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 we track 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.Communities with the same value for a metric share the same rank. Rankings cover every community we track in Arkansas that reports data for that category. 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.
A smaller, more intimate setting that may offer a quieter environment and closer staff-resident interactions.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 21 / 100 Rank #283 / 394Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 283rd out of 394 homes 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 cover every community we track in Arkansas that reports data for that category. 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.
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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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 to lowest based on our ranking 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.
The Green House Cottages of Poplar Grove
MC
HOS
NH
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Leander)
120
Facility 120
AR AVG 84
Rank #59 / 329
No
31
Facility 31
AR AVG 35
Rank #228 / 394
Private Rooms / Semi-Private RoomsA+Tyler EverittPoplar Grove Operations, LLC
Encore at West Little Rock
MC
NH
Little Rock (Rainwood Cove)
97
Facility 97
AR AVG 84
Rank #144 / 329
No
51
Facility 51
AR AVG 35
Rank #94 / 394
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Presbyterian Village, Inc.
MC
AL
HOS
IL
NH
RC
SNF
Little Rock (Big Rock Township)
78
Facility 78
AR AVG 84
Rank #192 / 329
Yes
37
Facility 37
AR AVG 35
Rank #178 / 394
-A+Brenda BanePresbyterian Village, Inc
The Springs of Chenal
MC
HOS
NH
PC
SNF
Little Rock (John Barrow)
70
Facility 70
AR AVG 84
Rank #205 / 329
No
10
Facility 10
AR AVG 35
Rank #340 / 394
-A+Kaicee RodriguesAllay Healthcare LLC
Wellington Woods Memory Care
MC
Little Rock (The Villages Of Wellington)
20
Facility 20
AR AVG 84
Rank #290 / 329
No
21
Facility 21
AR AVG 35
Rank #283 / 394
Private Rooms-Matt Manning-

Financial Assistance for
Memory Care in Arkansas

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

What neighborhood is Wellington Woods Memory Care in?

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

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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