Nestled along the Arkansas River, Little Rock boasts the choice of 13 assisted living facilities. Seniors also gain another retirement options if considering communities outside city limits. While Arkansas offers relatively affordable assisted living at about $4,146 per month in 2024, seniors pay a slightly higher $4,433 baseline in Little Rock. Still, expenses remain well below the United States' $5,350 median.
Read 139 reviews reviews of Little Rock's assisted living communities below to assist with retirement decisions. The city's providers earn an average rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars stars.
800 Napa Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211
4.3
(36 reviews)
"I toured Vitality Living Pleasant Hills. They had several different kinds of living arrangements. They showed all of them to me, and they were very clean. They were very hospitable, and the landscape was great. They were just more than welcoming. The..."
$2,240
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1 Chenal Heights Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223
4.1
(32 reviews)
"I toured Brookdale Chenal Heights. It was just a classier place. It's kind of like comparing it to a cardboard house and a solid wood house. The furnishings were just updated, and the fixtures and the overall look of the place just had a more classy ..."
$3,990
14300 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211
4.3
(12 reviews)
"I went to look at Parkway Village. It was a good experience. I put it at the top of my list. I looked at the villas and the cottages. They all had the room I wanted, more so than was offered in other communities that I went to. The person who drove m..."
$1,650
16100 Chenal Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223
3.0
(2 reviews)
"I visited The Summit at Chenal Valley's independent living and loved it. I thought it was wonderful. The upkeep is extremely good, and the staff was wonderful. The food wasn't gourmet, but it was good...."
$2,330
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8700 Riley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
4.6
(25 reviews)
"I toured Woodland Heights. The staff was very friendly. The facility was clean, and it looks like they care a lot about people. They have a lot of activities that they do with the elderly that keep their mind fresh...."
$2,900
23101 Chenal Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223
4.7
(8 reviews)
"I'm now at Fox Ridge Chenal. I think it is the best one. I have a small, 1-bedroom apartment. The staff is good, but it is expensive. Overall, the experience has been good...."
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1401 Labelle Drive, Little Rock, AR 72204
4.2
(10 reviews)
"We toured The Manor - Senior Living Community. We loved it. It was very, very nice. The apartment was nice, but it didn't have a lot of windows, so it felt a little bit more closed in. The bathroom was much smaller than the facility that we chose. Th..."
$3,950
2101 Rahling Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223
5.0
(3 reviews)
"We went to see The Blake at Chenal Valley's memory care and it was excellent. It's new and it was just everything you could want. Everybody we met, including the marketing lady who gave us the tour, was excellent. We walked through the dining room an..."
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510 Brookside Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205
4.2
(5 reviews)
"We've decided to keep my father at Presbyterian Village. What I like best about this place is the staff. They genuinely care about the residents. They truly are a very caring group of individuals - from nurses, to the staff that work in the kitchen, ..."
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2501 Aldersgate Rd, Little Rock, AR 72205
4.3
(3 reviews)
"I'm leaning towards here. I like that one. But I'm waiting to see if they're going to let my mom on Medicaid because right now, we can't do private pay because we just don't have the money to do it. The staff members were excellent. They were nice. T..."
$4,300
1516 Cumberland Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
3.5
(2 reviews)
"I'm here. If you need help whether it's for PT, OT, you need medication help, or you need someone who can take care of you while you're recuperating from an accident or surgery, then this is the place. It is an older building, but they are trying to ..."
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5201 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
2.0
(1 reviews)
"I did not feel comfortable at The Greenbriar on Stagecoach. They charged $20 each time to drive people to their doctors or stores. Their pricing was cheap enough, but you get what you pay for; it had a smell to it, and the building looked like it nee..."
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15 Shackelford Drive, Suite E, Little Rock, AR 72211
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Assisted Living
Cynthia
4.0
Review of Brookdale Chenal Heights
We visited Brookdale Chenal Heights in Little Rock. We toured for assisted living, but we also kind of peeked into memory care. I liked the size of the apartments, the one-bedroom ones. I liked...
Assisted Living
Cheryl Hoffy
5.0
Review of Vitality Living Pleasant Hills
Rooms are nice and have private balconies Food is very good and a scratch made Italian dressing from the Chef that is best I’ve ever had Friendly , helpful staff that get to know and care for...
Assisted Living
Paul
5.0
Review of Brookdale Chenal Heights
I toured Brookdale Chenal Heights. It was just a classier place. It's kind of like comparing it to a cardboard house and a solid wood house. The furnishings were just updated, and the fixtures and...
