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Assisted living costs in Kay average about $4,289 per month. To find the best assisted living options for your needs and budget, browse through 32 communities in Kay. Our detailed directory has 146 reviews, photos, and lists of available services, amenities, and activities. Assisted living is ideal for seniors who need help with activities of daily living, such as bathing and eating, and prefer a social setting to pursue their interests. These communities offer a variety of dining options, as well as housekeeping services to eliminate daily stresses.

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46 reviews
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I moved into Willow Grove a month ago and have been extremely pleased with this senior living center. The administration and all of the staff members are kind, caring, helpful and attentive people. The...
Provides: Assisted 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.
Recognized by the Wall Street Journal as one of the 10 best cities in the US, Sherwood is a quiet, hometown neighborhood with all the amenities of an active city. An abundance of parks and ponds contribute to Sherwood's natural setting, while a short 12-mile drive will bring you all the cultural...
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9.2
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29 reviews
9.2
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29 reviews
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The facility is conveniently located and is in a safe location across the street from a nursing and rehab facility and just down the street from a cancer treatment facility. Administrative staff are fairly...
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.
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8.9
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I would definitely recommend Wellington Memory Care to friends and family. They treat your loved one just like family and there's no better feeling than knowing that your loved one is being properly cared...
Provides: Memory Care
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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.
Wellington Woods Memory Care is a small, boutique style 20-bed facility designed to provide specialized services for those suffering with memory issues and other cognitive deficits in a safe, secure, and home-like environment. We have private and shared rooms available with all furniture...
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8.0
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7 reviews
8.0
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7 reviews
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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...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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.
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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8.0
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3 reviews
8.0
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3 reviews
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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.
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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.
Welcome to Fox Ridge of North Little Rock the premier assisted living community where luxury, compassion and affordability unite to create retirement living unlike any other. Amid the beautiful architecture and lavish decor, you will find a worry-free lifestyle in a quiet, luxurious setting. We...
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1.0
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7 reviews
1.0
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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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6.8
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19 reviews
6.8
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19 reviews
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There's no perfect facility nor staff, but they try. Your love one may have a hard time adjusting so don't beat yourself up when you are no longer able to be there for them full time'. I would recommend...
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.
“Exceptional Living for Extraordinary Seniors”!At The Manor Senior Living Community, our seniors continue living their lives to the fullest, while experiencing a true sense of belonging. With a dedicated and caring staff, our goal is to provide our valued residents, and their families, relief...
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This is a nice community to live in if the resident can keep themselves occupied. There is a patio in the back and great scenery. There is help if you need help but for more independent living . Its just...
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.
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6.0
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6.0
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20 reviews
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Provides: Memory Care
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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.
At Memory Care of Little Rock, we are dedicated to the individualized, focused care of our Alzheimer's and dementia residents and their families. We provide care environments for those suffering from the numerous forms of memory loss by offering a uniquely designed Care Program for each...
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Photo of Forrest Manor
Provides: Assisted 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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Garden Points Residence
Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of Retirement Center of Arkansas
Provides: Assisted 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.
Provides: Assisted Living, Nursing Homes
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.
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.
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Provides: Assisted 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.
Photo of River Oaks Village Assisted Living
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.
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Provides: Memory Care, Residential Care Home
Care types provided by this community
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.
Care Homes: Residential care homes are shared neighborhood homes for seniors who need a live-in caregiver to assist with activities of daily living, like dressing and bathing.
WILSON ADULT FOSTER CARE HOME FACILITY 28 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN THE HEALTHCARE INDUSTRY. APPROVED BY FEDERAL GOVERNMENT(VETERAN'S ADMINISTRATION). CERTIFIED BY THE STATE:(DEPARTMENT OF HUMAN SERVICES). BONDED AND INSURED. FOLLOWING SERVICES ARE PROVIDED BELOW. ONE-ON-ONE COMPANIONSHIP, IN A...
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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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Provides: Assisted 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.

Cost of assisted living in Kay, AR

The average cost of senior living in Kay is $4,289 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Holly Grove, AR with an average of $1,320 per month.

