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What to Consider About Assisted Living in Little Rock

The Office of Long Term Care, a subagency of the Arkansas Department of Human Services’ Division of Medical Services, oversees and licenses assisted living facilities throughout the Natural State. Assisted living facilities are awarded either Level I or Level II licensure depending on the level of senior care they provide.

Benefits and Drawbacks of Assisted Living in Little Rock

Paying for Assisted Living in Little Rock

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 Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities

Little Rock is one of the most expensive cities for senior care in Arkansas. Hot Springs ($4,500) is the only city where seniors pay more for assisted living care. Other cities throughout Arkansas are substantially cheaper. Fayetteville and Jonesboro each average just $3,650 per month in assisted living costs. Assisted living facilities in Fort Smith are also quite affordable, averaging $3,850 per month.

Little Rock

$4,488

Arkansas

$3,760

The United States

$4,500

Hot Springs

$4,500

Fort Smith

$3,850

Fayetteville

$3,650

Jonesboro

$3,650

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Adult daycare ($1,907), which only provides weekday care to seniors, is the most affordable senior care option in Little Rock. Home care and home health care, which are ideal for seniors who need additional help to live independently at home, both average $4,290 per month. Assisted living is slightly more expensive than these two options, averaging $4,488 per month in Little Rock. Nursing homes, which are best suited for seniors with chronic health conditions who need around-the-clock care, charge anywhere from $6,083 (semiprivate) to $7,148 (private) per month.

Home Care

$4,290

Home Health Care

$4,290

Adult Day Care

$1,907

Assisted Living

$4,488

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,083

Nursing Home (private room)

$7,148

Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Little Rock

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 Little Rock

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 

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CareLink(501) 372-5300Eight 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) 376-3423The 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) 264-6359The 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) 918-1800The 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) 372-5100Common 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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Little Rock

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.

Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Arkansas

Reviews of Communities Nearby

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I visited this facility

Review of Chapters Living of Little Rock

Chapters Living of Little Rock looked very nice and clean. The lady we saw was friendly. It seemed very open, very friendly, and with lots of light. The two rooms they showed us were adequate and...

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Bonnita

I visited this facility

Review of Chapters Living of Little Rock

Chapters Living of Little Rock was very clean. Everyone was very friendly when we came in. They were setting up for group activities and getting ready for the opening party because it's a new place...

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Ian

I am a friend or relative of a current/past resident

Review of Brookdale Chenal Heights

My mother is at Brookdale Chenal Heights. It's very clean and they put a lot of effort into keeping it that way. It has a very homey atmosphere. I like that and it's very comforting. My mother...

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