Genworth's 2024 Cost of Care Survey notes fairly similar assisted living prices across most cities in Arkansas. While care costs $917 less than the national median in Little Rock, seniors pay slightly lower monthly rates of $4,275 in Hot Springs and $4,325 in Fayetteville. Retirees save the most by relocating to Fort Smith, as assisted living only costs $3,376 per month here.
Little Rock
$4,433
Arkansas
$4,146
United States
$5,350
Hot Springs
$4,275
Fort Smith
$3,376
Fayetteville
$4,325
Seniors living in the Little Rock area pay an average of $4,488 per month for assisted living care. This rate is $728 more than the Arkansas statewide average of $3,760 per month and $12 less than the U.S. average of $4,500.
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.
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:
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page.
Costs vary significantly according to the type of care seniors receive in Little Rock. A semi-private room in a nursing home stands out as the most expensive option, costing $4,008 more than assisted living. Conversely, adult day care costs $2,526 less than assisted living. Home care also enables seniors to stretch their budgets a little further, saving approximately $810 over assisted living.
In-Home Care
$3,623
Home Health Care
$5,720
Adult Day Health Care
$1,907
Assisted Living Facility
$4,433
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,441
Assisted Living Room Accommodation Types and Availability
According to our proprietary database, assisted living facilities in Little Rock offer 6 studio apartments, 7 one-bedroom apartments, and 5 two-bedroom apartments.
Health and Personal Care Service Levels and Availability
Little Rock has 3 facilities offering respite care services, 3 offering bathing assistance, 3 offering memory care, and 2 offering skilled nursing.
Pet Policies and Popular Amenities
Pets are allowed in 8 facilities in Little Rock, with 3 that restrict cats and 3 with a strict no-pet policy. In terms of recreation and wellness amenities, Little Rock offers 7 facilities with a pool or spa, and 3 with a patio.
These statistics are current as of December 2024 using Caring's proprietary database of Assisted Living facilities across the United States, sourced largely from the facilities or from our team's research. We strive to maintain the largest database of senior living facilities and senior care resources online. Though we may not have full coverage, we will continue to update and validate this data for care seekers. These data points describe the facility's location offerings, which may include more types of care than Assisted Living.
As the capital of Arkansas, Little Rock is home to dozens of supports and services for seniors who live in or are thinking about moving to assisted living facilities. Local nonprofit organizations and government agencies provide services such as
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| CareLink | (501) 372-5300 | Eight area agencies on aging serve Arkansas' senior population; Region V, which covers a six-county area that includes Pulaski County, the seat of which is Little Rock. The nonprofit organization, which offers its services to both seniors and caregivers, provides information and assistance to participants to connect them with the proper resources. CareLink provides a litany of other services, including care coordination, pet food assistance, family caregiver support, legal assistance and fitness opportunities. |
| Center for Arkansas Legal Services | (501) 376-3423 | The Center for Arkansas Legal Services is a nonprofit organization that offers assistance with a wide range of civil legal matters to seniors in 44 counties across Arkansas, including Little Rock. Examples of legal matters CALS deals with include family law, consumer debt problems, evictions, estate planning, powers of attorney and denied government benefit applications. The organization's website is filled with legal information and self-help resources. |
| Arkansas Ombudsman Program | (800) 264-6359 | The Arkansas Ombudsman Program advocates on behalf of assisted living facility residents, ensuring seniors under long-term care can live dignified lives and freely voice complaints without retaliation from facilities, their employees or administrators. 15 long-term care ombudsmen represent seniors throughout the Natural State, providing essential information to residents, advocating for changes to residents' care, investigating residents' complaints and ultimately resolving them to residents' full satisfaction. |
| Little Rock Vet Center | (501) 918-1800 | The Little Rock Vet Center, which is operated by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs, offers a variety of services to veterans, their family members and active-duty military members. The Little Rock Vet Center provides couples, family and grief and bereavement counseling as well as mental health counseling to seniors with diagnoses including depression and post-traumatic stress disorder. It also provides referrals to addiction and suicide prevention care services and offers community engagement opportunities with fellow veterans. |
| Goodwill Industries of Arkansas' Health Equipment Loan Program | (501) 372-5100 | Common types of medical equipment found through Goodwill Industries of Arkansas' Health Equipment Loan Program include wheelchairs, rollators and shower chairs. Equipment is offered on a first-come, first-serve basis and inventory is dependent on community donations. Seniors can participate by visiting any Goodwill location throughout Arkansas. |
Little Rock Assisted Living Communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all Assisted Living facilities in Arizona are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Arkansas page for more information about these laws.
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