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10 Best Memory Care Facilities in Shirley, AR
Memory care in Shirley 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 Shirley is about $3,770 per month. To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 22 communities, read 191 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities.
As you explore memory care near you, you may also want to consider options in areas like You may also consider nearby communities such as Heber Springs, Elba and Catholic Point.
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9.7
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PT was good for my body. Stroke in Jan. Right side of body was weak. PT strengthened my left knee and arm. My right knee some better. Rec Center is great place if you need therapy.
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes, Senior Apartments
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.
Nursing Homes: Nursing homes provide short-and long-term care for seniors who have physical or mental health conditions that require 24-hour nursing and personal care.
Senior Apartments: Senior apartments offer accessible, no-frills living for seniors who are generally active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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9.6
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69 reviews
I have thoroughly enjoyed my stay and have found the staff very friendly . The food has been better than expected and the facility very clean . New management has taken initiative to make outdoor...
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.
Lease by October 29 and get $1,000 off your rent for the first three months. THAT’S A SAVINGS OF $3,000!*We are continuing to admit new Residents, where possible and appropriate, to help residents and families in need. We will do all we can to help those who are in need of our services now and...
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8 reviews
My husband had fairly advanced Alzheimer's and he was sedated a little too much but he did have anxiety and he sun downed ; they did the best they could under the circumstances.
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.
If you are looking for a brand-new Senior Living Community, where you can enjoy an outstanding lifestyle, Crestview Senior Living is the place for you. Crestview Senior Living provides the heartbeat for community life offering residents a variety of amenities including a craft bar, restaurant,...
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34 reviews
It has taken a while for them to figure out how to cook vegetarian foods. Mom was extremely independent prior to coming there and that has been a major adjustment for her, but I think that's the same for...
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.
Redefine independence. Discover your new home sweet home.If you’re looking for a new place to live well, our Arkansas community is a great choice. You’ll find us nestled in a quiet Faulkner County neighborhood, far out of the way of the hustle and bustle of the nine to five daily grind. Life...
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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.
Welcome to Village Park of Conway. We are Central Arkansas’ premier retirement and assisted living community, nestled in beautiful historic downtown Conway. What We DoWe offer personalized assistance and compassionate care for adults and seniors who may no longer be able to live on their own,...
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2 reviews
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent 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.
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.
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.
Ridgemere Senior Living is located in Conway, Ar and is proud to offer a variety of senior living options for active seniors who are looking for “All of the Fun and none of the Chores!” Our top of the line amenities create a rich and reward social culture. Ridgemere offers a perfect blend of...
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We're very pleased with them. I would tell others you'll be pleased with the care your loved one receives. The staff have been very attentive and keep me informed. The facility is very clean, although a...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, 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.
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.
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.
We have 6 facilities in Mississippi and Arkansas. Providence properties are all designed to help residents retain a dignified and independent lifestyle in their golden years. We are dedicated to providing affordable assisted living facilities in a secure home-like environment by a staff of...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
Welcome to the good life! Indian Rock Village is a full service Continuing Care Retirement Center that offers a variety of services to individuals needing independent living, assisted living and skilled nursing care. This type of complex makes it easier for residents to move from one stage of...
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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.
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.
You will find a wide range of living accommodations at Southridge. You may choose from several floor plans. Each unit comes unfurnished, allowing you to surround yourself with your own personal belongings, which truly gives you that sense of home. All our apartments come supplied with a...
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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.
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.
6.5
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We love Brookdale. We have many activites and enjoy [name removed] on Monday's.
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.
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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Mom and Dad moved in and love it here. My siblings and I toured nearly every facility in Conway and Southridge was the perfect fit for my family.
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.
Southridge Village of ConwaySouthridge Village of Conway assisted living is located in the picturesque county seat of Faulkner County, Arkansas. Conway is a mid-sized city that is home to one of the South’s premiere sports fishing destinations, Lake Conway, where bass, crapple, catfish, and other...
