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5 Best Memory Care Facilities in Lester, AR
Memory care in Lester offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in Lester is about $3,552 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 5 communities, read 21 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
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8.9
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4 reviews
I think I would tell them for sure. On a short term stay like my mom who was doing respite care it was a good place. I picked it because a place for Mom suggested it, and they had an opening.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
Care types provided by this community
Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
Sunshine ManorNestled in the heart of the northeastern corner of Arkansas, Paragould provides residents of Sunshine Manor with small town charm combined with urban amenities and abundant natural beauty. Paragould offers significant historic ambiance as long term landmarks have been restored...
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8.0
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15 reviews
What we like the most about The Bungalows is knowing she was safe and that she liked living there. Based on the experience we have had with this community, we would recommend them to others
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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We chose this facility because of the price and availability at the time we were in need. So far we are satisfied with their friendliness and efforts to make their residents comfortable and active.
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The Chateau on the Ridge assisted living community is located in beautiful Paragould, AR. This area is known for its small town charm and great amenities. There are several places to shop and eat around the Paragould area. For the nature lovers out there, Paragould, AR has a number of hiking...
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Cost of memory care in Lester, AR
The average cost of senior living in Lester is $3,552 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Harrisburg, AR with an average of $3,082 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lester, AR vs. nearby cities
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Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Lester, AR vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Lester, AR by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Lester
Recent reviews for memory care in Lester
The Bungalows at Jonesboro
4.6
The Bungalows is very clean and caring assisted living facility. They provide good meals and plenty of activities for their residents. They'll take the residents to the movies,
out to eat and shopping. The rooms are large with patios.
The staff is friendly and watchful.
Sunshine Manor in Paragould, AR
4.0
Sunshine Manor is a nice facility, the rooms well equipped, basic care needs are usually taken care of. Most of the staff members are friendly, but with anywhere, a few are not as friendly. Any issues that I've taken to the owner have been resolved quickly. Overall I think it is a good ...
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Lester memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Lester memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Lester, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.
Availability of select care services in Lester memory care
Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in Lester that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
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Full medication management
Full medication management
40%
65.3%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
82.3%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
98.8%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
40%
71.7%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
40%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Lester memory care
Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of Lester Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
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Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
60%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
20%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
20%
70.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Lester memory care
Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Lester partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
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Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
20%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
20%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
20%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
20%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Lester memory care
Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Lester communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
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Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
20%
39.8%
0.0%20.0%40.0%60.0%80.0%100%
Availability of select programs and activities in Lester memory care
Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in Lester offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
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Activity director
Activity director
60%
45.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
80%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
80%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
40%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
20%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
20%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
40%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
40%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
20%
31.2%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
40%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Sunshine Manor, The Bungalows at Jonesboro and Liberty Park Assisted Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Lester, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 5 memory care facilities near Lester, Arkansas. See the full list.
The 5 memory care facilities near you in Lester, Arkansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Lester, Arkansas, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in Lester, Arkansas, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in Lester, Arkansas ranges from $1300 to $4630. The average Memory Care cost in Lester, Arkansas is $3,552. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Lester, Arkansas typically starts at $1300. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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