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The 3 Best Nursing Homes in Searcy, AR for 2024

Located on the south side of Little Red River, approximately 45 miles northeast of Little Rock, the city of Searcy is home to just over 23,000 people, including 3,695 residents aged 65 and over. Searcy is also home to one of the best hospitals in the region, Unity Health, which receives high grades in many departments. The average cost of a nursing home locally is $6,083 per month, according to the 2021 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, which is identical to Arkansas’ average. The nationwide average is significantly higher at $7,908.

Nursing home care provides extensive medical and social services, accommodation and meals for people who struggle with day-to-day activities. Other types of care have a lower cost and may be more appropriate for many people. Seniors who have fewer medical requirements yet still need supervision, accommodation and personal care could benefit from assisted living. Those who need help to remain independent in the community may prefer home care or home health care services.

This guide helps weigh the options for care in Searcy by comparing costs with other locations and modes of care and also lists useful local resources related to nursing homes.

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Nursing Home Facilities in Searcy, Arkansas

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Nursing Home Costs in Searcy, AR

Searcy’s average cost for semiprivate rooms in a nursing home is $6,083 per month, and for private rooms, it’s $7,148.

The Cost of Nursing Home Care in Nearby Cities

When comparing the price of a semiprivate room, nursing homes in Searcy cost 23% less than average for the United States. There is no difference between the average cost in Searcy and Arkansas as a whole.

The average monthly rate for nursing home care is also the same to the west in Hot Springs, while Pine Bluff’s cost is lower by just $44 per month. Nursing homes are considerably more affordable in the state’s northeastern corner in Jonesboro, where residents save an average of $751 per month.

Searcy

$6,083

Arkansas

$6,083

The United States

$7,908

Pine Bluff

$6,039

Hot Springs

$6,083

Jonesboro

$5,332

The Cost of Other Types of Senior Care

Nursing home care is the most expensive option in Searcy, and by a wide margin, starting at $6,083 per month for a semiprivate room and increasing by $1,065 for a private room. Assisted living costs are lower by 26%, while in-home care and home health costs are around 30% lower than a semiprivate room in a nursing home. Adult day health care costs less than one-third of Searcy’s monthly rate for a nursing home.

Home Care

$4,290

Home Health Care

$4,290

Adult Day Health Care

$1,907

Assisted Living

$4,488

Nursing Home (semiprivate room)

$6,083

Nursing Home (private room)

$7,148

Note: Data for Searcy was unavailable, so data for the nearest city, Little Rock, was used instead.

Financial Assistance for Nursing Home Care in Searcy, AR

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 towards paying for skilled nursing care.

  • Medicare: Medicare will typically cover all skilled nursing costs for the first 20 days of one’s stay in a nursing home and a portion of the costs until day 100. After 100 days in a skilled nursing facility, Medicare will not cover any part of the cost of the stay. While this is adequate when short-term care is needed, those in need of long-term care will need to either pay out-of-pocket or use another source of financial assistance.
  • Medicaid: Medicaid covers most of the costs of living in a skilled nursing facility for those who qualify. Care, room, and board are covered with no time limit, but residents may be charged for extras like specially prepared food or cosmetic services. Medicaid eligibility standards are strict and complex, so not all seniors are eligible for Medicaid benefits.
  • Veterans Benefits: Veterans receiving a VA pension may also be eligible for the Aid and Attendance benefit administered by the VA. Aid and Attendance is a monthly allowance that beneficiaries may use to pay for their long-term care, including 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.

Free Resources for Seniors in Searcy, AR

Help and answers are available locally for seniors and families who are in the process of transitioning into a nursing home, as well as for those who wish to remain independent for as long as possible by receiving services in their home and/or community.

ResourceContactService
White River Area Agency on Aging (WRAAA)(501) 279-9276This local agency has an office in Searcy and throughout the region. It is the first point of contact for people needing help to remain in the community or transitioning to nursing home care. The WRAAA connects residents to relevant services, benefits programs and senior resources, and its knowledgeable staff can answer aging-related questions.
White County Aging Program (WCAP)(501) 268-2587WCAP is a nonprofit organization dedicated to helping county seniors in the county. Older adults can visit the center for congregate meals, activities, exercise and social opportunities. The organization is also responsible for Searcy's Meals on Wheels program and provides transportation for seniors to get to medical appointments and shopping.
Choices in Living Resource Center(866) 801-3435The Arkansas Department of Human Services provides this free program for seniors, people with disabilities, caregivers and family members who have questions and need advice on long-term care options. Help is available by phone during regular weekday business hours, and its staff can direct callers to local services and make referrals.

Reviews of Communities Nearby

Nursing Homes

Debbie

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

Review of The Springs Searcy

My mother had rehab at The Springs Searcy, and she's moving there again. It's a very nice facility and everybody was very friendly. Their food was bland. They had her doing coloring books, usually,...

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unhappy 20

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

Review of The Springs Searcy

Always short staffed,not real clean,food is awful,only a few really care about residents! Some nurses were not good with residents.Rooms are run down not maintained,community shower was filthy and...

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Sinda

I visited this facility

Review of Byrd Haven Nursing Home

Riverside (The Crossing At Riverside Health and Rehabilitation) has everything from assisted to total private care. The place was very nice. The people seemed like they liked it and they were happy...

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