Assisted Living Communities in Fort Smith, AR

"Brookdale Fort Smith was absolutely beautiful. The residents had made such a good feeling that I thought about moving in, but then my daughter and I discussed it, and we decided not to. They had activities every day. The room they showed me would be perfect for me. It's perfect. They had everything there. They had a screening room for movies. They had a library that was interesting to me because I read a lot. I just know that I love the place. If I ever have to go somewhere, that would be the place. I'm a vet, and they gave me the information that I needed to contact the VA to help me pay for a room."

"I toured The Brookfield At Fianna Oaks. It was nice. It looks good. Everything looks nice, clean, and neat. Everything had its place. It looked very inviting. The staff was nice, very understanding, and compassionate. She explained everything, and things that I didn't know and things that I might need to know. There were some ladies already playing cards. They play bingo, and they just play different things."

"Mercy Crest was wonderful, and they took us on a tour. They answered all our questions. They even showed us what a 2-bedroom would look like. They showed us where the room would be and spent a great deal of time with us. We had a lot of questions, and they sat with us and answered each of them. My father really likes it because of the religious aspect of it, right there in the building. My parents luckily already new some people there, so they felt comfortable. Several times we called back, and they were always very friendly, very nice. The staff was friendly while we were there. They say Hi. How are you?" It was a very nice experience. The dining facility is very restaurant style. They come in and sit in our seat, and someone comes in and takes the order, so they are not having to get up and down. The apartments were clean. They have a 2-bedroom and then all the rest of them are 1-bedroom. They have the ability to go on different kind of trips, to the grocery stores, they will take them to appointments. They really seem like they are going to be taking good care of them. "

"I went to Golden Years Retirement Village. The people were amazing. They seem to be good people. The lady that runs it was just outstanding. She was very helpful. She'd taken care of Dad when he would come down there, and she loved talking to him. You can bring your pet, so that's a good thing. You just gotta make sure that you're not disrespectful to other people with your pet. So that's just very dear because dad had a little dog and we were going to let him take his dog. Everything was amazing. The price range was very good, and this is in assisted living. The rooms are small. You just have to keep in mind that you're only probably going to get a bed and a recliner or maybe a dresser in the small rooms. If you could afford the bigger room, the bigger room would be nicer. But all in all, it was really good. The dining area was nice. They had a big, old, long table that everybody sat at or you could sit at individual tables. So we were up there when they were eating dinner. It seemed like every time I popped in when they were eating. They had good people there. They had games and bingo, puzzles and checkers, and all that good stuff. The laundry was included in the price, and cleaning the room was included in the price. It was nice on the outside and the inside, and it did not smell. There was not a smell or anything."

"Peachtree Village of Fort Smith has beautiful apartments. I would have to get rid of a lot of stuff, but I could live in them. The apartment they have is one big room with a bathroom connected to a bedroom. The kitchen, the dining room, and the living room are there, too. They're not set up for cooking and baking, but they will allow a toaster/oven or an air fryer and a coffee maker so I can make coffee in the morning. They've got activities. You can take trips that they will arrange, and all you have to do is to say yay or nay that you want to get into it. You are free for religious preference. It seems like they have a visiting minister, and they will conduct a service in the dining room. You can have guests during the day, but you may not have anyone overnight. They were very patient and knowledgeable. Although I only heard what I wanted to hear I didn't have any questions. They kind of had a prepared tour. They had very nice apartments. I am an amateur radio operator, and if I moved in, I could put an antenna on my patio. They offered cable television if you wanted it. Everything else you pay for, whether you want it or not. Like the big dining room and the cleaning service. They have laundry on the wing per floor. So everything was right there and the laundry is included in your monthly fee. They offered a very good menu. If you don't want the planned meal, you can get an a la carte. No extra charge. If you don't like vegetables, they will have an alternative. Although everything is meat, potatoes, greens, and salads, you've got your choice, and you can take what you want. It wasn't like a school lunch where they gave you a tray with food on it. It's above my living standards. It is quite a resort to me. Everything was very clean and organized. The air was fresh. It was not like an old people's home. They knew their job. They didn't just go above and beyond, but they were very capable with their job."

"I went to Hope's Creek Retirement Center. I was very pleased with it and pleased with the staff. It was very clean, neat, and modern. They have activities. It was homey, and there was no smell at all. It was nice."