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The 10 Best Nursing Homes in Little Rock, AR for 2024

The city of Little Rock is located on the Arkansas River and is the capital city of the state of Arkansas. It has a population of about 197,000, and around 14.1% of residents are aged 65 and older. Seniors living in the city have access to excellent medical care at UAMS Hospital, which is a teaching hospital that is nationally ranked by USN in one specialty. According to the Genworth Cost of Care Survey 2020, the average monthly cost of nursing home care in Little Rock is $6,083 for a semiprivate room, which is about $1,700 less than the national average.

Nursing home care provides assistance with the tasks of daily living as well as skilled nursing care, which is provided by a registered nurse and includes medical monitoring and treatment for chronic conditions. This type of care is not required by all seniors, and family members may want to look at alternative care options such as home care services and assisted living if they are not sure that nursing home care is the right choice.

This guide provides cost information on nursing home care and alternative options in Little Rock and surrounding cities.

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Nursing Home Costs in Little Rock, Arkansas

The average monthly cost of nursing home care in Little Rock is $6,083 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room. 

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

Looking at the average monthly cost of a semiprivate room in a nursing home, the cost of care in Little Rock is significantly less than the national average of $7,756. However, it is similar to the Arkansas state average of $5,931.

The cost of care in nearby Hot Springs is identical at an average of $6,083 per month, while the average costs of care in Jonesboro ($5,779) and Fort Smith ($5,551) are less. Pine Bluff ($6,183) is the most expensive neighboring city.

Little Rock

$6,083

Arkansas

$5,931

The United States

$7,756

Hot Springs

$6,083

Jonesboro

$5,779

Fort Smith

$5,551

Pine Bluff

$6,183

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

It may be useful for family members and seniors to compare the costs of alternative types of care if they are unsure if nursing home care is right for them. The cheapest option in Little Rock is adult day care at an average cost of $2,167 per month. Both homemaker services and home health aide services have an average monthly cost of $4,157, while assisted living has an average monthly cost of $3,125. At the other end of the scale, nursing home care costs $6,083 for a semiprivate room and $6,692 for a private room.

Adult Day Care

$2,167

Homemaker Services

$4,157

Home Health Aide

$4,157

Assisted Living

$3,125

Nursing Home Semiprivate

$6,083

Nursing Home Private

$6,692

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Little Rock, Arkansas

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.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Little Rock, Arkansas

The following resources might be of interest to seniors in Little Rock who are looking at ways to continue safely living in their own homes. One resource discusses financial options for nursing home care for those who have decided to look at long-term care options. 

ResourceContactService
Meals on Wheels(501) 372-5300Meals on Wheels is a nonprofit organization that serves nutritious meals to homebound seniors who are unable to prepare meals on their own. To be eligible seniors need to be aged 65 and over and not have assistance at home. Meals are delivered from Monday to Friday by a team of volunteers. These volunteers are often the only contact that the seniors have with the outside world and they provide a valuable social connection as well as check on the health of the seniors. There is a small charge for the meals, but financial assistance is available. 
Trans Net Care Rides(501) 500-2216This company provides transport to seniors to medical appointments, shopping trips, hairdresser appointments and church services. They can even accommodate seniors in wheelchairs on request. Caregivers can be provided to assist those who have difficulty walking or need help during their appointment. There is a charge for each ride, but financial help is available for those who can’t afford it. 
SHIP(501) 371-2782SHIP is a federally funded program that aims to assist seniors looking at Medicaid benefits and options for financial assistance for long-term care. Counselors help the seniors to apply for any benefits that they are eligible for and explain how the benefits work.  

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