This directory includes 243 senior living options for Arkansas. Use the "Advance Search" to find all the nearest services. You may also choose from the following cities for more detailed local senior resources: Fayetteville Little Rock

Although Arkansas has approximately 350,000 seniors, they constitute almost 14% of the population ranking the state as the 11th highest percentage population state. In many states with a large percentage of senior population, businesses abound to support this growing market. As we are just beginning the first phase is of a change in the demographics to an even larger senior population, it is valuable to live in an area that supports senior living. With an overall cost of living index of 90 compared to a national average of 100, Arkansas is it an expensive place to live and your retirement dollars will take you much further.

Arkansas assisted living facilitiesThese factors combine to make Arkansas a great place to retire, especially in the larger areas like Little Rock. The larger areas usually have better health care services they can be critical to seniors with special needs. Emergency care, cancer treatment, memory care and other special senior services may only be available in the more densely populated areas of Arkansas. When choosing an assisted living facility you must weigh the use medical needs with the desire to have the assistance facility near friends and family. Proximity to a first-class emergency-room and other specialty senior health care services can help extend the life of a senior and minimize any damages that can happen during a fall, aneurysm or stroke.


Arkansas Assisted Living Facility Government Regulation

The Arkansas Department of Human Services, Office of Long-Term Care is responsible for inspection of assisted living facilities. They perform inspections on an annual basis. Their standard is to post inspection reports at the facility and you may also contact the Freedom of Information Division of the Office of Long-Term Care at 501-682-8466 to request a copy of an inspection report. You may also use this number to request copies of complaints. It is best to narrow your selection down to a few facilities before you contact the Arkansas D of HS to request this information.

To make a complaint against an assisted living facility in Arkansas, call the complaint department at the Office of Long-Term Care at 501-682-8430. We also ask that you take a few minutes and write a review on this site to help get the information out to others searching for an Arkansas assisted living facility. You can include in your review the fact that an official complaint has been registered against the nursing home or assisted living facility. You Arkansas Ombudsman is another key resource if you are having care problems. You can contact Katie at:

  • Kathie Gately, State LTC Ombudsman
  • AR Division of Aging & Adult Services
  • PO 1437, Slot S-540, Little Rock, AR 72203
  • Phone: (501)682-8952 Fax: (501)682-6393

These government agencies are available for help to anyone with Arkansas assisted living care problems.

Here is a SMALL sample of the 243 options for the state of Arkansas. Use the advanced search to find all the facilities.
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Willow Brook Retirement
5501 Duncan RoadFort Smith, AR 72903-3271
(479) 484-5556
This facility offers Assisted Living Facility: Willow Brook Retirement Assisted Living and is operated by Emeritus Senior Living

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Wildflower Retirement
240 S Inglewood AvenueRussellville, AR 72801-3316
(479) 890-6709
This facility offers Assisted Living Facility: Wildflower Retirement Assisted Living and is operated by Emeritus Senior Living

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Assisted Living at St Bernards Village Inc
St Bernards Village Inc
1606 Heern DrJonesboro, AR 72401-5098
(870) 932-8141
This facility offers St Bernards Village Inc Assisted Living Assisted Living
St. Bernards Village is a one-of-a-kind retirement community. Here, residents lead an active and full life in a safe and comfortable environment. Facilities include assisted-living apartments, independent living and private cottages. The complex includes smoked detectors, fire sprinklers, and overnight foot patrol, and a 24 hour emergency call system. Packages include meals, housekeeping, transportation, utilities and activities. Assisted living residents may also receive personal care from licensed personnel including medication supervision.

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