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The 10 Best Assisted Living Facilities in Bentonville, AR for 2024

Bentonville is a suburban city less than 30 minutes from Fayetteville and the borders of Missouri and Oklahoma. It’s home to almost 54,200 people, of which 7.8% are in the 65+ age group. The city has below-average health care and transportation costs, low crime rates and a senior-friendly climate. It’s also home to many cultural attractions, such as the Bentonville Film Festival, and plenty of good restaurants, coffee shops and retail stores.

Assisted living is for seniors who need a caregiver near to help occasionally and for those requiring regular assistance with daily living functions, such as bathing and managing medications. Facilities are homelike, with residents’ rooms often furnished with personal items and furniture. Housekeeping staff takes care of cleaning duties, and chefs typically prepare meals served in a communal environment. The median monthly fee in Bentonville is $3,650, which is below the averages for the state and the country.

This guide considers the advantages and disadvantages of living in Bentonville. It also covers the likely costs for assisted living compared to other cities in Arkansas and alternative types of senior care. Additionally, it lists some free and low-cost senior-friendly resources.

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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Bentonville

Care providers wanting to open an assisted living facility in Arkansas must get a license from the Arkansas Department of Human Services. The Office of Long-Term Care issues the license after the provider has satisfied strict criteria relating to health and safety, fire safety, insurance and staff training and qualifications. The office can revoke licenses from underperforming facilities.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Bentonville

  • According to Sperling’s BestPlaces, Bentonville’s average cost of living index is 98.7, which is above the state’s 77.5 but below the country’s 100. However, the primary cause of such a high cost of living appears to be housing costs, which are unlikely to affect assisted living residents. Seniors may be interested to know the average health and transportation indices are slightly below those for Arkansas.
  • Bentonville has a BestPlaces comfort index of 7.4, placing the city at the better end of the spectrum for Arkansas. Winters can be chilly, with temperatures of around 25 degrees and 9 inches of snow is not uncommon. However, summers are often a very pleasant 90 degrees, with precipitation at reasonably comfortable levels. Also, the city typically gets 10 more sunny days than the U.S. average of 205.
  • The city’s health cost index is an impressive 84.9/100, despite having fewer physicians per capita than normal and air quality slightly below average. The score is mostly due to the excellent water quality and the city’s successful implementation of the EPA’s Superfund program, which cleans up contaminated land to provide long-term health benefits for residents.
  • Crime rates in Bentonville are notably lower than the averages for Arkansas and the United States. The city’s ranking on the scale of violent crime is 11.5 (the U.S. average is 22.7). On the property crime scale, it’s 26.8 (the U.S. average is 35.4). Therefore, although there are no guarantees, seniors are statistically safer in Bentonville than in the majority of American cities.
  • Although the city has fewer physicians than normal, it does provide high-quality health care. The primary facilities are Northwest Medical Center and Mercy Hospital Northwest Arkansas. Bentonville residents are also less than 30 minutes from the nonprofit Washington Regional Medical Center in Fayetteville, ranked the best hospital in Arkansas by U.S. News and World Report
  • Bentonville residents aged 62+ and younger adults on low incomes or with a disability qualify for the Taxi Punch Card Program. Eligible residents receive two $30 punch cards per month that can be used for taxi journeys for any purpose, making it easier for seniors to get around the city.

Paying for Assisted Living in Bentonville

The median monthly fee for assisted living in Bentonville is $3,650, and seniors considering costs should know the year-on-year increase for assisted living is currently 4.65%.

The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Seniors in Bentonville can save approximately $110 per month when compared to the $3,760 paid by the typical Arkansan and $850 when compared with the $4,500 paid by the typical American. Bentonville’s median fee of $3,650, which it shares with Jonesboro, is one of the most affordable in the state. Seniors considering relocating are more likely to encounter higher costs, such as the $3,850 typically paid in Fort Smith, $4,488 in Little Rock and $4,500 in Hot Springs, respectively.

Bentonville

$3,650

Arkansas

$3,760

The United States

$4,500

Fort Smith

$3,850

Hot Springs

$4,500

Little Rock

$4,488

Jonesboro

$3,650

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

At $3,650 for care, accommodation and social activities, assisted living is an affordable option when compared to alternatives in Bentonville. For example, seniors receiving home care services typically pay $4,957, as do those who require the limited medical services provided by home health care. Nursing home residents typically pay $2,433 more than assisted living for a semiprivate room and near-hospital levels of medical care. Genworth doesn’t have costs for adult day care for Bentonville, but the state average is $1,733.

Home Care

$4,957

Home Health Care

$4,957

Assisted Living

$3,650

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,083

Note: Data for Bentonville was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Fayetteville, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Bentonville

The Arkansas Division of Aging and Adult Services administers the Living Choices Assisted Living Waiver program, which may provide financial help to eligible seniors entering Level II assisted living facilities that are enrolled with the program.

Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Arkansas page.

Paying for Assisted Living Facilities in Arkansas

More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living

While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:

  • Veterans Benefits
  • Life Insurance Policy
  • Long-Term Care Insurance
  • Reverse Mortgage

For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page.

Free Assisted Living Resources in Bentonville

Bentonville seniors should know there are many life-enriching resources available in the city that are free or low-cost. They include advocates for assisted living residents’ rights, nonprofits loaning durable medical equipment and opportunities to socialize with others and further their education. There’s also specific assistance for those who served.

ResourceContactService
Ombudsman Program(888)-286-3610The Regional Ombudsman supports seniors in licensed residential care facilities. It educates residents about their rights, investigates their complaints and negotiates solutions with their care providers. The Ombudsman also provides information to seniors about facilities they're considering for their long-term care, including inspection reports.
Benton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center(479) 273-7348Benton County Senior Activity and Wellness Center is the hub of the elder community in Bentonville. Seniors congregate to enjoy a range of activities, such as playing pool, cards, dominoes and beanbag baseball. There are also talks from visiting speakers and group visits to local restaurants.
Benton County Veteran Services(479) 464-6123Benton County Veteran Services helps U.S. military vets and their dependents identify and apply for state and federal benefits they're entitled to. It can also help with benefits linked to military service, such as burial costs and VA Aid and Attendance, and obtaining copies of service records.
Medical Equipment Loan Closet(479) 442-5600Sources for Community Independent Living is a nonprofit that operates a durable medical equipment loan closet in Benton County. It issues donated and refurbished equipment to adults who satisfy the eligibility requirements. A wide range of equipment is normally available, including wheelchairs, motorized scooters, crutches and walkers.
University of Arkansas Senior Citizens Courses(479) 575-5346Arkansans aged 60+ can enroll in a range of credit courses with the University of Arkansas in Fayetteville. The Senior Citizen Fee Waiver covers tuition fees, but seniors will need to pay for their textbooks. There are no restrictions on areas of study.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Bentonville

Bentonville Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living Facilities in Arkansas are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page for more information about these laws.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arkansas

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