rock, 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.
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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).
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).
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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 Wellington Woods Memory Care

What neighborhood is Wellington Woods Memory Care in?

Wellington Woods Memory Care is in the The Villages of Wellington neighborhood.

Is Wellington Woods Memory Care in a walkable area?

Wellington Woods Memory Care has a walk score of 21. Car-dependent. Most errands require a car, with limited nearby walkable options.

Are pets allowed at Wellington Woods Memory Care?

No, Wellington Woods Memory Care has a no-pet policy.

Are there photos of Wellington Woods Memory Care?

Yes — there are 22 photos of Wellington Woods Memory Care in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Wellington Woods Memory Care?

Wellington Woods Memory Care is located at 2201 Wellington Village Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223.

What is the phone number of Wellington Woods Memory Care?

(501) 297-4982 will put you in contact with the team at Wellington Woods Memory Care.

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