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent 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.
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.
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.
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.
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 Shirley, AR
The average cost of senior living in Shirley is $3,770 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Rose Bud, AR with an average of $2,727 per month.
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shirley, AR vs. nearby cities
Shirley, AR
Average monthly cost of Memory Care in Shirley, AR vs. the state and national average
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Median monthly costs of Memory Care in Shirley, AR by room type
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What families are saying about memory care in Shirley
Recent reviews for memory care in Shirley
Brookdale Conway
4.6
My Mom is turning 103, and has been in Brookdale for several years and we LOVE IT!
You must know this about me (the only living child)...I'm VERY protective of my Mom!
The Employees at Brookdale, Conway are Family! They treat my Mom with Respect, love, compassion, and stay in touch with me if ...
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Crestview Senior Living in Cabot, AR
5.0
Crestview was amazing.
They did an excellent job of caring for her and I loved the facility and the care she received.
They were so attentive and great at keeping me informed as mom was declining. They really worked with me at the end to make sure she was getting the care she needed. I would ...
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Southridge Village of Conway
5.0
My siblings and I visited nearly every senior care facility in Conway. The apartments at Southridge are spacious, tastefully designed and very clean. The staff is friendly and attentive. The food in the dining hall is good. It had everything we were looking for. Since openings are rare, we ...
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Shirley review score based on 35 family reviews
This proprietary review score is based on 35 reviews of 19 Shirley memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.The Shirley review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores
Shirley review score compared against nearby cities
Review subcategories for Shirley memory care
When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 35 reviews of 19 Shirley memory care communities. This chart helps you compare Shirley resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.Shirley, AR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.2
4.4
Friendliness
4.4
4.5
Care services
4.1
4.2
Staff
4.4
4.4
Meals & dining
3.8
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.0
Value for cost*
3.8
4.0
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Shirley memory care services and amenities
These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Shirley memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Shirley, 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 Shirley 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 Shirley 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
31.6%
65.3%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
21.1%
48.1%
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
36.8%
71.7%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
5.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
89.5%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
36.8%
61.5%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
36.8%
72.1%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist
Availability of select dementia care services in Shirley 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 Shirley Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Shirley, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
26.3%
74%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
10.5%
46%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
26.3%
70.2%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
5.3%
26.4%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Shirley 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 Shirley partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Shirley, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
21.1%
27.8%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
10.5%
44.4%
No sugar
No sugar
10.5%
41.5%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
21.1%
50.1%
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Availability of select dining options in Shirley 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 Shirley communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Shirley, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
10.5%
31.9%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
31.6%
39.8%
Room service
Room service
31.6%
36.9%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
10.5%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Shirley 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 Shirley offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Shirley, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
31.6%
45.6%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
15.8%
33.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
15.8%
28.4%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
36.8%
54.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
31.6%
51.5%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
42.1%
60.8%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
36.8%
39.4%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
15.8%
34.9%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
15.8%
36.3%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
36.8%
47.2%
Live performances
Live performances
26.3%
47.6%
Dances
Dances
21.1%
31.2%
Fitness center
Fitness center
26.3%
22%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
31.6%
46.4%
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Frequently Asked Questions
Good Samaritan Society Mountain Home, Southern Meadows Senior Living and Crestview Senior Living are the top-rated memory care facilities near Shirley, Arkansas. See full list of communities.
There are 22 memory care facilities near Shirley, Arkansas. See the full list.
The best memory care facility near you in Shirley, Arkansas is Southern Meadows Senior Living. This memory care community received the highest ranking based on verified family reviews.
The 22 memory care facilities near you in Shirley, Arkansas typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in Shirley, 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 Shirley, 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 Shirley, Arkansas ranges from $1157 to $6070. The average Memory Care cost in Shirley, Arkansas is $3,770. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in Shirley, Arkansas typically starts at $1157. 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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