Conway is the seat of Faulkner County, a suburban city with just over 64,000 residents, approximately 35 minutes from Little Rock’s downtown. According to the 2020 Census, 10.8% of its residents are aged 65 and older, a group the ACL reveals has a 35% chance of spending at least one year in a nursing home. This type of care is known for its high costs, although Conway’s median fee of $6,083 per month is normal for the state and almost 23.8% cheaper than the national average. The city’s hospitals are Conway Regional Medical Center and the Baptist Health Medical Center, both of which are only short distances from most homes.
Nursing homes are certified skilled nursing facilities for seniors with long-term health problems and those recovering from surgeries and serious illnesses. As their services are at near hospital levels, fees tend to be higher than those charged by assisted living facilities and home care agencies.
This guide compares the costs of nursing home care throughout Arkansas and reviews the median fees for alternative types of care in Conway. It also lists some free resources for seniors at risk of needing care in a nursing home and those already resident.
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625 Tommy Lewis Dr, Conway, AR, 72033
4.8
(4 reviews)
"This is a very clean and beautiful facility. I have been to visit several times and each visit the staff has been very friendly and helpful. But more important I see the residents very happy and taken good care of. There is a lot of activities tha..."
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2401 Christina Lane, Conway, AR, 72034
3.4
(5 reviews)
"I have been very pleased with the Salem Place Nursing and Rehab Center in Conway, Arkansas. I have had both an uncle and a grandparent stay there. The staff are professional in every meaning of the word. I have found them to be friendly, caring, e..."
READ MORE1175 MORNINGSIDE DRIVE, Conway, AR, 72034
"I was there in 2019 as a result of a major hip surgery . I was on the rehab hall. When I arrived I was greeted by a friendly staff. I never had a problem in the 21 days I was there. Never had a problem with any aspect of my care I was always treated ..."
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2603 Dave Ward Drive, Conway, AR, 72034
2.8
(6 reviews)
"I just wanted to let the staff of Conway Healthcare & Rehab know how much our family appreciates you for the caring and compassion you showed to my mom and our family during her illness. During a time that was made even more difficult for us by COVI..."
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3501 College Avenue, Conway, AR, 72034
2.5
(4 reviews)
"They take care of my mom so well, that I do not have to worry about her. I visit everyday and enjoy our time together. The adminstration and management are top-notch and take their job seriuosly... ..."
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#16 WILSON FARM ROAD, Greenbrier, AR, 72058
3.5
(2 reviews)
"My mom was well taken care of and the staff went above and beyond to meet her needs. I visited during the daytime hours as well as after hours and on weekends. The facility was always clean and well staffed. My mom was very social, so she really enj..."
READ MOREConway’s nursing homes charge different fees for private and semiprivate rooms, with the former averaging $7,148 per month, and the latter, $6,083.
Conway’s median fee of $6,083 per month for a semiprivate room in a nursing home is also the average for Arkansas. Other cities also share this median fee, including Hot Springs and Fayetteville. However, it’s possible to find more affordable cities, such as Pine Bluff, where seniors typically pay $6,039, and Jonesboro, where the median fee of $5,332 is the most affordable in the state. Notably, every city in Arkansas has a less costly median fee than the national average of $7,908 per month.
Conway
$6,083
Arkansas
$6,083
The United States
$7,908
Jonesboro
$5,332
Pine Bluff
$6,039
Hot Springs
$6,083
Fayetteville
$6,083
The median fees in nursing homes vary between $6,083 for a semiprivate room and another $1,065 per month for a private one — the state’s costliest options. The most affordable is adult day care, at $1,907. Home and home health care agencies share a median fee of $4,290, despite the former being non-medical and the latter, medical. Assisted living is the most affordable care with accommodation, at $4,488.
Home Care
$4,290
Home Health Care
$4,290
Adult Day Health Care
$1,907
Assisted Living
$4,488
Nursing Home (semiprivate room)
$6,083
Nursing Home (private room)
$7,148
Note: Data for Conway was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Little Rock, was used instead.
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid, and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used towards paying for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in nursing homes and those at risk of needing skilled nursing care can call on the assistance of several regional organizations that serve older citizens for free. Those listed here can help with care provider complaints, transportation and durable medical equipment, among other services.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Faulkner County Council on Aging | (501) 327-2895 | Faulkner County Council on Aging is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping seniors age safely and comfortably at home for as long as possible. One of its many resources is the delivery of freshly-prepared and nutritionally-balanced meals to homebound seniors. More physically able seniors can join the congregate meals program at the Hawks Senior Wellness and Activity Center. The organization can provide door-to-door transportation for members with no other means of travel. |
| CareLink | (501) 372-5300 | CareLink is the Area Agency on Aging for Faulkner County. It provides numerous services for frail seniors recently returned from, or at risk of needing, care in a skilled nursing facility. For eligible residents, it can provide in-home care services, such as housework, medication assistance, and meal deliveries for those unable to cook for themselves. Additionally, its care coordinators can tailor a long-term health care plan that maximizes all the benefits and services available to the senior. CareLink also manages the ombudsman program, which advocates for residential care residents. |
| Arkansas Department of Human Services | (501) 354-2418 | Many seniors receive support from Medicaid due to the high cost of nursing home care. Medicaid is administered by the Arkansas Department of Human Services, which, for Conway seniors, operates from the department's local office. To qualify for aid, the senior must satisfy the medical and financial criteria, which will mean submitting to a medical needs assessment by a physician and a review of financials by the Division of County Operations. |
| Goodwill Industries of Arkansas | (877) 372-5151 | Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is a nonprofit social enterprise dedicated to helping vulnerable people in need throughout Arkansas. Its support services include a health equipment loan program from two Goodwill retail sites in Conway. As availability is subject to donations, the program may not have the equipment required at the time of application but will endeavor to assist where it can. Loans are given on a first-come, first-served basis and can supply a wide range of pre-used devices, including wheelchairs, rollators and canes. |
Nursing Homes
Alice
1
Review of Salem Place Nursing and Rehabilitation, Inc.
-5 stars. My grandfather was moved from the hospital and they never called to say he needed his stuff so he was in gross clothing. The director ignored me for a personal call. I needed specific...
Nursing Homes
Janet Chandler
5
Review of Superior Health & Rehab, Llc
This is a very clean and beautiful facility. I have been to visit several times and each visit the staff has been very friendly and helpful. But more important I see the residents very happy and...
Nursing Homes
MY MOM2
5
Review of Superior Health & Rehab, Llc
I want to thank the nursing and support staff of Superior for their excellent care of my mother for the last two years. The care for residence by staff is obvious, they are AWESOME! Mom is in...
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