Hot Springs is a city in the Ouachita Mountains in a landscape famous for the numerous geothermal springs that populate the area. Approximately 38,000 people call Hot Springs home, with the 65+ age group making up about 21.5% of them — an above-average figure, which suggests the city is particularly senior-friendly. Three hospitals provide comprehensive medical treatments for the city’s residents: Levi Hospital, CHI St. Vincents and National Park Medical Center. Medicare beneficiaries are well-served too, with more than 300 medical professionals in multiple disciplines registered to treat them.
Some seniors will benefit from nursing home care in their later years. Nursing homes provide hospital-like levels of medical care within home-like environments. Typically, a physician will develop a bespoke healthcare plan for the senior which will be realized by a registered nurse, aided by licensed nursing staff. Fees in Hot Springs average around $6,083 per month, which is why seniors who don’t require 24/7 care should consider more affordable alternatives, such as home health care and assisted living, before committing to the expense.
This guide covers senior living costs in Hot Springs, focusing particularly on nursing home fees. It also lists some useful resources for seniors and their families.
138 Brighton Terrace
5.0
(2)
"My mom moved into Quapaw Care and Rehabilitation Center. They've been really good. They are doing a great job. I like their patience with my mother and the way they take care of her and joke with her. They make it an easier experience. The staff m..."
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5.0
(1)
"Lakewood Therapy & Living Center is nice. It's older, but it's clean, and I have friends that are there now that we visit. It's not a big facility. It's in a very nice setting, very quiet, and the grounds are kept very nice. The dayroom as you..."
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524 Carpenter Dam Road
4.0
(1)
"The Pines Nursing looks nice. It doesn’t feel big, like some of the bigger ones. It has a nice, small, homey kind of feel. Everybody seems nice, too. Mom has to be helped with any activity. They said one day they gave her bingo, but her memory is ..."
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552 Golf Links Road
3.4
(5)
"My brother lived in this facility long term for many years. I have watched it change management many times and there were times that things didn’t always go the way I wanted them but I can say that my brother was always happy there and they treate..."
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610 Carpenter Dam Rd
3.5
(2)
"My mom has been with this center for two years,and I can truly see the big progress, that she has made while being in their care. Love to all Ms Amos Alice "
READ MORE1208 Highway 7 North
3.3
(3)
"Village Spring is very clean and nice with no smell. My father has only been there a week. "
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1401 Park Ave
3.0
(1)
"About 2 years ago a relative of mine was in need of nursing home care after having a fall. This facility was chosen because of the proximity and beds were available. I found the condition to be a little substandard however, or example the flyscree..."
READ MORE120 Pittman Rd
3.9
(9)
"The facility is airy, roomy bright and cheerful. It is very clean and well kept. The rooms are also large, private , comfortable, cheery and clean. ALL staff are friendly, polite and bend over backwards to be accommodating to patients as well as ..."
READ MORE2600 Park Ave
3.8
(4)
"My 93 year old mom has been a resident at Belvedere since March 2022. I fell in luv with this facility and employees. She has had the best care. I’m at ease leaving town knowing her needs are met. She was recently placed in the memory center. I c..."
READ MOREA semiprivate room in a Hot Springs nursing home typically costs $6,083 per month, while a private room averages $7,376.
According to the 2020 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, the average fee for a semiprivate room in Hot Springs is $6,083, an additional $152 per month when compared to the state average but a monthly saving of $1,673 against the U.S. average. The typical senior in Little Rock pays the same as their peers in Hot Springs, while those in Pine Bluff pay $100 more at $6,183. Some cities in the survey are more affordable, including Fayetteville, where the average is $6,007, and Jonesboro, the least costly city in Arkansas, at $5,779.
Hot Springs
$6,083
Arkansas
$5,931
The United States
$7,756
Little Rock
$6,083
Pine Bluff
$6,183
Jonesboro
$5,779
Fayetteville
$6,007
Nursing home care is the most expensive form of senior care, typically costing $6,083 for a semiprivate room and another $1,293 per month for a private one. Seniors able to receive care in their own homes can get home care for $3,909, while that service plus basic medical care is available for the same fee. Assisted living offers accommodation and care for $3,625. The survey doesn’t include adult day care fees, but costs are likely to be in the region of $1,820, which is the state average.
Home care
$3,909
Home health care
$3,909
Adult day health care
0
Assisted living
$3,625
Nursing home (semiprivate room)
$6,083
Nursing home (private room)
$7,376
Many seniors and their families use some form of financial assistance to help them pay for nursing care. The main options available are Medicare, Medicaid and veterans benefits. These programs can be complicated, especially when it comes to benefit terms. Below, we give a brief overview of how these programs may be used to pay for skilled nursing care.
If these options aren’t available to you, check if your loved one has long-term care insurance or contact your Area Agency on Aging to ask about any local financial assistance programs for seniors.
Seniors in Hot Springs can access a wealth of resources aimed at enhancing their lives and providing support when it’s needed. These examples can help seniors in dispute with their care providers, those in need of medical equipment while still at home and veterans who don’t know what benefits they’re entitled to.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (800) 467-2170 | The Area Agency on Aging of West Central Arkansas manages the Long-Term Care Ombudsman Program in Hot Springs. Ombudsmen are advocates for seniors who may otherwise struggle to get resolutions to complaints about their facilities. For example, the ombudsman can investigate concerns about food quality, room temperature, changes to care costs and discharges without prior agreement. Families of residents can also contact the ombudsman if, for example, they have concerns about their loved ones' care plans. |
| Garland County Veterans Service Office | (501) 622-3795 | The veterans' services officers in Garland County advise U.S. military vets and their dependents on the federal, state and local benefits to which they're entitled. Their support includes helping vets access, complete and submit all required paperwork when making a benefit claim. Military-specific support includes helping vets access their service records and apply for VA benefits, such as VA Aid and Attendance and Housebound Allowance, which are monthly payments that cover some nursing home and home health care costs. |
| Medical Equipment Loan | (501) 321-0275 | Goodwill Industries of Arkansas is a nonprofit organization that operates two stores in Hot Springs that loan donated medical equipment to seniors in need. As the stores can only loan gently-used equipment previously donated, they may not always have the required device in stock. All loans are on a first-come-first-served basis. Examples of equipment include wheelchairs, walkers, crutches and bedside commodes. |
| Meals on Wheels | (800) 467-2170 | Housebound adults aged 60 and older who reside in Garland County and have no other means of getting hot food can apply to the Area Agency of Aging of West Central Arkansas for free home-delivered meals. All of the agency's meals are approved by a registered dietician and contain at least one-third of the daily nutrients recommended for seniors. While delivering the meals every weekday, delivery drivers will also conduct a wellness check on the senior. |
