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Vitality Living Pleasant Hills
800 Napa Valley Dr, Little Rock, AR 72211
"Vitality Living Pleasant Hills seemed very nice. The dining areas were nice as well as the rooms. They were laid out...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living
$3,355
Assisted Living Communities in Little Rock, AR
Nestled along the Arkansas River, Little Rock boasts the choice of 30 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 320 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.
30 Providers
The Summit at Chenal Valley
16100 Chenal Valley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223
"I visited The Summit at Chenal Valley's independent living and loved it. I thought it was wonderful. The upkeep is...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,570
Caring Stars Winner
Brookdale Chenal Heights
1 Chenal Heights Drive, Little Rock, AR 72223
"My husband has moved into Brookdale Chenal Heights. They have become like family. They treat my husband as if he were...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$4,910
Caring Stars Winner
Fox Ridge Chenal
23101 Chenal Valley Dr., Little Rock, AR 72223
"My father was in assisted living before, but he had to leave because he needed more care. He needed two people to help...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$4,975
Mira at Maumelle
925 Country Club Pkwy, Maumelle, AR 72113
"Mira at Maumelle didn't have their ducks all in a row. They have people living there, but it's just hard to tell how...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,900
Willow Grove of Maumelle
100 Bringler Drive, Maumelle, AR 72113
"I toured for my uncle. It seemed very welcoming and friendly. There were about a dozen residents in the waiting room...
Assisted LivingMemory Care
$2,600
Fox Ridge North Little Rock
17 Parkstone Cir, North Little Rock, AR 72116
"Big Screen TV w/free cable, large roll in shower. Staff are very personable/friendly with the residents and their...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,995
Fox Ridge Bryant
4216 Foxridge Dr, Bryant, AR 72022
"Fox Ridge Estates is very clean and very nice and on a beautiful property. They have assisted living on one side. The...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$2,400
Caring Stars Winner
Willow Grove of Sherwood
9880 Brockington Road, Sherwood, AR 72120
"Willow Grove of Sherwood was a convenient facility for my friends. The staff was friendly and helpful. The place was...
Assisted Living
$4,175
Mt. Carmel Community
3505 Boone Rd, Benton, AR 72015
"My mother is now a resident of Mt. Carmel Community, she's really happy there and she is living alone in a cottage. Our...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,850
Ridgemere
4550 Prince Street, Conway, AR 72034
"I like Ridgemere. It's a nice community. I like the looks of it. The actual unit that my sister will be living in is...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$3,175
Brookdale Conway Arkansas
1160 Hogan Lane, Conway, AR 72034
"It was very nice. It was clean and had different options on level of care. The lady who showed us the building was very...
Assisted Living
$4,685
Caring Stars Winner
Woodland Heights
8700 Riley Drive, Little Rock, AR 72205
"I visited Woodland Heights and it seemed to fit my father and his lifestyle the best. It was a very active community. It...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
$9,850
Presbyterian Village
510 Brookside Dr, Little Rock, AR 72205
"I was so impressed from the moment that I walked into this facility. The staff members were really nice; they were so...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
Pricing unavailable
The Manor - Senior Living Community
1401 Labelle Drive, Little Rock, AR 72204
"After a bilateral stroke, my sisters and I were faced with the reality of Mom not being able to live by herself...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities
$3,950
CareNetwork
15 Shackelford Drive, Suite E, Little Rock, AR 72211
Home is the Place to Be: We all want to be independent, meeting our own needs; but sometimes situations arise when we...
Assisted Living
Pricing unavailable
The Greenbriar on Stagecoach Residential Care Facility
5201 Stagecoach Road, Little Rock, AR 72204
"I did not feel comfortable at The Greenbriar on Stagecoach. They charged $20 each time to drive people to their doctors...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities
Pricing unavailable
Parkway Village
14300 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, AR 72211
"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...
Assisted LivingContinuing Care Communities+2
$4,750
The Blake at Chenal Valley
2101 Rahling Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223
"My mom will be moving into The Blake at Chenal Valley. It's just beautiful when you walk in. It's a brand-new facility...
Assisted LivingIndependent Living+1
Pricing unavailable
The Waters of Cumberland
1516 Cumberland Street, Little Rock, AR 72202
"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...
Assisted LivingNursing Homes
Pricing unavailable
Reviews of Communities Nearby
Assisted Living
Kim11
5.0
Review of The Blake at Chenal Valley
My aunt lived at The Blake at Chenal Valley, which is on Rahling Road. It's assisted living, and it's new. It is a spectacular place, the food is good, and the rooms are just phenomenal. The...
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...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Nearby Cities
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
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.
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.
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.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care
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 Facility Care and Amenity Breakdown for Little Rock, AR
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.
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
| 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. |
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.
