Carefree Living
Nursing Home · Arkansas, AR

Carefree Living

Nursing Home · Arkansas, AR

Overview of Carefree Living

Carefree Living is a family-owned, pet-friendly, full-service assisted living community located in Bull Shoals, Arkansas. It offers a variety of services including Alzheimer's and dementia care, respite care, medication management, and scheduled transportation. The community emphasizes building relationships with residents and their families to provide a supportive and caring environment.
(870) 445-5371
Bed community size
40-bed community Rank #270 / 333Bed count — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 270th out of 333 homes in Arkansas. Shows this facility's certified or reported bed count compared to other Arkansas SNFs. Larger communities may offer more amenities, programs, and on-site services for residents and families.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
A moderately sized community that may balance personal attention with shared amenities and social activities.
Walk Score
Walk Score: 48 / 100 Rank #109 / 419Walk Score — State benchmarkedThis home is ranked 109th out of 419 homes in Arkansas. Shows how walkable this facility's neighborhood is compared to the average Walk Score across Arkansas SNFs. Higher scores benefit residents, families, and staff.Click the rank badge to see the full State ranking.Click here to see the full State ranking.
Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

About this community

License Details

Facility TypeResidential Care Facility
CountyMarion

Ownership & Operating Entity

Carefree Living is legally operated by SPF Enterprises, Inc, and administrated by Teddie Morris.

Owner NameSpf Enterprises, Inc
Profit StatusCorporation

Type Of Units

Private Pay
40 units
Total beds
40 units

Therapy & Rehabilitation

3 services
Rehabilitation Services
Respite Care
Short-Term Rehab

Contact Information

Fax870-445-2062

Additional Policies & Features

Pets Allowed
HousekeepingYes
Linen ServiceYes

Amenities & Lifestyle

Alzheimer's/Dementia Care
Respite/Recuperative Care
Scheduled Transportation
On-Site Beauty Shop
Activities
Weekly Shopping Trips
ActivitiesActivities include regular outings and daily trivia sessions.

Dining & Nutrition

Food DescriptionAll meals are made from scratch, with the kitchen door open for residents to see and smell what's cooking. Meals are served at 7:30 A.M., 12:00 P.M., and 5:00 P.M., with snacks available throughout the day.
Meal ScheduleBreakfast 7:30 AM; Lunch 12:00 PM; Dinner 5:00 PM; Snacks available throughout the day.

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Nursing Home in Arkansas

Carefree Living is located in Bull Shoals, 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)

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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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AL

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IL

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MC

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AL

Assisted Living A licensed, long-term care setting for seniors or individuals with disabilities who need help with daily activities — like bathing, dressing, and medication management — but not 24-hour skilled nursing. Offers housing, meals, and around-the-clock support while aiming to maximize resident independence.

RC

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Frequently Asked Questions about Carefree Living

Who is the owner of Carefree Living?

The legal owner and operator of Carefree Living is SPF Enterprises, Inc.

Is Carefree Living in a walkable area?

Carefree Living has a walk score of 48. Somewhat walkable. A few nearby services may be reachable on foot, but most trips require transportation.

Who is the administrator of Carefree Living?

Teddie Morris is the administrator of Carefree Living.

How many beds does Carefree Living have?

Carefree Living has 40 beds.

Are there photos of Carefree Living?

Yes — there are 18 photos of Carefree Living in the photo gallery on this page.

What is the address of Carefree Living?

Carefree Living is located at 1501 C. S. Woods Blvd.

What is the phone number of Carefree Living?

(870) 445-5371 will put you in contact with the team at Carefree Living.

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