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kay, AR vs. nearby cities

Kay, AR
$4,289/mo
$4,644/mo
$4,273/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kay, AR vs. the state and national average

Kay, AR
$4,289/mo
U.S. national average
$4,620/mo

Average monthly cost of Assisted Living in Kay vs. other types of senior living

Assisted Living
$4,289/mo
$4,445/mo

Median monthly costs of Assisted Living in Kay, AR by room type

Semi-Private
$4,904/mo
Studio
$4,619/mo
1 Bedroom
$4,037/mo
2 Bedroom
$4,776/mo
Detached Cottage/Bungalow
$3,800/mo

Average cost of Assisted Living in Kay over time

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Ways to pay for Assisted Living in Kay, AR

Paying for assisted living may seem daunting, but knowing all your options can be empowering. Read about the many private and public payment options that families use to pay for assisted living in Kay.

What families are saying about assisted living in Kay

Recent reviews for assisted living in Kay

Willow Grove of Sherwood

4.4
I've so far been very pleased with Willow Grove. Of course, early on there was an adjustment period, but overall they have been very receptive and responsive to my concerns and desires. Their communication as to my Dad's situation has been very helpful to me.

Chapters Living of Little Rock

5.0
This community was a wonderful place either for respite or long term placement for you or your loved one. We did respite but in doing that we were able to meet other residents that we could see were being well taken care of. The staff were very positive and knowledgeable at this community. The ...
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Wellington Woods Memory Care in Little Rock, AR

5.0
Caring and compassionate staff, housekeeping is excellent, keeps family informed about most things and always are ready to talk when you go to visit. There were several staff were waiting to help us move in, even though it was after regular hours- the administrator even helped us hang pictures. ...
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Kay review score based on 42 family reviews

7.2
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This proprietary review score is based on 42 reviews of 24 Kay assisted living communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The Kay review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how assisted living residents and family members rate assisted living 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

Kay review score compared against nearby cities

7.2
Kay, AR24 facilities
7.1
Ulm, AR19 facilities
8.4
Stuttgart, AR25 facilities

Review subcategories for Kay assisted living

When assisted living 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 42 reviews of 24 Kay assisted living communities. This chart helps you compare Kay resident and family assisted living 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.
Kay, AR averageNational average
Cleanliness
4.3
4.5
Friendliness
4.5
4.6
Care services
3.9
4.2
Staff
4.3
4.5
Meals & dining
4.1
4.1
Activities
4.1
4.1
Value for cost*
4.2
4.1
0.01.02.03.04.05.0
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Kay assisted living services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in Kay assisted living communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in Kay, 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 Kay assisted living

Assisted living communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of assisted living partners in Kay that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
Kay, ARNational
Full medication management
Full medication management
41.7%
51.9%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
25%
33.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
100%
98.8%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
100%
99.3%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
41.7%
56.4%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
12.5%
29.8%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
100%
99.1%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
29.2%
47.9%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
37.5%
53%
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*Including nurse, dentist, OT, PT, speech or podiatrist

Availability of select dementia care services in Kay assisted living

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 Kay Assisted Living partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
Kay, ARNational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
45.8%
50.8%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
29.2%
31.9%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
33.3%
40.8%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
12.5%
13.5%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in Kay assisted living

Assisted living communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of Kay partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
Kay, ARNational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
29.2%
26.6%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
29.2%
39.5%
No sugar
No sugar
29.2%
36.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
33.3%
34.8%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
12.5%
13.3%
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Availability of select dining options in Kay assisted living

Our assisted living communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of Kay communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
Kay, ARNational
Professional chef
Professional chef
25%
30.7%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
29.2%
41.5%
Room service
Room service
29.2%
35.3%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
4.2%
17.5%
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Availability of select programs and activities in Kay assisted living

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered assisted living communities in Kay offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
Kay, ARNational
Activity director
Activity director
41.7%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
29.2%
30.5%
Community service programs
Community service programs
16.7%
29.6%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
33.3%
49.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
37.5%
48.3%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
29.2%
51.9%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
29.2%
40.5%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
29.2%
33.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
25%
36.9%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
33.3%
45.9%
Live performances
Live performances
29.2%
46.2%
Dances
Dances
20.8%
29.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
16.7%
23.9%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
37.5%
45%
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State regulations for assisted living in Kay

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for assisted living. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to ensure seniors reside in a safe environment. Learning about Arkansas assisted living regulations will help you understand how assisted living communities in Kay protect seniors.

Learn about Arkansas Assisted Living regulations

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Willow Grove of Sherwood, Woodland Heights and Wellington Woods Memory Care are the top-rated assisted living facilities near Kay, Arkansas. See full list of communities.

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